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The Women’s Issue A DAY IN THE LIFE TRAVELING STYLE THE FAST LIFE OR LOW COUNTRY LIFE

WELLSTAR VININGS HEALTH PARK OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2017 WellStar Vinings Health Park is a community-based outpatient care center located on South Atlanta Road just north of I-285 is strategically located for Smyrna, Vinings and the surrounding communities. Services will include primary care, diagnostic imaging, lab services, urgent care, sleep center, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and pharmacy, among others.. Specialty care will include cardiology, pulmonary, rheumatology, endocrinology, ENT, allergy/asthma, urology, orthopedics, vascular and more.

All hospital outpatient services will be delivered in partnership with and as services of WellStar Cobb Hospital.

For more information, visit wellstar.org/viningshealthpark For physician referral, call 770-956-STAR (7827)

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Lifestyle Letter

Here's to Strong Women

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ashington Irving, the 19th-century American author known for stories such as Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow once wrote:

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“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”

MAY 2017 PUBLISHER

Kim Waymer McClure | Kim.Mcclure@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Victoria Perry | Tori.Perry@LifestylePubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Deron Edmond | Deron.Edmond@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Renee Rayles, Jordana Klein, Griselle Rodriguez, Meeka Cook CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

It’s a fitting echo as we welcome a month that—since recognized as a national holiday by Woodrow Wilson in 1914— celebrates mothers across the country and the maternal backbone of society on its second Sunday.

Renee Rayles, Monica Nwaigwe, Cheri Dourron

Here at Vinings Lifestyle, we’re in the business of inspiring people—and this May, not only are we inspired by mothers, but by all the strong, influential women who call Vinings home.

People so important deserve to be recognized, and that’s why we’ve dedicated this issue of Vinings Lifestyle to all the moms, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, cousins and nieces who dissipate our clouds of darkness—and to some activities that can help them relax after they’re done being Superwoman.

We’ll show you a day in the life of a few impressive female entrepreneurs who have found time for success in the midst of an ever-busy schedule. After that, take some time to decompress. Plan a girls weekend with your favorite female counterparts and travel in style with our trend setter article that gives you advice about what to pack for a variety of trips.

So, women of Vinings, this one’s for you. May you find respite from your busy schedules in these pages and be as inspired as we were by the leading ladies all around you.

“Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”

-Unknown

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| Matthew Perry

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PUBLISHER SUPPORT

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EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT

Happy Mother’s Day and happy May, Vinings.

| Brad Broockerd

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| DeLand Shore

APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

| Randa Makeen

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Road Trip

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Trend Setter

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Realty Report

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 The Fast Life or Low Country Life

Which Vacation is Better for You?

18 A Day in the Life

Local Entrepreneurs

34 A Peek Inside a Local Woman's Purse

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Market Update

Teasley Elementary School 113 Homes Sold 44

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Good Times

SunTrust Park for Ages 5 - 95

The staff at Vinings Lifestyle toured SunTrust Park. We had so much fun down in the belly of this state-of-the-art stadium, taking in all of the memorabilia, mouthwatering restaurants and fun activities for everyone from 5 to 95. The MLB.com Ballpark app is your mobile companion when visiting SunTrust Park.

Right behind home plate.

The view from the dugout!

Welcome to SunTrust Park.

World Champions since 1914!

SunTrust Club

The locker room, the players' second home.

Batting cages underneath the stadium.

Season Ticket Holders Hang Out

Memorabilia Garden is a true walk down memory lane. Great view of the field at SunTrust Park.

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The Omni hotel is set to open at the end of 2017.

Comcast is outfitting SunTrust Park with seven terabytes of bandwidth.

The Xfinity Rooftop has lot of free activities.

How fast can you run to first base?

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The Battery ATL is full of fun stuff to do.

Renee and Korey on the zip line.

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Around Town

Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Cal Bomar

TAX PROBLEM? Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Cal Bomar

AROUND TOWN

LONGTIME PRESCHOOL TEACHERS RETIRING

Dale Clark

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Clark has taught two-, three- and four-year classes, many years teaching two classes for a total of over 1,000 children. Clark's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have attended the school. Pledger taught in the 5K class her first year and then moved to a 4K class where she Debbie Pledger

has remained for the past 29 years, seeing almost 500 children come through her classroom.

