Vinings September 2017

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RESULTS FROM BEST OF SMYRNA VININGS CONTEST WELLSTAR'S VININGS HEALTH PARK OPEN PEACE OF MIND, TAX RELIEF AND PROTECTION

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Plaque and Braces Don’t Mix It’s up to you to keep your entire mouth healthy so your soon-tobe straightened smile will last a lifetime. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly will keep your mouth happy and healthy.

Plaque needs to be thoroughly removed from your teeth a couple of times each day, and when you have braces, it’s even more important to remove plaque. All the brackets and wires in your mouth create places for plaque to hide, and when plaque attaches to your braces and teeth, it causes cavities, swollen gums, bad breath, and permanent staining on your teeth!

patient kit will come with floss threaders that will guide dental floss underneath the wires with ease. After flossing, brush your teeth and braces thoroughly until they’re clean and shiny; if you can see the edges of the brackets clearly, you’ve done a good job! It is also imperative; while in braces, to continue to see your dentist regularly! Yes! They can clean around your braces!

Your dentist and hygienist will not only make sure your mouth and teeth are clean, but will also make sure all your braces, brackets and wires are intact and working effectively.

Brushing twice per day is important, but you should also clean between your teeth with floss at least once every day.

The best time to do this thorough cleaning is before you go to bed. Having wires that connect your braces from tooth to tooth makes flossing a challenge; but it can be done. You just need to take your time, be careful and get under the gum line. Your new

Your braces can’t damage your teeth, but poor oral hygiene can and that’s why we stress the importance of brushing and flossing when you have braces. As long as you maintain good oral habits, your mouth will be happy for a lifetime. Brushing, flossing and seeing your dentist for a cleaning every six months will prevent problems associated with poor oral hygiene.

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Lifestyle Letter

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eptember is a time of transition. The summer is behind us, and the kids are back in school. Believe it or not, we start thinking about the holidays right about now.

Businesses are either gearing up for the fourth quarter or are planning to wind down. Well, the Vinings Lifestyle staff has been busy working on the 2017 Best of Smyrna Vinings contest.

We had an amazing response from our readers.

More than 120,000 votes were cast by our readers this year.

Hats off to ALL the nominees; it's been a ride watching the Photo: Donna Permell, votes come in. Every business on the ballot was nominated by PrimePhocus.com residents here in the Smyrna/Vinings area, which means that you've made a great impression on our readers.

SEPTEMBER 2017 PUBLISHER

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

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Raymond Coffman, Cheri Dourron, Christy Duncan, Katina Ferguson, Heather Hawks, Kim McClure, Narayan Sengupta CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cheri Dourron, Kim McClure, Monica Nwaigwe

Now, the drumroll. Who won? You have to turn the page to find out.

Join us at the awards mixer and mix it up with all the nominees, winners and readers from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on September 14 at Brawner Hall.

See you there!

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THE READERS HAVE VOTED AND NOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!

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2017 Best of Smyrna-Vinings Awards Mixer Sample the “Best” Food and meet

the “Best” Business Owners in Smyrna-Vinings.

Tons of Door Prizes | Food | Drinks | Great Entertainment Thursday, September 14, 2017 6pm - 9pm (Awards given out at 7pm)

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Good Times

Cobb Chamber of Commerce is All About Business

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is the epicenter for business in Cobb County. New businesses, seasoned business leaders and politicians roll up their sleeves and get to work. Join the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Visit CobbChamber.org for more information.

Atlanta Addiction Recovery Center in Marietta Congratulations to Chris Arrendale and his team at Inbox Tiff Treats in Cumberland celebrated their cut the ribbon and is serving patients.

Pros, a 2017 Business to Watch, at their grand opening. grand opening.

Chari Guzman, 2017 Miss Cobb County, addresses the Cobb Chamber membership Newly elected Congresswoman Karen Handel addresses the Cobb Chamber Chairman’s Club before the June First Monday Breakfast. before her invocation over the June First Monday Breakfast.

Jeff Markel of NovaCopy and Cobb Chamber Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon gives his yearly West Cobb Dentist Office celebrated its grand Chairman Gary Bottoms present Tim Kelly and address to the Cobb Chamber members. opening with a ribbon cutting.

Don Keller of Blue Sky Exhibits the award for 2017 Small Business of the Year.

Diamond Dallas Page, Tiffany Mormon (Marti Transportation) and Deron Edmond (Vinings The Cobb Chamber honored its 2017 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year in June.

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Can you help Scoliosis?

