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It is exciting to hang out with hispters at Hotel Indigo's bar but the area also boasts a serene, almost reverent environment at the Silver Comet Trail. Our area is full of growing families and those whose children have already grown and flown away.

Vinings is both spicy and sweet, a mix of all the things I love.

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Sue Collins, Ruchi Garg, Nadiyah Jett, Laura Miller, Sue Rodman, Preston Smith, Mary Welch

This issue will showcase some of the best of everything Vinings and Smyrna has to offer. Take a peek inside Englishman's Fine Furniture. Learn more about how the locally owned HP Spine Center is helping locals get adjusted to Spring. Check out how a Vinings resident and celebrity chef, G.Garvin, is helping another entrepreneur expand her delicious sweet treat business.

Now that the sun is out, the weather is getting warmer and the jonquils are blooming, I'm hoping you can spend some time enjoying the great outdoors. For those who are looking forward to some Spring Break travel, be sure to read our story on five trips within five hours of Atlanta.

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April 2016

Departments

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20 11 Summer Camps Near Smyrna

Still need to plan your child’s summer? We’ve got you covered!

22 So You Moved to Smyrna. Now What?

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Our Contributors

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Real Wives

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Road Trip

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Culinary Creations

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Local Limelight

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Giving Back

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Learn the key to having a fantastic life in Smyrna

26 How The Cookie Crumbles

Celebrity chef, G.Garvin, is helping a new wave

of culinary entrepreneurs

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Our April Contributors ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED moved

MEG PORTER is a lifestyle photographer

from California to Georgia in August 2014,

based in the Atlanta area. She specializes

with her husband and two dogs. She

in weddings, family, and portraiture work

loves exploring Georgia and all the beau-

and is always thrilled to work with new

ty it has to offer, She's involved with hik-

people. A graduate of the Art Institute of

ing groups and enjoys donating her pho-

Atlanta, she is continuing her studies at

tography services to animal shelters and

Georgia State College for Fine Art. After

rescues in Georgia. Kimberly loves not

spending years in the finance world she

only taking pictures, but everything else that comes just before that

is happy to have the freedom to explore her creative energies in an

shutter button clicks. KimberlyDejanovich.smugmug.com

outlet that is fun and inventive. megporterphotography.com.

KIMBERLY

DEJANOVICH-RYAN

RUCHI GARG has been living in Smyrna/

SUE RODMAN is the author of FieldTrip-

Marietta area for nearly a decade with

swithSue.com, an award-winning fam-

her husband and two boys. She enjoys

ily travel blog based in Atlanta. She is

traveling and discovering local sights and

the mother of three boys from elemen-

eats with her family.

tary through high school and has spent many years as a camp mom. She is also

NADIYAH M. JETT served as business and

finance editor for national women’s magazine Upscale. She freelances now for several online and print publica-

the author of "100+ Free Things To Do In Atlanta,” which captures trip ideas

and inside information about must-see Atlanta attractions and more.

tions, including Patch and The Atlanta Voice and has spent a decade writing and editing articles for diverse au-

PRESTON SMITH lives in historic Vinings

diences. The married mom of four children

with his wife and children (both human

has also shared her skills with local entre-

and canine). He traces his lineage back

preneurs in need of a stronger marketing

to seventeenth-century Englishmen who

presence by working as their communica-

drank beer for medicinal purposes to sur-

tions manager. She plans to launch a mul-

vive their trans-Atlantic voyage, which ex-

tidimensional beauty blog while continu-

plains his irritable bowel, crooked teeth,

ing her freelance writing career.

snarky attitude and aversion to anything oceanic. After attending Baylor University and the University of Geor-

AMY LEE is a photographer who can

gia law school. Preston worked in healthcare and served four terms

be found exploring the city with her

as a Georgia State Senator. He squanders his spare time trying to

children and her camera. She is on

persuade his three hunting dogs to act less like house cats and more

a constant mission to capture both

like, well – hunting dogs. SouthernReflections.com

the special and ordinary moments of life; in her own family and her clients.

MARY WELCH is a business and life-

Through her company, Smack Dab

styles editor who writes on a broad

Photography, Amy is able to share her

range of topics ranging from the legal

passion for making memories. SmackDabPhotography.com

world to automobiles to travel for a variety of local and national publications.

Laura Miller is a native Atlantan with

She is the former editor of Atlanta Wom-

a passion for the written word. From cre-

an and business to business magazines.

ative short stories to folk songs, business

MaryWelchWriter.com

writing to human interest journalism, Laura has written some of everything and enjoys a challenging topic. Currently, she writes

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for numerous local publications as well as

Want to join our roster of writers and photographers?

small businesses. OmniaWriting.com.

Email Maria.Smith@lifestylepubs.com.

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Good Times

Dance like No One is Watching

The tiny dancers in the Smyrna Community Dance program recently showed off their newly-aquired skills to family and friends. These 'dancing queens' were a hit! Go online for more information about Smyrna Community Dancers at smyrnadancers.com.

WellStar Breaks Ground on Vinings Health Park

WellStar broke ground recently on the long-anticipated Vinings Health Park! Local community leaders joined WellStar Health System executives for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the facility off Atlanta Road, with a reception following at Hotel Indigo Vinings. The state-of-the-art medical facility is expected to open in September 2017.

