Lake Arrowhead Living
DECEMBER 2025 TO JANUARY 2026
This beautiful shot of Lake Arrowhead wildlife was captured by Mark Fowler
MAIN CLUBHOUSE 770.721.7900
Administrative Office 9:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri
770.721.7912 | fax 770.721.7909
UEL KEMP General Manager/Director of Golf 770.721.7902 | ukemp@lakearrowheadga.com
DEBBIE HIGGINS Director of Property Management 770.721.7920 | dhiggins@lakearrowheadga.com
MARLYN PATOUILLET Member Services 770.721.7913 | membership@lakearrowheadga.com
TIFFANY SUMMERS Member Services 770.721.7912 | office@lakearrowheadga.com
MELISSA DEEMS Account Analyst/Billing 770.721.7907 | mdeems@lakearrowheadga.com
DEBRA OSUCH Activities Director activities@lakearrowheadga.com
GOLF PRO SHOP 770.721.7902 | golf@lakearrowheadga.com
HIGHLANDS GRILL 770.721.7900 x 3 | dining@lakearrowheadga.com
JASON DANNEMAN Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director 770.721.7900 x 3 | jdanneman@lakearrowheadga.com
MARLIE GARRETT and LEVI KING Restaurant Managers grillmanager@lakearrowheadga.com
CATERING & EVENTS 770.721.7900 x 3 | events@lakearrowheadga.com
SECURITY security@lakearrowheadga.com North Gate 770.479.2565 | South Gate 770.479.2848
MARK CARGLE Director of Security 770.721.7911
JOE SATTERFIELD Director of Security 770.721.7917
REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 770.720.2700
BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.797.7026 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com
LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Robert McGurk | Golf Committee | Administration robert.lapoa@gmail.com
Executive Vice President Jeanne Schwartz | Communications Committee jeanne.lapoa@gmail.com
Treasurer Craig Lownes | Events & Fundraising Committee craigl.lapoa@gmail.com"
Assistant Treasurer (appointed) Eileen Oberg
Secretary Vicki Gross | Restaurant Committee vickig.lapoa@gmail.com
Assistant Secretary (appointed) TBD
At Large Kim Jordan | Lakes Committee kimj.lapoa@gmail.com
At Large Phil Rainwater | Infrastructure & Amenities Committee philr.lapoa@gmail.com
At Large Russ Springer | Safety & Security Committee russs.lapoa@gmail.com
Website Technology/Administration & Maintenance: Jeff Schwartz (advisory to the Board) jeff.lapoa@gmail.com
Special Assistant to the Board: Maury Nunes (advisory to the Board) maury.lapoa@gmail.com
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Christmas Dog Parade
SUNDAY, DEC 14 | 3:00PM
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MONDAY open 10am to 8pm
Midday Menu Service 11am – 8pm (Cold Sandwiches and Salads Available, No Kitchen Service)
TUESDAY
Closed the first Tuesday in November through the first Tuesday in March
WEDNESDAY open 9am to 9pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am – 5pm Bar Menu Service 5pm – 8pm
THURSDAY open 9am to 9pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 8pm
FRIDAY open 9am to 10pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm
SATURDAY open 9am to 10pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm
SUNDAY open 10am to 6pm
Alcohol Sales 11am – 6pm
A La Carte Brunch 10:30am – 2pm Bar Menu Service 2pm – 4pm
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Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, volume. or scheduled events.
flatbreads
CLASSIC PEPPERONI 12
marinara base, mozzarella, pepperoni
CHICKEN BACON RANCH 15
ranch base, mozzarella, grilled chicken, bacon, green onion
FIGGY FLAT 15
fig preserve base, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic glaze
TACO 15
salsa base, three cheese blend, taco beef, green onion, sour cream
BARBEQUE CHICKEN 15
barbeque base, mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, bacon
STEAKHOUSE 18
A1 base, mozzarella, grilled steak, caramelized onion, mushrooms, bleu cheese
GAMEDAY SPECIALS
NBA WEDNESDAYS BRAVES FRIDAYS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAYS
NFL SUNDAYS
RESERVATIONS 770-721-7900 X 3 NO SUBSTITUTIONS
MARINA PAVILION RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• HOURS OF OPERATION The Marina Pavilion will be open dawn to dusk or during sanctioned LAYCC events.
• FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and beverages are allowed to be carried onto the Pavilion. No glass bottles or beer kegs are permitted. No grilling or preparation of food is allowed. All trash must be placed in the trash receptacles on the shore.
• PERSONAL CHAIRS Property owners are allowed to bring their own folding chairs on to the Pavilion. They must be taken with you when you leave, i.e. chairs cannot be left behind.
• ATTIRE Members and guests shall dress in attire befitting the surroundings of the community. Extremely revealing attire, such as a thong, is not suitable for the family atmosphere of the Marina Pavilion.
• NO SWIMMING No swimming is permitted from the Marina Pavilion or docks anywhere in the “No Wake” zone. No running or diving is permitted from the Pavilion or docks.
• NO FISHING No fishing is allowed from the Marina Pavilion or docks.
• BOATS Boats can tie up on the side of the walkway only where there are cleats and cannot at any time tie up to the Pavilion. Maximum time at the walkway is 1 hour (or 15 minutes if others are waiting). These areas are intended for drop off and pickup.
• PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No grilling, skateboarding, bicycles, rollerblading, sunbathing, or feeding the wildlife is permitted on the Marina Pavilion or docks.
• PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.
This beautiful shot of Lake Arrowhead was captured by Jeanette Buffalo
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Cherokee County, Georgia has recently adopted an ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The full ordinance is available at ShortTermRentalOrdinanceCherokeeCounty20210806.pdf (cherokeega.com), but we wanted to make each property owner aware of this ordinance and have highlighted a few of the key points in the ordinance.
1. The purpose of the ordinance is to establish standards for short-term rentals of privately-owned residential structures rented to transient occupants, minimize adverse effects of short-term rental uses on surrounding residential neighborhoods, and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods.
2. A certificate is required to lawfully rent, operate, or advertise any property for short-term rental.
a. Owners must apply to the Cherokee County Development Services Center on an annual basis for a certificate.
b. Certificates require an initial administration fee and annual renewal fees.
3. The Certificate number must be listed in any advertisement for the rental of the property.
4. No short-term rental shall offer more than five (5) bedrooms for rent.
5. The use of outdoor speakers by short-term rentals is prohibited.
6. The number of occupants shall not exceed two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons.
7. The short-term rental must have parking off the street sufficient for one car for each bedroom being rented. Parking shall only be on designated hard surfaced areas.
8. Quiet hours are 12:00 a.m. midnight to 7:00 a.m. daily, 12:00 a.m. midnight Saturday to 1:00 p.m. Sunday).
9. The Cherokee County Marshal’s office (678.493.4080) is tasked with enforcement of the ordinance.
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR WORK POLICY
When an Exterior Work Permit is approved, the owner will be sent an 8 ½ x 11 permit that shall be placed in a window on the first floor of the property. The blue permit sign indicates that work on the property was reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
BOAT AND TRAILER REGISTRATION
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RENT OUT YOUR HOME:
Please notify your tenants that all Resident Guests (all those who rent, lease, or otherwise occupy a home which they do not legally own) are required to renew.
$50 PER ADULT ON THE LEASE Call Member Services at 770.721.7912 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment. Resident Guests must provide a current lease.
Boat registration forms may be downloaded from the website at lakearrowheadclub.net. Proof of liability insurance with limits not less than $300,000 is required for all motorized boats. Please mail a boat registration form and insurance to: LAYCC 486 Arrowridge, Waleska, GA 30183, email membership@lakearrowheadga.com, use the property owner drop boxes located at both security gates, or bring your form to the South Gate and the Administration office.
