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Hello Friends,
We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!
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When Dalton resident Dana Easley was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, her world changed overnight. With six rounds of chemotherapy and a hysterectomy ahead, she leaned on her faith, her family, and the compassionate care she found at Peeples Cancer Institute.
Her care team, including Lisa Duhaime, MD, and oncology nurse practitioners Kim Bailey and Jaime Pesl, guided her through six rounds of chemotherapy before she could undergo a hysterectomy. Mrs. Easley says, “They listen, and they care. They don’t mind spending time with you. The whole staff is very caring.”
To help protect her hair during treatment, she chose to use the Paxman cold cap system. “It worked for me, and I did not lose all my hair,” she shares. She also connected with Boggs Boutique, where cosmetologist Stacey Gibson provided both practical and emotional support, helping her with makeup and hair care. “I love Stacey—she’s a lifesaver.”
This spring, Mrs. Easley rang the ceremonial bell at PCI after her scans showed no cancer. She continues on oral medication and a monthly infusion to help prevent recurrence.
She finds joy in the kitchen, cooking daily and sharing homemade meals with neighbors, family and friends. She encourages others in similar situations to keep a positive outlook. She said, “surrounding yourself with positive people is important. Cards from friends make a big difference. It’s easy when you surround yourself with positive people. I just embrace every minute.”
With access to advanced treatments—including precision medicine, Phase III clinical trials with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, and the only ACR-Accredited Radiation Oncology Center within 50 miles of Chattanooga—we are here, grateful to walk beside patients who inspire us through their strength and healing.
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My Confidence
by Dr. Bobby Sneed
What do you hope for these days? From whence does your confidence come in times of trouble?
We have been taught, encouraged even, to be self-reliant and to be strong by cultivating an inner strength of resilience so we may persevere no matter what comes our way; but what do we do when we find ourselves overwhelmed and incapable of climbing the hills of trouble that lay before us? Where is your hope then? Where does our confidence come from when we can no longer see a way
out, when all our inner resources are zapped, we are frozen in our doubts and fear leaves us trembling? David must have understood this well when he wrote in Psalm 39:7 NIV, “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” We know from scripture that David was “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22) partly because he had discovered at a very young age his own limits and had developed a strong faith in the Lord to see him through every circumstance. Furthermore, Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV concerning his own struggles, “And He said to me, ‘My
grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Paul had reached his mortal limit and now he learned where his personal strength failed, God’s strength was not only sufficient but was made perfect. Every Believer, will be put to the test throughout life to discover our personal insufficiencies so that we may experience the all sufficiency of God and His perfection made evident in times of trouble. And when we have come to our personal limit and found our hope in Jesus, not only do we see that His strength is made perfect but we learn to lean on Him all the time both good and bad. Trusting Him becomes the lesson learned when we discover His faithfulness.
Jeremiah must have understood this when he wrote in chapter 17 verse 7 NIV, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” I chose the NIV translation because the word “hope” is replaced with “confidence” which is fitting. In whom is your confidence? If your confidence (or hope) is in yourself, you are relying on the lesser (you) and your weakness will soon be found out; but we all should be trusting in the greater (God) and we will quickly find that His strength will never be overwhelmed and will be proven perfect every time! I hope that you will trust in the Lord and be forever confident in Him today.
Dr. Bobby Sneed is the pastor of Deep Springs Baptist Church. His greatest desire is that all will experience the peace, hope and love of the Father made possible by faith in the Son, Jesus Christ.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about closets and garages—it’s a mindset. Each year, we open windows, shake out dust, and decide what still deserves space in our lives.
Spring Cleaning Your Finances: How Tidying Up Today Strengthens Your Retirement Plan
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• Whether diversification has drifted due to market performance
That same seasonal reset is a powerful metaphor for retirement planning. Just as clutter can hide what’s useful in your home, financial clutter can obscure whether you’re truly prepared for the future you want.
Spring is an ideal time to step back, reassess, and intentionally align your finances with your long-term retirement goals.
Clearing Financial Clutter
Over time, financial lives get messy. Old bank accounts linger, unused credit cards stay open “just in case,” and investment accounts accumulate from previous jobs. Individually, these may seem harmless, but together they create confusion and inefficiency.
Spring cleaning your finances starts with consolidation and organization:
• Closing unused accounts
• Rolling over old employer retirement plans
• Updating account beneficiaries
• Creating a clear inventory of assets and debts
When everything is visible and organized, it’s easier to see whether your retirement savings are on track—or quietly drifting off course.
Rebalancing the Investment “Closet”
A closet full of clothes that no longer fit is surprisingly similar to a portfolio that no longer matches your risk tolerance. Market changes, age, and life events can gradually shift your asset allocation without you realizing it.
Spring is a natural time to review:
• Whether your investments still align with your retirement timeline
• If your portfolio has become too aggressive or too conservative
Rebalancing isn’t about chasing returns—it’s about staying aligned with your plan and protecting progress you’ve already made.
Letting Go of Financial Habits That No Longer Serve You
Spring cleaning requires tough decisions. Keeping everything “just in case” leads to clutter. The same is true financially. Some habits that once made sense—holding excess cash, delaying retirement contributions, or avoiding long-term planning—can become obstacles over time. Letting go creates space for better habits, clearer goals, and more confident decision-making.
Preparing for the “Maintenance” Years
A clean home is easier to maintain, and the same is true for a clean financial plan. Annual reviews reduce the likelihood of costly surprises later—whether it’s tax inefficiency, insufficient savings, or misaligned investments.
Consistent financial maintenance helps:
• Reduce stress as retirement approaches
• Improve confidence in your long-term plan
• Turn retirement from a vague concept into a tangible reality
A Seasonal Habit with Lasting Impact
Spring cleaning is powerful because it’s repeatable. When financial check-ins become a seasonal habit, retirement planning stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling manageable. This spring, as you open windows and clear out physical clutter, take a moment to do the same for your finances. Your future self will thank you for the fresh start.