Rendering of the soon-to-be-built Vinings Health Park.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

Josie's Friends carries children's apparel, footwear, accessories and handmade goods, maternity, school uniforms and juniors items. Any items that are not sold are donated to Atlanta Children's Shelter and the Atlanta Mission.

Duncan lives in Smyrna with her husband, daughter and two step-children. She is focused on having happy customers and consignors so her business can continue to help the needy.

(left to right): Rotarians Roy Strickland, Jimmy Freeman, General Joe Jarrard and Rotarian Tim Gowens.

GENERAL JARRARD SPEAKS TO SMYRNA ROTARIANS Brigadier General Joe Jarrard, Adjutant General, Commander of

SMYRNA DAD RELEASES NEW BOOK FOR BOYS

the Georgia National Guard, spoke to the Smyrna Rotary Club on

Damon Willis, a Smyrna resident by way of Memphis, TN, recently

Tuesday, January 26, 2016. The Guard is a tremendously important

released his first book, "Son, Listen: Real-world Advice Every Boy Needs

part of Georgia and the United States and rotarians were thrilled to

to Hear" on his newly established publishing imprint, Three Niños

learn more about it from such an esteemed member.

Publishing based in Smyrna. He has managed to balance the demands

General Jarrard informed attendees about the Georgia National Guard’s 11,000 troops who serve locally and abroad. Of particular interest was the

of his career working with numerous Fortune 500 companies along with his desire to be a present father to his sons and husband to his wife.

"Georgia to Georgia" collaboration between the state of Georgia and the

Willis dedicated two years to crafting this book which aims to be an easy

country of Georgia. Rotarian Jeff Mason commented, “It is always inter-

and enjoyable read for young men of all ages while inspiring, encouraging

esting to hear how many different roles the Georgia National Guard is

and guiding them along the way. This witty pocket resource is designed

involved in from a local level all the way to a global level.”

for boys to discover prac-

Currently all 159 Georgia counties are represented in the Georgia

tical yet invaluable advice

National Guard, including many brave men and women from Cobb

for boys of all ages. The

County. "The Georgia National Guard is such a vital local resource in Cobb

book has been received

County and for all of Georgia. I appreciate the work that General Jarrard and

well so far, even hold-

all of his team are doing for our community," says Rotary’s Don Parkerson.

ing the title of #1 New

LOCAL CONSIGNMENT STORE USING PROFITS TO SPONSOR CHILDREN

Release in

Amazon's

Parenting Boys category.

Willis, an accomplished

JosiesFriends.com is an online only children's and maternity

supply chain executive,

consignment store based in Smyrna, GA. They provide an affordable,

lives in Smyrna along

hassle-free and environmentally-friendly approach to buying and

with his wife Yashira and

selling high-quality products. In addition to the buying and selling

their 3 sons, Christian,

they do, they are also a local business that gives back.

Caleb

and

Chance.

Founder, Christy Duncan, believes strongly in creating a greater

"Son, Listen: Real-world

meaning from her business. "Our driving purpose is to sponsor

Advice Every Boy Needs

impoverished children worldwide, giving them access to educa-

to Hear" is available at

tion, safety and medical attention," says Duncan. "We use Children

both online and local

International as our sponsorship program and have sponsored one

bookstores. Learn more

child since our launch in July 2015."

at DamonWillis.com.

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Real Wives

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And, in between all of that, she is the head of Balance Atlanta, a Buckhead chiropractic office where she practices a three-avenue method of treatment. She corrects structural health, performs Brain Core Therapy that treats the symptoms of ADHD, insomnia and other issues, and practices Functional Medicine that restores balance to the chemical bio-markers pertaining to hormonal, gastrointestinal, immunological, cardiovascular and stress-response health.

She also has a soft spot for helping teens overcome anxiety and stress. “Kids are struggling and they have so many challenges academically and socially. How do we raise kids to be healthy, confident balanced adults? We can do it with a wellness program.”

Part of her interest in teen health stems from watching her stepdaughter, Willow,

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and her friends navigate the path to adulthood.

Dr. Fluegge-Chen, 49, never worried about getting married. “I had pretty high standards even though I dated plenty.

I was planning to cancel my subscription to eHarmony and that was the day that David wrote.” They’ve been married three years.

The tight-knit family lives in Vinings. “I love Vinings; I’ve been here since 2001. It has a small-town feel but you have SOHO, Mellow Mushroom, NY Exchange, Banana Republic, Ann Tylor and Barnes & Noble. You can be downtown or up to the mountains easily.”

She is often found walking her adorable dog, Louie. “I went to a dog expo and he was with a rescue group sitting in a cage eating a Chic-fil-A waff le fry. I knew I had to have that dog.” Their cat, Comet, was found on the Silver Comet Trail, a place they frequently hike.

In between work and her recreational life, she travels, a habit she developed living

overseas as a child. She also loves bike rides, trains for local 10K races, takes spinning classes at FlyWheel, swims at LifeTime Fitness and takes art classes “for no other reason than to get messy, creative and turn off the thinking part of my brain.”

She credits her parents for her “go for the gusto” lifestyle. Her father’s advice was to get a good education, a job that pays the bills and make a difference. Her other life lesson came after her mother was diagnosed with lymphoma.

“How do you go from being fine and gone six weeks later? I wanted to understand how bodies work and how to create health.”

Adding, “I love what I do - helping people become healthier, finding mental and physical balance. I like the challenge. I am not afraid of change, challenges or stretching myself.”

