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You nominated.

Then you voted.

Best of North Georgia is a publication of The Times, 345 Green St., Gainesville, Ga. A Morris Multimedia Inc. property.

Charlotte Atkins Publisher catkins@gainesvilletimes.com Norman Baggs General Manager nbaggs@gainesvilletimes.com Keith Albertson Editor kalbertson@gainesvilletimes.com Melisa Sizemore Retail Sales Manager msizemore@gainesvilletimes.com Bernadette Mastracchio Multimedia Account Executive bmastracchio@gainesvilletimes.com

Now we have the Best of North Georgia readers’ choice awards winners for 2016.

This regional competition took place in the public arena online.

Anyone could nominate their favorite companies and service providers and anyone could vote.

This inaugural event was a success with almost 185,000 votes cast online at bestofnorthgeorgia.com for more than 250 categories.

The winners have bragging rights for the rest of the year.

But next year’s awards are coming. So if you are a North Georgia business, it’s time to start positioning yourself for the 2017 nominations and voting. You control whether you get nominated and there’s lots you can do in print, online and in social media to increase your chances of claiming next year’s honors.

Our team at The Times stands ready to help you do that.

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In the meantime, it’s time to celebrate this year’s winners who have claimed the Best of North Georgia accolades.

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Congratulations to all who were nominated and to those who came out on top!

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CONTENT From the Publisher........................................................................................................... 4 A Note about The Times................................................................................................. 5 Winner Promotions......................................................................................................... 5 Complete 2016 Best of North Georgia WINNERS List....................................6-18 3

From the Publisher It’s a huge honor to be called “the best” in any field, but when the honor comes from the people of your community it has an extra nice ring, yes?

We are blessed in North Georgia with a wide array of businesses and services that make living, working and playing in the region top notch. That’s why The Times is so proud to present the Best of North Georgia 2016.

Our inaugural readers’ choice awards created phenomenal engagement when we invited folks to nominate their favorites in numerous categories.

Then readers engaged again to vote for the winners. In all, we had 245 winners and almost 185,000 votes in our first year!

There were seven main categories, which each contained numerous subcategories.

The main categories included automotive/marine; food and beverage; home/personal services; medical and health; professional services; recreation/destinations; and retail.

We have so many businesses that provide an array of valuable goods and services to our region. We wanted a way to showcase as many of those businesses as possible and wanted to involve readers of all of our print and digital products. The Best of North Georgia is an exciting and engaging way to do that.

We are delighted that local businesses enthusiastically participated in getting themselves nominated and then campaigned in The Times, online and on social media. Not only did many win the coveted “Best of” moniker for 2016, they also improved their overall exposure in the region, which is one of our main goals with this initiative – to boost grassroots marketing for local businesses and to celebrate and crown the best.

That is what this publication is … a celebration of the best of the best – the top votegetters – who decided to proudly proclaim and display here that their businesses are the Best of North Georgia for 2016. Enjoy!

Charlotte Akins, Publisher

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Your best source for news and multimedia marketing For nearly 70 years, the people of North Georgia have been able to depend on one always reliable source of news and information – The Times of Gainesville.

From its beginnings in 1947 as a daily newspaper printed on a second-hand press in a building that once housed a funeral home, to today’s modern media company offering an array of print and digital avenues for distributing information and advertising, The Times has remained a constant during a period of incredible change for Hall County and the surrounding region.

The daily newspaper founded by Charles and Lessie Smithgall has evolved into a truly modern multimedia company with newspapers, magazines, the region’s most popular news website and digital offerings designed especially for use on smartphones and tablets.

Today’s busy media company has its roots in humble beginnings. When it debuted in 1947, the newspaper had a cir-

culation of about 3,000 households and published Sunday through Friday. A Saturday edition was added in 1988.

The newspaper operation moved into its current building on Green Street in Gainesville in 1970, and in 1981 was purchased by the Gannett Co., one of the nation’s largest national media companies, which used the facility as a printing plant for USA Today as well as continuing to serve as home to The Times, which by then had expanded its distribution base into many neighboring North Georgia counties.

The paper again changed hands in 2004, when it was acquired by Morris Multimedia Inc. based in Savannah, which remains as the parent company. Affiliated neighboring newspapers in Forsyth, Dawson and Barrow counties are also part of the The Times corporate family.

Under the current ownership, The Times has drastically expanded the delivery systems for the news and information gathered by the region’s largest

newsroom. In addition to the daily paper, the company produces three monthly magazines – LAKE, HOME and MOXIE – as well as digital offerings that include the digital replica edition of each day’s newspaper available via app, the news website gainesvilletimes.com, and mobile sites for use by those who prefer to get the news via tablets and smartphones.

In addition to its reputation as the region’s most credible and thorough source for news, The Times offers a wide spectrum of marketing and advertising opportunities that include print and digital advertising as well as e-mail blasts and digital marketing strategies.

The company most recently debuted a digital marketing division to help local businesses and professionals make intelligent decisions about to best deploy digital options to find success.

The Times employees some 100 fulland part-time workers, most of whom have family roots deep into the soil of the region it serves.