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The Head of the Serpent
by Hayden Lanier
My family once had a scary experience in our yard. My brother was loading some items in his car and preparing to leave when he almost stepped barefoot on a snake. He saw part of a brown snake's body, while the head and part of the snake’s body were buried in the ground.
We thought this was a harmless snake, so we tried to move it, but then we saw the snake’s head. Lo and behold, it was a copperhead! The “Hershey kiss” pattern was plainly evident once we saw the whole snake. It coiled and hissed menacingly, rearing back its ugly head, and we jumped back in alarm.
Nobody was harmed by these events, but we were a little rattled (no snake pun intended). I realized afterwards that we did not realize what we were dealing with until we saw the head of the snake. This got me thinking, perhaps this is why Genesis 3:15 is worded the way that it is.
After the Fall, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, God spoke to the serpent (who we understand to be the devil). He told the serpent that He would put enmity between him and the woman, and between his offspring and her offspring. Then God made a truly interesting declaration: “he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15 ESV). Many Christians interpret this verse as pointing to Jesus. He is the offspring of the woman who would bruise the serpent’s head, and His heel would be bruised by this serpent.
from the dead, and He delivered the crushing blow to the serpent’s head.
See, the dangerous part of a snake is its head. That’s how snakes bite. The tail and the body can be scary, but it is the head of the snake that holds the power and can inflict damage. Snakes bite and inject venom using their head. When we stumbled across that copperhead, we didn’t know what we were dealing with until we saw its head.
Getting bruised on the heel hurts, but if a snake’s head is bruised, that’s a mortal blow. It will end the life of the
Sure, Satan may have bruised Jesus’ heel. When Jesus suffered and died on the cross, this was no small thing. All the sin of the world was placed on Him, even though He had done no wrong. He was tortured, mocked, and publicly humiliated. The Son of God died. But this was only the bruising of His heel, because three days later Jesus rose
snake, and that is exactly what Jesus’ resurrection did to the devil when Jesus rose from the dead, and proved that He is victorious over death. He showed once and for all that He has silenced the enemies of sin, death, and Hell. Death’s sting and the grave’s victory are no longer anywhere to be found (1 Corinthians 15:55)! Though Satan may have thought he won, his “victory” was short-lived. He only bruised the heel of the Messiah, but Jesus has rendered our enemy powerless by the cross.
Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.
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Keep Watch
by Spring M. Fricks
“Are you asleep?”
Your words float into my dreams like ballerinas dancing in the wind. I hear you but do not stir.
“Dear one, are you asleep?” you ask again.
I’m cozy in my slumber. The cadence of your voice is a lullaby to my soul and a blanket to my spirit. I feel myself smile but again I don’t budge.
“They’re coming for me.”
With these words, I’m up. Your tone cuts the veil between sleep and reality. I’m awake and aware of the danger.
I’ve been asleep on our bench in the garden where we meet. Looking around, I see broken branches and leaves sprinkled like confetti on the ground. Flowers have been stomped and the impressions of overlapping footprints point to a skirmish.
While I was asleep, we were not alone and now you are gone.
Keep watch. . . These were the last words you said to me. My brows furrow as guilt lays heavy like a winter coat across my shoulders.
I run through the garden towards the iron gate at the entrance. I can’t believe I fell asleep, I think, while looking for you behind every tree and bush.
I see the gate, but the shadows lurking just beyond trigger a warning to hide. Ducking behind an oak tree, I fight to control my breathing and turn to steal a peek at the enemy.
“I told you to keep watch.” You’re behind me. Startled, I jump, but you grab and hold me close.
“I’m sorry, my Lord.” I whisper, “I fell asleep.”
“Your enemy never sleeps,” You're so close I feel your breath on my cheek as you whisper in my ear, “and his greatest desire is to separate you from me...”
In Matthew 26:41BSB, Jesus tells us, “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). This is also true of our enemy. Satan has one goal: steal Jesus from us so that he steals us from Him.
The Lord calls us to be diligent in our walk with Him. This decree is for our own benefit. We cannot mount a counterattack against something we never see coming.
We must keep watch and be vigilant regarding the defenses of our spirit. How do we do that? We guard the gates of our perimeter. Scripture teaches that our eyes and ears are the entry point of our heart (Psalm 101:3) and what we allow in will set up residence within (Matt 12:34-35). The things we allow in can bolster our defenses or wear them down, but the choice of what enters is ours to make.
Every tool needed to win the war between good and evil can be found in Scripture. Utilizing these tools creates the difference between living a life with Christ or a life separated from Him. Our first step in this battle is to obey the Lord when He calls us to keep watch.
Spring M. Fricks is a writer, speaker, teacher and content creator for Shield 33 Ministries, a ministry founded to disciple and equip believers to grow in an intimate relationship with Jesus. She lives in NW Georgia.
Be Filled
by Katie Loveless
As a young girl, I stood by the kitchen window in awe as I watched my grandfather gulp water from a metal cup. He noticed my gaze and pushed out his belly, patting it as he did so and chuckled heartily. “It's good to be filled up,” he said. “You should try it.”He promptly handed me a tall glass of water which I chugged heartily. We made a game of it walking through the house which ended with me rocking in the chair with my hand on my belly to feel the water slosh around.
It feels good to be filled up. God is so good to fill us with good things.
Did you know that you were born to be filled? God has a plan to keep you, fill you, and allow His goodness in your life to overflow to others.
We see this in the Bible as we consider passages in Exodus and in John.