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Road Trip

LAKE OCONEE, GEORGIA. (~75 minutes) Reynolds Lake Oconee is

amass with fun for spring. Enjoy golfing 117 holes over six distinctly unique courses, embrace fishing or boating on Lake Oconee’s 19,000 acres or savor the dogwood, azalea and cherry blossoms along the 21 miles of hiking trails. Visitors select from luxurious pampering at Georgia’s perfect resort- The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee- or at a traditional relaxing vacation rental at the cottages, condominiums or Inn rooms of Reynolds Lake Oconee. Don’t miss an unforgettable meal at the newest restaurant, The National Tavern, with sophisticated Southern cuisine and idyllic views of The National golf course.

CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA. (3 hours) Escape the city life at

High Hampton Inn & Country Club in Cashiers, NC. Families gather together- without cell phones or iPads- in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains for oldschool fun that never goes out of style. Try golf or tennis, hiking or fly fishing. On the 35-acre lake guests take on swimming,

tavern with after-dinner family activities

sailing, canoeing, rowing or peddle

and a market for purchasing your own

boating. If that’s not enough to keep

snacks and meals. Stay at the lodge

your little ones busy, there is a natu-

or rent a vacation home; just get to

ral playground and lawn games like

Cashiers for traditional family fun.

croquet, bocce, tetherball, badminton and more. The resort includes a formal dining room, a charming 18

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Kayaking is just one way to explore the private island of Little St Simons. Photo credit: Cassie Wright Photography

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. (3 hours 45 min) Mountain-lovers,

rejoice! Asheville, NC is your home-away-from-home for spring break. Lose yourself in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains by renting a cabin getaway. Unforgettable outdoor adventures include zip lining, white water rafting, hiking or exploring myriad waterfalls.

Capture a bird’s eye view of Asheville from atop Chimney Rock State Park or take a self-guided Hunger Games tour at DuPont State Forest. Asheville is making waves in the beer and food scene, so don’t overdo it on s’mores at your cabin. Enjoy Asheville’s feast while visiting the mountains.

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA. (4.5 hours) Moss-draped live oaks

and Civil War-era homes adorn the streets of Beaufort, SC, named

by The New York Times as one of 2016’s top 52 places to go in the world. Stay in the Landmark Historic District at The Beaufort Inn, which easily accommodates couples or families in luxury. While away the week by visiting Hunting Beach for sand play or views from the pier, touring Beaufort River with a keen eye for dolphin and osprey or soaking up the rich history among the churches, cemeteries, plantations and museums. Finally, please don’t leave the area without a taste of the delicious low country eats.

LITTLE ST SIMONS ISLAND. (5 hours) Imagine a private barrier island

off the coast of Georgia with 10,000 acres of natural wonder and not a vehicle in site! Little St Simon's Island beckons nature-lovers to explore their wild side. Unlike many other Georgia barrier islands, LSSI is virtually undeveloped; maintaining the natural ecological state of the island is foremost to the owners and staff. This all-inclusive escape includes a private lodge, meals made of veggies from the organic garden, 7 miles of pristine beaches and a naturalist available to help you explore. In addition to relaxing and frolicking on the beach, families can fish, hike, hunt for shells, kayak and much more.

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11 SUMMER CAMPS NEAR SMYRNA

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hoosing a summer camp can be difficult. There are so many choices, especially in and around Cobb County. Whether parents are looking for a traditional camp, sports camp,

or one with a technology or arts focus, there are many options close to Smyrna and Vinings.

To help parents hone in on the perfect fit, we turned to area moms to tell us their favorite camps. Here are 12 of their top picks.

ARTICLE SUE RODMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY SUE RODMAN

JOSH POWELL SUMMER DAY CAMP Acworth, GA joshpowellcamp.com

with performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Seussical.

CLUB SCIKIDZ East Cobb

Looking for a camp where rising 1st – 3rd graders can

clubscikidz.com

just be kids? Look no further than Josh Powell Summer Day Camp. Josh Powell is located on 23

For budding sci-

wooded acres in Cherokee County,

entists, ages 4 –

but Vinings area kids can ride

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the bus from a pick up loca-

ter camp than Club

tion on West Paces Ferry

SciKidz. No matter

and Northside Drive. At

what

camp they’ll spend the day

scientific

building forts in the woods,

they have an appropriate

swimming, canoeing on the

camp. Kids can try emergency

lake, or winning a popsicle

medicine, veterinary science, 3-D Printing, or video

for a bulls-eye on the archery

game creation. A favorite is Camp Sea Adventures,

range. Whatever they choose,

which mixes oceanography with a dose of pirate es-

they’ll come back a little dirty, tired

capades. Club SciKidz has two locations, East Cobb

and smiling.

Presbyterian and St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church.

MJCCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS

CAMPMODA

Marietta, GA

The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA

atlantajcc.org/landing-pages/camps

museumofdesign.org/education-at-moda/camp

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

Children who attend campMODA (Museum of De-

is bringing the Jewish camping experience to East

sign Atlanta) learn to use design thinking in connec-

Cobb at Temple Kol Emeth. The new East Cobb

tion with science, technology, creativity, engineering

location offers exciting camps for rising K- 8th graders including specialty camps like LEGOland; Welcome to Hogwarts; Junk Art and Sci-

child’s interests,

and math skills to solve real world problems, all while having fun. MODA has several locations including The Lovett School where they are catering to kids 8 –

ence Discovery. In addition

12 with LEGO Robotics camp and

the MJCCA is bringing the

Designing with Minecraft camp.