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Automotive & Marine

Best RV Service Camping World

Best Auto Accessory Store Auto Zone

Best Tire Shop North Hall Tire

Best Auto Repair Lester’s Body and Paint

Best Used Car Dealership Milton Martin Toyota

Best Auto Service Milton Martin Honda Page 37

Food & Beverage

Best Auto Sound System Company Street Toys

Best 24-Hour Restaurant IHOP

Best Auto Window Tinting Company Lam’s Motorsports

Best Bagels Panera Bread

Best Boat Dealership Gainesville Marina

Best Bakery Truelove Celebrations

Best Boat Repair Gainesville Marina

Best Barbecue Restaurant Johnny’s BBQ

Best Boat Service Gainesville Marina

Best Breakfast Longstreet Cafe

Best Dock Builder Martin Docks

Best Brunch 2 Dog

Best Dock Repair Martin Docks

Best Buffet Longstreet Cafe

Best Heavy Equipment and Tractor Kubota

Best Business Lunch Texas Roadhouse

Best Marina Gainesville Marina Best Motorcycle Dealer Frazier’s Harley Davidson Best Motorcycle Repair Frazier’s Harley Davidson Best New Car Dealership - Domestic Milton Martin Honda Page 37 Best New Car Dealership - Foreign Milton Martin Honda Page 37

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Best Catering Johnny’s BBQ Best Cheap Meal Cook Out Best Chicken Wings Wild Wing Cafe Best Chinese Restaurant Blue Fin Best Coffeehouse Inman Perk Coffee Best Deli The Inn Between

Best Oil Change Milton Martin Honda Page 37

Best Delivery Restaurant Jimmy Johns

Best RV Sales Camper World

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Cumming 1230 Bald Ridge Marina Rd. Suite 100, Cumming, 30041 770-292-1999

Hamilton Mill 2089 Teron Trace Suite 160, Dacula, 30019 770-271-0000

Ellijay 296 Sailors Drive Ellijay, 30540 706-276-3937

Clayton 458 N. Main Street Clayton, 30525 706-212-7976

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North Georgia Eye Clinic Voted Best Eye Clinic For more than 60 years the doctors at North Georgia Eye Clinic and Laser Surgery Center have been providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care.

More people have entrusted the care of their eyes to our ophthalmology practice than to any other in North Georgia.

Our doctors use only the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life.

Whether you need an annual eye exam, or may be experiencing signs of cataracts, hearing loss, or wish for corrective vision surgery, you can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of North Georgia Eye. With a tradition of caring, bestofnorthgeorgia.com

competent service, we’ve developed a long-standing reputation of delivering cuttingedge eye care with a personal touch.

The doctors and staff at North Georgia Eye Clinic and Laser Surgery Center would like to sincerely thank our patients for voting us “Best of North Georgia 2016.” We consider it an honor and a privilege.

Exciting news….we are pleased to announce the expansion of our team of excellence this fall with the addition of general ophthalmologist and surgeon, Dr. Matthew Hollar, and pediatric ophthalmologist and surgeon, Dr. Kevin Gertsch. www.northgeorgiaeyeclinic. com 7

Best Family Restaurant Atlanta Highway Seafood

Best Sub/Sandwich Firehouse Subs

Best Fine Dining Restaurant Poor Richard’s

Best Thai Restaurant Eat at Thai

Best German Restaurant The Troll Tavern

Best Upscale Bar Scott’s Downtown

Best Greek Restaurant Mikonos

Best Vietnamese Restaurant Bluefin

Best Hamburger The Collegiate Grill

Best Wedding Cake Baker Truelove Celebrations

Best Happy Hour Wild Wing Cafe

Home & Personal Services

Best Homestyle Restaurant Longstreet Cafe Best Hot Dog The Collegiate Grill Best Italian Restaurant Olive Garden Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant Kiku Japanese Steak House Best Margarita El Sombrero Best Martini Poor Richard’s Best Mexican Restaurant El Sombrero Best Micro Brew Pub Tap It Best Pastry Truelove’s Bakery

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Best Barber Shop Whechel Barber Shop Best Carpet Cleaning Servpro Best Chimney Sweep/Repair A-Advanced Chimney Service Best College University of North Georgia Best Construction Company Whitmire Best Contractor Blue Ridge Custom Builders Best Dry Cleaner Three D Cleaners Page 19 Best Electrician All County Electric

Best Pizza Atlas Pizza

Best Exterior Painting Company Chris Hunt Painting

Best Pub Food Loco’s

Best Fencing Company Harrison Fence

Best Salad Mellow Mushroom

Best Floor Refinishers Gibbs Hardwood Floors

Best Sports Bar Wild Wing Cafe

Best Furniture Repair/Restoration The Treasures Within

Best Steakhouse Texas Roadhouse

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Riverside Pharmacy Voted Best Pharmacy Thank you Hall County and North Georgia for voting us the Best Pharmacy in North Georgia.

We are the area’s oldest pharmacy, with 62 years of success. We have the most modern equipment and offer a full line of pharmaceutical products along with a gift shop you can browse while waiting for you prescriptions.

We offer free area delivery and prescription compounds for those who need special medications.

We package prescriptions for assisted living homes and also for those that have loved ones at home so that you can check on the medications they are taking. Of course, we accept most in-

surance plans.

What you also get is a legacy of personal service and reliability that dates back to 1954. Whether it’s our unique gifts, wreaths and specialty items, our array of vitamins and supplements or our full-service pharmacy, it is our pleasure to help and serve you.

We believe our friendly, honest people are our best commodity and that’s what has kept our customers happy and loyal for more than six decades.

Come by and see us at 935 Green St. NE in Gainesville or visit our website at callriversidepharmacy.com.