In the book of Exodus 31, verses 2 and 6, we see that God has a special call of service for His house. We're told of one man He has filled with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge by His spirit to create good works. God soon calls helpers to join in the efforts of filling His house and He gives them wise hearts to make everything He says. God says clearly here that the wise hearts have wisdom that God personally placed. He gave them wisdom not merely for wisdom's sake, He gave them wisdom to use it for His glory. Wow!
Later in John 3:1-8 we see the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. I so enjoy reading this because I see a mama's heart here tugging at her son's heartstrings and Him tugging right back. Mary knows Jesus already. She understands what He is capable of not merely as her son but as the living Son of God. And she draws it out of Jesus like water from a well. Parents, this is a lesson for us.
Provision is lacking at the wedding and His mom calls Jesus to action. We see Jesus express that it's not yet the season for His miracles. In one way, Mary lets it drop by not saying anything further to Jesus about it. In another way, she nudges Him in the direction of destiny as she encourages the nearby servants to obey whatever He says. He does not disappoint as He commands them to fill six waterpots and draw water out from those. They filled the waterpots to the brim. Water went in but wine came out. This valuable exchange is a miracle.
God has miracles for you, too. He has filled you with gifts and prepared you to do good works. He has important things for you to do and has filled you with wisdom and understanding to do them. Just as Jesus did, grow in your gifts as you get older. When the season is right, God will call you to action just as Mary did with Jesus.
“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV).
Katie Loveless is a social worker, wife, and mother of five boys. She is a student of grace who enjoys writing, gardening, and empowering others to pursue stability.
Out of the Boat
by Beth Penny
Some of the most memorable Bible stories include those that showcase the fabulous miracles that Jesus performed: turning water into wine, raising Lazurus from the dead, and casting out the demons in the herd of pigs. Miracles like those stick in our minds because they showcase Jesus’s compassion and power while reminding us of His human side. Two of my favorite stories come back to back; Jesus feeding the 5,000 and walking on the water. We hear about feeding 5,000 people, and we think of the work it takes to feed not even a 10th that many people. However, that was just the men…that doesn’t even count the women and children that were there too. Estimates say that this miracle covered 15,000 to 20,000 people. That is quite a huge number of mouths to feed. Jesus had just received the news that His cousin, we know him as John the Baptist, had been beheaded. In what we can imagine as his humanly grief, Jesus goes to a deserted area. Even then the crowd follows Him. Again, Jesus showed His compassion for the multitude of hungry people in the middle of nowhere. All of those men, women, and children were fed
with only five loaves of bread and two fish. The leftovers alone filled 12 baskets!
When they were done, Jesus sent the disciples in a boat across the Sea of Galilee while He went up the mountain to pray. We can imagine that He feels the peace and solace of the mountains and can talk with God without distractions. The disciples, meanwhile, are in the boat on the “sea” that really isn’t a sea at all. The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater lake that is about seven miles across and 13 miles long. It’s a really big freshwater lake. On the lake, a storm is brewing. The wind picks up, and the boat begins to feel quite unsteady, which would make anyone pretty nervous.
As the disciples are taking turns keeping watch, they see a “ghost” walking on the choppy water towards them. Now, everyone is up and awake to see what is on the water when Jesus calls out to them. Here is the turning point. Peter, impulsive and fiery Peter, challenges Jesus. In Matthew 14:28, he recounts Peter saying, “Lord, if it is you, let me come to you on the water.”
Echoing His own words when He called the disciples to take up everything and follow, Jesus gives Peter the
green light. Peter steps out of the boat and begins to walk towards Jesus.
In the blink of an eye, Peter, realizing that he was actually walking on water amidst the turbulent waves, was gripped in fear and took his eyes off Jesus. He began to sink. Again, with great compassion, Jesus takes Peter’s hand and “caught him.”
We don’t know if they continued their walk on water or were immediately at the boat, but Matthew recounts that when they got into the boat, the wind died down, and Jesus admonished Peter with the often-quoted “Oh ye of little faith.” Seeing that, Matthew tells us that the rest of them in the boat worshipped and said that Jesus was truly the Son of God.
The enduring lesson to be drawn from that passage is a reminder to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. That is a deeply important lesson, as it calls us to maintain our focus on HIm rather than the distractions of the world. Jesus used Peter’s moment of doubt as a powerful teaching opportunity, transforming it into a lasting lesson about faith, trust, and the importance of remaining centered on Him. However, we can look at this story in a different light. I see Peter as having the most faith of them all. We assume
that all of the 12 disciples were on the boat. Of that 12, Peter was the only one with enough faith to step out of the boat. Fiercely loyal Peter. Outspoken Peter. Impulsive Peter. Peter, who was prone to moments of uncertainty, fear, and weakness, stepped out of the boat. Does that sound familiar? How many times are we overcome by fear or weakness and don’t step out in faith as we know we should?
That first step is the hardest, especially when we are surrounded by the rough waters of life. Faith is not the absence of fear, but it is the willingness to step forward despite fear. Peter’s story shows us that faith doesn’t require perfection; it requires courage. Peter’s faith faltered when his focus shifted off Jesus, but he showed remarkable trust by stepping out of the boat. We are supposed to step out when God calls us - even when we are surrounded by doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Our lesson is to not only keep our eyes on Jesus but to step out in faith when He calls, trusting that when (not IF) we stumble, God is there to reach out and help us into the boat.
Beth is a high school English teacher and adjunct college professor who is passionate about faith, education, and encouraging others through writing. She serves with her husband, Chad, who is a Family Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Rome, GA.
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Watching in Wonder
by Tammy Madden
The year was 2002. The day was January 21st. Our perfect baby girl was born. I prayed for 17 years and she arrived healthy. She walked and talked early. She never got sick for her first 11 months. For those 11 months, we had dreams of an up-and-coming gymnast, a cheerleader perhaps, a girl scout, a little girl we could watch run and play at the park, a little girl we could watch as she picked what college she would attend, and know which career she would choose, a little girl whom we would watch as her Daddy walked her down the aisle on her wedding day, a little girl who would
grow up to be a mommy. But oh, how life can change in just a blink of an eye.