Both ladies have even taught the children of some of their former students! The “grown-ups” have loved having their children be in the class with the teacher they remember and love.

They both agree their greatest reward is the hugs and the “I love you” cards and smiles they receive daily. The ABCs and 1-2-3s they have taught the children is a bonus.

They are both native to Smyrna. Clark plans to remain in Smyrna and Pledger is relocating to Florida.

CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS Congratulations to Campbell's 2017 National Merit Scholars— Ben Kilpatrick, Benjamin Davidson, Michael Peng and Karan Pol. Congratulations to Writing Fair winners Rhea Varma, 9th grade; Chandler Stevens, 10th grade; and Zoe Chadwick, 12th grade. They will represent Campbell at the county-level competition.

ATLANTA ZOO OPENS TREETOP TRAIL As they traverse the course, visitors will have new reasons to appreciate the amazing natural skills of tree-dwelling animals such as orangutans, binturongs, milky eagle owls and green tree pythons.

Future updates to the experience will include themes that promote the education of the lifestyles and adaptations of arboreal wildlife.

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ASK A TECHNICIAN Q: How Do I Lower My Maintenance Costs on My Luxury Car? A: Using OEM Parts will cut your bill considerably.

Select Luxury Service Department uses Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. Basically, parts replaced in your car come directly from the manufacturer (OEM) instead of the dealership or a parts store. This means huge savings to luxury car owners.

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Select Luxury Service employs only master technicians that have been trained by the luxury dealerships.

They have 40 years of combined experience working on only luxury cars.

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1431 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta GA 30060

MAID OF MARIETTA RIGHT Local Limelight

ELIMINATING GERMS AND PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES

ARTICLE GRISELLE RODRIGUEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA NWAIGWE

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(ABOVE)

Color-Coded Cloth System (LEFT)

EnviroShield

lu season may be over but leftover germs and other bacteria can linger. Maid Right of Marietta aims to be the go-to company for all home and residential cleaning needs. Owner Jason Wyant started Maid Right of Marietta under parent company brand Premium Franchise Brands in 2013. Maid Right operates in the East Cobb and surrounding sections of Atlanta and prides itself on using a state-of-the-art system. The other great part about Maid Right is cleaners are also franchise owners, which further speaks of their dedication to providing only the best for their clients.

What sparked the idea for Maid Right of Marietta?

After 20 years in (information technology), I found myself looking to start a new chapter in my career. The Maid Right model was appealing to me because it spoke to my passion for developing and mentoring people, but instead of helping them build their skills for another company, I can help them grow their own business. I own a master franchise license that allows me to operate in Cobb, Douglas, Paulding, Bartow and parts of Cherokee county. Within the territory, I can develop unit franchises to service our customers. Most of these unit franchisees are first-time business owners and are able to build a business that produces life-changing money for them and their family.

In turn, our customers get a business owner who is invested in the opportunity to clean their home and will take pride in their work.

What is unique about Maid Right?

We are hyper-focused on eliminating germs and preventing cross-contamination of surfaces. Our color-coded cloth system allows us to ensure the cloth used on your toilet is not then used to clean your kitchen counter. We also use different color mop heads for the bathroom.

Our second tool in germ elimination is our exclusive Enviroshield® disinfecting system, which kills 99 percent of the most common bacteria and viruses such as E.coli, norovirus, MRSA and many others. This system uses an electrostatic sprayer to ensure the disinfectant wraps around and clings to difficult areas to reach, like the underside of furniture and inside toy boxes.

Is Maid Right available in any other cities?

The Maid Right franchise is still relatively new, as it launched in 2013, but the growth has been strong. It has been recognized the past two years by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the fastest-growing franchises in North America. We currently have 37 locations in the U.S., Canada and are expanding.

Visit Marietta.MaidRight.com for more information.

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What’s Coming to the Cora Lee Institute This Summer?

Parent Workshops: Beginning June 2017, parents are invited to attend a series of workshops with Dr. Lightfoot, Ph.D. Workshops will focus on parenting, children and behavioral difficulties, advocacy and the schools, neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, coping with childhood psychiatric disorders, and other related topics. Each workshop series will consist of 3-4 sessions, 6090 minutes each depending on the topic. Information regarding workshop series topics and schedule will be available May 1, 2017. Call to reserve your seat.