Our clinic helps many people with scoliosis, including both children and

adults. Children with scoliosis often don’t have pain, but if not treated at an early age, these children will likely develop spinal pain and/or limited range of motion as adults. The earlier scoliosis is detected and treated in children, the better the corrections will be. In adults, we typically see a 10% correction in Cobb angles, which can result in a much higher percentage of pain relief and improved function.

A recent patient in her 70’s presented with a 45.3 degree scoliosis on her 1st visit. She was in severe pain with little functional movement or activities. After one month of Orthospinology spinal corrections, her scoliosis reduced to 40.7 degrees. Her pain levels dropped tremendously and she is now able to exercise, work in the yard, and pick up her grandchildren.

-Dr. Don Parkerson

Serving the Smyrna / Vinings Area Since 1971

Live Life Without Pain...

HP Spine Center is a mission-driven chiropractic clinic, practicing a gentle, precise, and highly effective kind of spinal care called Orthospinology.

Lower Back Pain • Neck pain • Herniated Discs - Cervical / Lumbar

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

SUPERIOR PLUMBING PRESENTS 2017 NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR The largest fair in metro Atlanta is kicking off September 21 and running through October 1 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.

prints allowed. Featured artists include Dick Yarborough, Marsha Hamby Savage, Rebecca Brown, Ronnie Offen, Sonya Ingle, Barbara Kincaid, Wanda Crane, Richard Herklotz, Virginia Dauth, Margaret Caudel, Paula Landry and B.J. Hatcher.

The North Georgia State Fair attracts nearly 300,000 people every

The popular silent auction is also back, featuring more than 20

year from Georgia and neighboring states. Enjoy free concerts, attrac-

pieces of beautiful and unique art. The auction will be conducted

tions and shows, farm animals, flower shows, blue ribbon competi-

during the opening night reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 6

tions and delicious fair foods. Games and rides on the Great James

and will present the perfect opportunity to acquire beautiful unframed

H Drew Exposition midway—one of the largest carnival midways in

original art at a reasonable price. Don’t miss it!

the United States—will feature the Wildcat roller coaster, Georgia Mountain Lift and, debuting in 2017, the Mega Slide.

Other shows you will not want to miss are the Firemen High

The exhibit and sale will be open daily from noon to 5 p.m. October 7-15, and until 7 p.m. on October 11 and 12.

miniatures, Treeman and the Cowboy Woody, also known as the

WELLSTAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARIES IN COBB COUNTY MAKE RECORD-SETTING $580,000 DONATION

"Walking TreeMan." They will have Sea Lion Splash, Robinson’s

Auxiliary volunteers from WellStar Kennestone, WellStar Cobb

Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers, Lady Houdini and Peter Hart

and WellStar Windy Hill hospitals donated a historic $580,000 to the

and the Atlanta Puppet Show. Enjoy the petting zoo, Brian Ruth

WellStar Foundation in support of local healthcare initiatives.

Dive Show with big splashes in a small pool, Kachunga and the Alligator Show, Horses show from three horses and nine American

who is known as the “Master of the Chainsaw” and the North Georgia Animals Petting Barn.

Throughout the fiscal year, more than 530 individuals volunteered a combined total of 101,000 hours through gift shop operation and

Discount tickets will be available at all metro Atlanta Walgreens

hosting vendor events. These sales, along with personal donations,

from August 21-September 22. Admission is $3.50, and children 10

were directly reinvested back into the community through worthy

and under are free. A book of 21 ride tickets can be purchased for $11.

hospital projects and programs selected by volunteer leadership.

Buy one, get one free fair admission coupons will be available at all metro Atlanta O'Reilly Auto Parts stores for the month of September.

Don’t forget $2 Tuesday! Everyone will enjoy $2 parking, $2 admission, $2 rides and $2 food bites.

For more information, visit NorthGeorgiaStateFair.com.

TAYLOR-BRAWNER PARK WITH ART FINE ART EXHIBIT AND SALE The city of Smyrna and the Taylor-Brawner House Foundation are pleased to announce this fourth annual fine art exhibit and sale, which will be held October 6-15 at the beautiful Taylor-Brawner House, 3182 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. The event will kick off with an opening day reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 6.

This annual event has grown to become Smyrna’s premier fine art event and will include over two dozen of the region’s most accomplished artists. Every participant is recognized for their quality and accomplishments in the field. Every medium is represented from oil, and acrylic, to water color, fiber art, wood and glass. Every piece displayed is jury selected and original—no 12

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Cobb Hospital President Amy Carrier, volunteers Cal White and Joyce Sample, Cobb Gift Shop Coordinator Kandice Busha and WellStar Foundation Development Officer Ashley Hungerford.

thank you for voting us “Best Day Spa� for two years in a row!

visit us for the latest in skin and body care services now offering: HydraFacial Treatments | Eminence Organics Advanced Facial Services Pain Relief Massage | Togetherness Massage

our summer package is available now!

