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Justin Steed joined Georgia Spa Company\r\nin September of 2022 as a delivery crew team member. Justin has already delivered many\r\nhot tubs, swim spas and saunas to customers, and he has been a great addition to the team.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Why do\r\nyou like working for Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>They are good people to work with. I find my\r\nteam makes the work day that much more enjoyable, and my coworkers are great.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nwas your first job?
<\/span><\/strong>My first job was with Ace Hardware. It was a\r\ngreat first job for me. I got to do a little bit of everything and learned a\r\nlot on the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Where\r\ndo you like to vacation?
<\/span><\/strong>I just like to travel in general, I prefer to\r\nget far away from my day-to-day scenery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If you\r\nhad to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
<\/span><\/strong>Pasta, absolutely any kind of pasta will\r\nsatisfy me for the rest of my life. It is a very filling dish and the carbs\r\ngive me the energy I need to successfully make it through the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How do\r\nyou prefer to spend your time off?
<\/span><\/strong>Car shows! I have enjoyed attending car shows\r\nas long as I can remember. I work on them in my spare time as well. I like to\r\nfind good deals, fix them up and paint them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nare three things you have left on your bucket list?
<\/span><\/strong>I only have two things on my bucket list and I\r\nintend on completing them. The first one, don't die, simple enough and the\r\nsecond, retire one day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\na TV show you like to re-watch a lot?
<\/span><\/strong>Texas Metal is my go to show. It is a show\r\nabout Bill Carlton and his team working on cars and creating automotive\r\ndesigns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite sport?
<\/span><\/strong>I am not a sports person, if car shows count\r\nas a sport, then that's my favorite sporting event to attend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour hidden talent?
<\/span><\/strong>It is not much of a hidden talent, but I can\r\npaint cars and I have been doing it for about 15-20 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite movie?
<\/span><\/strong>Christine is my favorite movie. It's about a\r\ncar that comes alive and tries to attack everyone around it. Can you tell I\r\nhave a thing for automobiles yet?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nsomething you would tell your 13 year old self?
<\/span><\/strong>Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Do you\r\nhave any pets? If so, tell us about them.
<\/span><\/strong>I have two Frenchies and a little dog, however\r\nI only have two dogs. The other is my wife, Ashley, and our daughter, Emma's\r\ndog.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite memory with Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>Every other Friday is definitely a good day\r\nwith Georgia Spa Company. I get my paycheck and who doesn't love that!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What's\r\nyour favorite Hot Tub and why?
<\/span><\/strong>I don't have a particular tub in mind, but I am\r\na fan of the entire Hot Spring Spas<\/a> brand. Their tubs are great quality, look\r\nnice and some feature the <\/span>patented\r\nMoto-Massage<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_528204416.jpg","grid-alt":"a man standing next to a large metal container"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2023-02-21 08:12:00","year":"2023","categories":[{"id":"443170","title":"Employee Spotlight","url":"blog\/category\/employee-spotlight"},{"id":"443169","title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2023"],"categories":["blog\/category\/employee-spotlight","blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"]}},{"id":"648916","pagetitle":"Georgia Spa Company 2022 Staff Awards","url":"\/blog\/georgia-spa-company-2022-staff-awards","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_338035605.jpg","alt":"Georgia Spa Company 2022 Staff Award Winners"},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_146691958.jpg","alt":"Georgia Spa Company 2022 Staff Award Winners"},"excerpt":null,"content":"

On\r\nSunday, February 5, 2023, Georgia Spa Company held its annual company-wide\r\ncelebration and awards dinner at The Georgia Club in Statham. President Mark\r\nStevens, Executive Vice President Josh Kemerling, and General Manager Adam Eubanks\r\nthanked all of Georgia Spa's employees for their efforts and dedication to\r\nGeorgia Spa and presented awards in recognition of 2022 achievements.<\/span> <\/p>\r\n\r\n

The\r\ncelebration also included a Casino Night, raffles, great food, a DJ and dancing.\r\nBe sure to check out the photo gallery of the celebration on Facebook!<\/strong><\/a><\/o:p><\/p>\r\n\r\n

