Best of Forsyth 2023

What an accomplishment!

Your business has been recognized over all of its competition as being the absolute BEST at what it does.

During a time when businesses face more competition than ever before, you have stood out amongst the rest.

If the name of your business is found within the pages of this magazine you have a group of people that believe in you enough, not only to put your name in the running as being THE BEST, but to spend time voting for you to make sure you were recognized.

In a time when loyalty is so hard to come by, you have found it.

Hold your head high and feel pride in this accomplishment, many would like to be where you are.

The Forsyth County News would like to thank you all for your participation, whether this is your first time or your 9th time, it truly is something to be proud of.

This event is one of our favorite things we do each year and is one of the avenues that allow us to continue to bring local journalism to our community. The seal that you receive as being a winner, is one that means something in the community. All of that is thanks to you all and we are grateful for that.

We would especially like to thank Beaver Toyota for being the presenting sponsor of the event for the second year in a row, as well as all of the other great businesses that help sponsor this event and make it what it is.

This magazine represents the best and brightest that we have in this community we call home, that’s no small feat.

So please, look through these pages, visit these businesses, and get to know all that have been named BEST OF FORSYTH 2023!

Wishing you all the best in 2023,

Stephanie Woody Group Publisher

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

ACCOUNTING/TAX PREP

Arseneau Advisory Group

ACUPUNCTURE OR ACUPRESSURE

Cumming Acupuncture

AFTER SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Primrose School of Cumming North

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Movement Karate Martial

Arts Cumming

AFTERMARKET AUTO REPAIR

Scott’s Auto Center

AMERICAN FOOD

Tam’s Tupelo Restaurant

ANTIQUE STORE

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

APPLIANCE STORE

The Home Depot

ASIAN FOOD

Rice Restaurant & Sushi Bar

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Arbor Terrace South Forsyth

ATTORNEY-BANKRUPTCY

Patterson Moore Butler LLC

ATTORNEY-CIVIL

Delfunt Law Firm

ATTORNEY-CRIMINAL

Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP

ATTORNEY-DIVORCE

Patterson Moore Butler LLC

ATTORNEY-ESTATE PLANNING

Patterson Moore Butler LLC

ATTORNEY-FAMILY LAW

Patterson Moore Butler LLC

ATTORNEY-JUVENILE LAW

Weaver Law Firm

ATTORNEY-PERSONAL INJURY

Weaver Law Firm

WINNERS

ATTORNEY-REAL ESTATE CLOSING

Boling Rice LLC

AUDIO VIDEO SOLUTIONS

AV Excellence

AUDIOLOGY

North Atlanta ENT and Allergy

AUTO BODY REPAIR

Cumming Collision Center

AUTO GLASS REPAIR

Jose’s Mobile Auto Glass

AUTOMOBILE DETAILING

A&B Mobile Detailing

AWARDS/ENGRAVING

Beaudry Engraving

BACKFLOW PREVENTION TESTING

Bobby Amos Plumbing

BAIL BOND COMPANY

L&WC Bonding

BANK

Citizens Bank of Georgia-Forsyth County

BAR

NoFo Brew Co & Distillery

BARBECUE

Cue Barbecue

BARBER (INDIVIDUAL)

Amanda Purple

BARBER SHOP

Cumming Barber ShopMarket Place Blvd.