Lynne & Howard Halpern Drama camps to the area 20

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UNIVERSAL TENNIS ACADEMY

and Anime. Things get moving in the afternoons with

Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, Atlanta, GA

sessions like Hip Hop Tots and Mini Music Makers.

utatennis.com

Ask about special pricing for Cobb County residents.

Even if an appearance at Wimbledon isn’t on your

ATLANTA SPORTS CAMPS

child’s wish list, they’ll have fun at Universal Ten-

Trinity School, Atlanta, GA

nis Camp at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. This tennis

atlantasportscamps.com

camp is a great mix of drills, match play and simple summer fun like tie-dye crafts and water play

Atlanta Sports Camps offers two camps this summer at

for kids 6 - 14. UTA even has a combo tennis/golf

Trinity School for rising 1st – 5th graders. Kids have fun

camp where kids can play Bobby Jones Golf Course,

learning a variety of sports including basketball, soccer,

which is located next to the tennis center. Camps

floor hockey, Frisbee, and lacrosse to name a few. Reg-

are either half or full day.

ister for half or full day sessions, or pair the sports camp

SEWING CAMPS AT FABRICATE STUDIOS

with other camps available at Trinity School.

Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA BLAZE LACROSSE CAMPS

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Kennesaw, GA atlantablaze.com/camps

Fabricate

Studios

offers

sewing camps designed

Kids 8 – 18 can learn the fastest growing sport in the

specifically

nation from Atlanta’s newest professional lacrosse

for

kids

ages 6-11. No sew-

team, the Atlanta Blaze. Camps are held at Kennesaw

ing

State University and taught by current and future

experience?

No problem. Fab-

Blaze players. Camp includes instruction, as well as

ricate has camps

game play every day. In addition, all campers get a

for those who are

ticket to a Blaze home game.

new to sewing or have limited sewing

KENNESAW STATE SUMMER UNIVERSITY

experience as well as

Kennesaw, GA

more advanced camps.

ccpe.kennesaw.edu/youth/summeru

Students learn to use a sewing machine and make mul-

Send your child in grades 1 – 12, to college this sum-

tiple projects while learning the mechanics of sew-

mer at Kennesaw State University. This program also

ing and hand embroidery.

has extended care available until 6 pm. Sessions cov-

MABLE HOUSE ARTS CENTER Mableton, GA mablehouse.org

er cooking; art; robotics and engineering; writing; web or graphic design; and even handmade yarn creations.

CENTRAL GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Marietta, GA

The Mable House Arts Center will keep your arts

centralgymnasticsacademy.com

minded child age 4 - 16 happy all summer long. Mix and match morning and afternoon camps such as

If you need a little flexibility in your camp schedule,

Hogwarts Houses, Wands and More; Marvel vs. DC

then Central Gymnastics Academy is perfect. In ad-

sketching; a study of the Ninja Turtles (Leonardo,

dition to signing up per week, this camp also lets you

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sign up by day for either full or half-day programs.

For more summer camps, visit the Field Trips with Sue Atlanta Summer Camp Guide. To learn more about planning for summer camp, and how to pay for it, see Sue’s Summer Camp Planning Guide.

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You Moved to Smyrna.

Now what?

ARTICLE LAURA MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY AMY LEE

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mere 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, Smyrna is the perfect mix of suburban and big city – but you already knew that! As a new resident, you’re probably still caught in the middle of unpacking, with barely enough time left at the end of the day to explore your new city. That’s where we here at Vinings Lifestyle come in!

One of the most popular cities in North Atlanta, Smyrna is known for its upscale shopping, unique dining, and beautiful public parks. You’re extremely convenient to both I-285 and I-75 as well as the other fair cities of Marietta, Mableton, Sandy Springs, and of course Atlanta's tony Buckhead neighborhood.

The Smyrna area is so popular, in fact, that several books have been written about the area. Anne Wainscott-Sargent included Smyrna in her recently released travel guide, "Moving to Atlanta: The Un-Tourist Guide", providing an insider’s guide to this great city.

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“The area offers residents many diversions, including outdoor festivals, parades, concerts and farmer’s markets,” Wainscott-Sargent said.

A favorite past time of many Smyrna residents is shopping, and there are plenty of options if you share this proclivity! Market Village, opened in 2002, is Smyrna’s unofficial city center. Pedestrian focused, Market Village features more than 40,000 square feet of retail space and plenty of unique boutique stores including a wine store and beer market.

Head over to Vinings (which is often called 'Smynings" because of how closely the two areas relate to each other) to wander through the myriad of shops in Vinings Jubilee off Paces Ferry Rd. Want a traditional shopping mall? You're in luck! Cumberland Mall is nearby and has been growing by leaps and bounds with new stores and restaurants opening each month. It offers big box stores such as Macy’s and Costco along with hipster retail options including H&M, Apple, and Forever 21.

If trying new restaurants is your thing, then Smyrna is definitely going to be a great place to call home for you! Porch Light Latin Kitchen, Atkins Park Tavern, The Corner Taqueria, and Public House at the new Hotel Indigo are only a sampling of the eclectic restaurants that call the Smyrnaarea home. Locals would also encourage you to try McCray’s Tavern, Hook Line & Schooner, Muss & Turners, and Zama Mexican Cuisine, all incredible restaurants with a loyal following.