Buy 5 Services, Get 1 FREE! Plus perks in our retail spa shops.

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he Best of Smyrna/Vinings is right at your door. Smyrna and Vinings are thriving with quaint shops, restaurants, haberdasheries and such. Join in the fun and visit, shop and partake in the rich business culture right in our own

backyard. The Best of Smyrna Vinings is found in all of the winners, runnerups and nominees. Smyrna and Vinings is also served by the "Best" health care givers. WellStar Vinings Health Park is a proud sponsor of the Best of Smyrna Vinings.

BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

2967 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339

1275 Concord Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

HEART & SOLE

OLD NAVY 770.955.9202

678.238.0130

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Cute, current and affordable must-have seasonal apparel for

This very trendy boutique has been a local favorite for years. You will

children. Comfortable clothing children love to wear that won’t

find unique collections of the latest styles, chic accessories, vintage

break the bank.

jeans and the most adorable must-have shoes at affordable prices!

RUNNER-UP: Carter’s

Babies and Kids

RUNNER-UP:

Hand In Pocket

BEST SALON

BOB STEELE – THE VERGE 1265 W. Spring St., Smyrna, GA 30080 404.262.9499 BobSteele.com Whether you are looking to change your style completely or refresh your current look, their professional team of stylists will know just what to do.

RUNNER-UP: Vintage

Hair Salon

BEST MEN’S SALON

VINTAGE HAIR SALON 4585 S. Cobb Drive SE #300, Smyrna, GA 30080

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING

678.594.3305 VintageHairSalonSmyrna.com A classically modern salon that creates a relaxing atmosphere for their clients to enjoy and feel pampered. They have a balanced

JoS. A. BANK

3051 Akers Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.955.2155

clientele of men and women. Their goal is to ensure everyone receives top-notch customer service—like it used to be.

Hence the name Vintage.

RUNNER-UP: Val’s

Vinings Barber

JosBank.com Vinings Lifestyle readers have voted and Joseph A. Banks was the No. 1 pick for men’s clothing. They are best known for their high quality suits at affordable prices.

RUNNER-UP: Macy’s

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service + retail BEST FITNESS CENTER

ORANGETHEORY - WEST VILLAGE 4495 W. Village Way, Smyrna, GA 30080 678.539.9715 Smyrna.OrangeTheoryFitness.com Located in West Village, Orangetheory Fitness offers group personal training workouts based on high intensity interval training (HIIT) that blends cardiovascular and strength training. Get fitter faster.

RUNNER-UP: Planet

BEST KID’S ACTIVITY

BEST JEWELER

D. GELLER AND SON 2955 Cobb Parkway SE #230, Atlanta, GA 30339

TAYLOR BRAWNER PARK

BEST PET CARE/GROOMING

PET SPA AT VININGS

3188 Atlanta, Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

770.955.5995

1763 Spring St. SE,

770.431.2842

DGeller.com The Geller family represents more than 14 generations in the jewelry industry. They have a reputation of excellence and carry a large selection of diamonds, engagement rings and wedding bands. Whatever the occasion, customers have a wide selection of jewelry to choose from.

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a large playground, benches, picnic tables

The Pet Spa at Vinings offers a variety

and plenty of space for the kids to run and

of grooming services and boarding for

play. The park hosts Smyrna Food Trucks

your pet. Any grooming service they

Tuesdays during the summer. It’s also the

perform can be customized. Day care

perfect spot for photo shoots!

includes playtime every 2 hours.

RUNNER-UP: Sharkie’s

Cumberland Diamond Exchange

Swim

RUNNER-UP:

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BEST NAIL SALON

IVY NAILS - IVY WALK

1675 Cumberland Parkway SE #301, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.863.0500 Facebook.com/IvyNails Ivy Nails is a popular manicure and pedicure destination, especially among the locals. The friendly personnel keep regulars coming back. You can bet you will probably see someone you know. Walk-ins are always welcome.

RUNNER-UP: Sugarcoat

Nail & Beauty Bar B E S T DAY S PA

NATURAL BODY - IVY WALK 1675 Cumberland Parkway SE #410, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.437.0780 NaturalBody.com When you walk through their doors, experience the warm and inviting environment tailored to ensure you are about to receive the best spa services around.

Stop in for a quick service or book an all-day full beauty regime.

