MARCH 2020
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More Than
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FIND THE RIGHT FLOORING
PLUMBING TIPS THAT BACK YOU UP
WHAT IS ORANGETHEORY
HONE YOUR CRAFT
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER
Kim McClure | kim.mcclure@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Whitney Lockhart
I Love My Home I LOVE MY HOME. It's more than a home, it's my own little world. No matter how challenging the world becomes, I can always go home and have a scoop of ice cream. Make that two scoops.
LAYOUT DESIGNER
Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Flavia Teles, Sue Baldini CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Donna Permell
This months issue gives insight to lots of home services like plumbing and flooring. Who knew how important these things are until you own a home and something breaks down. I have a new respect for my parents. I can't remember ever having any issues with our home, but I'm sure over a 20 year period there were plenty of issues. The Smyrna Team, of Keller Williams Real Estate, doesn't just sell homes in Smyrna, they live here. I thought the Home Issue would be a great time to highlight some of the best home sellers and their heart for their community. I love that "feel good" feeling that you get when serving others. Keep it up, "Smyrna Team", we love it. Then there are some other hometown favorites like Orangetheory and The Music Studio at Vinings. These local businesses close to home make this community a
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
wonderful place to live.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
Enjoy your home. I'm sure enjoying mine.
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
See you around.
Kim Waymer McClure, Publisher Kim.McClure@LifestylePubs.com ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA IDAHO | ILLINOIS | KANSAS | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS | MICHIGAN MINNESOTA | MISSOURI | MONTANA | NEVADA | NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA | OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON | PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA | TENNESSEE | TEXAS | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON
ON THE COVER Real Estate Brokers: Eddie Hudson, Tracy Gaudiano and John Zercher
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 14 Find the Right Flooring for Your Lifestyle Experienced and Knowledgeable Salespeople Help You Make the Best Choice
16 Plumbing Tips That Back You Up And Not Back Up Your Plumbing
20 More Than Realtors The Smyrna Team Loves To Serve
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24 What is Orangetheory Fitness? Science Backed, Technology Tracked
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DEPARTMENTS
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Inspired By
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Giving Back
24 Locally Owned 26 Food & Wine 28 Travel Destination 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar
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GOOD TIMES 1.
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Hook Line and Schooner raises money for shelter animals Hook Line and Schooner, a local restaurant in the West Village hosted a FUNraiser to benefit sheltered dogs and cats in Cobb County. Brawner Hall was the setting for the Frank Sinatra impersonator, Gabriel Russo, who crooned while over 100 animal lovers raised over $7000.
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1. Frank would be proud | 2. Gabrielle Russo and Ted Varno, owner of Hook Line & Schooner | 3. Dancing to Sinatra tunes | 4. Neighbors having a great time | 5. Great food and entertainment | 6. HLS | 7. Vets and family | 8. Packed house | 9. Gabrielle Russo crooning | 10. Johnnie’s Pizza Owner and Nick the GM at HLS | 11. Commissioner enjoying the festivities | 12. Carole and Rosey Varno (owner of HLS) 8
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BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Academics Art Cooking Drama Sports STEM At St. Benedict’s we are growing joyful hearts with our wide variety of Summer Camps for students of all ages. May 26th - July 31st We offer early drop-off starting at 7:00 am and late pick-up until 6 pm. St. B's Camps are open to the community. Now accepting applications for admission for all grade levels. 2160 Cooper Lake Road . Smyrna, GA 30080 . 678-279-4300 . stbs.org
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AROUND TOWN
COBB COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS NEW CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR In a special called meeting on January 7, the Cobb County School District (CCSD) Board of Education held the annual vote to elect a new Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board voted Brad Wheeler, Post 7, to the position of Board Chair. David Banks, Post 5, was named to the position of Vice-Chair.
Inspired by Community
In addition to voting on the new Board Chair and Vice-Chair, the Board approved the Board meeting calendar for 2020.
FREEDOM YOUTH YOGA Yoga can provide the tools that young people need to gain confidence in control of their bodies and minds. Being able to calm themselves, to make thoughtful choices, and to stay focused on what is most important to them are vital skills. Exercising to build stamina and strength, and to work off that excess youthful energy will help them grow into healthier adults. Freedom Youth Yoga, Inc is to be able to provide yoga instruction to youth who would usually not have the opportunity, starting with the Smyrna community.