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Best Handyman Services BMB Designs

Best Piercing Studio Underground Ink

Best Heating & Air

Best Place for Kids to Have Fun INK Children’s Museum Page 17

Conditioning Company Conditioned Air Systems Inc. Page 22 Best Home Lighting Company City Plumbing and Electric Best Home Remodeler Tracy Tesmer Page 23 Best Home Security EMC Security Best Interior Design Firm Today’s Tradition Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler Tracy Tesmer Page 23

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Best Plumber Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. Page 26 Best Pool Service Company Gainesville Janitorial Page 15 Best Preschool First Baptist Preschool Best Private School Lakeview Academy Best Retirement Community Lanier Village Estates Page 20 Best Summer Camp YMCA

Best Landscaper Pro Touch Landscapes

Best Tanning Salon Sun City

Best Lawn Care/Maintenance Formula Green Lawn & Pest Mangement

Best Tattoo Studio Underground Ink

Best Maid Service Merry Maids

Best Veterinarian Murrayville Vet

Best Nail Salon Solara Sol

Best Window/Door Installation American Home

Best New Home Builder America’s Home Place

Medical/Health

Best Park Don Carter State Park

Best Acupuncturist Dr. David L. Cohen

Best Patio/Deck Design/Installation Davis Outdoor Construction

Best Assisted Living Facility Morningside of Gainesville

Best Pest Control Duncan Exterminating Page 5

Best Audiologist Brennen Wood

Best Pet Boarding/Daycare Holly’s Bed and Biscuit

Best Chiropractor Watkins Total Healthcare Page 35

Best Pet Groomer Holly’s Bed and Biscuit

Best Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Glen Walton bestofnorthgeorgia.com

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Best Day Spa Spa on Green Street Page 13

Best Rehab Center The Rehabilitation Institute of Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Best Dentist BGW Dental Group Page 33

Best Weight Loss Clinic/Counseling Obesity Solutions

Best Dermatologist Dermatology Associates of Northeast Georgia Page 11 Best Eye Clinic North Georgia Eye Clinic Page 7 Best Family Practice Northeast Georgia Physicans Group Best Health & Fitness Club YMCA Best Hospital Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Page 36 Best Immediate Care Urgent Care Best In-Home Elder Care Services A Helping Hand Homecare Best Massage Therapist BodyWorks Best Medical Clinic Northeast Georgia Physicans Group Best Medical Group Heritage OBGYN Best Orthodontist Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics Page 28 Best Pediatrician Pediatric Associates Gainesville Page 19 Best Pharmacy Riverside Pharmacy Page 9 Best Podiatrist Dr. Rudolf Cisco 12

Best Women’s Health Heritage OBGYN

Professional Services Best Accounting Firm The Buffaloe Group Best Auto Loan Provider Lanier Federal Credit Union Best Bank United Community Bank Page 39 Best Bankruptcy Law Coleman, Chambers, Rogers & Williams Best Bookkeeping/Tax Service Smith and Bennett Page 38 Best Business Consulting The Managing Editor Best Cab Company A-1 Taxi Best Cable or Satellite Provider DirecTV Best Car Wash Diamond Auto Spa Best Commercial Bank United Community Bank Page 39 Best Commercial Real Estate Company Norton Agency Best Computer & IT Services Halski Systems, LLC Page 9 Best Credit Union Hallco Credit Union Page 7 bestofnorthgeorgia.com

Dermatology Associates of Northeast Georgia Voted Best Dermatologist Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dermatologist in North Georgia!

Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing you and your family with the finest comprehensive skin care available, all in a professional, caring atmosphere.

For over thirty years, it has been our goal to treat each of our patients like members of our own family. We have a wonderful team of providers who treat a variety of medical and cosmetic skin issues, but our practice has a special interest in the detection and treatment of skin cancers.

Dr. Rabb has been in practice here in Gainesville since 1993 and his focus is now surgical, primarily on performing Mohs skin cancer surgery.

What is Mohs? Mohs surgery has come to be accepted as the single most effective technique for removing Basal Cell Carcinomas and Squamous Cell Carcinomas, the two

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In addition to having an amazing cure rate of 99.5%, Dr. Rabb’s Mohs surgery closures are skin preserving, with most patients saying their scars are virtually undetectable. If the cancer is recurrent or large, is in a delicate area of the face, hands or feet, or is considered an “aggressively growing” type of cancer, then Mohs is the best surgery for you!

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Best Customer Service Adams Moving & Storage Page 37 Best Document Shredding Company Document Destruction Services Page 5 Best Event Equipment Rentals Northeast Georgia Rentals Best Event Planner Oakwood Occasions Best Family Law Firm Smith Gilliam Williams and Miles Page 27

Best Tax Law Stewart Melvin Frost Best Travel Agency Joyful Journeys - Lauren Byers Best Waste Removal Company Red Oak Sanitation

Recreation & Destination Best Art Exhibit Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Best Financial Planning Reneigh Satterfield - Edward Jones

Best Bowling Alley Gainesville Bowling Center/Funtastik

Best Insurance Agency Turner Wood & Smith Page 25

Best Country Club Chattahoochee Country Club Page 20

Best Law Firm/Lawyer Smith Gilliam Williams and Miles Page 27 Best Mortgage/Home Loan Provider Homestar Financial Corporation Page 17 Best Photography Studio Naturally Posh Photography Best Real Estate Agent Kim Waters Page 29

Best Dance Club Branch House Tavern Best Dance School Gainesville School of Ballet Best Driving Range Chattahoochee Country Club Page 20 Best Entertainment Venue Holly Theatre

Best Real Estate Brokerage The Norton Agency

Best Family Entertainment Value Frances Meadows Page 20

Best Real Estate Law Stewart Melvin Frost

Best Festival Mule Camp

Best Real Estate Property Management Southland Brokers Inc.