RUNNER-UP: Village

Health Spa

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BEST HOME BUILDER

JOHN WIELAND HOMES 4124 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna Ga 30080 770.996.2400 JWHomes.com John Wieland Homes have been making customers happy for more than 45 years. Their homes and neighborhoods signify high quality, modern design and top-notch amenities.

RUNNER-UP: Ashton

BEST LANDSCAPER

JONQUIL LAWN & LANDSCAPE 1450 Roswell St. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 678.392.5880 Landscaping is an art form that when executed well makes onlookers beam with amazement. Jonquil Landscaping prides its self in perfectly manicured art pieces that add that special "umph" to a neighborhood.

RUNNER-UP:

Vinings Landscape Group

Woods Homes

BEST PAINTER

RANDY’S PAINTING PLUS 770.424.4114

RandysPaintingPlus.com Randy’s has been painting homes since

BEST LAWNCARE

ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING

1995. Fully licensed and insured and backed with a written warranty, you can’t go wrong when choosing them for your next house painting project.

RUNNER-UP: McCall

Painting Plus

400 Galleria Parkway #1500, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.434.0933 AtlantaProfessionalLandscaping.com If you need quality, professional-looking results, trust your home or business to the experts at Atlanta Professional Landscaping. With more than 35 years combined experience in the landscaping field, they’re committed to providing you with reliable service that will help to increase the natural beauty of your home, as well as increase your property value.

RUNNER-UP:

Lovetree Lawn Care

B E S T R E A LT O R

THE SMYRNA TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS 3350 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.874.6262 TheSmyrnaTeam.com The Smyrna Team knows the Smyrna/ Vinings market. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, these Keller Williams

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION/ADVISOR

SUNTRUST

One of the nation's largest and strongest financial service companies, they offer a full suite of products and services designed to meet the needs of consumers, businesses, corporate, and institutional clients.

RUNNER-UP: Bank

of America

professionals will provide you with the best real estate advice possible. When you choose The Smyrna Team, you’ve hired the entire team, not just one agent!

RUNNER-UP: Petersen

Partners –

Berkshire Hathaway

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BEST HEATING & AIR

RELIABLE HEATING & AIR 1305 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 770.594.9969 ReliableAir.com Reliable Heating & Air offers residential and commercial HVAC, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and home performance contracting services. Owned and operated by a father and son team, Dan and Daniel Jape.

RUNNER-UP: Bartlett

Heating & Cooling, Inc.

BEST AUTO REPAIR

GEORGIA LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE 2972 Ask Kay Drive, Smyrna, GA 30082 770.431.0303 BEST PLUMBER

SUPERIOR PLUMBING

Royal Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

GeorgiaLuxuryAutomotive.com Georgia Luxury Automotive specializes in the upkeep and repairs of import and domestic automobiles, as well as sell quality pre-owned vehicles.

RUNNER-UP: Select

Luxury Service

770-422.7586 SuperiorPlumbing.com The company’s mission is to deliver value to each customer. To Superior, value means rendering high-quality service, with integrity, in a professional manner, and at a fair price.

RUNNER-UP:

Seagraves Plumbing

BEST CLEANING SERVICE

MAID RIGHT - MARIETTA 78 Atlanta St. SE #150, Marietta, GA 30060 678.439.9652 Marietta.MaidRight.com Maid Right is hyper-focused on eliminating germs and preventing cross-contamination of surfaces. Their color-coded cloth and mop system allows us to ensure the cloth used on your bathroom is not use to clean the kitchen. Their unique Enviroshield® disinfecting system kills 99 percent of the most common bacteria.

BEST VENUE

RUNNER-UP:

Atlanta Green Maids

CANOE

4199 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.432.2663 CanoeATL.com Canoe is Vinings' most unparalleled setting for an unforgettable event. The tranquil riverfront, pristine gardens and meandering pathways make the perfect backdrop for year-round celebrations and weddings.

RUNNER-UP:

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STAGING | REDESIGN | DECOR Paula Burchett, Local Smyrna Owner Best of 2017 Realtor Nominee

IS NOW THE TIME TO SELL? CONTACT US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION.

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Cora Lee Institute

It’s hard to believe that we are ready to head back to school. I just wanted to take a moment to reach out to each of our families and remind you about our Educational Services and Academic Coaching.

We offer many services to help our students find success in the classroom. Following are just a few of the things we offer:

We also have specialized one-on-one targeted assistance for students preparing for high-stakes testing including ACT/SAT preparation. New to the Cora Lee Institute this year is also Life Coaching, specifically targeted for older students preparing for job seeking, college readiness, and/or transition from school to the work force.