BEAUTY SALON

The Loft Salon at Hammond’s Crossing

BICYCLE STORE

Reality Bikes

BISCUITS

Fagan’s Biscuit Barn

BOAT AND MARINE SERVICE

Lakeside Marine and Motorsports

BOOKKEEPER

She’s A Keeper

BOOSTER CLUB

Horizon Christian Academy

BOUTIQUE

Peaches and Pine

BREAKFAST

Fagan’s Biscuit Barn

BREW PUB OR BREWERY

NoFo Brew Co & Distillery

BRUNCH

Reveille Café - Matt Hwy

BURGER

Village Burger

CAKES

Cassie Cakes

CAMPGROUND

Shady Grove Campground

CAR WASH

Queen of Clean

CARDIOLOGY

Heart and Vascular Care

CARPET CLEANING

Sureclean

CARPET OR FLOORING STORE

400 North Flooring

CATERING

Los Rios Mexican Restaurant

CBD OIL SUPPLIER

Lakeside Pharmacy & Compounding Lab

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

Operation 21

CHAPLAIN

Today’s Chaplain - Bruce Petty

CHARITY EVENT

The Place Holiday House

Andean Chevrolet a staple in the community for many years

Andean Chevrolet is a true family owned and operated dealership. Founded in 1948 by James A. Otwell Jr., Andean Chevrolet has become a trusted source for new Chevrolet models, as well as parts, service and more.

James Otwell III took the reins in 1973 and Andean Chevrolet has been proudly serving Cumming and surrounding areas ever since. James Otwell III and his four sons; James Otwell IV, John Otwell, Joseph Otwell, and Jacob Otwell, continue the Andean tradition.

We are the leading dealer in Cumming, serving Buford, Canton and Atlanta Chevrolet customers. At our Chevrolet dealership, you can find friendly staff, great service and excellent deals!

Make sure you check out our inventory of new and preowned Chevrolet models. The purchase of a new Chevy gets you LIFETIME OIL CHANGES & LIFETIME POWERTRAIN which is exclusive to Andean Chevrolet.

You can visit our Chevrolet dealership at 527 Atlanta Road, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

WINNERS

CHEF

Dylan TempleEvents By Dezine & Brava Social

CHICKEN SANDWICH

Chick-fil-A at the Collection

CHILD CARE CENTER

Primrose School of Cumming North

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE

Kid to Kid

CHILDREN’S DENTIST

All Stars Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. John Haffner

CHILDREN’S FITNESS

Redline Athletics – Forsyth

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Gregory King, DC

CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS FACILITY

Browns Bridge Community Church

CIGAR SHOP

Cumming Cigar Company

CIVIC CLUBS

FoCo Jeepers

CLEANING COMPANY

B&B Fresh & Clean

COFFEE SHOP

Community Cup

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE

University of North Georgia

COOKIES OR PASTRIES

Crumbl Cookies

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION OR CONTRACTING

CBI General Contractors

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Bagley Commercial Properties

COMMERCIAL TRASH AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Grogan Disposal Company

COMMUNITY EVENT

Cumming Country Fair & Festival

CORPORATE APPAREL

Lanier Goods

COSMETIC SURGERY

Astra Plastic Surgery

COUNSELOR

Integrated Therapeutic Solutions

CREDIT UNION

Georgia United Credit Union

CROSSFIT STYLE WORKOUT

CrossFit Lanier

CUBAN FOOD

Coco’s Cuban

CULINARY SPECIALTY STORE

Dream Dinners

CUSTOM FRAMING

Designs By Susan Inc.

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

Coal Mountain Builders

DANCE STUDIO

Cumming Dance Academy

DAY SPA

Bliss Mama Wellness

DEALERSHIP SERVICE

DEPARTMENT

Beaver Toyota of Cumming

DELI

Marie’s Italian Deli

DENTISTRY OR COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Bright Smiles

DERMATOLOGY

Georgia Dermatology CenterDr. Gross

DONUTS

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY

No Longer Bound

DRY CLEANERS

Mr. Rogers’ Cleaners

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT

North Atlanta ENT & Allergy

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Mr. Value Electricians

ELECTRONIC DEVICE REPAIR

GeekIt

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horizon Christian Academy

EMISSIONS TESTING

Scott’s Auto Center

ENDODONTICS

Cumming Endodontics, Dr. Jason

Ames and Dr. Daniel Garabadian

EQUESTRIAN

Brecht Stables & Dustin’s Place

EQUIPMENT OR TOOL RENTAL STORE

Terry’s Tool & Equipment Rental

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT

A2R Entertainment, Darryl Jacobsen (Jake)

EVENT FACILITY

Country Palms Wedding and Event Facility

EYEBROW THREADING OR EYELASH SERVICES

Lashes by Abbs

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Warbington Farms

FAMILY PRACTICE

Village Medical/

Morrow Family Medicine

FAMILY RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s Family Kitchen

FAST FOOD (LOCATION)

Chick-fil-A at The Collection

FENCING CONTRACTOR

Ruggiero Fencing

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM

Financial Consultants Group

FITNESS CENTER

Vibe Fitness, Inc.