December 14th, 2002, our whole world changed. Our baby girl got sick and she got sick fast. After spending two months in Chattanooga at the Children's Hospital, they knew she was going to need a heart. She would need to be life-flighted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
We had been there about a month when she flatlined on us. She died so many times, they quit counting. They had to crash her on to ECMO (a temporary life support). She was on that for three
days before a heart came in. But during those three days, she had a massive stroke too. After she got her heart and they started letting her wake up, reality set in. Our baby girl who was so healthy, so perfect, had sustained a severe anoxic brain injury. The doctor said that she was blind, deaf, and would never walk or talk. Oh but God! He had much bigger plans for her!
No, we can no longer do all the things that we had planned for her. Our lives did change, but I can never say that it changed for the worse because it did not. I say this in hopes that it will help someone out there who is just now facing a brain injury, especially with a child. Through her brain injury, we have gotten to share her testimony with so many people, and we have watched so many people come to the Lord because of her.
No, we haven’t gotten to watch her lead cheers, go off to college, or get married. But, we have watched her face light up when we landed at Disney World and she flourished with their love. We have seen her swim with the dolphins at three years old and later go to Disney a second time. Oh, what a wonderful time that was!
We got to watch her walking on the beach holding our hands, and holding my mom's hand. Yes, I said walking. And yes, we do have to hold her hand when she walks – or she needs her walker –but God has let us see her walking on a steady basis.
She is the most innocent 24-year-old I have ever encountered. She loves everybody. She will forever believe in Santa Claus so the Christmas season is always childlike in our home, But at the same time, she knows what the true meaning of Christmas is!
Currently, we watch as she plays on the Miracle League baseball team and she rides horses like the wind.
Am I sorry that she got the brain injury you might ask? Absolutely not. Now you might say,
“Why, that's a crazy answer!” No, it's not. The person she is today is the person that God means for her to be. This is the Megan whom God sent to us to love and raise. Now at 24 years old, she sees and hears very well, and walks with her walker. Every single night, she sends out Bible verses to many people on her Facebook page. She wants to share the love of the Lord, sing in church, and worship our Lord and Savior. We have also gotten to hear her tell us when she sees angels and I believe she really does.
Brain injury is not easy and I'm not going to say it is, because it has been a long, hard journey.
On March 7th, 2026, she will have had her heart for 23 years. We have had physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and water therapy, even her horse riding strengthens her. Through it all, she smiles and smiles. We praise God for giving this child to us.
I pray if you are reading this, and you don't know the power of the Lord, just look at my child and you will see what a wonderful thing God has done in her life! And please, if you see a child who is different and has a brain injury, don't just sit and stare at them. Trust me, the parent would much rather you ask questions than to stare.
During March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, I would like to ask you to spread awareness about brain injury. Every child is different, and every adult is different in their journey with brain injury, but please always be respectful to them and their caretakers. I pray our daughter’s story will touch you as much as it has touched so many people for the last 23 years.
My name is Tammy Madden. I live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful daughter named Megan.
Finding Home, Finding Peace: Why Angie West Is the Realtor® Families Trust
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest” (Isaiah 32:18 NIV).
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a family will ever make. For many, it represents not only a financial investment but also a deeply personal milestone. It’s the place where memories are created, milestones are celebrated, and futures are built. Yet, as exciting as the result can be, the process can be overwhelming.
That’s where Angie West, REALTOR® with Keller Williams Heritage, steps in. With 18 years of experience and a heart for service, Angie has built her career around guiding families through every stage of life’s transitions. Known throughout Whitfield County and the surrounding communities as “Your Personal REALTOR®,” Angie has become a trusted advocate who combines professional expertise with personal care.
A REALTOR® Who Understands Families
As a mother of two, Angie knows the importance of creating a safe, welcoming home. She also understands the
unique challenges that come with making big decisions for your family’s future. “Buying or selling a home can be so overwhelming,” Angie admits, “but my goal is to make the process smooth, rewarding, and even enjoyable.”
Her approach isn’t transactional. It’s relational. Angie takes time to listen, understand your needs, and develop a plan that feels right for your circumstances. For the first-time buyer unsure of where to start or the seller hoping to maximize return in today’s fast-moving market, Angie brings steady guidance all the way through to closing.
Walking With You Through Every Season of Life
Families go through seasons: welcoming new babies, raising children, sending them off to college, downsizing into a simpler lifestyle, or managing the sale of a loved one’s estate.
“I’m here for every phase of life you’ll go through,” she assures. “From first homes to forever homes, I’ll be by your side each step of the way.”
With Angie, clients never feel like just another number. Instead, they find a trusted advisor and friend who celebrates the victories with them and carries the weight of the details so they don’t have to.
Expertise You Can Rely On
Angie grew up in a family rooted in the construction industry, giving her a deep knowledge of new construction homes in addition to established properties. This background allows her to advise clients on everything from structural quality to the potential of a fixer-upper. Sellers benefit from her insight into preparing a home to show at its best, while buyers appreciate her ability to spot both opportunities and red flags.
Her years of experience in the industry have also built a network of trusted professionals—inspectors, lenders, contractors, and more—so clients are supported at every step. “Real estate is about teamwork,” Angie explains. “It’s about pulling together the right people to make the process seamless.”
A Heart for Community
When Angie isn’t showing homes or negotiating contracts, you’ll likely find her serving in the community. She and her family live in Whitfield County, where they are active members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Rocky Face, GA. Angie serves as chairman of the board for Family Frameworks, which reaches every ninth grader in Whitfield and Murray counties.