• Remediation for students below grade level in core areas (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Our coaches are building their schedules now and look forward to helping your child(ren) reach their full potential through academic and social success this school year. Please contact me if you are interested in finding out more about our services or are ready to signup or renew your services for this year. Slots are filling up fast and space can only be reserved with a contract. We hope to hear from you soon and wish all of you well as you start school in the coming week.

• On-level assistance with current studies • Assistance with executive function deficits (impulse control, emotional control, flexible thinking, working memory, self-monitoring, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, organization) • Help with homeschooling support and hospital home-bound services

Follow Us on Facebook @CoraLeeInstitute

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BEST BARBECUE

JIM ‘N NICK’S B-B-Q 4574 S. Cobb Drive SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

BEST BAKERY

678.556.0011 JimNNicks.com If you’re looking for some down-home, Southern-style barbecue with all the trimmings; this is the place! Enjoy slow-cooked brisket, chicken, pork and ribs slathered in their signature barbecue sauces. And don’t forget the cheese biscuits—as if that were a possibility!

RUNNER-UP: Heirloom

Market BBQ

MCENTYRE’S BAKERY

1184 Concord Road SE #1, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.434.3115

BEST BURGER

FIVE GUYS

4500 West Village Place, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.438.2380 FiveGuys.com

This is a no-frills burger joint that specializes in handcrafted, made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and fresh-cut fries. They have

McEntyresBakery.com This fourth-generation family run bakery has been a Smyrna staple since 1947. They specialize in custom-made cakes, wedding cakes, cookies, pies and pastries. Their signature buttercream icing and strawberry dream cake will definitely have you coming back for more! They now serve sandwiches, paninis and deli wraps for lunch.

RUNNER-UP: Publix

added handspun milkshakes to the menu which include all the free mix-ins you want!

Be sure to grab yourself a handful of peanuts while you wait for your food—they’re free too!

RUNNER-UP: Grub

Burger Bar

BEST COCKTAIL

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4300 Paces Ferry Road, Vinings,

770.434.1114

RUNNER-UP: Marlow’s

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

RUNNER-UP: South

restaurants

City Kitchen

restaurants BEST LATIN CUISINE

LOS BRAVOS

4480 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080 678.556.1934 LosBravosSmyrna.com This family owned Mexican restaurant has been a Smyrna favorite for more than 15 years. Casual Mexican dining for the whole family—they serve tacos, fajitas, burritos and all your favorite authentic Mexican dishes, including margaritas!

RUNNER-UP: Cielo

Blue Mexican

Grill & Cantina

BEST STEAKHOUSE

CANOE

4199 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.432.2663 CanoeATL.com One of the city's most acclaimed restaurants for fine dining. Tucked away alongside the Chattahoochee River bank and enhanced with world-class manicured lawn and gardens. The chef’s hickory grilled steak will melt in your mouth.

RUNNER-UP: Stoney

River Steakhouse

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ORIENT EXPRESS

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2921 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.438.8877 OrientExpressATL.com First of all, you can’t miss it! The restaurant is situated in an old silver train car located just inside

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of Vinings near the railroad tracks. They feature three distinctive dining rooms and cuisines, which

2921 Paces Ferry Road SE,

include Chinese, hibachi and sushi. Definitely worth the visit for the unique dining experience alone.

Atlanta, GA 30339

RUNNER-UP: Top

Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine

770.438.8877 OrientExpressATL.com Winner of two categories, it’s clear Orient Express is a favorite among Vinings Lifestyle readers. This eclectic restaurant features hand-crafted sushi made fresh to order every day.

RUNNER-UP: Kuroshio

BEST PIZZA

BLUE MOON PIZZA 4600 W. Village Place, Smyrna, GA 30080 770.436.4446 BlueMoonPizza.com Casual doesn’t have to be ordinary, and their pizzas are anything but ordinary! Choose from one of their specialty pizzas or create your own. They now offer gluten-free menu options.

RUNNER-UP:

Mellow Mushroom

Sushi Bar and Grille

BEST TAVERN/ SPORTS BAR

MARLOW’S TAVERN

2355 Cumberland Parkway #10, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.432.2526 MarlowsTavern.com Guests can enjoy large cozy booths, spacious patio seating or a great seat at the bar and watch the game.

RUNNER-UP: McCray’s

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BEST SEAFOOD

PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN 2830 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 770.984.8899 Pappadeaux.com This oversized, shanty themed restaurant chain is always jampacked, which tells us Vinings Lifestyle readers really enjoy their seafood with a little Louisiana flair. Fresh ingredients, signature dishes, huge portions and a fun, festive atmosphere are what to expect when visiting.