Best Golf Course Chattahoochee County Club Page 20

Best Realty Agency Norton Agency Best Roofer Daniel Carver Best Sign Company Signs By Tomorrow Page 27 14

Best Staffing Services Pridestaff

Best Gymnastics Program Gainesville School of Gymnastics Best Holiday/Seasonal Event Christmas on Green Street Best Hotel Hilton Garden Inn bestofnorthgeorgia.com

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Best Live Theater Venue Gainesville Theater Alliance Page 35 Best Local Park Don Carter State Park

Best Yoga Studio Yoga with Emilie

Best Martial Arts DoJos Jim Haymore’s

Retail

Best Micro Brewery Downtown Drafts

Best Accessories Store Nest Feathers

Best Miniature Golf Course The Oaks

Best Antique Store Aardvark Antiques & Estate Liquidations

Best Most Romantic Atmosphere Chateau Elan

Best Art Gallery Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Best Movie Theater Hollywood Stadium 15

Best Bicycle Shop Bike Town Page 37

Best Museum INK Children’s Museum Page 17

Best Bookstore Books a Million

Best Nightclub Branch House Tavern

Best Boutique Store Dress Up

Best North Georgia Resort Brasstown Valley Resort

Best Bridal/Formal Wear Christopher’s

Best Outdoor Patio Mellow Mushroom

Best Butcher Shop Green’s Grocery Page 29

Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party INK Children’s Museum Page 17 Best Place to Get Married Walters Barn Page 32 Best Place to Take Out of Town Guest Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville (Smithgall Woodland Legacy) Best Scenic Spot Amicalola Falls

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Best Winery Chateau Elan

Best Children’s Clothing Store Belk Best Computer Store Best Buy Best Consignment Store Switch It Up Best Cosmetics Store Ulta Best Craft Store Hobby Lobby

Best Swimming Pool or Waterpark Frances Meadows Aquatic Center Page 20

Best Department Store Belk

Best Tourist Spot Tallulah Falls

Best Eyeglass Store Vision Works

Best Weekend Getaway Brasstown Valley Resort

Best Fabric Store JoAnn’s bestofnorthgeorgia.com

Gainesville Janitor Supply Voted Best Pool Service Company Gainesville Janitor Supply is so honored and heartened to win Best of North Georgia for Best Pool Supply Store.This readers’ choice award means that our decades of service in the region resonates with the customers we have served over the years.

Our company was founded in 1969

by Ernest Reynolds Sr. He placed a value on product knowledge with a strong level of customer service. This personal relationship with all his customers allowed him to steadily grow his business.

A decade later, his son, Ernest H. Reynolds Jr. – “Hy”– joined the company and together they worked to increase their customer base in the North Georgia area. In 1982, the present location was built, which provided them with larger warehouses, a spacious showroom and truck height loading docks. As our product lines were expanded, more trucks were added to continue to pro-

vide free local delivery of our products.

Being in business for more than 45 years has given us a level of experience that’s unmatched in the region. We have provided cleaning solutions for everyone from individuals, to schools, government, hospitals and Fortune 500 companies.

Of course, it’s our expertise in providing water testing and pool maintenance chemicals and service, backed by decades of experience, that earned us Best of North Georgia honors.

We continue to be a family-owned company that prides itself in the individual attention and care that we give every one of our customers. Our friendly and experienced staff will take the time to discuss any needs you may have and recommend the best products to suit your needs.

So we are thrilled to take home the top honors in our Best of North Geor-

gia category in our community because community is important to us.

We have been a Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce member for more than 30 years. Plus we proudly support Evelyn’s Place Rescue, Lake Lanier Rowing Club Junior Rowers as well as many other area nonprofit organizations.

We urge you to do what others have done for almost 50 years now: Make us your one-stop source for all your janitor, industrial cleaning and pool supply needs.

Our heartfelt thanks for voting us the “Best of North Georgia” in the 2016 readers’ choice awards. We think our customers are “the best” too!

We are located at 823 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Gainesville.Visit our website at www.gainesvillejanitorsupply. com or give us a call at 770-536-5501.

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Best Fishing Equipment Store Bass Pro Shops

Best Office Supplies Office Depot

Best Flooring/Carpet Store Budget Carpet

Best Outdoor Outfitters Academy Sports + Outdoors

Best Florist BabyCakes Florist

Best Pawn/Resale Shop Next To New Consignment

Best Fragrance Store Belk

Best Pet Supply Store PetSmart

Best Furniture Store Martin Furniture and Design

Best Shoe Repair Store Little Red Shoe House

Best Garden Store/Nursery Full Bloom Nursery Best Gift Store Nest Feathers Best Grocery Store Publix Best Gun Shop Foxhole Best Hardware Store North Hall Ace Hardware Best Health Food Store The Vitamin Shoppe Best Home Appliance Store Lowe’s Best Home Electronics Store Best Buy Best Jewelry Store Gainesville Jewelry Page 13 Best Liquor Store Wagon Wheel Best Mall/Shopping Center The Mall of Georgia Best Mattress Store Mattress Firm Best Men’s Clothing Store Belk Best Men’s Shoe Store Belk Best Musical Instrument Store Lancaster Music 18

Best Shoe Store Belk Best Sporting Goods Store Academy Sports+Outdoors Best Thrift Store Goodwill Best Toy Store Toys R’ Us Best Vape Shop Vape & More Best Vintage Clothing Store Next To New Consignment Store Best Wine Shop Vine & Cheese Best Women’s Clothing Store Belk Best Women’s Shoe Store Belk

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City of Gainesville Voted Best Family Entertainment Value, Waterpark, & Golf Course Looking for fun and fitness in Gainesville? The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Chattahoochee Golf Course are two favorite options for Northeast Georgians.

The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is Northeast Georgia’s hot spot to cool off in the summer and the perfect place to stay fit all year-long.This stateof-the-art aquatic facility is conveniently located just one mile from I-985 and downtown Gainesville.

The outdoor Splash Zone with two three-story body slides, current channel, drop buckets and swirl pool offer hours of summer fun for the whole family. Zero depth entry pools and interactive water features make it safe and fun for even the smallest water lover. Splash Parties are great for birthdays at any age. A four-lane warm water pool and 10-lane competition pool

offer year-round public and competitive swimming. In addition, the center boasts one of Gainesville’s most popular fitness centers as well as highly rated water and land classes. Whether it is for fun or fitness, the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center definitely has it all.

Located on the northern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier, the oldest golf course in North Georgia is still the newest. The renovated Chattahoochee Golf Course has something for everyone … from scratch golfer to novice.