To our team, you're absolutely the best and we\r\nappreciate all that you do in helping our customers Bring Relaxation Home!<\/span><\/span>
\r\n
\r\nTo our partners and vendors, we were excited to\r\nhave so many of you join us at this year's event. We appreciate all the support\r\nyou provide, so together we can work toward making wellness part of everyday\r\nlife for so many.<\/span><\/span>
\r\n
\r\nLastly, thank you to our customers for choosing\r\nus, and thank you for your understanding as we were closed for the day of\r\nrecognition.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here\r\nare the 2022 Georgia Spa Company award winners as voted on by their fellow\r\nemployees:
<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Employee of the Year: Ben Marshall. To be eligible for the Employee of the Year Award, an individual must be one of our monthly Employees of the Month winners from Sales or Operations. This year's recipient of the Employee of the Year Award is service technician Ben Marshall. Ben is the backbone of our service department, he can always be counted on to provide the most thorough diagnostic and repair service. He is an invaluable resource for all of our technicians.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n


<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sales Employee of the Year: Jodi Martin. The sales team is the engine that drives Georgia Spa Company. This award recognizes a steadfast individual with extraordinary achievement, performance and contribution to the success of GSC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Operations Employee of the Year: Zac Payne. Operations is the backbone of Georgia Spa Company. This award recognizes an individual who is devoted to and exceptional at their work to deliver operational excellence and bring success to GSC and relaxation home to our customers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leadership Award: Chris Johnson. Recognizes a great teammate and a leader who possesses Selflessness, Ownership, Unity, and a Larger Purpose. They are the SOUL of our team (Credit: The Soul of a Team by Tony Dungy).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Outstanding Service & Dedication: Merritt Athon. Recognizes a hard-working, dedicated individual who has gone above and beyond for both Georgia Spa Company and our customers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Custom Care Award: Teresa Southern. Recognizes a sales clerk or coordinator who excels in customer care. Winners of this award treat their customers with respect and kindness and build an emotional connection with them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
First Class Service Award: Steve O'Connell. Recognizes a service or valet technician for going above and beyond the normal call of duty to ensure first class service. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Bringing Relaxation Home Award: Cody Little. Recognizes a delivery team member who excels in customer service through delivery. \r\n\r\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Behind the Scenes Key Contributor: Stephanie Campbell. Recognizes a \"Behind the Scenes\" individual who has limited in-person customer interaction but has provided exceptional commitment and contribution to Georgia Spa, fellow employees, and our customers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
New Sales Employee of the Year: Tiffany Pritchett. Recognizes the standout \"Rookie of the Year\" Sales & Marketing Employee who has been a great teammate and addition to our staff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
New Operations Employee of the Year: Derek Bass. Recognizes the standout \"Rookie of the Year\" Operations employee who has been a great teammate and addition to our staff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>

Additionally, Georgia Spa Company acknowledged\r\nsales and time of service milestones at the celebration dinner:
<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Excellence in sales, Three Million Dollar Club: Mark Baker. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Excellence in sales, Two Million Dollar Club: Cherry Durand, Jodi Martin and Larry Cheshier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Excellence in sales, One Million Dollar Club: Mark Baker. Darwin Young, Tim Meadows, Sean Harris, Catherine Bonet, Constance Keating, Daniel Spencer, Christy Showley, and Leo Arsenault.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
15 Years of Service: Adam Eubanks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
5 Years of Service: Chad Shafer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>

Photos taken by Alexis Peel Photography<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_338035605.jpg","grid-alt":"Georgia Spa Company 2022 Staff Award Winners"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2023-02-16 09:26:00","year":"2023","categories":[{"id":"443169","title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"},{"id":"443168","title":"Featured","url":"blog\/category\/featured"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2023"],"categories":["blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news","blog\/category\/featured"]}},{"id":"640012","pagetitle":"Gives Back: Canopy Life International","url":"\/blog\/gives-back-canopy-life-international","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_938182964.jpg","alt":"Canopy Life International Academy"},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_816176891.jpg","alt":"Canopy Life International Academy"},"excerpt":null,"content":"