DRY STORAGE
Contracts have been mailed to those who rent a space. Dry storage decals will be mailed in February. This decal must be visible and placed on an item. In addition each trailer, camper, RV, motorhome and watercraft must also display a current decal. If you drive it, you need a vehicle decal. If you have a trailer/camper, you need a trailer/other decal. Vehicle decals will be available at the South Gate and all others at the Admin. office. All items MUST display a current decal to continue using a Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage and Boat Slip. As a reminder, it is a violation of the covenants to park or store the following: boats, vehicles, trailers, campers, RVs, etc. on your property. Agreements may be terminated at any time due to past due accounts.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUIDELINES: PHASE I
https://library.municode.com/ga/cherokee_county/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1106313
In order to protect and preserve the residential character, property values, and enjoyment of all homeowners within the Lake Arrowhead community, please observe the following guidelines for relative to short-term property rentals of Lake Arrowhead Phase I units.
1. Short-term property rentals (less than 6 months) are strictly prohibited in both Phase II and Phase III of Lake Arrowhead. The maximum number of occupants should be restricted to no more than two individuals per bedroom.
2. Short-term rentals should be registered with LA Security gate they intend to enter, and identified as short-term rentals so that the appropriate identification may be provided at check-in
a. Amenity use cards, identifying renters and associated unit address
b. Vehicle “hang tag” for vehicles
3. All rental agreements should include an acknowledgement that renters have received and agree to abide by the Lake Arrowhead Rules and Regulations
a. If boat usage is included with the rental of the home, a printed copy of the lake rules and restrictions should be included with the rental agreement, a copy should be left in the home, and a laminated copy should be placed in the boat and/or attached to the boat key
b. Violations of the lake rules and regulations may result in revocation of the issued boat permit and result in suspension of lake access privileges
4. Homeowners are responsible for the actions of guests and renters of their home and violations of the Covenants or Rules and Regulations will typically be handled in the following manner:
a. 1st infraction – issuance of written warning to homeowner
b. 2nd infraction – 30-day suspension of common property access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
c. 3rd infraction – 12-month suspension of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
d. 4th infraction – permanent loss of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
e. Addition steps may be taken depending on the nature of the infraction, including contacting the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department or taking additional legal to enforce the community governing documents
f. Common property damage by renters, if applicable, will be levied against the lot owner
g. Egregious infractions may result in immediate suspension of common property access and privileges or other sanctions
5. “Party Houses” are strictly prohibited and deemed a nuisance and violation of the Lake Arrowhead Covenants, Article III, Section 19. Party Houses are also prohibited by popular short-term rental companies (Airbnb and VRBO) and nuisance properties will be reported to the appropriate listing entity.
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RULES OF THE LAKE
1. All requirements set forth in the Georgia Boating Safety Act shall apply on Lake Arrowhead lakes (Lake Arrowhead and Lake Chickasaw). This includes carrying life preservers for passengers and crew.
2. Only registered watercraft displaying a current Lake Arrowhead registration decal are permitted on Lake Arrowhead lakes.
3. All watercraft operating in the northern part of Lake Arrowhead, as well as other areas with NO WAKE buoys, must use a speed that generates no wake.
4. The body of water viewed from the Marina area (a.k.a. main lake) is an all sports area. All motorized watercraft are to follow a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction.
5. At slow speeds, traffic can go in either direction on the lake ONLY in these locations: Within 100 ft North of the dam, within 100 ft South of the Narrows "No Wake Buoys", and in the middle on an East/West straight line to/from "Honeymoon Cove."
6. All watercraft pulling people (i.e. skier, tuber, etc.) must have either two (2) persons aboard (one driver and one safety observer at least 12 years of age) or the watercraft MUST be equipped with a wide angle rear view mirror so the driver is aware of the location of the person being pulled at all times. All people being pulled MUST wear approved U.S Coast Guard life vests.
7. The number of skiers is limited to two (2) per boat at the same time. As soon as one skier drops the second skier must drop immediately thereafter. Skiers should raise one (1) ski, wakeboard, or kneeboard while in water with a slack towline to warn other boats in the area.