The multi-million dollar renovation puts Chattahoochee in a class by itself when it comes to municipal courses.

Course Crafters and architect Kevin Hargrave teamed up to renovate this classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed layout. New tee complexes, Bent Grass Dominant Southern Greens, new carts, concrete cart paths, clubhouse improvements and a new pro teaching

facility are sure to challenge the best of the best.

Since opening in 1960, Chattahoochee Golf Course has been one of the premier public golf courses in northeast Georgia. Built on 183 acres of rolling farmland, the course design allows for easy walking and is enjoyable for both scratch and high handicap golfers. Even though the fairways are lined with trees, they still afford generous landing areas.

The Chattahoochee Golf Course offers golf instruction from Teaching Professional George Hunt and PGA Director of Golf Rodger Hogan and includes a state-of-the-art teaching facility using Accelerized Golf and JC Video computer systems. Chattahoochee is also offering a seniors trial clinic to seniors who have never played golf before. Course hours 7a.m.-7p.m.

Conditioned Air Systems Voted Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company Conditioned Air’s reputation for excellence is built on customer satisfaction Doug Magnus has a pretty basic idea of what a business should do: demonstrate expertise in the field, provide exceptional customer service, build loyal customers and give back to the community.

That recipe has served the Hall County native well for more than 30 years as the company he founded in 1983, Conditioned Air Systems, has grown into one of the most respected in the heating and air industry.

With a reputation for excellence built on a foundation of more than three decades of service to the people of Hall County and North Georgia, it is no surprise that Conditioned Air Systems, Inc., was chosen one of the area’s best businesses by voters in the Best of North Georgia competition. bestofnorthgeorgia.com

Magnus, president and CEO of Conditioned Air, is a native of Hall County who attended South Hall High School, Lanier Tech and Gainesville Junior College.

Magnus has more than 45 years of experience in the heating and air business, and, along with a highly qualified staff, has built Conditioned Air Systems into one of the most highly respected companies of its type in the state.

Conditioned Air Systems remains a family owned company with a strong commitment to the Hall County area.

Magnus’ business philosophy has always been that his company should “work for you just like we are working for ourselves,” which is largely responsible for the customer loyalty and support that has made the company successful.

Conditioned Air Systems provides expert help in determining heating and air conditioning needs for commercial,

industrial and residential properties, then satisfying those needs with the installation of top quality equipment or the repair of existing systems.

Conditioned Air has its own metal fabrication shop which allows it to install customized systems as needed for any facility, from small single family homes to vast industrial complexes.

Among the company’s 90-plus employees are many technicians who have earned North American Technicians Excellence (NATE) certification.

Magnus also strongly believes that businesses need to reinvest in the communities which they serve. He has served in a variety of capacities with community non-profits and church organizations.

Magnus and his wife Diane have three children and nine grandchildren, and are residents of the Chestnut Mountain area of Hall County.

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Tracy Tesmer Voted Best Home, Kitchen & Bath Remodeler You may be familiar with Tracy Tesmer from The Home Improvement Show on WDUN News/Talk AM 550 and FM 102.9 in the Gainesville and North Georgia area. He has been on the air each Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am ET since 2003, offering his listeners professional advice, answering questions and keeping them up-to-date on the latest home remodeling and home design trends.

That reassuring expertise and determination to always please the homeowner is what led him 16 years ago to establish Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling, North Georgia’s premier home remodeling, kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling firm.

Tracy says:“We want to hear our clients say ’Wow’ when they see the quality and timeless design of their completed home project. Our extensive experience in the construction industry has prepared us

well to be successful.

“I would like to thank the residents of Gainesville and North Georgia for voting Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling the “Best Home Remodeler” and “Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler” in the Best of North Georgia 2016 readers’ choice awards presented by The Times.The recognition is greatly appreciated.”

Tracy’s team can quickly plan a project that fits your budget and lifestyle: from Home Additions to Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling and Renovations, to Rightsizing and Age in Place Remodels.

We have a unique process for working with our clients, one that helps keep our projects on time and on budget: Initial Consultation - Meet with Tracy Tesmer at no charge to review design options, confirm final design and budget.

Preliminary Design and Feasibility Study - Develop design needs for existing

structure, taking into account designbuild trends; identify zoning restrictions, define scope for final plan and create preliminary floor plans and elevations.

Construction Documents Creation - Design review with mechanical and structure experts during walk-through with Project Manager.

Construction Process - Communication and attention to detail is important. Your Project Manager will procure all building permits, create project flowcharts, keep you apprised of progress, coordinate inspections and client review of project work for sign off upon completion.

Whether you are undergoing a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel or home addition, We are ready to help align your home and lifestyle! Visit our website (tracytesmerremodeling.com), check us out on Facebook or call us at (678) 450-1700.

Turner, Wood & Smith Voted Best Insurance Agency Turner, Wood & Smith is an independent insurance agency that values tradition and is committed to a successful future for us and our clients. Our long history and commitment to complete customer satisfaction has made us the agency north Georgia companies rely on year after year.

Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance Center was founded in 1905 as the I.J. Whitworth Agency. Originally based in Lula, Georgia, the agency was owned by the local banker.

The agency was purchased by Paul Turner in 1946 and renamed the Turner Insurance Agency. Paul moved the agency to Gainesville, GA. Operating as an independent insurance agency. The agency expanded in name and mission in 1952 when Joe T. Wood, Sr. joined the agency. Roy Turner joined the agen24

cy in 1954 when he returned from the Korean Conflict.

The business continued to grow and in 1964, Roy and Joe moved the agency to a bigger building on Green Street. In 1970, the name grew again with the addition of Harold Smith as a partner. Joe T. Wood, Jr. joined the agency in 1977 following his graduation from the University of Georgia.

In 1986, the agency moved to its current location on the corner of Brenau, Bradford and Academy Streets.