Tracy Gaudiano, from The Smyrna Team, your Smyrna real estate source, agrees. "There is so much to do in Smyrna with all the new restaurants and shopThe Public House is a great place ping in the area. The new bike for new residents to hang out. share program and wide sidewalks throughout make it a very active community too. We also have easy access to the airport and downtown. Best of all the new Braves stadium will be right here!"

Smyrna saw its first influx of pioneers in 1832, which means there are plenty of historic sites for new residents to see and learn about. Begin

at the Smyrna Museum, located in a replica of the 1910 Smyrna Train Depot, and view the thousands of photographs, publications, artifacts, and other materials. Then make your way to the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery, established in the years between 1838 and 1848. Don’t forget the Cox/Armstrong Civil War Collection and Display, a small group of papers and artifacts displayed at three separate areas around Smyrna.

Lastly, let’s get outside. The Smyrna area is ripe with parks, greenways, and national recreation areas. Make sure to visit the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center, Brinkley Park, Taylor-Brawner Park, and Jonquil Park for playgrounds, walking trails, and sports fields.

Gaudiano believes the secret spot many locals don't know about is the River Line Historic area.

It's easy to relax in the shade at She explains "it is a great park with Taylor-Brawner Park. soccer fields, walking trails, playgrounds and civil war era remnants."

Moving to a new city can be difficult, but Smyrna’s array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options makes it easy to feel at home.

Thinking of moving to Smyrna?

Or moving somewhere else in the area? Be sure to check out The Smyrna Team for all your real estate needs. The Smyrna Team specializes in working with home buyers and sellers.

Their team members are Keller Williams professionals with an unparalleled knowledge of the Smyrna real estate market and a commitment to helping their community thrive. Get more information online: thesmyrnateam.com.

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Culinary Creations

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How the Cookie

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T

he entrepreneurship bug has bitten more than just a few over the past decade, and

the numbers continue to climb. With more than 500,000 new start-ups rolling out each month, small business owners are vital contributors to our economy, but they haven’t reached this peak alone.

Two local culinary entrepreneurs — one an acclaimed James Beard Nominee chef and the other a mompreneur with a dream — are proving this fact to be true.

Los Angeles-born baker Shiana White, who now calls Atlanta home, has teamed up with renowned culinary genius and Vinings local G. Garvin, to take her made-to-order baking business, A Haute Cookie, to the next level. She wants her unique line of customizable gourmet goodies to be a household name; while Garvin is enjoying White's exclusive creations as additions to his brand.

“He’s known in the food industry, so the exposure that he gives my product means the most to me,” says White, whose company was built around the concept of cookie cravers being able to create their own cookies based on their whims.

A Haute Cookie lets sweets lovers choose their favorite cookie dough, as well as an array of high-end add-ins, including chocolates, candies, dried fruits, and nuts. Brownies, ice cream sandwiches, cookie cakes and more are also on A Haute Cookie’s menu. White sums it up best, “you don’t have to walk up to a bakery case and choose what’s already prepared. Here, you can create whatever you’re in the mood for at that moment.”

Although the mom-of-four, who started her cookie company in 2012, was experiencing quite a bit of success from Haute’s inception — inquiries from Sugar Factory in Las Vegas, numerous orders that equated to sold-out

"A haute cookie has what I think is the "ABSOLUTE BEST COOKIE " I've ever eaten. Shiana and these cookies deserve their place at the top of the culinary world and I will do all I can to make that happen," says G.Garvin.

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Culinary Creations

(CON TI N U ED)

“My cookies were in terminal A at

“I’m learning a lot. And, seeing him manage

Hartsfield-Jackson airport when he came

several different businesses and his family is very

across my product. [Garvin] has a restaurant

inspirational to me. He’s great at what he does.”

in the same terminal. He reached out to me

With Garvin’s continued guidance blending

and told me that I had an amazing cookie,

with her own professional development, she

and he asked me if I would like to be a part

envisions that her company will stay on a fast

of a show that he was having in Buckhead,”

track to success. G. Garvin agrees. "As a guy who

explains the former corporate professional.

has been in the food/restaurant business for over

“Since then, he asked if I could do a pri-

twenty years I have found that to achieve entre-

vate cookie line [called Crunch Gourmet

preneurial success one must have loyalty, integ-

Cookies] for him. We now have six cookies

rity, passion, pride, and the will to produce a great

and cookie crumbles that sell on his website

product. A hand up is also necessary. I'm proud to

marketplaceonline.co.”

be able to be that for Shiana."

The duo are working to make an even big-

for herself. “I see myself with a couple of

"A haute cookie has what I think is the

stores here in Atlanta and other cities, and

"ABSOLUTE BEST COOKIE " I've ever

my products in grocery stores.”

eaten. Shiana and these cookies deserve

The plan for A Haute Cookie is to eventually

their place at the top of the culinary

have store fronts in Atlanta and beyond as well

world and I will do all I can to make that

as develop more products for retail sales. Also

happen," says G.Garvin.

look for A Haute Cookie food truck coming have

this summer. For now, you can grab A Haute

included Floyd Mayweather, is welcoming

Cookie from ahautecookie.com, and Atlanta's

every moment of Garvin’s mentorship as he

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Market Across the

cultivates and supports her business.

Street, CaJa Popcorn, and Lucy's Market.