8. All occupants of canoes, rowboats, hydrobikes, paddle-boats, SUPs, kayaks, etc., should wear appropriate life vests. These vessels should stay close to a shore (Georgia law requires children 10 and under to wear a life jacket at all times on a boat unless the child is in an enclosed cabin).
9. All watercraft must use running lights after sundown. Use docking lights when approaching a docking area only, they can be blinding to other boaters.
10. Swimming in the lake is not permitted in and around the Marina area other than in the designated Swimming Area. All children, below a responsible age, swimming in the lake must wear a life vest and be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older.
11. Personal watercraft (i.e. Jet Skis, Wave Runners and SeaDoos) are PROHIBITED on Lake Arrowhead.
12. Drunkenness, drug use, rowdy behavior, obscene language and littering are not permitted on the lakes.
13. All powered watercraft users should slow down when passing close to anglers, nonmotorized watercraft and swimmers on rafts/tubes and minimize their wakes in coves as well. Ski boats or other high speed watercraft running parallel to NO WAKE areas should move farther out from the NO WAKE buoys so that they do not produce a potentially dangerous wake in the designated NO WAKE areas.
WELCOME NEW OWNERS
Balthaser, Paul William Balthaser, Julie Christine Reumann, Rebecca Buske, Lynn Johnson, Mihaela Johnson, Patrick Psalmonds, Benjamin Dinkins, Patricia Hooks Dinkins, Lonnie Charles Greenheim, Zvi Youstra, Gerald Alan Youstra, Challen Ray Wooten, Charles Allen Wooten, Cindy Dianne Marino, Armand Marino, Denise Kirwan, Denis Kirwin, Catherine Faust, Leslie Wells, Tracy Lynn Dyess, Scott Dyess, Elizabeth Miller, Christopher Miller, Angela Christine Crosby
Hogue, Elizabeth Allyn
Morris, Susan Elizabeth Gilbert, Regina Joseph, Phillip Joseph, Vanassa Garris, Richard Aaron
2025 BRIMMER HIGHLANDS CUP
The Brimmer Highlands Cup is an event dreamed up by Ward Brimmer and a few other golfers 17 years ago to spice up Lake Arrowhead’s golfing experience through some good-natured competition among Golf Club members. Two golf members have participated in all 17 events, Sandy Reynolds and Rick Salese.
Modeled after the Ryder Cup between U.S. and European golf professionals, the Brimmer Highlands Cup has two captains who are responsible for selecting team members, setting tournament rules, and working with Golf Club management on Tournament details. This year the Red Team Captain was Jeff Ciupak. The Blue Team Captain was Vic Martin. Each team included 20 members.
Matches on the first day of competition were played by 2-person teams in three different formats – best ball, scramble, and alternate shot. The Red Team ended the first day of competition with a 15.5 -14.5 lead. Second day matches were a shamble on the front 9 and singles on the back 9. The Red Team increased their lead at the end of the front 9. The front 9 ended with the Red Team ahead 21 – 19. The Red team pulled away on the back 9 winning 11.5 of 18 possible points. The final results were Red 32.5 and Blue 27.5
In what was a very competitive event, the Red Team broke the Blue team’s nine year winning streak!
Special thanks to all the staff in the Pro Shop and The Highlands Grill for all they did to help make the Highlands Cup a successful and fun event.
2025 TURKEY SHOOT GOLF TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, November 8, 34 golfers (divided into 17, two-person teams) played in Lake Arrowhead’s fifteenth annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament. This year’s event, which began with a 9:00 am shotgun, included three golfing formats, each played for six holes- alternate shot, best ball, and scramble.
At the end of play, the 17 teams were placed into one of three flights according to their final 18-hole score. Prizes were awarded to the top three teams in each flight. The tournament was won by Brian Schell & Bill Maynard!