Today, Turner, Wood & Smith employs 30 people and operates as an independent insurance agency from one office, located just off the square in downtown Gainesville, Georgia.

The sales force actively pursues quality commercial, personal and employee benefit business throughout Northeast Georgia. Agency personnel possess 20 professional

designations, are extremely active in community groups and as a company have accumulated over 600 years of experience in the insurance industry.

While many things have changed since our inception in 1905, many have remained the same. As it was more than 100 years ago, we work daily to uphold our reputation as a company of the highest integrity that works tirelessly to serve customers. To make that possible today and tomorrow, we maintain a working environment that fosters low employee turnover while investing in young talent for the future of the company.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for voting us the best insurance company in North Georgia! At Turner,Wood & Smith we will always be committed to insuring your future. bestofnorthgeorgia.com

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Insuring Northeast Georgia’s future since 1905

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Lawson Air & Plumbing Voted Best Plumber For more than 70 years, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing has built our family’s business on a reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

With the distinction of being voted Best of North Georgia for our plumbing services to being named one of the longest standing Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers and one of Carrier’s 2016 President’s Award winners (the highest honor for a Carrier dealer), Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing is proud that all our services are award winning.

We have worked hard to build an exceptional team servicing plumbing and HVAC needs to more than 14,000 customers throughout Northeast Georgia.

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From our Master Plumbers who can design install and service all needs in commercial, retail and industrial plumbing applications to our experienced team’s vast industry knowledge, backed by Carrier’s 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured when you turn to the experts at Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing we will get the job done right.

Our services include Commercial HVAC, Commercial Plumbing, Residential HVAC, Service of plumbing/HVAC From our family to yours, thank you for voting us one of the Best of North Georgia!

For more information visit lawsonac.com or call 770-536-2301

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Sosebee & Britt Orthodontics Voted Best Orthodontist Dr. Glenn Sosebee has been an orthodontist in Gainesville and Oakwood GA since 1995. He was born and raised in Gainesville, and he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1984. He returned to his hometown of Gainesville in 1995, and has been treating patients in the GainesvilleHall County area ever since.

Dr. Sosebee and his wife Kellie have two children. He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Gainesville and volunteers with different civic and conservation groups. In his leisure time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and scuba diving and spending time with his family.

Dr. Sosebee is committed to giving his patients the smile they have always wanted! He does this by using a combination of state of the art technology and over 20 years of clinical experience to deliver the results his patients

expect and demand!

Dr. Todd Britt has been working in his dream job as an orthodontist in the Gainesville and Oakwood area since 2000. He loves the fun environment of the office and his passion is creating smiles for his patients that they love to show off.

Being an active member of the community is a priority to Dr. Britt. He is a Mentor in the Hall County Mentorship program, has served as chairman of Children’s Dental Health Month for Hall County, and has also served on the advisory board of Lanier Technical College’s Dental Hygiene School. He enjoys frequent speaking opportunities with school groups about dental health, orthodontic treatment, and careers in orthodontics and dentistry. Dr. Britt and his family are active members of Gainesville First United Methodist Church.

Dr. Britt is married to Amy and they have three wonderful children. In his free time, he loves to play golf, fish, hunt, and spend time with his family.

Our caring, experienced team puts your needs first to achieve fast treatment with great results. We go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to the patient experience.

Several of our staff members have been with us for more than 20 years, and most have been with us more than five years. Our clinical team is Expanded Duty Certified, certification in Dental Radiology Health and Safety, and CPR. We stay abreast of the very latest in orthodontic technology by attending the Georgia Association of Orthodontists annual meeting.

Thank you for voting us North Georgia’s best orthodontist!

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Voted Best Butcher Shop

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Green’s Grocery, chosen by the voters as North Georgia’s best butcher shop, is nothing if not unique.

Part butcher shop, part grocery store, part restaurant, part beer and wine shop, Green’s has a reputation as one-of-a-kind in what is sometimes a cookie-cutter business world.

From custom cuts of meat to limited edition brews, Green’s breaks the mold when it comes to the concept of a grocery store. The folks at Greens have been doing it their own way for more than six decades, and their many loyal and dedicated customers wouldn’t have it any other way.

Frank and Lilly Mae Green opened their family owned and operated store, Green’s

Grocery, in Gainesville in 1950.

In 1994, “Big Ed” Waller purchased the unique shop that still offers hand-cut steaks to customer specifications, a large selection of unique wines – many from Georgia – and an array of prepared favorite foods including their famous chicken salad, chicken and dumplings, casseroles, stews, tenderloin, ribs, chops and more.

You can pre-order any cut of meat and Green’s can prepare it for you. Homemade breads, cakes and cookies are also available.

Greens is located at 971 Riverside Drive., Gainesville, (770-534-5621) and can be found on facebook.com/ greensgrocerystore.

Being voted as “Best of North Georgia” is an honor, as it’s my friends, clients and past clients who decided this.

My business has been built on relationships. Always mindful that buyers and sellers have a choice, I’m honored with the trust and confidence placed in me as I navigate clients through the process of buying or selling a home.

Should you refer friends or family members to me, I pledge to you that I will personally see that they get first class, memorable service. Sometimes, that will involve my mom, Joyce Waters, who has worked alongside me since 2002. Or it might involve my sister, Kayla Wa-

ters Shoemake, a Gainesville High graduate and Forsyth County resident. Husband David Stovall completes our team, handling the commercial, investment and acreage side of the business. It’s our family – serving yours.

We are North Georgia natives, and it’s no secret we love North Georgia. Introducing new folks to this area is one of our most favorite things to do. With four distinct seasons, ample activities abound for the outdoors person with plenty of arts and culture for the more refined ladies and gentlemen.