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TAKE A PEEK INSIDE

ENGLISHMAN'S FINE FURNITURE ARTICLE MARIA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLY DEJANOVICH-RYAN

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any locals have probably passed by Englishman's Fine Furniture on Atlanta Rd and wondered about the uniquely-designed

building. What is in it? What kind of furniture does it sell? Are the pieces really from England? To help answer these questions (and more) Vinings Lifestyle sat down with Anita Vreeland, president of marketing and design at Englishman's Fine Furniture, to learn more about this interesting store.

VL: WHAT CAN CUSTOMERS EXPECT TO FIND AT ENGLIGHMAN'S FINE FURNITURE? EFF: At Englishman’s, customers find all kinds of wonderful pieces of

Englishman’s Fine Furniture has been

furniture and accessories, antique and reproduction, in many types

the supplier of quality English and Eu-

of styles and finishes. Though our main look is traditional English fur-

ropean furniture for over 20 years. It

niture, we carry many other looks from vintage to transitional. Most

is family owned and operated and

of our product is hand-crafted in England. However, the main thing

has more than 20,000 sq ft of product.

people will find at Englishman’s is top quality furniture at great prices.

Englishman's has the ability to custom build furniture and also carries

VL: WHY SHOULD VININGS LIFESTYLE READERS VISIT YOUR

a wide variety of styles, from antique

STORE AS OPPOSED TO THE BIG BOX RETAILERS?

to country to traditional.

EFF: At Englishman’s you have more ways to customize your furniture,

Upcoming events and specials

opposed to at a big box retailer. At Englishman’s, if we don’t have exactly

are always posted on their Facebook

what you need in stock, we can have it built for you. We have many

page: Facebook.com/englishmans.

choices of woods and finishes, sizes and styles, to make your furniture

Or just stop by Englishman’s to check

more individual to you. You’re not likely to leave our store with the same set

it out for yourself! Englishman's

as your neighbor. Our quality and craftsmanship is much higher than the

Fine Furniture is located at 880 S.

box retailers. You only need to stop and look to see the difference!

Atlanta Road SE.Atlanta, GA 30339.

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VL: ARE THERE ANY EXCITING NEW COLLECTIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? EFF: We are excited about the new furniture com-

ing in for our Charles Ashton collection. Michael Howarth, owner of Englishman’s, has been working closely with the factory to achieve the right look and color. We are looking forward to unveiling it in July.

VL: HOW DID YOUR FAMILY GET INTO THE FURNITURE BUSINESS? EFF: Michael Howarth, owner of Englishman’s and

my father, has a very long history in the furniture business. He started selling antiques in London when he was 19 years old. Michael started working as what is known in England as a spotter and runner to antique dealers. This is how he got his education in the furniture business – streetwise product knowledge. Michael then began Howarth Antiques and started selling products within England and then importing to the United States. He would scour the countryside of England and Europe to find products.

My parents, sister (Joanne) and I moved from England in 1981 when my father came over to run an antiques auction gallery. Englishman’s is a family business started by my parents, Michael and Christine Howarth back in 1991, and 25 years later we are still going. It is still a family run business. My parents are still around the store most days, and my brother-in-law, Kevin, and I are now more involved in the everyday running of the business. We are assisted by my cousin, Adel, and three other longtime employees; Donna, Darren and Ann, that feel more like family than work colleagues. We have been very blessed over the years with great staff and customers. We wouldn’t be here without them.

VL: HOW DO YOU KEEP THE "ENGLISH" IN ENGLISHMAN'S FINE FURNISHINGS? EFF: We are originally from

London,

England.

Even

though we love the United States

and

living

Smyrna/Vinings

in

the

area,

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Giving Back

Jeff Wigbels Honored at American Cancer Society's Hope Ball ARTICLE SUE COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

2016 Hope Award Recipient, Jeff Wigbels

J

eff Wigbels is a long time surfer, triathlete, marathon runner, golfer and skier.

He never played football. Yet when he refers to one of the most important persons in his life, he calls Dr. Roy S. Herbst, his “quarterback.” It was this energetic quarterback who led the powerful offense on Jeff’s battle against stage four non-smoker lung cancer, making accurate and aggressive calls and staying mobile with his thinking to meet the fierce cancers every malignant maneuver.

Nine years ago, while he and his wife Tiffany welcomed their second child, another doctor told Jeff he had a lung tumor the size of a baseball. He had never smoked.

He faced death twice, but never lost sight of the goal, charging toward good health with intense optimism, vehement strength and ardent support from friends, colleagues and family. Dr. Herbst and the team called in pharmaceutical powerhouse players and thanks to the success of a trial drug (now FDA approved), and targeted therapies, Jeff has been cancer free since. He and Tiffany and their kids, Jack and Ava, live in Buckhead and he is senior vice president at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the recipient of the American Cancer Society’s 2016 Hope Award at the annual Hope Ball later this month.

“When thinking of who our honoree would be for the 2016 Hope Ball, we wanted to connect the mission of the American Cancer Society, the passion found within those that want to make a difference in the fight, and a story that inspires and brings hope to the future. Let's just say we hit the lottery when we asked Jeff and his family if they would allow us to honor him with this award.” says Shari Henning, executive vice president and south Atlantic division operating officer for the ACS. His story is miraculous, but the wonder and work continue.

The power of Jeff’s determination and close network of influential doctors and important researchers he met during his treatment and recovery has empowered him to help hundreds of other cancer patients - friends, friends of friends, colleagues, cousins of colleagues and more. “I can talk to them about the process, about going to places like Yale, Mass General, MD Anderson and others, what 32

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Jack, Tiffany, Ava and Jeff Wigbels

questions to ask to find out exactly what sort of cancer they have and how to attack it,” says Jeff.