The Georgia Spa Gives Back program<\/strong><\/a><\/span> has selected Canopy Life International<\/strong><\/a> to be its recipient for the first quarter of 2023. A portion of Georgia Spa's proceeds from January to March will help support Canopy Life. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

About Canopy Life International:
<\/strong>Canopy Life Academy is a boarding school in Kenya, East Africa. It exists to serve vulnerable children and empower them to become Godly, innovative leaders who can end the cycle of poverty in their communities. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Millions of children in rural Kenya struggle without a clear path to abundance. Through <\/span>Canopy Life International, they can achieve a thriving life where they can provide for the people they love. Canopy Life International gives students... <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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...to solve start businesses, and create innovative solutions to lead their families and communities out of poverty.
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<\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_938182964.jpg","grid-alt":"Canopy Life International Academy"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2023-02-10 11:44:00","year":"2023","categories":[{"id":"443169","title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"},{"id":"443171","title":"Gives Back","url":"blog\/category\/gives-back"},{"id":"443168","title":"Featured","url":"blog\/category\/featured"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2023"],"categories":["blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news","blog\/category\/gives-back","blog\/category\/featured"]}},{"id":"630517","pagetitle":"Paul Rice Named Chief Financial Officer","url":"\/blog\/paul-rice-named-chief-financial-officer","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_897242364.jpg","alt":"Paul Rice"},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_441318246.jpg","alt":"Paul Rice"},"excerpt":null,"content":"

Paul Rice has been named Chief Financial Officer at Georgia\r\nSpa Company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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As Georgia Spa continues to grow, Rice fills a vital and new\r\nrole with a wealth of financial experience having previously served over 20\r\nyears in the banking industry in Winder, Georgia, as Senior Vice President at\r\nFirst American Bank and Trust, Vice President of Verity Bank, and the First\r\nVice President of The Peoples Bank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"We feel Paul and his background will bring a unique\r\nperspective,\" said Georgia Spa Company President Mark Stevens. \"Paul's\r\nfinancial and banking experience will help Georgia Spa Company understand and\r\nprepare for growth and financial challenges in the coming years. Paul will\r\nhelp us better manage our cash flow and better position our company in the wellness\r\nmarket.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"With over 20 years in the financial industry, I am excited\r\nto have Paul joining the team at Georgia Spa Company,\" added Executive\r\nVice President Josh Kemerling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rice earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and\r\nCriminal Justice in 1995 from Piedmont College, where he was member of the\r\nmen's basketball team. In 2009, he graduated from The Graduate School of\r\nBanking at Louisiana State University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

<\/o:p><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rice and his wife, Laura, of 26 years have two daughters,\r\nErin and Madison. In his free time, Rice enjoys golf, water skiing, hunting and\r\nspending time with his family.
<\/p>\r\n\r\n

<\/o:p><\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_897242364.jpg","grid-alt":"Paul Rice"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2023-01-26 12:58:00","year":"2023","categories":[{"id":"443169","title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2023"],"categories":["blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"]}},{"id":"630493","pagetitle":"Employee Spotlight: Emily Holman","url":"\/blog\/employee-spotlight-emily-holman","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_596099301.jpg","alt":"Emily Holman"},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_800032391.jpg","alt":"Emily Holman"},"excerpt":null,"content":"

Emily Holman joined Georgia Spa Company in January of 2021, and she works as the Marketing Assistant designing graphics and posting on social media. Always willing to help out with any project and where needed, Emily has twice been named an Employee of the Month recipient for her hard work and dedication. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Why did\r\nyou decide to work for Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>The company invests a lot\r\ninto their employees and recognizes each individual for their strengths and abilities,\r\nwhich is not something you often see in large companies. The size of the\r\ncompany also allows me the opportunity to experience a broader marketing spectrum and learn more as I grow in my\r\ncareer field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nwas your first job?
<\/span><\/strong>I had a small part time job at a pottery\r\nstudio, but I would say my first real job was at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt. I\r\nworked as a mixologist at the Bethlehem, Georgia, location for the summer then I\r\ntransferred to the location near my college, where I became the store manager. I\r\ngot to travel and sit in on meetings with the CEO as well as discuss upcoming\r\nmarketing strategies with the marketing director, which I\r\nthought was really cool for a college student. That job also helped me land marketing\r\ninternships with Menchie's and King and Prince Seafood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Where\r\ndo you like to vacation?
<\/span><\/strong>I like to travel to new places. I like the\r\nidea of having no idea what's around the corner and just going for it. I prefer\r\ncool hiking spots especially ones with a beautiful view at the end. So I don't have one particular spot I like to travel, but if I had to pick a\r\nvacation destination, I would have to be Disney. I have so many memories there\r\nas a child having fun with my family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If you\r\nhad to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
<\/span><\/strong>Sushi! You can never\r\ngo wrong with sushi, either a roll or bowl with an iced chai to drink.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