Angie carries this same spirit of service throughout the many roles of her life. Angie sees real estate not just as buying and selling property, but as helping families plant roots in a community where they can thrive. “I would love to help you with one of the most important decisions you will make for the future of your family,” she offers.
The Joy of the Job
For Angie, the most rewarding moments often come at closing. Handing the keys to a first-time homebuyer, or seeing the relief and joy on a seller’s face, never gets old. “I love seeing the look of delight on a first-time homebuyer’s face when I hand them the keys,” Angie says. “And I never forget the satisfaction of a seller who closes with the best situation possible for their home.”
These moments are reminders of why she entered the real estate industry in the first place—and why, nearly two decades later, her passion for the work is stronger than ever.
Why Choose Angie West?
• 18 years of real estate experience in Whitfield County and beyond.
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Finish Strong
by Bill Silvers
At the age of 81, God put it on my heart to start running 5k races. I’m not a runner. I don’t even like to walk. Yet there I was—lined up at the starting line for my third 5k.
It was a beautiful Saturday morning. About four-tenths of a mile from the finish, I tripped and fell hard, my face striking the edge of the paved road. Medics arrived quickly, stopped the bleeding, wrapped my head with a six-inch gauze bandage, and told me to get into the ambulance. As it began to pull away, I told them to stop.
I had to finish the race.
God didn’t just say run the race. He said finish the race.
Moreover, running echoes my faith. It’s not always about being the fastest but about staying the course, enduring to the end, lifting others along the way. With every race, I run with purpose and I run with joy. It’s not just about the medals; it’s about the message: through God, all things are possible.
As I stepped out of the ambulance, a woman approached and asked, “Do you want to finish?”
“I do,” I said.
“Then, let’s go,” she replied.
About 100 feet from the finish line, she stopped. I crossed alone. The race director saw me, halted the awards ceremony, called me forward, and gathered the runners around me. Together, they prayed for healing and a swift recovery.
Because I believe everything happens according to God’s purpose, I asked myself a hard question: Why did I trip and fall? I already knew the answer. I had become prideful.
Proverbs 16:18 KJV says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride blinds us. When we become overly confident or unwilling to listen, we ignore wisdom, limits, and correction. That arrogance sets the stage for a fall, sometimes figuratively, sometimes painfully literally.
When the prayer ended, the same woman returned, asked for my keys, and told me I was going to the hospital. Her husband would follow. She walked me into the emergency room, helped me get settled, returned a few minutes later to place my keys on the desk, and then she was gone. I never saw her again.
God has always placed people, perhaps even angels, along my path to help me reach the goals He has planned for me.
Running teaches dependence—on preparation, patience, and on God. The moment we think, “I’ve got this on my own,” is often when trouble appears on the road and in life. Confidence must be balanced with humility. True strength comes from knowing our limits and trusting God’s guidance.
To paraphrase the verse: Run with humility, and you’ll finish strong. Run with pride, and you’re headed for a fall.
On the bright side, I didn’t stop running. Over the next two years, I completed 25 races. I learned my lesson the hard way, and I never tripped or fell again.
Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!
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MORE THAN Reflections
by Garrett Nudd
As a photographer, I learned a key point: If you point your camera at enough people, it doesn’t take long to discover some pretty significant and surprising insecurities. Over the years I’ve discovered a sad and unfortunate truth. Most people view themselves as less than. Less than they are. Less than others see them. And less than God designed them to be.
In a practical sense, this less than mentality can show up in a variety of ways. As someone who thrives on creative pursuits, sometimes it shows up when I have a thought or idea, and then after mulling on it for a bit, I end up talking myself out of it. Maybe you’ve experienced something similar.
How many times have I had a thought or an idea, and then talked myself out of it?
Oh, wouldn’t it be cool if we did this?
No, it’s too much work.
Ummm, no it’s MORE THAN.
Well, I don’t really have the time. And what if it doesn’t work?
It’s MORE THAN.
If it fails I’ll look silly.
Or, someone else will take care of it.
Every day, Jesus puts opportunities in our path for MORE THAN. All we have to do is say, “Absolutely.”
Over the years I've realized the less than perception we often have of ourselves is contrary to everything God stands for and every promise He’s ever made. If only we could see ourselves through His eyes. If only we could see why He loves us and how He loves us, I think everything would change, especially how we feel about ourselves.
The truth is, when you think you’re less than, God says you are MORE THAN. When you think you are less than, God says you are His.
“Oh, I love you beyond your wildest dreams,” God says. “Make no mistake about it. I wish you could see yourself the way I do. I wish you could see yourself the way I created you.”
As I look back, I’ve realized that God has used the people in my life like my parents and grandparents when I was younger to teach me MORE THAN. And as I grew toward adulthood, it was caring teachers and mentors and then my wife, Joy, who reminded me I am MORE THAN.
So, I ask you, what passion or pursuit do you have nagging at your heart?
Do you have a project or product or service you would like to unleash to the world?
What steps can you take today to move yourself closer to achieving that exciting goal?
Who are the people in your life who help remind you time and time again that you are MORE THAN?
Or, what if we flip it around and ask, are there people in your life who you can help remind that they are MORE THAN?
And what can you do specifically, to show them they are MORE THAN?
Remember, your MORE THAN dream—and the dreams of those around you—deserves to be shared, and the world is waiting for you!
This excerpt from Garrett’s book, MORE THAN Discovering How Your Story Reveals God’s Beautiful Truth About You, is adapted to our format and used with permission.
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• 6 large eggs
Ingredients:
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• ¼ cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or use silicone liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Stir in cheese, bell peppers, and cooked bacon/ sausage.
4. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and slightly golden.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
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You’ll Be a Butterfly Soon
by Cindy J. Evans
When I was in a dark place, as if held in a cocoon, I heard the Lord gently whisper, “You'll be a butterfly soon.” I waited in the quiet, I waited when I couldn't see, I waited, daring to hope, longing to be free!