Kim Waters, Partner/Associate Broker Selling North Georgia Since 1988

Buffaloe Group Voted Best Accounting Firm With 25 years of solid business experience, Shawn Buffaloe, CPA is committed to your success in the areas of accounting, taxation, finance and business planning. Our focused approach and diligence allows our clients to concentrate on their business to achieve success. Our goal is to help you understand how to use your financial information as a relevant tool to achieve financial success in your business.

Many small business owners believe that accounting and tax return preparation are a necessary evil. When you work with us, you will soon begin to see that financial record keeping is the compass that every good navigator must have to achieve financial success.

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that affect your business.

The Buffaloe Group provides outstanding service to our clients because of our dedication to three underlining principles: Focus – Responsiveness – Professionalism By continually enhancing our formal education, we remain on the cutting edge of management reporting tools, tax legislation and tax and financial planning tools. We remain in contact with relevant lending institutions, government representatives and other legal and financial professionals, thereby keeping abreast of the local financial landscape and climate. When you ask us for financial assistance you are receiving up-to-date and relevant information.

Many times, advisors equate responsiveness with reaction. Our time-tested methodologies allow us to bring to your attention issues be-

fore they arise. Your interaction with us will be very different to your average interaction with an accountant.

You will begin to see that in the right hands, the data/numbers are transformed into a powerful management tool, which will become indispensable to your success and your ability to plan for the future.

In order to successfully build a trusted advisor relationship with a client, a situation where the advisor becomes a true sounding board, the advisor and the decision-maker must have common values and beliefs. Our high quality service and “raving fan” clients are the result of our commitment to excellence.

Thank you, for voting us North Georgia’s best accounting firm. You can count on The Buffaloe Group to continually and consistently provide the support you deserve. bestofnorthgeorgia.com

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The Walters Barn Simply Elegant... Rustic Charm!

The Walters Barn and Soirées Southern Events is a full service wedding venue set in the most beautiful, serene location in the foothills of North Georgia. We provide full service Day of Coordination, decor and floral design to our clients.

We work together to bring your vision to life.

We are Proud to Have Been Voted Best Place to Have a Wedding!

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Morningside of Gainesville Voted Best Assisted Living Facility In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the “Hospitality Capital of the World,” Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia mountains and the city of Atlanta.

On-site staff is available 24 hours a day, with certified nursing assistants and LPN available on-site during regular business hours, and on-call.

Our affordable monthly cost is based on the chosen suite floor plan. All suites include utilities and routine maintenance.

Our levels of care provide for individuals who are independent, as well as

those who require partial or total assistance with daily task, for example: bathing dressing, transferring, personal care, etc.

Morningside provides three balanced meals a day, plus snacks, under the direction of our Food Service Director.

Each resident has an emergency call pendant.

When pressed, the pendant signals pagers worn by all on-duty resident assistants.

Through our Lifestyle 360 wellness program, we give residents the opportunity to learn, grow and define their lives. We care for the whole person.

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Watkins Total Healthcare

Voted Best Live Theater Venue

Voted Best Chiropractor

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a nationally acclaimed collaboration of the University of North Georgia, Brenau University, theatre professionals and the Northeast Georgia community.

For those who have come to shows for decades, the Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a community jewel to reveal to friends; for newcomers, GTA shows are a delightful surprise, as they realize they don’t have to be in a big city to be charmed by staged storytelling.

Now in its 36th season, the Alliance has built a devoted audience and is inspiring new generations of artists and patrons.

What began with one theater space and a handful of students has grown to a nationally recognized professional train-

ing program that performs in five different spaces, blending the talents of more than 200 theatre students and professionals to inspire more than 20,000 patrons annually.

Feedback such as the following encourages the Alliance to set the bar high: “What an entertaining evening!! I had four generations of us there and every one was enthralled.” “Wonderful! The show rivaled performances I’ve seen on Broadway, in Boston and in DC.” GTA has expanded to include WonderQuest (GTA for young audiences) and a traveling repertory company, resulting in a regional theatre that offers compelling season selections and excellence in storytelling.

Dr. Mary Watkins began her practice in Gainesville in August 1987. In 2012 she expanded and added medical services to the practice as a way to enhance services for her patients.

At Watkins Total Healthcare our services include chiropractic adjustments, family medical services, chiropractic therapy, chiropractic rehab and durable medical products/braces and tens units.

Watkins Total Healthcare belongs to a practice management program called Integrity Doctors of which Dr. Watkins is part of the ELITE team. Recently, Troy Aikman

_ Hall of Fame quarterback, three-time world champion and MVP _ endorsed Integrity Doctors and is quoted, “Whenever I need chiropractic care I go to an Integrity Doctor!”

Dr. Watkins is proud to be a part of this community and thanks everyone who voted for Watkins Total Healthcare as the No. 1 Chiropractor in the “Best of North Georgia” readers’ choice awards.

We’re located at 961 Green St. N.E. in Gainesville. Our phone is 770-5340656. Visit our Facebook page or our website at watkinstotalhealthcare.com

BGW Dental Group Voted Best Dentist Offering comprehensive dental care for more than 40 years, BGW Dental Group has a reputation of treating people, not just teeth.

With a team of experienced dentists and staff, patients “from three to 103” can expect a professional and comfortable experience.

Deeply rooted in the North Georgia community, BGW Dental Group has grown tremendously over the years. Formally Bennett Family Dentistry, BGW has evolved to include five dentists: Drs. Richard G. Bennett, Jr., Cindy Fulenwider Greene, Ryan M. Wood, Matthew L. Vaughn and Brittany Smith Bonds.

One year ago, BGW opened a brand new, modern facility, with every detail from the building layout to the interior design meticulously planned to enhance the patient experience. The two-story Vine Street location includes 16 patient 34

rooms, four private consultation rooms, two sedation suites, two private recovery areas and two sterilization labs, all equipped with the latest technology. But there is more to BGW than brick and mortar.