How do\r\nyou prefer to spend your time off?
<\/span><\/strong>Depends, if it's a rainy day, I like to spend\r\ntime with my cats and either doodle or read a new book. If it's a nice day, I\r\nlike to go for a run and then spend my day walking my cats in their cat\r\nstroller.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nare three things you have left on your bucket list?
<\/span><\/strong>1. Jumping out of an airplane! I want to do\r\nthis because I am absolutely terrified of it.
2. Go through the police academy and serve a\r\nfew years as a reserve officer.
3. Open a business to help animals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\na TV show you like to re-watch a lot?
<\/span><\/strong>My current favorite is the new Netflix hit, Wednesday, but prior to that I always find myself going back to Jane the Virgin.\r\nI like movies and tv shows with a good genre mix and a lot of twists and turns\r\nwhich is probably why I enjoy both of the shows so much.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite sport?
<\/span><\/strong>Competitive cheer is my absolute favorite\r\nsport. I did dance and gymnastics growing up and competitive cheer is the\r\nperfect blend of both. Some girls from high school and I started our high\r\nschools first competitions cheer team which is now a recognized sport at my\r\nhigh school.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour hidden talent?
<\/span><\/strong>I wouldn't say it's hidden, but I can paint and\r\ndraw portraits to a certain degree. In my first year competing with my portraits,\r\nI got the lowest rank and the following year I took first place. Funny enough,\r\nI completely missed the awards presentation because I wanted food. I always pick food. I\r\nwent on to college to get a degree in art and now paint as a hobby.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite movie?
<\/span><\/strong>Big Eyes, it's an art based movie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nthe best advice you've ever gotten?
<\/span><\/strong>''If you focus on the semi in the other lane,\r\nyou'll find yourself going towards it.'' I heard this quote in chapel back in\r\nhigh school, and I have never forgotten its message.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nsomething you would tell your 13 year old self?
<\/span><\/strong>Don't stress the little things, you'll ruin\r\nthe moments and the memories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite quote?
<\/strong><\/span>I have two. ''Believe only half of what you see and\r\nnothing that you hear,'' - Edgar Allan Poe<\/p>\r\n\r\n

''The art challenges the technology and the\r\ntechnology inspires the art,'' - John Lasseter<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Do you\r\nhave any pets?
<\/strong><\/span>I have two cats I rescued. My oldest, Pumpkin,\r\nis an all black cat. I was leaving the Brunswick Theatre when my friend pointed\r\nout two kittens, and I made my\r\nfriend turn the car around. I saw an all black kitten, and I have always wanted\r\nan all black cat. Thanks to some leftover crackers in the car, we were able to\r\ncatch him. Unfortunately, his sibling got away from us. Pumpkin is what we call\r\na Covid-19 baby, which means he got so used to me being home that now he doesn't\r\nlike to be alone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