FITNESS RETAIL STORE

Big Peach Running Co.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

Jo Ann’s Flowers & Gifts

FORESTRY MULCHING

Buckeye Land Management

FROZEN YOGURT (LOCATION)

Chill Hill

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram Funeral Home

FURNITURE STORE

Dream Home Interiors

GARAGE DOORS

Graves Overhead Doors

GASTROENTEROLOGY

GI North, P.C.

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Dr. Hemen PadhiarNorthside Forsyth Internal Medicine Geriatrics

GIFT SHOP

Pine and Pigment

GOLF CART

Caddyshack Golf Carts of Georgia

GOLF COURSE

Country Land Golf Course

GRADING & HAULING

Buckeye Land Management

GROCERY STORE, LARGE (LOCATION)

Kroger - Bethelview Road

GROCERY STORE, NEIGHBORHOOD

Wilkes Meat Market and Deli

GUN STORE

Freedom Mill

WINNERS

GUN RANGERIFLE OR PISTOL SHOOTING

Freedom Mill

GUTTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Action Gutter Cleaning

GUTTER INSTALLATION

Bear Mountain Custom Painting

GYM

Genesis Performance & Fitness Systems

GYMNASTICS

Cumming Recreation DepartmentCumming Gymsations/Dobbs Creek

HAIR COLORIST (INDIVIDUAL)

Amie DeLong (The Loft Salon)

HAIR STYLIST (INDIVIDUAL)

Sydney Tanner (The Loft Salon)

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Handy Hero

HAPPY HOUR

Pies on Post

HARDWARE STORE

Ace Hardware

HEARING AID CENTER

North Atlanta ENT & Allergy

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Kennon Heating & Air Conditioning

HIGH PERFORMANCE

AUTO SHOP

Vengeance Racing

HIGH SCHOOL

Forsyth Central High School

HOBBY SHOP

Atlanta Hobby

HOME INSPECTOR

Carmona Home Inspections

HOME RENOVATION OR REMODELING

Handy Hero, Inc.

HOME/PERSONAL ORGANIZING

CHAOS 2 CALM

HOSPITAL/INPATIENT MEDICAL

Northside Hospital Forsyth

HOTEL

Belamere Suites

HYPNOTHERAPY

Life Balance Atlanta

ICE CREAM SHOP

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

IMAGING SERVICES

Northside Hospital Forsyth

IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE

Delfunt Law Firm

IN SCHOOL CAREER OR SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Forsyth Central Automotive Technology

INSURANCE AGENT (INDIVIDUAL)

Clint SmithState Farm Insurance Agent

INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENCY

Erika WallaceState Farm Insurance Agency

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Sohel N Momin

Northside Forsyth Internal Medicine & Geriatrics

INTERACTIVE GAMING

Keystone Escape Rooms

INTERIOR DESIGN

Victoria Tucker Interiors

INVESTMENT OR WEALTH MANAGEMENT (INDIVIDUAL)

David Fountain, Financial Consultants Group

IT AND NETWORK SERVICES

Gary HelmInformation Technology Outfitters

ITALIAN FOOD

Giorgio’s Family Kitchen

JEWELRY STORE

Lance’s Jewelry

JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

Dump The Junk

KITCHEN OR BATH CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS

Kade Cabinet Co.

LANDSCAPING

Go Greener Lawns LLC

LASIK SURGERY

Woolfson Eye Institute - Cumming

LAWN CARE AND TREATMENT

Kemko Lawn Service

LEAK DETECTION-PLUMBING

Water Leak Detection Inc.