For complete results go to: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/ef3kap
1st Flight 2nd Flight 3rd Flight
1st Place Brian Schell & Bill Maynard
2nd Place
Brad Jones & Herb Ernst
3rd Place Cash Burchett & Cole Burchett
Eleanor Gibbons & George Gibbons
Ray Champitto & Mike Stevens
Mark O’Hara
Scott Hall & Ron Travis
Jon Finley & Mike Wells
Michelle Maynard
LAKE ARROWHEAD Boat Rental Program
GOLF SHOP
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community interest
2025 GOLFING FORE CHILDREN
A Beautiful Day for a Great Cause
Lake Arrowhead Golf & Country Club once again provided a stunning setting for the 36th annual Golfing Fore Children tournament, hosted by Lake Arrowhead Church. The event brought together community members for a day filled with fun and fellowship, all in support of a meaningful cause.
Community Support and Impact
This year’s tournament was sold out, demonstrating strong and ongoing support from Cherokee County, Pickens County and Lake Arrowhead residents. The enthusiasm and generosity of the participants reaffirm the community’s commitment to helping needy and vulnerable children throughout North Georgia.
Beneficiaries and Mission Partners
The Golfing Fore Children tournament directly benefits several mission partners, including:
• Goshen Valley Boys Ranch and Foundation
• Must Ministries
• Student Services of Cherokee County Schools
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Cherokee County
• LA Church’s Mega Sports Camp
• Operation Christmas Child
• The Pregnancy Center in Jasper
Importantly, 100% of the net proceeds from the tournament are donated to these organizations, ensuring that every contribution has a direct and positive impact.
Lake Arrowhead Church extends heartfelt thanks to the team at LAYCC and everyone who participated, volunteered, and provided financial support for this year’s event. Your involvement helps us fulfill our mission to care for those in need, especially children, as God has taught us.
Scriptural Inspiration
Matthew 19:14 -Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Flight #1
John McLellan, Tricia Levy, Mitchell Levy, David Levy
Flight #2
Stacy Pack, Adam McCown, Kyle Walker, Nathan Sanders
Flight #3
Paul Thomas, Bill Ratliff, Scott Coley, Eric Nicholson
Flight #4
David Williams, Jim Malone, Tom Frank, Jim Walker
community interest
If you love to play Pickleball or would like to learn, please read on. We have an active group of players at multiple levels, and play times for each group are listed below. We play at the Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center near the Red Cloud Pool. The only requirement is that you are a Lake Arrowhead resident or registered guest.
If you are new to Pickleball or want to play for fun and exercise, please join our Recreational Group. The intermediate and advanced groups are for experienced players who want to advance their skills to compete in leagues and/or tournaments.
We want everyone to enjoy Pickleball and understand that play on the LA courts is ‘’at your own risk.” Players should come in athletic attire, wear court shoes (pickleball or tennis shoes) and bring a PB paddle, sunglasses/ protective eyewear, visors and/or hats. Players should be aware that like any sport, warming up, having the proper gear, bringing water, towels, and stretching afterwards are all important components of a successful, injury free experience.
For more information or to be added to our weekly email list, please email the group leaders listed..
LakeArrowhead Lake Arrowhead PICKLEBALL
Recreational
Play year-round Mixed Doubles Tennis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, weather permitting. 1:30pm during colder months (November through April) and 9:30am during the warmer months (May through October). Format: after 4 games, then teams rotate players. Otherwise ITF Rules of Tennis apply.
All players are welcome to join, level is approximately B5 ALTA and 3.0-3.5 USTA. Courts are reserved for this Doubles group during the times mentioned previously. If you would like to join, please send your name and CELL phone number to Jill Rose (770-313-0073). You will be added to our telephone message list which goes out the night before each match and you will be able to see who has signed up to play for that day. This will also let you know if there are at least 4 people available for that day. Please come join the fun with us.
To check to see if a court is available, you may contact Membership at membership@lakearrowheadga.com or phone 770.721.7912. ALTA TEAM PLAY is based out of BridgeMill as Lake Arrowhead is outside the ALTA boundaries. Call 770.720.9635 or email pat.perry@hmsgolf.com.