Then, suddenly! Light! He gave me my breakthrough and a butterfly I became, to live and fly brand new!
Cindy Evans is a published poet living in the greater Atlanta area. When she’s not writing, you may find her at a Christian movie, attending a church activity, or volunteering at the local faith-based hospice office.
Gò0 dNews for Everyone What If?
by Paula Burgner
This small, simple phrase is something that we all are guilty of thinking. Too often, we all go around saying things like, “I wish I had,” “I should have,” or “If only I could have.” Yet have you ever stopped and really taken the time to think about the good side of all the whatifs? And not just the bad things that we usually think about, like “What if I fail?” or “What if I don’t get the chance?” Stop second-guessing everything that you do in life, and start living your life the way that God intended for you to live it.
When you are lost and have never accepted God into your heart, this is how it feels as you go through life—always wondering if you should have done something, or maybe if you had not done that, then things would be different. However, when you give your life to God and accept Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have never experienced before.
The old way of thinking about life—such as, “Maybe if I had said no to a certain situation, then I would have gotten something better.” Instead, now your new way of thinking is, “What if God is waiting for me to see just how big He is?” Once you have given your life to God and keep grounded in His Word, you begin to trust the Word of God over what you may hear someone say. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
What if everything came together the way that you had always wanted it to? What if everything we go through is preparing us for the things we asked for? So, remember, don’t ever give up on what you are praying about, and always know that it’s okay to ask, “What if?” The Bible tells us in Matthew 21:22 KJV: “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Once you get the Word of God in your heart, you no longer worry about the things that once bothered you. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:28 KJV: “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.”
So, in those moments when you feel those thoughts of doubt trying to creep up on you, just ask the Lord to change your way of thinking. Just because you are not sure about something, don’t be scared to ask, “What if?” Because, as a result of giving your life to God, what if your prayer of faith helps change someone’s life and leads them to the Lord? As your faith becomes stronger, you learn just how powerful prayer can be and that your prayers can move mountains. The Bible tells us in Luke 1:37 KJV: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
The Bible also tells us in Proverbs 4:20-21 KJV: “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
Remember, when you give your life to God and accept Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have never experienced before.
Paula Burgner is a strong-willed, outgoing girl who loves spending time with her husband and working out. She believes in her heart that you can do anything you put your mind to. Paula is the author of a new book, Grounded by God’s Grace.
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Presence as a Present (Gift)
by Dr. Rob England
In my private practice, I teach my clients about being mindful (attentive). In other words, I teach them how to be present. The term “being mindful” (or mindfulness) has taken on many different meanings (as is the case with most words in our vocabulary). So context is key. I teach clients to be mindful, not as a way to place their minds elsewhere, but quite the opposite. Truly being mindful is making sure, at that moment at least, that your mind is aware of what is going on right now, taking a moment to switch your focus to the here and now, paying attention to the present moment (“being present”).
We do have to consider our past and we do have to plan for the future, but we also need to pay attention to what is going on right in front of us (and what is going on inside of us). I teach clients to pay attention to what they are looking at, thinking about, and feeling. We tend to live on autopilot. This is necessary in some regards, but dangerous in other ways. Our eyes can be focused on something sinful or our mind can ruminate over hateful thoughts, without us catching ourselves. If we are paying attention to our thoughts and actions (“thinking about our thinking” and monitoring our behaviors), we can quickly catch and redirect our thoughts and actions with the help of the Holy Spirit. When being mindful, we should pay close attention to where we are, what we are doing, and (very important)
what we are thinking and feeling. Our thoughts (especially), but also our emotional state, can slip under our radar. We may not realize what we are thinking and feeling until after we have acted on those thoughts and feelings. Often, what we do or say, as a result, can be something we regret. Thus, paying attention to our thoughts and beliefs and catching them (taking them captive, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:5) keeps them from slipping past our notice and thus leading to a belief system or an action (or words) that are ungodly. Catch those thoughts and interrogate them. (Are they true? Are they helpful?) And keep in mind that, in general, our emotions stem from our thoughts (and then our actions stem from our emotions).
Thus, noticing our thoughts and taking them captive is so important. This reinforces our need to pay attention to what we think, feel, do and say, because these affect both ourselves and others. Paul reminds us to “not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NASB). We do this partly by paying attention to ourselves (how we think about and treat others), and partly by really honing into the state of those around us. Pay attention to what our “neighbors” are doing, saying, thinking, feeling, and needing. This is also part of being mindful and present. How can I look to the interests and needs of those around me, if my mind is elsewhere (not present)? How can I listen to what the person in front of me (a person God loves) is truly saying and needing, if I am not present? If I am consistently focused on the past or the future (including planning, anticipating, and/or worrying about what is coming up later that day, week, month, etc.), then I am rarely present enough to notice others and to help others. My “presence” can be a present (a gift) to others. Something to think about and pray about!
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Messiah & The Day of First Fruits: John 20
by Dr. Rob Debelak
The week of Unleavened Bread follows Passover (Leviticus 23:1-8), with an offering presented on the first day of the calendar week (Leviticus 23:9-14; v 11). The gift of the new planting season anticipates an abundant harvest. This third annual holy day, First Fruits points to Messiah’s resurrection.
A Unique Week
The solemnity of spring’s Passover season (John 13) was interrupted as Jesus was condemned (John 18-19) and executed for crimes He never committed. Symbolizing a sacrificial lamb, He took the place of a criminal (John 18:39-40), was crucified, and quickly buried (Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42). Like Passover, His followers soon learn this observance of First Fruits would also be unique.