A year later in 2020, I was leaving work and\r\ndue to the rain I decided to take a different way home. As I was driving I\r\nheard a loud crying and saw a kitten in the middle of the road. I jumped out of\r\nmy car and grabbed him. We took him to the vet, where they lost him, and two\r\nweeks later, we found him again and brought him home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite memory with Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>The 2022 employee appreciation rafting trip,\r\nwhen my whole boat flipped on its side and everyone except myself went into the\r\nwater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What's\r\nyour favorite hot tub?
<\/span><\/strong>I am very short and like more compact spaces, so the Jetsetter<\/strong><\/a> is my top choice!<\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_596099301.jpg","grid-alt":"Emily Holman"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2023-01-26 12:34:00","year":"2023","categories":[{"id":"443169","title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"},{"id":"443170","title":"Employee Spotlight","url":"blog\/category\/employee-spotlight"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2023"],"categories":["blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news","blog\/category\/employee-spotlight"]}},{"id":"630497","pagetitle":"Employee Spotlight: Tiffany Pritchett","url":"\/blog\/employee-spotlight-tiffany-pritchett","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_488379506.jpg","alt":"Tiffany P."},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_646221782.jpg","alt":"Tiffany P."},"excerpt":null,"content":"

Tiffany Pritchett joined <\/span>Georgia Spa Company in November of 2021 as a sales clerk in our Buford\r\nshowroom. Tiffany enjoys learning new things that she can apply\r\nto day-to-day work. She works well on helping customers with all of their Big Green Egg<\/strong><\/a> and Bull Outdoor Kitchen<\/strong><\/a> needs as well as water care for our hot tub and swim spa customers. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Why did\r\nyou decide to work for Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>I liked the sense of working together as a\r\nteam even on my first day. Everyone was so helpful and kind and I knew this\r\nwould be my new home for a long, long time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite memory with Georgia Spa Company?
<\/span><\/strong>Last year's company dinner! It was so cool to\r\nsee the whole Georgia Spa family in one place, having a good time and\r\ncelebrating with us!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nwas your first job?
<\/strong><\/span>My\r\nfirst job was at Toys''R''Us for the Christmas season when I was 16!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What's\r\nyour favorite Hot Tub and why?
<\/span><\/strong>My favorite hot tub would have to be the Hot Spring Sovereign<\/strong><\/a>. I love the Moto massage in the lounge seat and that it's short\r\nenough for me to climb into!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Where\r\ndo you like to vacation?
<\/span><\/strong>The beach! I love the warmth and the sunshine!\r\nAny beach is fine as long as it's sunny and breezy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If you\r\nhad to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?<\/span><\/strong>
Probably pot roast with potatoes. My mom's is\r\nthe best.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How do\r\nyou prefer to spend your time off?
<\/span><\/strong>Spending time with my son! We love to go to\r\nthe grocery store and ride in the race car buggies and watch racing in the summer!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What\r\nare three things you have left on your bucket list?
<\/span><\/strong>1: See Aurora Borealis!
2: Travel to New York City at Christmas time.\r\nEspecially to see Santa at Macy's.
3: Take a family trip to Disney World!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\na TV show you like to re-watch a lot?
<\/strong><\/span>The Office! I can listen to it like it's a\r\npodcast and know exactly what's going on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour hidden talent? <\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>I can\r\nmove my eyes in different directions by themselves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite sport?
<\/span><\/strong>Georgia football and Georgia football only!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Do you\r\nhave any pets? If so, tell us about them!
<\/strong><\/span>I have two dogs! Daisy and Brewski. Daisy is a\r\nChihuahua with a cute little overbite and loves to cuddle with me and my son\r\nJustin, and Brewski is a Chiweenie who has the biggest ears. The wind can\r\nalmost carry him away some days. They both love snacks and their stuffies!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite movie?
<\/span><\/strong>There's Something About Mary! A classic funny\r\nromance movie that never gets old.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nthe best advice you've ever gotten?
<\/span><\/strong>Find the things that make your eyes light up\r\nand do more of those things.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nsomething you would tell your 13 year old self?
<\/span><\/strong>It always gets harder\r\nbefore it gets better, but it does get better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is\r\nyour favorite quote?
<\/span><\/strong>\"If you don't like something, change it. If\r\nyou can't change it, change the way you think about it,\" - Mary Engelbreit<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The Georgia Spa Gives Back program<\/strong><\/a> has named Officer Michael O'Brien of the Kennesaw Police Department its Hot Tub for Hero Public Safety Worker recipient. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Officer O'Brien was surprised with the announcement on Thursday, December 29, at the Kennesaw Police Department.<\/p>\r\n