It’s time to think
locally
2020 CENSUS SMYRNA The 2020 Census is April 1, 2020 but the preparation has already begun and the City of Smyrna is seeking community involvement! + The City of Smyrna is seeking community volunteers to help with community education and awareness about the upcoming 2020 Census so we can count every Smyrna resident. + Join the #SmyrnaCounts campaign and serve on the Complete Count Committee to offer ideas
ADVERTISE WITH US to deliver your message to the most affluent families in our community.
and help. + Only Census employees conduct the count. City volunteers will only help with educational awareness outreach to encourage all residents to respond by mail, phone, or online for the first time ever. + Each resident counted in the Census translates into federal dollars for schools, hospitals, roads, housing, and more.
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COLON
CANCER
Ingrown Toenail
AWARENESS LISTEN UP THIS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Approximately 1 in 20 people will get colon cancer and 90% of colon cancer deaths are preventable by screening patients ages 50 to 75. The American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000 cases of cancer to be diagnosed in the next few years representing a combination of colon and rectal cancers. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and often curable cancers when detected early. It often starts with no symptoms. A colonoscopy is the only preventative test that can diagnose and remove polyps in the entire colon, thereby not only detecting colon cancer, but by removing polyps helps prevent colon cancer. Stool based tests have low accuracy for diagnosing colon polyps.
INGROWN TOENAIL • Occur when the edges of the nail grow into the skin. • The skin along the edges becomes red and infected. • The great toenails are affected the most. • They can occur from poorly fitting shoes and not properly trimming the nails. • Trimming the cuticles out of the corners of the nails can also cause this problem. • Being born with curved toenails and wider nail plate also plays a role.
How to Avoid Ingrown Toenails: • Wear proper fitting shoes • Trim the toenails straight across and not rounded • Avoid cutting out the cuticles at the corners of the toenails
When the toenail becomes painful, red, hot swollen and draining, contact us at Choice Podiatry Center immediately to treat the infection and fix the toenails.
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FIND THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE SALESPEOPLE HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST CHOICE Use the "Visualizer" to get a better idea of the type of flooring looks best
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FLEMING FLOORING & DESIGN CENTERS, LOCATED IN MARIETTA, IS A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS STARTED BY AL FLEMING IN 1971. Today, the store has a 1000 square foot showroom where consumers, interior decorators, and contractors can find a large variety of products. Customers can choose from carpet, hardwood, Staff with owner Al
laminate, bamboo, cork, and ceramic tile, as well as luxury vinyl tile, which is now the fastest growing cat-
Every home deserves great floors.
egory. It’s a hard, extremely durable surface that can withstand moisture, explained Todd Baughan, sales manager and Fleming’s son-in-law. Customers often have a difficult time deciding between the different types of flooring available. So, the staff focuses on educating them in order to find the right product for their needs. “We try to find out about the family, whether it’s a single person or a couple with children and pets. Based on that, we recommend flooring that would fit their lifestyle,” said Baughan. “We’re not into hard selling. We want to find the right product, because ultimately, that will make them the happiest.” Before they come in, consumers can go to the store’s website to learn about flooring options. There, they can also get a better idea of what it will look like once installed. “On our website, we have a visualizer, so a consumer can take a picture of a room that needs new flooring, upload it to our website, and then shop by color and by product to see what it would look like in their own homes,” said Rick Waugaman, vice president of sales. Fleming Flooring & Design Centers aligns itself with reputable manufacturers to ensure they’re offering superior products that they can stand behind. “We offer quality products, quality installation, and quality service at a reasonable price,” said Waugaman. “Also, we have that home feel touch,” adds Baughan. “We’re here to help customers, and I think people know they can trust us.”
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GIVING BACK ARTICLE FLAVIA TELES
PLUMBING TIPS THAT BACK YOU UP AND NOT BACK UP YOUR PLUMBING
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FAULTY PLUMBING IS FRUSTRATING TO CONTEND WITH, SO WE ASKED KIM VEGA, RESIDENTIAL GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DUPREE PLUMBING COMPANY, TO OUTLINE THREE KEY PRINCIPLES FOR SHIPSHAPE UPKEEPING.