Michael Ballard mfbkat@hotmail.com
Red Cloud Racquet Center
Brian Hatfield briandh1956@gmail.com
Bill He
community interest
READING FOR THE AGES
by Jeanne Schwartz
Inner
Space | Jakub Szamalek, translated by Kasia Bereford | Harper Collins
Lucy Hunt is the commander of a mission to the International Space Station. Her crew has three Americans: Ezra Wendley, ex-Air Force; Lafeyette Summers, a Black botanist from Louisiana; and Devaki Anand, an Indian-American billionaire traveling as a space tourist. In addition, two Russian cosmonauts joined the crew: Anton Kovalyov and Lev (whose last name is never mentioned). The Russians had a separate module on the ISS, but the crew was to gather for meals and meetings as they each carried out their assigned scientific research tasks on the ISS, including a “space walk” to repair damaged photovoltaic panels on one of the wings – Lucy’s first.
This space-based political drama takes advantage - as all space-based stories do - of the isolation the characters face, and the unmistakable need to cooperate and survive. It turns out that Devaki is suffering from near-constant nausea, and is unable to carry out mission tasks to which she had been assigned. The other four follow their routine of three hours of mandatory exercise, planned experiments and regulated nutrition and physical assessment, dealing with the zero gravity environment which meant, among other things, diapers, sleeping bags that float in space, and numerous inconveniences.
Their resourcefulness and resolve is tested very early on by a solar flare that confines them to their sleeping quarters and cuts off communications with the ground, most notably Steve Ayers - who is the Deputy Director for Crewed Space Flight at NASA - for 45 minutes. During their confinement, while the station was being bombarded by the solar wind, they heard a noise – a clang. The next day Lucy received a message about an increase in ammonia concentration on-board.
Curious, Lucy reviews the footage from the surveillance cameras and watches as a slight dent appeared on the wall opposite the treadmill. And not far away, floating in the air – a screwdriver.
From there, the action increases, and the tension ratchets up continuously. Where did the screwdriver come from? Does it have anything to do with the ammonia concentration that keeps rising – slowly, but worrisome?
Suspicion grows as Anton bars contact with Lev, saying only that he is busy/ill/can’t be disturbed. Why?
On the ground, after Lucy has disclosed the dent and the screwdriver to Steve, NASA begins scenario building, focusing on a theory that the Russians are trying to sabotage the flight to provide an excuse for de-coupling their segment of the module prematurely. The U.S. segment would not have enough time to re-configure the ISS to operate independently.
Pressure is on to discover the source of the ammonia leak, the mysterious dent in the wall and the absence of Lev.
At one point, Steve instructs Lucy to retrieve a pistol that had been stored on-board. It is missing.
To disclose more would be to reveal spoilers. But the obvious is not the plot. It turns out there are more interpersonal dynamics at play among the six astronauts than could have been envisioned… and on earth Lucy’s husband Nate is undergoing a crisis of faith after losing his resolve of noninterference, hacking into Lucy’s computer and discovering footage from a few years ago that simultaneously sheds new light and new mystery on the dynamics of the ISS crew.
Inner Space is a taut, propulsive mystery in space. Part political drama, part character study, and a lot of space tension: the space- walk itself would make the story worth reading.
Highly recommended!
Jakub Szamelek’s book was originally written in Polish. Kasia Beresford translated it into English. She reported that she had to immerse herself in diagrams of the ISS modules, watch footage of Soyuz rocket launches, scan clips of NASA astronauts’ daily routines to see whether their sleep stations had one door or two (the Polish word for door is always plural, so she couldn’t tell from the Polish text), and research the constituent parts of carabiners in both languages. Her efforts paid off.