“As wonderful as our building is, our tremendous staff is what makes our success possible,” Bennett said. “Being voted ‘Best Dentist’ in North Georgia is a testament to their dedication and compassion for our patients.”

“We are so blessed to have a team of wonderful people at BGW, a staff that truly cares about our patients,” Greene added. “We are grateful to each one for making us the best we can be, and for our patients who trust us to care for their families.”

Call770-400-0073orvisitbgwdental group.com for more information.

Administrative Lori Shubert, 19 years Debbie Johnson, 1 year Hannah Fleming, 1 year Kristy Becker, 1 year Natalie Hare, 1 year Mandy Weyer

Assistants Tara Poole, 22 years Gina Black, 16 years Michelle Wetherford, 15 years Heather Bone, 5 years Brandi Lariscy, 4 years Deborah Day, 4 years Angela Wilson, 3 years Teresa Thomas, 1 year Tracey Bunn

Hygienists Kimberly Souther, 19 years Elaine Dixon, 18 years Brandy Tucker, 4 years Kim Goddard, 3 years Dana Page, 2 years Karen Boles, 1 year Lauren Hill, 1 year Kelly Whitaker Sasha Hollingsworth

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Voted Best Hospital & Best Rehab Center Thank you for voting for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) in several categories of the Best of North Georgia!

We¹re honored to be recognized among this year¹s winners.

Thanks to support from you and others in our community, NGMC is also rated Georgia¹s #1 Hospital for the third year in a row and among the top 10 in the nation by CareChex. The CareChex ratings are determined by comparing several pieces of objective data, including clinical quality and

patient satisfaction scores so your opinion counts.

We¹re also proud to serve our community through NGPG, which brings primary care and specialty care closer to home for people across the region.

In fact, NGPG is home to more than 250 providers representing more than 20 specialties at more than 50 locations so you always have easy access to the care you need.

Find a doctor today at www.ngpg.org or www. nghs.com and learn more about how we can help pave your path to better health.

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Milton Martin Honda Voted Best Auto Service & New Car Dealer “If you think you’ll get a better deal on a better car at Milton Martin Honda …You Got That Right.” That is more than a slogan. It’s a reality.

In looking for a “better car,” there is little doubt that Hondas are some of the finest vehicles in the world. Year after year, Honda wins top awards in almost every category. For pre-owned vehicles, Milton Martin Honda makes sure that every used car and truck, regardless of make and model, meets extensive standards of safety and reliability before that vehicle is offered for sale.

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you more for your trade day in and day out.

But everyone knows there is much more to a “better deal” than just the price. There are also the people. From sales to service to the back office, the people at Milton Martin Honda go the extra distance to make sure your experience with the dealership is a good one. Our company philosophy is to treat our team members with the same care and courtesy that we treat our customers. So it is no surprise that for the last three years Milton Martin Honda has been the only auto dealership named to the list of Top 100 Workplaces in Georgia.

So, if you think you’ll get a better deal on a better car at Milton Martin Honda . . . You Got That Right!

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BIKE TOWN USA Voted Best Bicycle Shop in North Georgia

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United Community Bank Is Committed To Hall County Voted Best Bank & Best Commercial Bank United Community Bank has proudly served Hall County since 1950, providing full banking and financial services from an experienced team with deep community roots. With five convenient locations in the area, United offers local expertise for all your financial needs, from checking and savings accounts to business services and mortgage lending.

United Community Bank is honored to employ a hard-working, dedicated group of bankers who not only have decades of experience in their field, but decades of experience in our local community.

One valuable member of our United team is Susan Barkley, Mortgage Loan Originator, with more than 26 years of banking experience, including 11 years with United Community Bank. Barkley works with everyone from firsttime homebuyers to investors. “I enjoy

helping our customers with the many mortgage options available,” said Barkley. With a deep understanding of the community and mortgage lending options, Barkley is able to help borrowers finance their dream homes.

Another knowledgeable banker on our local team is Tricia Atkins, Gainesville Branch Manager, who has worked with United Community Bank since 2005, and has more than 37 years of banking experience and service to Hall County. Atkins takes the time to get to know her customers and enjoys helping them find ways to achieve both their short-term and long-term financial goals. You may even see Tricia outside in the drive-thru greeting customers and couriering their banking transactions inside to shorten their wait time.

“It’s very rewarding to help our neigh-

bors with all their financial needs,” said Atkins. “From savings to personal loans, we offer a broad range of financial products that can help customers take control of their future.”

Barkley and Atkins are just two of the bankers you might meet at one of our United Community Bank offices in Hall County, but our entire team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to our community.

“We have a great team that I am truly proud to work with,” said Will White, Hall County President for United Community Bank. “They are continually recognized for their commitment to building strong relationships, proving every day, why we are known as ‘The Bank That SERVICE Built.®’ It’s certainly an honor to be voted the best bank in North Georgia.”

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Moore’s Wealth Management Investment Advisors

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Moore’s Wealth Management is a firm specializing in conservative investments with the goal of helping retirees protect their financial future through independent and conservative financial planning solutions.

Mark Moore’s Wealth Management is a member of the Greater Hall, Forsyth, and White County Chambers of Commerce. In addition, they are a member of the Better Business Bureau and the National Ethics Association.

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210 Washington St. NW, Suite # 106 • Gainesville, GA 30501 • 770-535-5000 • 12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite # 100 • Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 • 678-566-3590

Investment advisory services are offered through Precision Captial Management, an SEC registered investment advisor. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. SEC registration is not an endorsement of the firm by the commission and does not mean that the advisor has attained a specific level of skill or ability.

Investment advisory services are offered through Precision Capital Management, an SEC registered investment advisor. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. SEC registration is not an endorsement of the firm by the commission and does not mean that the advisor has attained a specific level of skill or ability.