Together with the world’s top lung cancer researchers, hospitals, clinics and physicians, as a patient advocate Jeff is pushing trials and education for targeted therapy as an option to standard care. This is individualized and aggressive care to fight cancer.

“We’re one of more than a dozen Dream Teams launched by Stand Up 2 Cancer and The American Cancer Society and funded by individuals or collaboration, innovation, acceleration, targeted therapy, and translational research,” explains Jeff. He’s passionate about this.

And, about everything in his life. Always has been.

He’s served on numerous boards (locally for the High Museum and Atlanta Ballet); lectured at his alma mater, Penn State University Graduate School of Business (he’s a member of the Wharton Alumni Club here); and launched foundations for veterans, athletes and lung cancer research all while managing a very successful career in Wealth Asset Management with Morgan Stanley where he’s been for 33 years.

It’s for this tenacity and dedication to lung cancer research that Jeff Wigbels is being honored by the American Cancer Society.

“Jeff’s dedication to both fundraising to find a cure as well as his compassion to help others who have heard those same words -- ‘You have cancer’-- fit all to perfectly into the night we have planned to celebrate and honor him, Tiffany, Ava and Jack,” says Henning.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Adjusting to Spring TIPS TO HELP DEAL WITH THE ACHES AND ALLERGIES OF A SOUTHERN SPRING

ARTICLE MARY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHY NINA PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

“O

ur bodies were meant to go outside and meant to do work,” says Dr. Don N. Parkerson, Jr., of the HP Spine Center. “So our goal is to help patients be able to adapt to the environment, especially when there are changes in barometric pressure. And, because we’re in the South with the pollen, people have it tougher.”

Dr. Parkerson says that headaches and migraines are often caused by seasonal weather changes that can be effectively and safely treated with chiropractic care. Dr. Parkerson and his colleagues, Dr. C Wayne Neal and Dr. Drew Sutherland, practice a very specialized form of chiropractic treatment called orthospinology. Orthospinology is the science of providing a precise instrument adjustment in the upper neck where the brain and the spinal cord meet. This area controls all of the body’s automatic functions such as breathing, blood circulation, digestion and posture.

“Orthospinology has been our specialty since day one. Less than 2 percent of all chiropractors practice this because you have to be board certified and have a post graduate education,” he says. “The majority of our patients are people who haven’t been helped by traditional chiropractic techniques or are scared of having their neck twisted or manipulated. Ninety-nine percent of our patients come from referrals of existing patients.”

Dr. Parkerson says that in most cases headaches and migraines are caused by the

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HP Spine Center includes Drew Southerland, D.C., Don N. Parkerson, Jr., D.C. and C. Wayne Neal, D.C.

“distorted nerve flow and blood flow between the head and neck. Depending on how long the patient has had the problem will determine how long it takes for the body to change.”

Of course, springtime brings more than pollen and weather-induced headaches. As we lumber out of the winter cave to spring we start digging in the garden, doing spring cleaning and playing outdoor sports — all of which can cause lower back issues. “More than 50 percent of our cases are patients with lower back problems including herniated discs and sciatic nerve issues. And again, in order to correct the bottom of the spine, it is necessary to balance the top of the spine.”

If someone feels lower back pain as a result of an activity, the first thing to do is ice it, he says. “If the pain persists, then a spinal evaluation is necessary and we can restore the patient’s well being.”

Dr. Parkerson continues, “our patients often have serious spinal conditions or headaches and they haven’t gotten any relief.

They may want to avoid surgery or taking pain killers. They have not had relief from other chiropractors but they all come here and we made it our mission to help them.

Orthospinology is exceptionally safe, gentle and noninvasive. And, with proper nutrition, exercise and sleep we can focus on restoring the proper nerve function to the brain and spinal chord. That’s how we create a foundation of health.”

No matter the season, the HP Spine Center can help get you adjusted to it!

H

P Spine Center, located at 2424 Herodian Way in Smyrna, was founded in 1951 by Dr. J.K. Humber. From the start, the mission

has been to “serve God by helping his people find health and hope.”

“We have three doctors in the clinic and we’re all like-minded in that we see this clinic as our mission field,” says Dr. Parkerson.

“There is a world of people hurting who have lost hope and think that living with pain is permanent for them. Our mission is to help them and help them find hope.”

Born in Eastman, Ga., Dr. Parkerson has lived in Smyrna the last 22 years. He and his wife of 18 years, Julie, a pharmacist, have two children, Sadie, 10 and Micah, 7 who attend Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.

The Parkersons are faithful members of Mount Paran Church.

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$899,900

$825,000

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Highpointe at Vinings

5

3/1

$642,730

$625,000

98%

162

One Ivy Walk

4

4/1

$575,000

$550,000

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5

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176

Heritage At Vinings

5

4/0

$499,500

$481,900

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Barnes Mill

4

4/0

$490,000

$475,000

95%

134

Vinings Parc East

3

3/1

$396,900

$466,513

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Stonehaven at Vinings

4

4/0

$475,000

$460,000

93%

193

Wakefield Estates

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3/1

$450,000

$450,000

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PARKVIEW VILLAGE

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5/1

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4

4/1

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213

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103

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130

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39

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3/1

$421,900

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26

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5

4/0

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Lifestyle Calendar

April TUESDAYS, MARCH 29TH, APRIL 5TH, APRIL 19TH, MAY 3RD, 6:30 TO 8:30 GARDENING WORKSHOPS UGA-COBB EXTENSION Learn how to grow your own food during a series of workshops that will explain how to manage the garden to promote productivity and harvest for maximum flavor. All of the workshops will be held in the second floor classroom and will be hosted by the University of Georgia-Cobb Extension staff. For more information call 770-528-4070 or email uge1067@uga.edu.