TIP #1 ANNUAL PLUMBING INSPECTION AND WATER HEATER FLUSHING Prevention is essential to avert leaks that can flood and ruin your flooring, drywall and personal property. Flushing out sediment and sludge collected in your water heater is critical to its duration and efficiency. Like in poker, a straight flush beats a full house.
TIP #2
TIP #3
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MORE THAN REALTORS
Eddie, Tracy and John
+ THE SMYRNA TEAM +
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Tracy joins in the fun
Food Pantry at Green Acres Elementary supports weekend meals
Tracy started the Path to Shine program at Norton Elementary in 2018, which is one of 18 locations in 10 counties across north Having fun with kids in Path to Shine program
and middle Georgia. Each week the team help tutor the kids, do fun activities as well as mentor them. Memorable experiences between mentors and mentees, like petting a reptile, make a lifelong impact.
“THE SMYRNA TEAM”, A PREMIER KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE TEAM, IS KNOWN AROUND SMYRNA
+ MENTOR
AS FUN, PROFESSIONAL AND GIVING. Eddie Hudson, Tracy Gaudiano and John Zercher lead their team with over
“I started the Norton Park Path to Shine program in 2018. The kids
60 combined years of experience in real estate. As they
are amazing and several of them have been in the program from
serve the Smyrna community, you will often hear them
the beginning. This has allowed me to develop great relationships
say “We don’t just sell real estate in Smyrna, we live here”.
with the kids. My best friend Shelley Singer and her husband are
Every member of The Smyrna Team is committed to giving
volunteers with the program too. Shelley and I have taken on two of
back to the community.
the sisters in the group and mentor them outside of the program. It is so rewarding when you see the kids progress.” - Tracy Gaudiano
+ COMMUNITY
Eddie and Lori Clezie serve on the School Council at Green Acres Elementary. They also serve in as many projects as they can along with the rest of the team. The Smyrna Team traditionally adopts families for Christmas, donates to the uniform closet and helps organize
“We believe that along with helping people in the real
the food pantry at Green Acres. Since Principal Ashley Mize started
estate market it is our obligation to help improve our city.
the food pantry, grades have improved. Children are no longer wor-
We have found that our clients also love to give back to
ried about whether they will be able to eat over the weekend.
the community but don’t always know where the greatest needs are, so we identify those needs and our clients
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MORE THAN RE ALTORS (CONTINUED)
+ VOLUNTEER “Community service has helped me to feel more connected to those around me both in Smyrna as well as my team members. I believe it has also helped me become more grateful for my blessings and to hopefully show examples of Jesus’ love to others. Opportunities volunteering with children have been especially rewarding. They truly give so much joy in return!” - Lori Clezie
+ GOOD NEIGHBORS
Bikes given to Green Acres Elementary to reward students
“We live, shop, raise our kids… in this community. By serving those around us, we are just being good neighbors. - Chuck Hill
The Reptile Lady visited Norton Elementary
+ APPRECIATE “I love volunteering at The Stonehaven School twice each month! Assisting the kindergarteners and 1st graders during their lunch helps to keep me grounded, reminds me to slow down, and enables me to appreciate everyone in our community - no matter how small.” - Celeste Murray
+ GRATEFUL “It was really an eye opener for me when I went to MUST Ministry and fed men, women and children dinner that were working on getting back on their feet. They were so grateful for this simple meal. It made me thankful of all that I have.” - Donna Gaddy
+ RECYCLE “It makes me feel proud to work for a Company so focused on improving
+ FAMILY
the Communities we serve. I personally love that we recycle at the office; Even behind closed doors, our Team is committed to making a difference. I
“I have lived in Smyrna my entire life. To watch this
feel so lucky to be able to surround myself with kind and giving individuals
city grow has been exciting for me. I now have a family
every single day working with The Smyrna Team.” - Stephanie Earle
that will also grow up in Smyrna. To be able to get out and help this wonderful community means so much to
+ SMILE “It’s the reaction you get from the people you are helping. The smile
me. Especially working with children. It teaches me how to show my children to be involved, love and respect the place we call home” - Alison Thomas TheSmyrnaTeam.com
on their faces and what it means them just gives that “feel good” feeling.”
