eMetro Times May 2017

WWW.EMETROTIMES.COM ~ FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK.COM/EMETROTIMES ~ TWITTER.COM/EMETROTIMES MAY 2017 Read eMetro Times online at emetrotimes.com TO ADVERTISE: (404) 345-7562 EVENTS IN EMETRO PAGE 2 SHARE THE LOVE WITH EMETRO BRING YOUR APPETITE TO TASTE OF CONYERS ON MAY 6TH T he City of Conyers is inviting everyone with an appetite to Olde Town Conyers for the annual Taste of Conyers and Conyers Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Taste of Conyers features local restaurants offering small samples, or tastes, of their specialties. Restaurants price their samples ranging from $1.00- $3.00 per sample. A number of local restaurants will be showcasing samples of their specialties. Restaurants scheduled to participate include Celtic Tavern, Rio’s Italian Ice, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Philly Connection, Atlanta Pizza and Gyro, Creamberry’s, Amici, The Chocolate Box, Whistle Post Tavern, Frontera Mex-Mex Grill, Brown Sugar Gourmet Desserts, Taco’n Madre, and more. The City of Conyers has once again partnered with the Conyers Car Show, presented Shop Local Buy Local Where in eMetro? Continued on page 2... Piedmont Newton Hospital Earns Top Marks for Patient Safety Honoring and Remembering Those Who Sacrificed in Our Armed Services Know East Metro Atlanta like the back of your hand? Figure out the location of our photo and win! Enter online at www.eMetroTimes.com for a chance to win a FREE Oil Change at Courtesy Ford in Conyers, GA! Winners announced on eMetroTimes.com/photocontest P iedmont Newton Hospital has received an “A” grade for its commitment to patient safety, according to the spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Piedmont Newton is one of 823 hospitals nationwide to earn top marks. “Our goal at Piedmont Newton is to deliver high- quality patient care in the safest environment,” said Jim Weadick, CEO of Piedmont Newton. “We’re proud to once again achieve this top Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, as it shows our continued commitment to providing safe and high- quality care for our patients.” The Hospital Safety Grade is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading patient safety experts. Administered by The Leapfrog Group, a Continued on page 3... expires 5/15/2017 expires 5/15/2017 M ay is a time for honoring those who serve in our armed forces with Armed Forces Day, and for remembering those who sacrificed their lives while in service with Memorial Day. It is a time to pause in what you are doing and think about all you have because of the courage and patriotism of others who fought for the privileges we have in the Unites States. Armed Forces Day is Saturday, May 20, 2017. Always on the third Saturday in May, it is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces. The single holiday was created in 1949 after the branches of the Armed Forces were unified under the Department of Defense. While Armed Forces Day honors those who have served, Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Continued on page 3... 404-630-2985 www.deoncannon.com Deon Cannon [email protected] ABR, GRI, SRES, Broker Coffee Break....................................................... 11 Courtesy Ford BIGFOOT is Back Event...... 16 Dave Says............................................................ 6 Deon’s Do’s & Don’ts........................................ 3 Devotional.......................................................... 12 eMetro Education............................................. 14-15 eMetro Events.................................................... 2 eMetro Health.................................................... 8-9 High Priority Plumbing Comic..................... 4 Mother’s Day Brunch....................................... 7 Peach Pit Comedy is Back.............................. 5 Pet of the Month............................................... 7 Puzzles N’ Stuff.................................................. 7 RYSA Summer Soccer Camp......................... 5 Talkin’ Trash......................................................... 12 Located in Newton County, property includes 9.84 acres, fenced, pond, house, studio apartment and 25x40 out building. Driveway to house was recently paved. Main house features 3 br/ 2 baths, office/ library or could be a playroom for children, eat in kitchen, huge great room with masonry fireplace, downstairs is a bedroom with masonry fireplace OR could be used for a rec room, unfinished area for storage and work area. Property has a 24x34 studio apartment with separate septic system. $249,900