RUNNER-UP:

C & S Seafood & Oyster Bar

BEST DESSERT

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 1609 Cumberland Mall SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.319.5515 TheCheesecakeFactory.com The Cheesecake Factory takes the cake among Vinings Lifestyle readers in the Best Dessert category. Their signature cheesecakes and specialty desserts will have you doing a little happy dance!

RUNNER-UP:

McEntyre’s Bakery

B E S T N E W R E S TA U R A N T

PORCH LIGHT LATIN KITCHEN

300 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 678.309.9858 PorchLightLatinKitchen.com

BEST COFFEE SHOP

Chef Andre Gomez has taken

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1680-B Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30080

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770.573.4434

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tasted! And that’s a big

neighborhood coffeehouse has a relaxed

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family are from Buenos Aires,

roasted coffee beans brewed just right.

RUNNER-UP: Starbucks

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Realty Report

Smyrna/Vinings Realty Report

Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

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DOM*

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$849,000

100%

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100%

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$749,000

$749,000

100%

4

5

5

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$684,900

$680,000

99%

3

6

5

Highpointe at Vinings

$678,025

$660,000

97%

103

5

4

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$639,900

$627,900

98%

77

5

4

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$675,000

$620,000

91%

8

2

3

Central Garden

$625,000

$616,000

99%

28

6

5

One Vinings Mountain

$650,000

$612,000

94%

3

2

3

One Vinings Mountain

$615,000

$584,000

95%

22

2

3

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$565,000

$555,000

98%

24

5

5

Riverbrooke At Wildwood

$574,000

$550,000

96%

39

3

4

West Village

$575,000

$545,900

95%

6

5

4

One Vinings Mountain

$550,000

$545,000

99%

40

2

3

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$549,000

$540,000

98%

5

4

4

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$515,000

$515,000

100%

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$515,000

$515,000

100%

73

5

5

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$545,000

$510,000

94%

79

4

5

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$515,000

$504,000

98%

67

4

5

Woodland Gate

$475,000

$485,000

102%

4

5

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BEST DENTIST

DR. JARRET MANNING JLM DENTISTRY

4450 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080

1988. Cohen Orthodontics offer traditional appliances, metal and clear

770.433.1515

braces, and Invisalign. Expect to receive personal attention at each visit from

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Dr. Jarret Manning offers patients a comprehen-

RUNNER-UP: Fisher

Orthodontics

sive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family, from children 2 years of age and up to adults and seniors. Services include porcelain veneers, dental implants, Zoom! teeth whitening and more.

RUNNER-UP: Patrick

Family Dental Care

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

THE JOINT

4500 W. Village Place #1011,

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST

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770.805.9977 TheJoint.com Whether you are familiar with chiropractic care or this is your first time,

500 Concord Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30082

you can expect your visit to The Joint

770.436.0802

Chiropractic to be new and different

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from any health care experience

First of all, you can’t help but notice the

you’ve had before—perhaps even

incredible office—it’s like an indoor playground!

Kids will want to go to the dentist. Dr. Aaron Schwartz and his team provide expert dental care in a friendly atmosphere and focus on education and prevention.

RUNNER-UP: Pediatric

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life-changing, with their natural, drugfree approach to health care.

RUNNER-UP: Michael

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Everyone goes the extra mile to take care of children and adolescents in a nurturing environment. The patient always comes first, and is served and cared for with compassion and attention to detail by a professional and friendly pediatric health care team.

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DR. NANETTE COOK

4480 N. Cooper Lake Road #220, Smyrna, GA 30082 770.599.5698 CookGyn.com

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3200 Highlands Parkway #118, Smyrna, GA 30082

Providing specialized gynecological care to adolescent girls and women of all ages, Dr. Nanette Cook provides quality health care to women in a nurturing environment. Services include family planning, fertility testing, vaginal rejuvenation, medical weight loss programs and more.

RUNNER-UP:

Dr. Lillian Schapiro –

Ideal Gynocology

404.220.7660 BEST DERMATOLOGIST

GARDNER DERMATOLOGY & MED SPA 2550 Windy Hill Road #200, Marietta, GA 30067 770.952.2100

PPA4Kids.com Winner of the Best Of Smyrna/Vinings two years running, Dr. Billingsly, now joined by Dr. Allen, continue to provide families with optimal, comprehensive care to infants, children and adolescents. At Premier Pediatric Associates, every child is treated with personalized, attentive and collaborative care to optimize their health and development.

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VININGS MEDICAL CENTER

2255 Cumberland Parkway Buillding 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.955.9477

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Gardner Dermatology is a three-time Best

Vinings Medical Center, led by Dr.