Social Skills Summer Camps: Social skills camps are designed to target various age groups and address social skills needs with a research-based approach using innovative activities that are both “fun” and also utilize grade level appropriate standards to reinforce learning.

Your child will be placed in a group based on age, cognitive and developmental functioning in order to most effectively meet their individualized needs. Educators and staff will utilize daily activities and common situations to teach, develop, implement, and reteach appropriate social skills for the students’ developmental age. Several camps will be held over the summer including: 2 week-long sessions in June for middle/high age students and 2 week-long sessions in July for elementary age students. Please call the Cora Lee Institute ASAP for more information regarding registration.

ACT/SAT Tutoring: Is your high school child registered or planning to register to take the ACT or SAT this summer or next fall? We are offering one-on-one specialized tutoring and coaching with one of our certified academic coaches to target and work with your child on specific skills necessary to do their best on these high stakes tests. The summer months are a great time to prepare for these required standardized assessments!

ACADEMIC COACHING & TUTORING: Individualized one-on-one academic coaching and tutoring will continue throughout the summer. We offer specialized remediation, tutoring and academic support across all subject areas for all students from preschool to college. Our coaches are certified academic instructors and teachers with years of experience. Call our office for more information or to schedule an academic consultation.

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(770) 634-2349 3080 Highlands Pkwy SE Suite A Smyrna, Georgia 30082

Road Trip

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ARTICLE RENEE RAYLES

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irls weekends either resemble a lowkey relaxation trip or bumping it up to the

next level. That's why Miami and Charleston are two of the best spots to travel with your girlfriends.

LOOKING FOR BIG LIGHTS, FAST NIGHTLIFE AND BEACHES? MIAMI IS THE SCENE WHERE YOU CAN STAY UP ALL NIGHT AND SLEEP IN ALL DAY. BEAUTIFUL PATIOS WITH OCEAN VIEWS, COCKTAILS, CLUBS AND THE BEACH WILL MAKE THIS THE PERFECT WEEKEND TO GO ALL OUT!

STAY

STAY - CLEVELANDER HOTEL MIAMI

If you are traveling to Miami, a must is staying right in the middle of the action. Located on Ocean Drive and

EAT

EAT - THE FORGE

Enjoy delectable farm-to-table nibbles, bites and full course meals.

Enjoy the lavish chandeliers while

directly across from the beach, this

exploring the second biggest wine

art deco hotel is packed full of ac-

collection in the state of Florida.

tion. You don’t even have to leave

Sample the kale salad, a filet and a

the hotel to find a party. The bar, DJ

glass of merlot to complement the

and pool all create a party right at

exquisite meal by chef Julia Doyle.

the hotel. Clevelander.com

TheForge.com

SHOP

SHOP - DESIGN DISTRICT

DO

The Design District is the perfect place

DO - COCKTAILS AT JUVIA

to splurge with retail therapy while

Refresh with cocktails on the roof-

visiting Miami. Refresh in the unique

top of the ultra modern Juvia. One

and luxurious architecture and shop

of the best patio views of Miami

at some of the most upscale stores

can be found atop this bar and

in the area. MiamiDesignDistrict.net

restaurant. JuviaMiami.com

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The Forge. Photo

by The Forge.

Juvia Rooftop View.

Photo by Juvia.

DO

DO - SURF LESSONS

Kyle Busey, owner of Carolina Salt Surf Lessons.

Drinks at The Watch

TOUR

TOUR - ALL ABOUT CHARLESTON

Kyle Busey is no ordinary surfer; he’s the area's

Charleston has the quaintness of a movie, per-

best surf teacher! Ladies, picture a surf lesson

haps one of your favorite movies? Jeff and Lisa Ca-

that revolves around picking waves like you pick

plinger know what women want when they come

men. Before you know it, you are up and riding on

to Charleston. Two words: The Notebook. Their “On

the board and laughing the whole time. If you are

Location Tour” peruses through a variety of movie

looking for a unique experience from a true teach-

set locations right in Charleston. See where Noah

er, this is the thing for you. Folly Beach waves ar-

and Allie went to the movies and laid down in front of

en't too big or too small for a beginner—they're just

the traffic lights. Unfortunately, Ryan Gosling doesn’t

right. FollyBeach.com/Surfing/Carolina-Salt

come with the tour. AllAboutCharlestonTours.com

EAT

EAT - THE WATCH: ROOFTOP KITCHEN

& SPIRITS AT THE RESTORATION HOTEL

Literally every dish is delectable at this rooftop restaurant that features bartenders that are true mixologists and meals that are made with local ingredients. TheRestorationHotel.com