LEATHER OR SHOE REPAIR

The Leatherman Shoe and Leather Repair

LICE TREATMENT CENTER

Lice Clinics of AmericaForsyth County

LIMOUSINE OR TAXI COMPANY

Double Platinum Limousine

LIVE THEATER

Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts

LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP

Billy Howell Ford Lincoln

MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Automation Direct

MARINA

Port Royale Marina

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Simpleman Digital Marketing

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION

Cumming Martial Arts

MASSAGE

Bliss Mama Wellness

MATTRESS STORE

America’s Mattress

WINNERS

MEAT MARKET OR BUTCHER SHOP

Wilkes Meat Market and Deli

MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION SERVICE

Patterson Moore Butler, Attorneys & Mediators

MEDICAL CENTER

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Lakeside Pharmacy & Compounding Lab

MEDITERRANEAN OR EUROPEAN FOOD

Giorgio’s Family Kitchen

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Derbyshire Men

MEXICAN FOOD

Los Rios Mexican Restaurant

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Horizon Christian Academy

MOBILE AUTO BODY REPAIR

CarLove-ATL

MOBILE BEAUTY SERVICES

FIXX Beauty

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Milton Montessori School at Kelly Mill

MORTGAGE LENDER

Brittany Davis, LoanPro Mortgage Solutions

MOVING COMPANY

Jason Taylor Moving & Storage

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SALES AND MUSIC EDUCATION

Ponce De Leon Music

NAIL SALON

Vanidy Nail Salon

NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE

Marie’s Italian Deli

NETWORKING GROUP

FoCo Chamber of Commerce

NEW BOAT SALES

Lakeside Marine and Motorsports

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

Andean Chevrolet

NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORT

ABW MedTrans

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

The Place of Forsyth County

NURSERY OR GARDENING STORE

Pike Nurseries

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

One Flow Healing

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

North Pointe OBGYN

OFF ROAD DEALERSHIP

Beaver Toyota of Cumming

OPTOMETRY

Optic Owl Eyecare

ORAL SURGEON

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery, Dr. Richard Meaders, Dr. Jonathan Threadgill

ORTHODONTICS

Hiser Orthodontics - Cumming

ORTHOPEDICS

Peachtree Orthopedics - Cumming

OUTPATIENT/ AMBULATORY SURGERY

GI North Endoscopy Center

PACKAGE STORE

Westside Beverage

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Cleaver Medical Group Center for Interventional Pain Management

PAINTING COMPANY

W & JR Painting

PAPER AND DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Shred-X

WINNERS

PARTY RENTALS

Party Bound

PAWN SHOP

Forsyth Gun and Pawn

PEDIATRICS

Cumming Pediatric Group

PERIODONTICS

Dr. Shelley Montes

PERMANENT MAKEUP

Brow Baby Cosmetic Studio

PERSONAL LENDER

Buford Finance of Cumming

PERSONAL TRAINER (INDIVIDUAL)

Jamie Evangelista

PEST CONTROL

All Exterminating

PET DAYCARE CENTER

Happy Dogs Play and Stay

PET GROOMER

Couture Cuts - Sherry Freeman

PET HOSPITAL

Crestview Animal Hospital

PET SITTING SERVICES

Pet Watch

PET STORE

Petworking & CO.

PET TRAINER

Rucker Dog Training

PET WASTE DISPOSAL

Southern Scoopers Pet Waste Management

PHARMACY

Lakeside Pharmacy & Compounding Lab

PHOTOGRAPHER

Adam Bissonnette Photography

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, NURSE PRACTITIONER, CNA

Megan Popp, FNP – Northside Forsyth

Internal Medicine & Geriatrics

PICKUP/TRUCK DEALERSHIP

Billy Howell Ford Lincoln

PILATES, YOGA, BARRE, STRETCH EXCERCISE

MOVE+breathe - Yoga, Fitness and Sports Performance

PIZZA DELIVERY

Giorgio’s Family Kitchen

PIZZA RESTAURANT

Marie’s Italian Deli

PLACE FOR KIDS TO HAVE FUN

WildeWood Farm, Inc.