Of Smyrna/Vinings winner and a highly

Anita Smith, provides family and general

acclaimed dermatology practice. They address

medicine, and encompasses a broad

dermatological health and appearance con-

range of practice areas including pediat-

cerns as well as provide spa services such as

rics, internal medicine, women's health,

facials, laser resurfacing, chemical peels and

management of chronic conditions and

Botox, Voluma, Kybella and Juvederm. Dr.

care for acute illnesses. Smith is a two-

Alan Gardner is known for his artistic, natural

time Best Of Smyrna/Vinings winner.

approach with cosmetic procedures.

RUNNER-UP:

Dr. Rutledge Forney-

RUNNER-UP:

Dr. W. Jeffery McDaniel –

Piedmont Physicians Group in Vinings

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BEST OF SMYRNA + VININGS (CON TI N U ED)

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GA 30082 770.435.4457

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Vinings Lifestyle readers have voted Smyrna Eye

770.433.1414

Group Best Optometrist for the second year in a

CumberlandAnimalClinic.com

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warm and friendly environment. Their doctors and

Cumberland Animal Clinic offers veterinarians with extensive experience in

staff are experienced and dedicated in assisting you

medicine and surgery for dogs and cats. The doctors and staff take pride in

throughout all your eye care needs.

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RUNNER-UP: Marietta

Eye Clinic

RUNNER-UP: Paces

Ferry Veterinary Clinic

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GEORGIA PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2285 Asquith Ave. #200, Marietta, GA 30008 770.464.5485 GeorgiaPlastic.com Dr. Stanley Okoro and Dr. Ruth Celestin of Georgia Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery are a premier cosmetic plastic surgery practice for men and women. They are dedicated to patient safety, surgical excellence and satisfaction, offering a wide range of nonsurgical and surgical cosmetic treatments.

RUNNER-UP: Plastic

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Dermatology

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Schwartz Dentistry for Children

Voted Best Pediatric Dentist “My Team and I pledge to always help guide and educate your child to lead a lifetime with optimal oral-health”

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PEACE OF MIND, TAX RELIEF AND PROTECTION WILLIAM C. BOMAR OF BOMAR LAW FIRMÂ LLC ARTICLE KATINA FERGUSON PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA NWAIGWE

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considered fraudulent. The attorney is simply wrong, and corrections are made.

2. GETTING HELP FROM PREDATORY SERVICES

Worse than no help is getting the wrong kind of help. et’s face it, no one opens

Predatory “tax businesses” prey on scared individuals,

their mailbox hoping to see a

promising fast relief and charging more than attorneys

love letter from the IRS, how

would for their services. They do bare minimum work,

they’d love to audit your busi-

and the results are no better than zero representation.

ness, love to collect extra taxes on your estate or they’d love to

3. WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GET HELP

watch you prove that you don’t

When a notice to comply goes off the rails, the tax attor-

owe them as much as they say

ney still has a high chance of saving a client by working

you do, but it happens. Every day, businesses are blindsided by requests

through the intricacies of the situation, but Calvin points to

for audits. Individuals fall behind on filing their 1040s, and popular tax

the many formal relationships that are negatively impacted

software can generate errors that result in serious repercussions.

by waiting until matters get out of hand. Often, the relation-

Resolving issues with the IRS isn’t for the faint-hearted either. No

ship between the taxpayer and their employer is negatively

one knows this more than William C. Bomar, of Bomar Law Firm LLC.

impacted when wages are garnished, or the relationship

As a former IRS attorney, now working for the people, he has encoun-

with their bank sours after a bank account levy.

tered many individuals who’ve gone up against the Goliath of revenue

Calvin suspects most people assume they cannot

services with inefficient strategies, only coming to him when they’re

afford a tax attorney and choose to hold out for as long

on the verge of raising the white flag.

as they can before hiring one.

Bomar, who goes by Calvin, is an Alabama native, husband, and

“For a decade, we have consistently maintained

father. He began his career in 2001 working in the Chief Counsel’s

the lowest fees in Georgia, and we’ve done that by

Office for the IRS. The experience he acquired while litigating on

design,” he says.

behalf of the IRS proved to be his most valuable asset when he broke away to start Bomar Law Firm LLC. “It’s much easier to beat them [the IRS] when you know how they think,” he says.

His firm boasts free initial consultations and flat fees. No sticker shock. No stopwatches to time calls made to the office. His primary goal has always been to protect the client, from beginning to end.

Common Mistakes that Benefit the IRS During Vinings Lifestyle's interview with Calvin, he emphasized

16 YEARS, 40,000 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE AND

three common mistakes people make when receiving an IRS notice.