A Distinct Day
Obedient to the Law, honoring Sabbath preceded Mary Magdalene’s return to the grave. Sunday at dawn, on First fruits, she found the sealing stone compromised (John 20:1). Swiftly reporting her discovery, Peter and John race to the tomb (vv 2-4). Staring at the funeral site (vv 5-6), and risking defilement, they enter the stone cave (vv 6-8).
The shroud is present, but the corpse is gone (vv 5-7). Mary assumed Jesus’ body had been stolen (v 2). Peter was puzzled by the carefully rolled head covering (v 7). It was unlikely grave robbers would take the time to courteously care for burial cloths. Yet, an immediate explanation evaded him.
Peter and John depart (v 10) leaving an emotionally distraught Mary outside the tomb (v 11a). Alone, she peers into the crypt (v 11b), privy to a sight reminiscent of Israel’s Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:10-22) - the empty resting place was bordered on each end by an angelic messenger (Exodus 25:19 and John 20:12). Ancient Israelite ceremony reserved this sacred scene for the high priest (Leviticus 16). Wondrously, though, God gave this woman a glimpse at His living message for the world.
The two messengers question the magnitude of her despair (v 13). Her anguish reflected the depth of her love. Mary’s grief exceeds her fear, and unalarmed by the angels, she voices her concern that Jesus' body had been stolen (v 13; v 2).
She is questioned once more by a voice outside the grave – the place where people live. Initially a case of mistaken identity (v 14), she quickly discovers her dialogue partner is not the gardener (v 15) - rather, it is the Lord Himself (v 16)! Jesus is alive – He had risen!
Sorrow from the distant past was told in a judgment narrative involving a woman, a garden, and a man; the scene ending in death (Genesis 3). That tragedy is reversed in the Gospel’s joy-filled account of a woman, a garden, the Resurrected Man, and the new beginning of hope and life (John 20).
A Hopeful Future
His resurrection on this holy day is no mere coincidence! God chose this day of worship, Firstfruits, for a reason.
Honoring God’s goodness for the ground yielding life expressed gratitude. Thankfulness fostered faith that God will complete the excellent work in a prosperous gleaning. The agricultural illustration pointed beyond itself to a greater message. Central to the Gospel, Jesus’ resurrection is the pledge (basis) of the believer’s hope for eternal life. His bodily resurrection is the first of a great harvest (of believers) to come! As Pauls describes: “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept...Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming” (1 Corinthians 15:20-23 KJV).
Parenting in Peril
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV).
by John Garrod
Long before there was YouTube or Google to come to your records, there were Chilton’s manuals. Chilton’s manuals were comprehensive books that would tell you how to do all kinds of repairs on your car. Now you had to get the right manual for your particular car, and specify by a year range, but with my luck with cars, it always made sense to get one as soon as the ink was dry on the title.
In raising six children, there were many times I wished that kids came with instruction manuals. As my youngest finishes her time in high school, I’ve often come to ponder how much has changed between #1 and #6. The introduction of the internet, the advent of social media, and instant communication 24/7 has amplified many of the stresses of relationships with other kids and kids are exposed to compelling voices leading them in every direction except the ones you desire for them. By this stage in my career as a dad, I’d be pulling out my hair if I had any left that was long enough to grasp.
To compound it, I teach in an alternative high school, where many of my students have experienced some of the worst things the modern world could throw at them, including violence, rape, homelessness, and even the lack of good rock music.
And that is because the Good News is just as relevant in this time and for this age as it was 50 or 100 years ago. What we should do is what we can do: Love them just as Scripture instructs. Exercise forbearance, loving them enough not to respond in kind when they lash out at us, at our ways. Be faithful and gentle with them, even when the horns replace the halos and the fangs taint the angelic smiles.
Some of you are shaking your heads, either at the idea of rock music or in agreement with my lamentations about the “progress” our world has brought. These are very perilous times, especially for those of us who seek holiness and sanctification and good testimonies, not only for ourselves but also for our descendants. But I don’t just bring you ominous tidings of what you already know. I have good news; good old news, as it were.
Be faithful, both to your own beliefs and faith, and also to your love for them. As they find their way through all of this confusion and fear and misinformation and evil, they need to see the steadfast beacon of your love. The time will come for them when the dust will settle and they will be looking for those things that endure. If you have been steadfast in your love and in your faith, that faithfulness will be burned into their memory. Against this strategy there is no law; against it, the devil has little defense.
John Garrod is father of 6, husband of 1, an ESOL teacher in Dalton, GA, a Lee U graduate (c/o ‘19), a U.S. Army veteran and a member of South Cleveland Church of God.
