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Around Towne
by Susan Kyle
It
has been said that the holidays are a time of giving. I have learned,
that in the South, everyday is a time of giving. Being a transplanted
Northerner, the one thing I love about the South, is that even though
the weather is warm almost every day, to me it always feels like the holiday
season. No matter where you go or what you do, it seems like a Southerner
wants to give you something. Whether it's directions ("make a right at
the corner where the church was that burned down"), a compliment ("that
hair style is so different, bless her heart") or food ("we're having a
short meeting, bring a dish to pass").
The
one thing I have noticed is that Southerners never go anywhere empty handed.
You have to love the South. Now I know it is not polite to accept an invitation
to something and then show up empty handed, but in the South, they don't
let you leave empty handed either. You end up taking home what you brought
(if there is any left) and then some. Up North, you might get your container
back, and you can be sure it will be empty.
Thank
you to all the Southerners (and transplants) who have given me so much.
You have given me directions, compliments, food and this friendly place
I call home.
What's
New?
Executive
Styles by Tina, is scheduled to be open by press time. Tina Shareef, a
Master Cosmetologist, owns the salon along with her husband Jeff. The
salon also will include a retail area, which will sell hair products and
other items such as soap. Executive Styles is located in the Plaza in
Towne Lake, next to Tiny Tots, and can be reached by calling (770) 592-2644.
Physical
Therapist, Ross Brakeville has relocated his business to The Club
at Towne Lake. In addition to Physical Therapy, Ross will be launching
Sports Performance Programs including golf, tennis and baseball. These
programs are geared towards athletes ages 6 and up. To contact Ross, please
call (678) 888-0500.
Shoney's
restaurant, located at Highway 92 and I-75 is under new ownership. The
new owner is Maged "Mack" Shalaby, the former manager of this restaurant,
who purchased it from its previous owners.
And
while we're on the subject of food, Stonebridge Tavern is now serving
Sunday Buffet Brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults
and $6 for children. Stonebridge Tavern is located at the Shops at Eagle
Pointe and can be reached at (678) 494-1222.
South
Beach Tanning in the Publix at Rose Creek Shopping Center has left
the center. The management company, which recently took over the center,
could not confirm whether South Beach Tanning had moved or ceased operations.
Dunkin
Donuts/Togo/Baskin Robbins, located at Towne Lake Parkway and I-575
has closed its doors. The owners could not be located for comment, but
there is a sign on the door that says, "temporarily closed for re-imaging."
Kellogg
Creek Road at Victory Drive will be the new home to Dayspring Church.
The land is cleared, graded and ready for construction. The estimated
finish date is spring 2005.
Salon
DeFrench recently added three new stylists to their talented staff.
Maria Moore, Rachael Charney and Tiffany Crosset have joined the DeFrench
team of master stylists. The salon recently had their work published in
international industry publications. Salon DeFrench is located in the
Towne Lake Promenade. For more information, call (770) 928-5700.
The
Towne Lake Chapter of Toastmasters, appropriately named the Towne
Lake Talkers, will meet every Wednesday for a lunch meeting
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