PLACE TO VOLUNTEER

The Place of Forsyth County

PLACE TO WORK

Beaver Toyota of Cumming

PLUMBER

Innovative Plumbing & Construction

PODIATRIST

Village Podiatry, Dr. Mark Snyder

POOL SERVICES OR DESIGN

Absolute Pool & Spa Care, Inc.

PORTABLE OR MOBILE RESTROOM SERVICE

Event Services of GA

PREGNANCY AND BIRTH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION

Blessings Birth and Beyond LLC

PRESCHOOL

Primrose School of Cumming North

PRESSURE WASHING OR EXTERIOR HOME CLEANING

Bear Mountain Custom Painting

PRINTING & GRAPHICS COMPANY

Page Graphics

(Formerly: Wilco Printing)

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

Jane Holmes -

Patricia Lane Investigations

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Pinecrest Academy

PRODUCE STAND OR FARMERS MARKET

Leonards Farmers Market

PROPANE FUEL PROVIDER HOME DELIVERY

Mark Heard Propane

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Homeowner Management Services (HMS)

PROPERTY RESTORATION –FIRE/WATER DAMAGE REPAIR

Full-Service Restoration

REAL ESTATE AGENTINDIVIDUAL

John Cook with The John Cook Group

REAL ESTATE COMPANY OR TEAM COLE TEAM Real Estate

RECYCLING PROGRAM OR SERVICE

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful

RESIDENTIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Callaway Builders, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL HOMEBUILDER GROUP

Uplift Builders

RESIDENTIAL WASTE DISPOSAL Jones Sanitation

RETAIL WINE SHOP, WINE SALES OR WINERY

Rise & Wine

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

ROOFING CONTRACTOR

Hopewell Roofing & Restoration

SANDWICHES

Lennys Grill and Subs

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Tom Shefchunas, Horizon Christian Academy

SCHOOL TEACHER

Paige Walker, Horizon Christian Academy

SEAFOOD

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

SECURITY COMPANY

Blue Sky Systems

SENIOR CARE/SERVICES

Oasis Senior Advisors North Georgia

SENIOR LIVING

Arbor Terrace South Forsyth

SEPTIC SERVICES

Bank’s Tanks

SHOE STORE

Big Peach Running Co. – Cumming

SHOPPING DESTINATION

The Collection at Forsyth

SMALL ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT REPAIR

North Georgia Cylinder and Hydraulic

SOUTHERN CUISINE

The Station House

SPA SERVICES

Hannah Claire Skincare

SPORTS BAR

Taco Mac – Cumming

SPORTS LEAGUE

Atlanta Allstars Cheerleading

SPORTS INSTRUCTION

Swim Warriors

SPORTING GOODS AND SUPPLIES

Hammonds Fishing and Tackle

SPORTS MASSAGE

FLEXFIT Sports

Maintenance & Therapy

STABLE

WildeWood Farm, Inc.

STAFFING SERVICES

Lingo Staffing

WINNERS

STEAK

Tam’s BackStage

SUSHI

Rice Restaurant & Sushi Bar

TACO

Tequila Fiesta Taqueria & Bar

TAILOR OR CLOTHING ALTERATIONS

Sue’s Alterations

TAKEOUT

Pies on Post

TANNING SALON

SunGlo To Go

THERAPY - MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY

Integrated Therapeutic Solutions, LLC

THERAPY- OCCUPATIONAL

Mind and Motion Developmental

Centers of Georgia

THERAPY - PHYSICAL

BenchMark Physical TherapyKeith Bridge Road

THERAPY - SPECIALTY

BenchMark Physical Therapy, Keith Bridge Road

THERAPY - SPEECH

High Hopes Children’s Therapy - Cumming

THRIFT STORE

The Place of Forsyth County, Inc.