Dalton Church Directory
Assembly of God
Christian Fellowship Assembly
3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755
706-280-7594
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088
The Healing Center Church 515 Reed Road, 30720 706-229-9456
Baptist
Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721
706-278-5289
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305
Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089
Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324
Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142
Centerpoint Baptist Church 420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721 706-277-2100
Christ Reformed Baptist Church 1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-226-3026
Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710
706-694-8618
Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484
Crown View Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422
Deep Springs Baptist Church 1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255
Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377
Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720
Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553
Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020
Emmaus Baptist Church
4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251
First Baptist Church
802 Kenner St, 30721
706-226-9681
First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720
706-278-2911
Grace Baptist Church
2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721
706-537-6884
Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721
706-259-3719
Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721
706-259-8519
Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721
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706-259-7239
Gospelway Baptist Church
336 Jupiter Cir, 30721
706-278-1424
Grace Baptist Church
2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721
706-537-6884
Harmony Baptist Church
187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721
706-226-5521
Harvest Baptist Church
3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721
706-694-8951
Hill Crest Baptist Church
1901 Cityview St, 30720
706-279-1267
Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721
706-226-5987
Hopewell Baptist Church Cohutta 810 Baldwin Rd, 30710
706-280-8286
Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505
Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720
706-275-6050
Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720
706-226-5535
Lindsey Memorial Baptist
706-673-7650
3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740
Macedonia Baptist Church
1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-9220
Maple Grove Baptist Church
347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721
706-483-6300
McFarland Hill Baptist Church
307 Brickyard Rd, 30721
706-277-5521
Mount Rachel Baptist Church
332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720
706-278-5192
Mount Ridge Baptist Church
1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721
706-278-0335
New Hope Baptist Church
900 Roan St, 30721
706-226-2093
New Hope Baptist Church
706-673-8050
2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
New Life Baptist Church
2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721
Northwest Georgia Baptist Church
222 North Pentz St, 30720
706-463-3490
Olivia Baptist Church
1817 Guy St, 30720
706-278-3507
Pine Grove Baptist Church
4004 Airport Road, 30721
706-264-8630
Poplar Springs Baptist Church
897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720
706-259-8727
Reformation Baptist Church
244 N. Hamilton St, 30720
706-314-8711
Rocky Face Baptist Church
1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740
706- 226-5751
Salem Baptist Church
1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721
706-259-7045
South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946
Shiloh Baptist Church
2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981
Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785
Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085
202 South Cherry Street
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720
Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368
Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776
Bible
Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269
Catholic
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107
Christian
First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-7244
Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ 515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051
Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819
Church of God
Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510
City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686
Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016
Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296
Community
Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208
Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690
The River Community Church 2410 Cleveland Hwy, Suite 112, 30721
678-314-7994
Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1309 Applewood Drive, 30720 706-529-0192
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-270-0156
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 610 Shugart Rd, 30720 706-278-5295
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel AME Church
620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714
Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309
Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494
Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057
Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928
Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200
Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667
Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 762-268-1684
Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141
Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042
Varnell Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023
Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428
Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational Abundant Life Bible Church
901 Chester Road, 30721
706-270-9733
Bridging the Gap Ministries
514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721
706-277-7575
Dalton House Of Prayer
897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720
706-915-6545
Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-5342
Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720
706-226-0846
Gospel Light Tabernacle
804 Sheridan Ave, 30721
Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721
706-280-1375
Northwest Christian Fellowship
272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756
706-694-9830
Refuge Christian Fellowship
4040 S. Dixie Hwy, 30721
706-280-1233
Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721
706-313-1129
River of Life Church of Dalton
2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721
706-965-6683
Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721
706-278-0319
Tunnel Hill Community Church
706-673-4022
121 North Varnell Road
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva
1007 Underwood St, 30721
706-278-4963
La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721
706-278-5696
Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721
706-280-4546
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911
First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720
706-278-8161
Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720
706-226-6344
Salvationalist
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722
706-278-3966
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic SDA
701 E Morris St, 30721
706-618-1182
Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720
706-275-0523
Dalton SDA Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166
Chatsworth Church Directory
Baptist
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
706-517-9849
134 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Calvary Baptist Church
706-695-7747
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Center Hill Baptist Church
706-695-7988
65 Berry Bennett Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cisco Baptist Church
706-695-9270
Highway 411 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cool Springs Baptist Church
4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fellowship Baptist Church
706-695-2626
4396 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
First Baptist Church
706-695-2112
121 West Market Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Flat Branch Baptist Church
706-695-2663
3443 Highway 286
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Free Hope Baptist Church
706-695-3717
4176 Highway 76
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Holly Creek Baptist Church
706-695-8522
422 Holly Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Baptist Church
4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Little Consauga Baptist Church
706-517-5733
1100 Sugar Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Maranatha Baptist Church
706-695-6330
Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
706-517-8944
2309 Old Highway 411
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Hope Baptist Church
706-517-3089
1273 New Hope Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Prospect Baptist Church
706-629-9521
7629 Highway 225
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Old Fashion Baptist Church
706-695-5420
885 Ben Adams Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Open Air Ministries
706-386-484
1058 Mtn Crest Dr.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Prayer Baptist Church
706-624-9216
10859 Hwy. 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Shinning Light Baptist Church
706-517-1739
801 North 5th Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Smyrna Baptist Church
706-695-5815
1913 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place Baptist Church
706-695-5532
441 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Total Praise Baptist Church
706-695-6441
1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Zion Hill Baptist Church
706-517-5913
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible
Grace Bible Church
2599 Leonard Bridge Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of Christ
Woodhaven Church of Christ
706-847-7400
508 West Peachtree Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of God
Chatsworth Church of God
706-695-9388
Highway 411 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Central Community Church
706-695-4242
60 Pine Hills Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Spring Place Church of God
706-695-8000
717 Tibbs Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Full Gospel
Faith Worship Center
706-695-6866
189 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth GA 30705
House Of Prayer
616 Jenkins Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Methodist
Casey Springs
7250 Chastworth Highway South
Chastworth, GA 30705
Center Valley Methodist Church
706-971-4646
5394 Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
First Methodist Church
706-695-3211
107 W Cherokee Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fullers Chapel UMC
2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place UMC
706-695-5143
Po Box 248
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle
784 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA
706-695-7335
Highway 52 Alternate
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Tabernacle
706-517-3140
2196 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005
960 Cherokee Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Beginnings Ministries
706-695-6067
646 Floodtown Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church
706-548-4967
7727 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377
1435 Leonard Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries
706-695-1527
1122 North Holly Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle
706-517-1458
355 Ellijay Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship
706-517-8568
259 Old Landfill Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Presbyterian
Sumach Presbyterian Church
706-695-4773
2089 Sumach Church
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Seventh Day Adventist
Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299
88 North Park Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124
1115 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
John Norman, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery; Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Related Injuries & Pediatric Injuries
Jim Lashley, MD
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic
Spine Surgery
Specializing In:
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Injuries to the Back, Neck & Spine; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
Mitch Frix, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder & Knee; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Nick Reed, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip, Knee, & Shoulder
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Mike Wilson, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
D.J. Goss, DO
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot & Ankle; Joint Replacements of the Foot & Ankle; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries of the Foot & Ankle