APRIL 23 & 24 SPRING JONQUIL FESTIVAL VILLAGE GREEN The City of Smyrna welcomes all on the weekend of April 23 & 24.

The Spring Jonquil Festival is held on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna, Georgia next to the fabulous Market Village. The Spring Jonquil Festival features over 175 arts & crafts booths, 15 food booths, an entertainment stage, and a variety of children's activities.

APRIL 30 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOPE BALL DELTA FLIGHT MUSEUM The Hope Ball is the American

APRIL 16

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VEGAS IN VININGS

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HOTEL INDIGO - VININGS

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Vegas in Vinings will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:30pm at

pation in the 2016 Hope Ball,

Hotel Indigo - Vinings to benefit Vinings Historic Preservation Soci-

chaired by Delta Air Lines and

ety. All net proceeds will go towards maintaining and preserving The

benefiting the American Can-

Historic Pace House, Old Pavilion and Yarbrough House, all located

cer Society. Jeff Wigbels will be

in the center of Vinings Village.

honored. hopeball.org

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DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS A+ Pediatric Dentistry (678) 391-7453 atlantakidsmiles.com

Atlanta Smiles & Wellness (404) 262-7733 atlantasmiles.com

EDUCATION SAE School (678) 239-3200 saeschool.org

The Goddard School - Vinings (770) 432-1231 goddardschools.com The Music Studio at Vinings (404) 351-9722 tmsvinings.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Jitterbug Performing Arts (678) 424-1256 jitterbugperformingarts.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Union Diamond (770) 319-9155 uniondiamond.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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HOME SERVICES

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Atlanta Face and Body Center (678) 888-3223 atlantafaceandbody.com Gardner Dermatology and Medical Spa (770) 952-2100 gardnerdermatology.com

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Keller Williams Cityside The Smyrna Team (770) 874-6200 thesmyrnateam.com The Realty Group (678) 564-2555 therealtygroupga.com

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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE ORIGINS OF VININGS

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ave you ever wondered how our community of Vinings came to be? It all started in the 1830's when a tar heel transplant named Hardy Pace began offering a ferry service to help shuttle folks across the Chattahoochee River in Vinings. Hardy eventually owned 10,000 acres of land from Vinings to Buckhead, along with a farm, grist mill and a tavern. He could ferry you across the Hooch in less time than it takes to order a caprese salad at Canoe. Paces Ferry lives on today as one of the main street thoroughfares in Vinings.

Development steadily advanced across the South in the mid-1800's until a passing visitor from the North named Sherman paid a visit to Vinings on his tour through Georgia. Topping Signal Mountain in July of 1864, where the Vinings Overlook office tower now perches, Sherman laid eyes on Atlanta for the first time.

Union soldiers, under the command of General Ollie Howard, established their headquarters in Hardy’s beautiful seventeen room antebellum home in Vinings and lodged there for eleven days while planning Atlanta’s landscape redesign. The army ensconced in his ancestral home prompted Hardy to take a spontaneous summer trip with his family down to the gnat-line in Milledgeville. There are disputed accounts of how he died later that year.

In any event, after the Union soldiers enjoyed a comfortable respite at the commandeered Pace estate, they mustered for their march south and lingered just long enough to leave the Pace family a tip. Unfortunately, it was the tip of a match which was then lit and used to burn Hardy’s family home to the ground.

Later, when Hardy’s children, returned to Vinings, prospects of a long-term ferry business were fading and progress soon demanded the construction of a bridge across the Chattahoochee

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River (now ‘Hermi’s Bridge’). The dividing line of Fulton and Cobb counties runs right down the middle of the river. However, Fulton County was stuck paying for three-fourths of the bridge and Cobb only paid one-fourth; perhaps foreshadowing the fiscal hawkishness that would be a hallmark of Cobb County governance for many years!

My parents drove over that wooden-slatted bridge when they moved their family into Vinings over four decades ago. At the time, their friends were alarmed by their risky decision, saying things like: “You’re moving out to the sticks!” “What will your children do out there in the country?” “That place is too far from the city to ever become developed.” Well. Many of those overly-opinionated critics now live in Woodstock, Canton, John’s Creek, and Alpharetta - cities many consider to be more appropriately categorized as lower Tennessee.

But, then again, perhaps one day our descendants will consider Chattanooga to be a north Atlanta suburb!

There is much to love in this remote country outpost of Vinings: friendly families, beautiful homes, outstanding restaurants, great shopping, world class schools, dynamic churches, spectacular performing arts venues, exciting sports activities and a world of other things to experience within our scenic enclave, just minutes from the big city. It is not too shabby a coming-of-age for that quiet countryside whose remoteness once engendered such alarm!

As fate would have it, this southern boy found the love of his life in upstate New York, married her and brought her safely back across the Mason-Dixon line to live in Vinings. I trust her implicitly, but since one can never be certain of where latent and distant loyalties lie, I insist on maintaining possession of all of the matches.

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