TIRE STORE

Scott’s Auto Center

TOWING SERVICE OR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Potts Towing

TRAILER SALES

Trailers and Transport

TRAVEL AGENCY

Cruise Planners-Blue Sail Cruises

TREE SERVICE

Atlanta Classic Tree Service

TUTORING OR LEARNING CENTER

Mathnasium of Coal Mountain

URGENT CARE

Peachtree Orthopedics - Cumming

UROLOGY

Georgia Urology

USED BOAT SALES

Lakeside Marine and Motorsports

USED CAR DEALERSHIP

Beaver Toyota of Cumming

VAPE SHOP

Vapors Emporium

VEIN SPECIALISTS

Heart and Vascular Care

VETERINARY SERVICES

Crestview Animal Hospital

WEBSITE SERVICE AND DESIGN

Gary Helm

WEDDING OR EVENT COORDINATOR

Events By Dezine

WINDOW AND DOOR

REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR

Bear Mountain Custom Painting

WINDOW TINTING AND PROTECTION

Solar Control Glass Tinting

WINGS

Rooster’s Café

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Peaches and Pine

YARD SIGNS OR EXTERIOR EVENT DECORATIONS

Celebrations by the Yard

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If A Single Raindrop Raises the Sea, Then Beaver Toyota is a Garden Hose

A Simple Act of Kindness Always Sparks

Another – Sergio Pablo (Klaus).

While the holiday season may have come to an end, the giving spirit never runs out at Beaver Toyota. Ever since Mike and Linda Beaver first opened the dealership in Cumming, Ga., their focus has been on giving back to the community.

One of the ways they have done so is through its nonprofit partnerships and now Beaver Toyota is truly a leader in what it looks like to be part of a community.

“Making a difference is what we really want to do. It’s our responsibility as a business. All business owners big and small can do it in some way and we really want to be leaders on that front,” said Cheryl McFadden, the Director of

Community Partnerships at Beaver Toyota.

This will be the second year that Beaver Toyota hosts a luncheon for all of its nonprofit partners with the goal of discussing the game plan for the new year and how they might be able to help one another to give back to the community.

“We held the luncheon in December 2021 but this year we decided to kick off the New Year with it instead. We invited everyone and there’s even some people that will be coming this year that I haven’t met yet. It is very exciting.” McFadden said.

“We used to meet quarterly before COVID, but since then the community room we used for meetings was repurposed, so the luncheon is a way to still get us all

together.”

The year 2023 will hold big things for Beaver Toyota.

“We have a couple things up our sleeve for this next year. Right now, I am focusing on the second year of our golf tournament.

“We had our first annual golf tournament last year and raised over $100,000. We gave $50,000 to Mentor Me North GA, who used the money to add more staff to their program, and we gave $50,000 to Camp Twin Lakes, a camp that provides lifechanging, therapeutic, recreational, and medically-supportive camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges.

“I was dependent on a lot of mentors the first time through and this year I am convinced we can grow. How big can we get? That’s what I keep asking myself.” McFadden said.

Story by Alexis E. Abbott

Beaver Toyota donated $50,000 to Camp Twin Lakes, a camp that provides life-changing, therapeutic, recreational, and medically-supportive camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges.

While being able to write a big check is satisfying, it was made clear that Beaver Toyota is more focused on active help.

“We are not about writing checks. We want to have purpose behind it,” McFadden said. “The team members we have here at Beaver Toyota are definitely part of the culture that Mike and Linda [Beaver] cultivated.

“Our General Manager, Patrick Abad’s leadership also passionately supports these efforts in a big way. Our community events are quite often completely staffed and driven by Beaver Toyota team members. It is our whole company that gives back to the community, not just a few people.”

This active help comes in various forms depending on the nonprofit partner and their specific needs. A focus for Beaver Toyota’s nonprofit partnerships is youth at risk within the community.