STAY

STAY - THE DEWBERRY CHARLESTON

If there was a definition of a hotel that transforms you to the Mad Men set, The Dewberry does just

The Dewberry Charleston. Photo

by The Dewberry

that. Every inch of the hotel has luxurious details with a story to go with it. The restaurant, bar, rooms and every inch of the hotel ooze charm of yesteryear. TheDewberryCharleston.com

PERHAPS YOU AND YOUR GIRLFRIENDS WANT TO TAKE A SLOWER APPROACH TO A WEEKEND BUT STILL INDULGE IN LUXURY AND CHARM. VOTED ONE OF THE BEST CITIES TO VISIT IN THE UNITED STATES, CHARLESTON IS ALSO A PERFECT PLACE TO EXPLORE WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS.

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All About Charleston Touring Movie Locations. Photo by Renee Rayles.

charleston

COUNTRY Life View of Charleston from The Dewberry Hotel.

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Even though most people think of pre-teens and teens when they think of orthodontics, there are good reasons your child should get an orthodontic evaluation much sooner. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later the age 7. Orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present.

While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect.

The check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or, the orthodontist

Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile. Because patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, the orthodontist’s goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.

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may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring the child’s growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases, the orthodontist might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.

Early treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated. In some cases, the orthodontist will be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.

Early treatment may give your orthodontist the chance to: 1. guide jaw growth

4. improve appearance

2. lower the risk of trauma to

5. guide permanent teeth into

protruded front teeth 3. correct harmful oral habits

a more favorable position 6. improve the way lips meet

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Q: Do we seriously recommend the first dental visit at age one?

A: Absolutely!

Every single week I meet a 2-3 year old with tooth decay and it breaks my heart every time.

Our options are limited at this point and it’s hard on everyone involved. Often times, these preschoolers live in households with parents who genuinely care about a healthy lifestyle.

However, dental issues tend to go under the radar when we are busy with life. All of these families wished they knew about this recommendation and made an appointment earlier. Some were even misguided by trusted friends in medicine and dentistry.

A visit with a pediatric dentist at age one will also establish a dental home base. It’s nice to have a go-to place when there are questions about your children’s oral care. Pacifiers and finger habits are popular conversations for our families with toddlers. We can help guide you in breaking these habits and keep a happy home in the process :-) Also, our precious toddlers will fall and hurt themselves. We can often save you a long, expensive visit to the emergency room.

We will also coach you on strategies for brushing teeth and snacking options. Our teamwork approach has been well received from thousands of families just like you.

Remember, “When we work as a team, our teeth get clean!” Come join our A+ Family!!

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Associates Inc. and a real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway, Glennda Baker-Leblanc ensures each day begins on just the right note. Whether she’s hands-off from technology and enjoying time with her family on the porch of her home in Indian Hills Country Club, serving up aces on the tennis court, organizing the next birthday party via her foundation Operation Birthday Cakes, or listing homes, BakerLeblanc is 110 percent committed to her task ahead.

Glennda Baker-Leblanc

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WEDNESDAY 4:45 a.m.

Wake up

5 a.m.

Mastermind call to talk about motivational topics with real estate brokers

5:05 a.m.

30 minutes of quiet time, prayers, visualization of what she wants the day to look like

6:30 a.m.

Wake her son—who's in 10th grade—up, get him ready for school, have breakfast and run carpool

7:50 a.m.

In her East Cobb/Marietta office

8 a.m.

Mastermind call with several industries

8:15 a.m.

Phone call with real estate brokers and team leaders to talk hiring, building teams and best practices

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Work on lead follow-ups and prospecting or teaching new agents in the company

11 a.m.

Call with her business coach, Eileen to help build her business, receive insight and innovative techniques

Noon

Lunch—plant-based diet

1 p.m.

Appointments outside the office, seller meetings, show homes to buyers

After appointments

If there’s a birthday on Wednesdays, hand-deliver cakes made by McEntyre’s Bakery in Smyrna and appropriate birthday materials to the children’s homeless shelter in Austell.