Happy Holidays
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Christ the Rock Lutheran Church 262-751-7190
Cleaning Services
Poe & Company Bookstore
770-797-5566
Worley, Schilling & Randall Insurance 678-819-5257
Kitchen Appliances
Insurance Consultant
Housley Enterprises, Inc 678-546-2276
Medical Clinic
BoldServe Consulting 404-884-7681
Internet Service Provider
LiveWell Medical Clinic 770-862-9943
Comcast 678-438-6618
Nursery
Kitchen Appliances
Autumn Hill Nursery 770-442-3901
Housley Enterprises, Inc 678-546-2276
Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm 404-277-4726
Medical Clinic
Painting
LiveWell Medical Clinic 770-862-9943
Chris Brown Painting & Home Repair 770-323-3148
Nursery
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Autumn Hill Nursery 770-442-3901
Red Oak Painting 678-800-6533
Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm 404-277-4726
Verge Painting and Siding 678-331-1102
Painting
Performing Arts
Chris Brown Painting & Home Repair 770-323-3148
Schwartz Center For Performing Arts 404-727-8769
Personal Trainers
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Red Oak Painting 678-800-6533
Alloy Personal Training Windermere 770-598-0309
Pest Control
Verge Painting and Siding 678-331-1102
Express Bins
Chimney Cleaning & Repair
Swept Away Chimney Services
404-220-9796
Performing Arts
Legacy Pest Control 770-423-0160
770-975-9813
House Cleaning Specialist, Inc 770-975-4995
Churches
Dentist
Christ the Rock Lutheran Church 262-751-7190
Acworth Dental 770-974-4146
Cleaning Services
BridgeMill Dentistry (Scott Merritt, DMD) 770-704-1812
Express Bins
House Cleaning Specialist, Inc
404-220-9796
Croxton Family Dental Designs 770-693-4400
Family Dentistry at Seven Hills 678-574-4837
Dentist
770-975-4995
Roswell Dental Care 770-998-6736
Acworth Dental
Swords & Phelps Dentistry 770-479-3713
770-974-4146
BridgeMill Dentistry (Scott Merritt, DMD) 770-704-1812
Dermatology
Croxton Family Dental Designs 770-693-4400
Georgia Dermatology Partners 770-972-4845
Design & Build Services
Family Dentistry at Seven Hills 678-574-4837
Roswell Dental Care
HammerSmith, Inc. 404-377-1021
770-998-6736
Plumbing
Schwartz Center For Performing Arts 404-727-8769
Personal Trainers
Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
Alloy Personal Training Windermere 770-598-0309
Torch Plumbing Co. 404-967-4181
Pest Control
Propane Service
Legacy Pest Control 770-423-0160
Gas Incorporated 770-720-1378
Plumbing
Real Estate
Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
Atlanta Communities-Elizabeth Martin 678-373-9342
Torch Plumbing Co. 404-967-4181
Atlanta Communities-Jennifer and Associates 770-403-5639
Propane Service
BHHS-Jeanine Blumer 678-858-4927
Gas Incorporated 770-720-1378
Classic Luxury Real Estate-Lisa Hughley 678-923-5152
Real Estate
Compass Realty-Natalie Gregory Team 404-373-0076
Atlanta Communities-Elizabeth Martin 678-373-9342
Domo Realty 404-556-1733
Swords & Phelps Dentistry
Doors
Dermatology
EntryPoint Doors & Windows
770-479-3713
770-904-0094
Atlanta Communities-Jennifer and Associates 770-403-5639
Georgia Real Estate Depot-Nix 770-401-4932
BHHS-Jeanine Blumer 678-858-4927
GoldPhire Real Estate-Natasha Burnett 704-530-7124
Driveway Repair
Georgia Dermatology Partners
Design & Build Services
770-972-4845
Advance Concrete - Driveway Repair 678-208-3426
Classic Luxury Real Estate-Lisa Hughley 678-923-5152
Harry Norman Realtors-Pam Hughes 404-626-3604
Compass Realty-Natalie Gregory Team 404-373-0076
JW Collection Brokers LLC-Melo 678-672-2878
Electrical Service
HammerSmith, Inc.