“We really focus on the youth at risk of our community but that doesn’t exclude us from venturing into working with students who are a part of the arts and sciences,” McFadden said.

Some of these efforts include hosting the Cumming Arts Center Forsyth County High Student Awards, facilitating a toy drive for The Place of Forsyth, and supporting the Alliance Academy for Innovation (Avengers) Robotics team.

In December, with the Cumming Arts Center Forsyth County High Student Awards, Beaver Toyota served as honorary host and helped to fund the awards for the students who participated.

This past Christmas season, Beaver Toyota’s team members included collecting toys for The Place of Forsyth’s annual Holiday House event. The effort was wildly successful due to the donations and word spread by the team members of Beaver Toyota, resulting in a literal mountain of toys that not even their showroom pickup truck could carry,” McFadden said, “Although the community helped, a lot of that was our team giving and donating the toys.”

Last but not least, for the three years that the program has existed, Beaver Toyota has seen the Avenger’s Robotics team grow exponentially from 35 students with their support.

“I get so amazed every time I visit. I was just blown away last Fall when I expected to see maybe 50 kids and the entire gymnasium was full of so many kids building the robotics. They were so active and so well versed at handling the public and explaining the projects they were working on. They had a greeter at the door and

Beaver held its first golf tournament last year and raised over $100,000. Mentor Me North GA was the recipient of $50,000 from the money raised. The dealership also held a toy drive for The Place of Forsyth County, right.

introduced me to everyone and they have designated speakers that speak about the different segments of the competitions,” she said, “One of their original students worked with us part time and asked for support and that’s how this all started!”

Beaver Toyota’s support goes beyond nonprofits, as well, with their special discount for educators.

“We are very dedicated to supporting education and those that educate. We have a program where when anyone who is in the educational system purchases a car from us, we not only offer the best vehicle price but we also give $500 back to their school, if it was support staff, or directly to the classroom of the teacher who purchased the car to be used for purchasing much needed classroom materials,” McFadden said.

Overall, the efforts and strides that Beaver Toyota has made to give back to the community and to spur on good change are beyond what anyone can imagine thanks to the culture created by Mike and Linda Beaver and the continued efforts of Beaver Toyota’s compassionate team members.

“Mike and Linda Beaver are faith based and are all about giving back to the community and I think that we all embrace that as a culture. Mike and Linda opened Beaver Toyota with giving back foremost on their mind and all of the team members have really taken that to heart.”

The waves Beaver Toyota and their team members have made in the Forsyth County community will continue and inspire more good deeds, “People want to be involved when they see good things happening,” McFadden said. “Internally, our team is all about pulling things together to make things happen. When we talk about volunteering, everyone on our team loves to get involved.

“If you’re looking for a workplace that cares about the community and gets involved, Beaver Toyota is the place to be!”

BEAVER TOYOTA OF CUMMING

1875 Buford Hwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (470) 533-2060

beavertoyotacumming.com

Beaver Toyota also supported the Alliance Academy for Innovation (Avengers) Robotics team.

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As a fully insured and licensed painting contractor and house painter, the customer doesn’t have to worry about anything.

W & Jr. Painting are professional, reliable Cumming painting contractors with the experience you need to guarantee your next interior painting or exterior painting project is done right and treat every project with respect and care.

“At W & Jr Painting we won’t rest until you receive the best interior painting or exterior painting service possible.”

Forsyth County for Billy Howell Ford

Best of Forsyth for the year in a row!

We are excited and proud that we have been serving the Forsyth County community since 1977. Thank you for your support, vote, and faith you have put in us for over 45 years.

makes and models. We are a certified Featherlite trailer dealer also.

Our Service Department provides impeccable service with factory-trained and certified technicians for Ford, Lincoln, Commercial Trucks, Motor Homes, and Trailers.