Home

Arrive home to her son, make dinner and enjoy hanging with her family and being a mom.

Wednesday evenings

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A DAY IN THE LIFE (CON TI N U ED)

Stacie Kennedy

6:30 a.m.

Wake up; make breakfast for herself and her daughter

7:30 a.m.

Drive daughter to school

8 a.m.

Go to Excellence in Exercise for cardio, weights, circuit training

9:30 a.m.

Shower and head to her store to get the work van

11 a.m.

Work on location with installation team

3:30 p.m.

Leave install and head to a customer's house to

Kim Nelson

THURSDAY

measure for new window treatments, take fabric, do final measurements, pictures, talk with customers

4:30 p.m.

Pick up furniture at customer’s house to meet the upholsterer and take it back to the store

5 p.m.

Debriefed by sales associates and seamstresses, look at new estimates, meet customers in the store, work on new projects, work with seamstress and ensure details are making it through the fabrication process

6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Close the store and pick up her daughter at Becky Jones School of Dance

S

tacie Kennedy thrives as the owner of Atlanta Custom Interiors, and she’s

always focused on the projects ahead to ensure each customer that walks through the door leaves satisfied with the work she’s managing. With a grade school daughter and a full schedule herself, Kennedy's days are incredibly planned out and organized. Focusing on everything from custom window treatments to headboards to upholstery work, Kennedy leads her team and focuses on each customer’s unique needs and desires.

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K

im Nelson leads her team as CEO of

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7:30 p.m.

for BankSouth. Her two

8 p.m.

leagues, and she enjoys

8:30 - 9 p.m.

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Shower and homework with daughter

Lights out

9 p.m.

Watch HGTV with her husband and relax on the couch

10 p.m.

Bedtime. Read for 15-20 minutes before bed or make a list for the next day on her iPad

children participate in several local sports heading to their games in the neighborhood after her at the office.

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MONDAY 5 a.m.

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day mentally and check emails

5:20 a.m.

Walk around Chastain Park for 3 miles and listen to music or motivational audio books

7 a.m.

Wake up her children, ages 10 and 12. Kids and husband are out of the door by 7:30 a.m.

8 a.m.

Head to work at BankSouth Mortgage on Northside Parkway

9:15 - 10 a.m.

weekdays 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast at work and meetings in the office

Wake up with tea—no coffee or breakfast

What would be lunch time is a break mid-day with her assistant

Arrive at work, review emails, check with the team and

in the office

production manager to make sure everything is moving

30-minute break

In-between meetings

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1 hour of emails and planning for the next day

6:30 p.m.

Home to her family. If there’s a softball game at NYO— between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—she will watch her kids play.

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Bedtime for kids after reading, TV or games

9:30 p.m.

Back porch with her husband and relaxing with their two dogs

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. smoothly and on track

80 percent of her day

Dealing with customers, quoting, selling, adding value to products and boosting sales

Leave office

She stays as late as is necessary and sometimes has client dinners in the office.

Home

Relax on the couch with her husband and watch TV on the DVR, cheer for the local sports team or hang on the deck listening to music and enjoying a cocktail.

11:30 p.m.

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her schedule revolves around her passion for wellness and their extracurricular routines.

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Edwards' drive in the legal industry allows her to continue working to represent her clients successfully. Edwards focuses on providing for her 4-year-old daughter after closing the office doors for the day.

MONDAY 4 a.m. or 5:15 a.m.

6:20 a.m.

Wake up and run on the treadmill; get ready for work Wake up her daughter and get her ready for school; daughter feeds their two cats

8 - 8:30 a.m.

In the office. First appointment—consult and discuss legal issues, discuss existing cases with clients and attorneys, answer emails and prepare for the day

9 a.m.

If she has a court appearance, it can last until 12:30 p.m. but can last all day or a few days if it's an intricate case; hearings last 2-3 hours while hearings in more intricate cases can last 4-5 hours

3 p.m.

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Last appointment of the day in the office Leave office to pick up daughter at school; swim class at Swim Revolution

6:45 p.m.

Home to heat up dinner and daughter's playtime; daughter in bed by 8 p.m.