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your own individual heart rate zones, making the workout effective for all fitness levels. To top it off, the certified coaches lead the workout to prevent you from over or under training.
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MADISON SENIOR, HEAD COACH, 4 YEARS “We focus on 5 heart rate zones. The last three zones (green, orange and red) are the main zones that we focus on when working out. The goal in each workout is to spend at least 12 minutes in one of these three zones,
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This is the really fun part! It’s time to start taste-testing. Make a note tab in your phone for tracking what you love and what isn’t your favorite. That way, when it’s time to select more meals, you know what you have tried and what you absolutely have to try again. Don’t forget to ask your family what was a hit and a miss. Who knows— maybe the kids love some of the Purple Carrot recipes and don’t even notice how many veggies they are eating!
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
AT THE MUSIC STUDIO AT VININGS
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MUSIC LESSONS DEVELOP SUCH VALUABLE
instrument for greater understanding and proficiency,
SKILLS THAT PROVIDE A FIRM FOUNDATION
and with each level, the student earns rewards as
FOR LEARNING AND LIFE. Learning an instrument
they meet attainable goals.
positively impacts the brain, helps with reading, math
Scheduling lessons is EASY and FUN. Pick a day
and other subjects. Practicing and dedication helps
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teach commitment, and builds confidence and per-
days a week. Many families with siblings are able to
sonal development skills.
take lessons at the same time, making it super conve-
The Music Studio at Vinings opened in 2011 as
nient for crazy schedules. TMS at Vinings also offers
a division of Courtnay and Rowe Music Academy,
a special daytime rate for homeschooled families as
which has been doing in-home lessons since 1989.
well as adults.
Any age is a great age to take music lessons! There
There is a trial month for those who are wanting
are several unique classes, such as the very popular
just to see what lessons are about. If at any time
(Ms. Jennifer’s) Music Together which is for infants
during the month you decide you would like to stop
to 3 years of age. After that, the children graduate to
lessons, the staff is happy to refund you the rest of the
our amazing group program for ages 4-5 called Intro
month, no questions asked.
to Music. TMS at Vinings offers private one-on-one
The Music Studio at Vinings is carrying forward a
music lessons in Piano, Voice, Strings, Drums, Guitar,
30+ year tradition of offering quality music lessons
Ukulele, Brass and Woodwinds to students 5 years to
to thousands of Atlanta students of all ages. Sign up
105 years old.
and join the fun!
The proprietary student rewards program keeps students motivated to continue to reach higher and
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REALTY REPORT
VININGS
REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Vinings
$949,000
$912,500
104%
3
3
3
Vinings
$725,000
$695,000
104%
178
4
5
The Preserve at Vinings Walk
$699,000
$688,000
102%
82
4
4
The Preserve at Vinings Walk
$659,000
$640,500
103%
56
4
4
Battery on Paces Ferry
$599,999
$580,000
103%
150
3
4
Reverie
$557,317
$557,317
100%
0
3
4
One Ivy Walk
$585,000
$552,500
106%
16
4
5
Vinings Glen
$549,900
$535,000
103%
12
5
5
Woodland Gate
$522,900
$535,000
98%
14
6
5
Vinings Glen
$500,000
$494,000
101%
6
5
4
Stonehaven Vinings
$490,900
$482,000
102%
116
4
4
Horizon
$489,000
$475,000
103%
149
2
3
Fox Chapel
$479,900
$472,500
102%
148
6
4
King Valley
$465,000
$460,000
101%
2
4
3
Hawthorne Gate
$450,000
$435,000
103%
96
4
4
Heritage At Vinings
$435,000
$432,000
101%
70
4
3
Woodbridge Crossing
$425,000
$415,000
102%
28
4
3
One Ivy Walk
$419,000
$413,420
101%
295
3
5
Sutherlin Park
$410,000
$405,000
101%
63
3
3
Belmont Chase
$400,000
$394,000
102%
6
3
3
Olde Vinings Registry
$414,000
$392,000
106%
1
3
3
Hickory Hills
$395,000
$388,000
102%
6
3
2
Vinings Crossing
$385,000
$380,000
101%
6
3
3
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