Doors
Arc Angel Electric Corp
EntryPoint Doors & Windows
404-377-1021
470-239-5568
Domo Realty 404-556-1733
Keller Williams-Linda Jacobs 770-337-2006
Georgia Real Estate Depot-Nix 770-401-4932
Remax-Mitch Falkin 770-330-2374
770-904-0094
M.J. Power 470-617-3700
GoldPhire Real Estate-Natasha Burnett 704-530-7124
Robin Martin and Associates 678-665-0202
Fence Repair
Driveway Repair
Advance Concrete - Driveway Repair
Electrical Service
Financial Planning
Arc Angel Electric Corp
678-208-3426
7x Home Services 470-722-1744
470-239-5568
Consha Financial 678-539-9518
M.J. Power 470-617-3700
Freedom Wealth Partners-Kary Brownlee 678-831-3561
Fence Repair
Furniture & Accessories
7x Home Services
Palm Casual 770-779-8902
470-722-1744
Financial Planning
Handyman
Consha Financial
Happy Handyman LLC 770-685-8421
678-539-9518
Freedom Wealth Partners-Kary Brownlee 678-831-3561
Home Builder
Furniture & Accessories
Southwyck Homes
404-317-3808
Palm Casual 770-779-8902
Home Furnishings
Handyman
ARIANA Home Furnishings & Design 678-807-7422
Happy Handyman LLC
Home Improvements
Home Builder
770-685-8421
GHIR Construction 404-922-7379
Southwyck Homes
Reno Crafters Plus 770-733-1191
404-317-3808
Harry Norman Realtors-Pam Hughes 404-626-3604
Remodeling
JW Collection Brokers LLC-Melo 678-672-2878
Diversified Contracting Group 770-329-9112
Keller Williams-Linda Jacobs 770-337-2006
GCI Basements 404-569-8794
Remax-Mitch Falkin 770-330-2374
Nadal Capital-Dosmanos Group 404-446-6146
Robin Martin and Associates 678-665-0202
Restaurants
Remodeling
La Parrilla
Diversified Contracting Group 770-329-9112
Luna Maya 770-720-4999
GCI Basements 404-569-8794
Roofing
Nadal Capital-Dosmanos Group 404-446-6146
Atlanta Roofing Specialists 770-419-2222
Restaurants
DJK Restoration, Inc. 773-531-9080
La Parrilla
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Schools-Private
Luna Maya 770-720-4999
Roofing
McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764
Atlanta Roofing Specialists 770-419-2222
Woodward Academy 404-765-4001
DJK Restoration, Inc. 773-531-9080
Security Systems
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Classic Entry Systems 678-330-1111
Home Furnishings
Hospital
ARIANA Home Furnishings & Design 678-807-7422
Northeast GA Medical Center 770-214-4492
Tax Preparation
Schools-Private McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764
Elite Tax Preparers
Home Improvements
Insurance
GHIR Construction
Allstate Insurance Nancy Wells 404-452-5066
404-922-7379
Reno Crafters Plus 770-733-1191
Hospital
Northeast GA Medical Center 770-214-4492
Insurance
Allstate Insurance Nancy Wells 404-452-5066
Farmers Insurance-Nathan Martin 678-888-5818
The Upton Agency 770-361-6570
Worley, Schilling & Randall Insurance 678-819-5257
Insurance Consultant
BoldServe Consulting
Internet Service Provider
404-884-7681
Comcast 678-438-6618
Woodward Academy 404-765-4001
Travel Agencies
Security Systems
Travelmation-Rachel Spain 678-316-0314
Classic Entry Systems 678-330-1111
Tree Service
Tax Preparation
Tim's Tree Service 770-895-8092
Water Filtration
Elite Tax Preparers
Travel Agencies
AFCOA Water Filtration- SE
Travelmation-Rachel Spain 678-316-0314
Window Replacement
Davis Window & Door 678-379-1629
EntryPoint Doors & Windows 770-904-0094
North Georgia Replacement Windows, Inc. 770-888-1604
Wine
Grapes & Grains Wine & Spirits 770-884-2450 x2
Luxury Basements
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