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Realty Report

Smyrna/Vinings Realty Report

Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/List

DOM*

Bdrms

Baths

Vinings

$1,495,000

$1,375,000

0.9197

297

5

6

One Vinings Mountain

$1,295,000

$1,202,500

0.9286

36

2

2

Olde Vinings Estates

$899,000

$834,750

0.9285

100

5

6

Village at North Cooper Lake

$824,900

$825,500

1.0001

31

6

6

Parkwood Place

$750,000

$775,000

1.033

8

5

5

Lakeside At Covered Bridge

$730,000

$700,000

0.9589

139

6

5

One Ivy Walk

$630,000

$610,000

0.9683

144

4

5

Highpointe at Vinings

$599,670

$590,000

0.9839

449

4

4

One Vinings Mountain

$600,000

$590,000

0.9833

36

2

3

Highpointe at Vinings

$589,900

$574,900

0.9746

502

5

4

Highpointe at Vinings

$577,080

$567,000

0.9825

158

4

4

Westbrook Park

$565,000

$550,000

0.9735

40

7

6

None

$549,900

$549,900

1

155

5

4

Lois Pointe

$539,900

$537,500

0.9956

19

4

4

Courtyards Of Vinings

$549,500

$528,500

0.9618

150

4

4

Vinings

$579,000

$520,000

0.8981

105

4

3

Vinings

$499,900

$505,000

1.0102

100

3

2

Vinings Grove

$514,900

$489,000

0.9497

84

5

6

One River Place

$499,000

$480,000

0.9619

39

4

5

SO Simpson Property

$500,000

$480,000

0.96

3

5

3

Heritage at Vinings

$469,900

$458,000

0.9747

90

5

4

King Valley

$455,000

$455,000

1

59

5

4

Paces Ferry Park

$465,000

$455,000

0.9785

48

5

4

Heritage At Vinings

$449,900

$450,000

1.0002

11

3

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817 Kendall Knoll Way, Mableton, GA 30126 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Here is your dream home! MOVE-in ready in every room down to the powder room. Hardwoods throughout including 2nd floor. In-law suite with a kitchen that is nicer than most main kitchens. Large corner lot and extends past fence line with a built-in horse shoe pit!

Truly a house you have to see to believe. Granite in both kitchens, top notch appliances.

3519 Westbrook Drive, Smyrna, GA 30082

4203 Norbury Court, Smyrna, GA 30080 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Beautiful Vinings home in the Paces Ferry Registry Subdivision. Home features a large open floor plan, generously sized kitchen island, granite upgrades, breakfast area and keeping room. Large Family Room perfect for entertaining with a high ceiling and lots of natural light. Large Master Bedroom and Bathroom with double granite sinks, shower, jetted tub, vaulted ceiling, and walk-in closet. Crown molding upgrades throughout.

Large 400+ sq. ft. deck for outdoor entertaining. Ideal location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with low traffic!

Complete renovation everything is new! Beautiful open kitchen with stainless appliances & granite counters. True master suite with amazing master bath. Dark hardwood floors throughout the home.

Large lot with 2 car garage.

For more information please call: 770-573-1658 and enter code 2656

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Large deck off the kitchen and beautiful patio off the terrace level. 3 car garage, new epoxy flooring. Fireplace in large family rm. Craft room in the basement, bed room, storage & additional room in basement. Fenced yard too!

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452 Tioram Lane, Smyrna, GA 30082 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms Gorgeous end unit with 3 finished levels. Open living area open to the dining room and kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown molding and a doublesided gas fireplace. Master suite with trey ceilings and bath with separate tub and glass shower, double vanity and walk-in closet. Additional large bedroom upstairs. Two car garage, another bed and a bonus room on terrace level. Relax on private deck off the kitchen or patio overlooking a peaceful wooded landscape. Enjoy the community pool and easy access to I-285 and the silver comet trail.

For more information please call: 770-573-1658 and enter code 2561

Dan Dadoun, Mortgage Banker 678-905-6396 | dan@silvertonmortgage.com Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc. (NMLS 109600) is an Equal Housing Lender. Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc is a licensed mortgage lender: Alabama Consumer Credit License (20528), Georgia Mortgage Lender License (14123), North Carolina Mortgage Lender License (L-111493), South Carolina-BFI Mortgage Lender / Servicer License (MLS109600), Tennessee Mortgage License (109243), Florida Mortgage Lender License (MLD353)