Our Founder, Billy Howell states: “Our success can be summed up in two words — Our People. Once you walk through our doors you are family.”

extensive network of insurance companies and repairs all makes and models with state of the art equipment. This same location houses our Quicklane service center for fast oil changes, tires, and repairs on all makes and models.

carries all new Ford and Lincoln Luxury vehicle lines. There is always a large selection of Certified Pre-Owned Ford and Lincoln vehicles, as well as an expansive selection of preowned vehicles of other makes and models on the lot. We are a certified Featherlite trailer dealer also.

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Our Collision Center (2878 Canton Hwy) works with an

Our goal is to exceed your expectations and become the primary provider for all of your automotive needs. Billy Howell Ford Lincoln

We have generations of families that have become valued customers and friends

The Service Department provides impeccable service with factorytrained and certified technicians for Ford, Lincoln, Commercial Trucks, Motor Homes, and Trailers. Billy Howell Collision Center

and, of course , f a mily! We look forward to being of serv ice to you an d your familie s for many years to com e.

We are honored to be a part o f this commun ity.

Once again tha n k you for y our support, and faith you h ave put in us for over 43 y ears.

(2878 Canton Hwy) works with an extensive network of insurance companies and repairs for all makes and models with state of the art equipment. This same location houses the Quick Lane service center for fast oil changes, tires, and repairs on all makes and models. We have generations of families that have become valued customers, friends, and of course family! We look forward to being of service to you and your families for many years to come.We are honored to be a part of this community.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US AGAIN! CELEBRATING OUR 43 rd ANNIVERSARY!

up in two words – our people. Once you walk through our doors you are family.”

-Billy Howell

Thank you to our community for your

TAM’S BACKSTAGE

The perfect destination before or after a visit to the theater, for family gatherings, or date night. Owners Brian and Kelly Tam bring together a flavorful blend of American cuisines punctuated with a northern Italian flair and spotlighted in a cozy vintage atmosphere. We are located in the lower level of the historic 1923 Cumming Schoolhouse, which is also home to Cumming’s community theatre venue – Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The restaurant’s dramatic setting of a Broadway spotlight sets the stage for a memorable dining experience that will have you planning a return engagement. So sit back, relax and enjoy the presentation!

215 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040 ~ 678-455-8310

TAM’S TUPELO

A friendly neighborhood restaurant that embraces authentic southern cuisine.

It’s refined casual. Exquisite southern food in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Come in and sit a spell. You’ll be glad you did.

1050 Buford Hwy, Cumming, Ga. 30041 ~ 470-839-2024

We look forward to seeing you!

support and voting us the BEST!

Pictured from Left-to-Right: Mariann Simpson, PA, Jaime Kutter, PA, James Morrow, MD, Patrick Kindregan, DO, Emily Downs, PA, and Jessica Kuhn, NP.

Not pictured Lizzie Stubbs, PA-C.

Cumming Pediatric Group strives to guide children through all stages of development

Cumming Pediatric Group is so deeply honored to receive Best of Forsyth!

All of us at Cumming Pediatric Group are truly appreciative of your support these past 26 years and are committed to being an integral part of this wonderful community for many generations to come.

We strive to make every child’s visit as comfortable and friendly as possible and every parent’s visit as informative as possible. All of our providers are Board Certified in pediatrics and enjoy

working with children of all ages. Guiding families with regard to their health, happiness and development as a unit is our long-term commitment to you.

Our professional staff is dedicated to providing your children with comprehensive compassionate healthcare. Our providers are trained and experienced in all stages of child development, from newborns to teens.

Many many thanks from our FAMILY to yours — we wouldn’t be able to do what we love best without you!

Cumming Pediatric Group 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive Suite 460

Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 888-8888

cummingpediatricgroup.com

Primrose School of Cumming North

We aren’t just a daycare in Cumming, we are a premier early education and childcare experience for children and families.

We are conveniently located, just minutes down the road from Coal Mountain Elementary, off Matt Highway.

Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready, and excited to help spark lightbulb moments for your child.

We recruit individuals who share our vision, values, love for children and dedication to high quality early childhood education.

Each Primrose school is held to high standards of safety and cleanliness while maintaining a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.