MORE THAN 2,000 VICTORIES

1. HANDLING THE CASE ALONE

frequently know at the beginning of the case that I’m

“For me, it’s just steps one, two, three, four, five. I “People who don’t have a tax attorney are low hanging fruit to the IRS,” Bomar says.

The IRS knows that the general population doesn’t have a degree in

going to win it,” says Bomar, who was the Birmingham City Chess Champion for 2005, 2006 and the Alabama Chess Champion 2006.

law. Furthermore, they know that the amount of time anyone is willing to

He has taken the time to build a diverse team of

put into tax law self-education won’t be enough to win against the agency

attorneys who specialize in all key areas of IRS litiga-

in court, but there’s more. Even tax attorneys, with all of their knowledge

tion, and his team often collaborates in planning win-

and expertise, steer clear of handling their own tax cases. According to

ning strategies for every case they take on.

Calvin, if a self-represented taxpayer makes a statement that turns out to be wrong down the road, the IRS can allege that the taxpayer attempted

“Once we start someone moving in the right direction, it’s a very smooth process,” he says.

to commit fraud. The agency can then seek felony charges on top of all

Beyond the world of taxes, paperwork and court-

other matters. However, if an attorney speaks on behalf of the taxpayer,

rooms, Calvin practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, perfects his

and makes a statement that turns out to be incorrect later on, it is not

chess game and enjoys Disney cruises with his family.

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I WA S T O L D I H AV E G U M D I S E A S E .

Should I be concerned?

Yes, once you have been told you have gum disease, you are at an increased risk for losing your teeth. It’s important to have your mouth treated.

Some signs of gum disease are swollen puffy gums, bleeding gums, and bad breath. Your gums should not bleed when brushing. Also research has shown links between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, pneumonia, and low birth weight. That is why it’s even more important to see your dentist regularly. Your dentist can save your life. if you have concerns come see us at JLM Dentistry.

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SEPTEMBER 5 POP-IN FOR POP CULTURE MARIETTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY Every second Tuesday evening, the galleries will pop open for a night of pop culture from the 1950s and '60s. Enjoy this month's Alaska theme with music, food, games and so much more! $5 per person; free for museum members and children 5 and under.

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SEPTEMBER 9 2017 HEROES GALA REMINGTON HALL The title sponsor is The Charyn Darby Foundation. This event is different from others in the community because it allows attendees to spend the evening with our local heroes and all funds raised stay here in the Smyrna community to promote and support the many important initiatives of the Smyrna Fire and Police Departments.

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Smyrna Rotarian Travels to India to Fight Polio 'MY LIFE HAS BEEN ENRICHED,' RAYMOND COFFMAN SAYS ARTICLE RAYMOND COFFMAN, HEATHER HAWKS AND NARAYAN SENGUPTA

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in all but three countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. India is off the list. While India’s last case was in 2014, 167 million children under age 5 are vaccinated every year to prevent another outbreak.

Since 1985, Rotary International has combatted polio in more than 125 countries. It’s Rotary’s biggest project worldwide, though it has thousands of others.

Twenty-year veteran Smyrna Rotarian Raymond Coffman, the chaplain for WellStar Hospital in Austell, went to India for its 2017 Polio National Immunization Day. He says this trip was like no other.

Arriving in Delhi with 20 Rotarians, Raymond got a crash course on India.

“Everything was extreme,” he says. “Extreme poverty, traffic, trash, kindness, thankfulness, colors, etc. Traffic is crazy, and the smog and air pollution are awful. You share the road with cars, scooters, buses, three-wheeled taxis, men pushing carts selling everything, cows, goats and dogs too.”

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Raymond spent his first day immunizing children and the second immunizing door to door. The smiles and gratefulness locals exhibited were incredible.

Next, he visited Rotary projects in Delhi, Dhanbad—600 miles southeast of Delhi—and Kolkata—125 miles southeast of Dhanbad. These projects included sanitation improvements in communities using open sewer systems.

“We cut the ribbon on toilet blocks and hand-washing stations, Raymond says. "Now a girl having her menstrual cycle doesn’t have to miss or drop out of school. They can go to the bathroom in private.

It’s a miracle that we eradicated polio in India under such conditions.

“In Dhanbad, we visited a special needs children public school sponsored by the local Rotary Club. Children are provided a loving and productive center to learn that would not be possible without funding from local Rotarians. Eight students received eyeglasses that day for the first time.

“My life has been enriched by witnessing Rotary’s work firsthand and seeing lives changed by caring people," Raymond says.

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