Best Of Walker Winners Announced

The winners of the 2010 Best of Walker contest were announced Tuesday at the Walker County November Membership Luncheon. The contest, sponsored by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce and the Walker County Messenger, asked for citizens to vote for the top business, service or person in over 75 categories. More than 2,200 people voted in this year’s contest. All winners will receive a certificate listing the category name.

The winners of the Best of Walker contest are:

BEST PEOPLE/PLACES

Schools/Children

Teacher:

First Place Winner: Andy Arnold, LaFayette High School

Second Place Winner: Ryan Bandy, Ridgeland High School

Local Coach:

First Place Winner: Mark Mariakis, Ridgeland High School

Second Place Winner: Tab Gable, LaFayette High School

High School:

First Place Winner: LaFayette High School

Second Place Winner: Ridgeland High School

Middle/Junior High School:

First Place Winner: LaFayette Middle School

Second Place Winner: Gordon Lee Middle School

Elementary School:

First Place Winner: North LaFayette Elementary

Second Place Winner: Gilbert Elementary

Principal:

First Place Winner: Angie Ingram, Rock Spring Elementary

Second Place Winner: Kim Cardwell, North LaFayette Elementary

Medical/ Health Care

Doctor:

First Place Winner: Suzanne Storey, Professional Park Associates

Second Place Winner: Dr. Ted Scoggins, Professional Park Associates

Nurse:

First Place Winner: Kathy Jones, LPN, Professional Park Associates

Second Place Winner: April Poole, LPN, Chattanooga Women’s Specialist—LaFayette

Pharmacist/Drug Store:

First Place Winner: Medi-Thrift Pharmacy

Second Place Winner: Ledford’s RX Express Pharmacy

Dentist/Dental Office:

First Place Winner: Dr. George Mason, Mason Dentistry

Second Place Winner: Dr. Walter E. Levie, Levie Dental Clinic

Chiropractor:

First Place Winner: Dr. Aaron Ford, Ford Chiropractic

Second Place Winner: Dr. Billie Abney, Abney Chiropractic

Optometrist:

First Place Winner: Dr. Eric Helwig, North Georgia Eye Care

Second Place Winner: North Georgia Vision Center

Nursing Home:

First Place Winner: Shepherd Hills

Second Place Winner: LaFayette Health Care

Home Health:

First Place Winner: Hutcheson Home Health

Second Place Winner: North Georgia Home Health

Hospice Agency:

First Place Winner: Countryside Hospice

Second Place Winner: Hutcheson Hospice

Auto, ATV, Bike Sales/Services

Automobile Dealership:

First Place Winner: Jackson Chevrolet-Buick-GMC

Second Place Winner: Jenkins Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

Auto Mechanic/Service Dept.:

First Place Winner: Wilson’s Service Station (Dale Wilson)

Second Place Winner: Jackson Chevrolet-Buick-GMC

Body Shop:

First Place Winner: Dixie Collision

Second Place Winner: Frye’s Collision & Towing

Towing/Wrecker Service:
First Place Winner: Durham Wrecker Service

Second Place Winner: Dixie Collision & Towing, Inc.

Beauty and Personal Care

Hair Salon:

First Place Winner: Bedazzled Hair & Tanning

Second Place Winner: Creative Image

Barber Shop:

First Place Winner: Teddy D’s

J.A. Barber & Style

Nail Salon:

First Place Winner: L & N Nails

Second Place Winner: Bedazzled Hair & Tanning

Fitness Center/Gym:

First Place Winner: City Club

Second Place Winner: Jack Silberman’s The Key to Fitness

Professional

Attorney/Firm:

First Place Winner: Ronald R. Womack, Womack, Gottlieb, & Rodham, P.C.

Second Place Winner: David Cunningham, Cunningham & Mullinax Attorneys

Accountant/Firm:

First Place Winner: Glenn Mahan, Mahan Accounting

Second Place Winner: Timothy Mason, Mason Accounting

Veterinarian/Clinic:

First Place Winner: LaFayette Animal Clinic

Second Place Winner: Cornerstone Veterinary Services

Office Receptionist:

First Place Winner: Chris Keith, Jackson Realty

Second Place Winner: Andea Harris, Oakwood Baptist Church

Religion/Church

Youth Program:

First Place Winner: First Baptist Church of LaFayette

Second Place Winner: Oakwood Baptist Church

Seniors’ Program:

First Place Winner: Oakwood Baptist Church

Second Place Winner: First Baptist Church of LaFayette

Music Program:

First Place Winner: First Baptist Church of LaFayette

Second Place Winner: Oakwood Baptist Church

Community Ministry/Outreach:

First Place Winner: Oakwood Baptist Church

Second Place Winner: The Care Mission

Homes & Gardens

Neighborhood:

First Place Winner: Oak Park

Second Place Winner: Dogwood Circle

Home Builder/Contractor:

First Place Winner: David Maples Construction

Second Place Winner: Fields Construction

Real Estate Agent/Agency:

First Place Winner: Jackson Realty

Second Place Winner: Teems & Teems

Electrician:

First Place Winner: David Thompson

Second Place Winner: McFadden Electric

Plumber:

First Place Winner: Mitchell’s Plumbing

Second Place Winner: Bailey Plumbing & Mechanical Co, Inc.

Painter:

First Place Winner: Scott Weber Painting

Second Place Winner: Rick Jones Painting

Lawn/Landscaping Service:

First Place Winner: Grounds Keepers

Second Place Winner: GrassScapes

Hardware Store:

First Place Winner: Hammond Jones Hardware, Inc.

Second Place Winner: Ace Hardware

Furniture Store:

First Place Winner: Stansell Furniture

Second Place Winner: Farmer’s Home Furniture

Financial/Banking

Stock, Investment and Financial

Management Firm/Broker:

First Place Winner: Edward Jones, Calvin Allmon

Second Place Winner: Edward Jones, Jon Dutton

Bank Teller:

First Place Winner: Rita Yother, Bank of LaFayette

Second Place Winner: Monese Clark, Community National Bank

Loan Officer:

First Place Winner: Dave Gilbert, Bank of LaFayette

Second Place Winner: Greg Riddle, Bank of LaFayette

Insurance Agent:

First Place Winner: Billy Teems, Teems & Teems

Second Place Winner: Mike Herndon, State Farm Insurance

Funeral Home:

First Place Winner: Wallis-Wilbanks

Second Place Winner: Wilson Funeral Home

Other Retail

Grocery Store:

First Place Winner: Shop Rite Supermarket

Second Place Winner: Bi-Lo

Convenience Store:

First Place Winner: On The Run (Chickamauga)

Second Place Winner: Tucker’s Food & Fuel

Photographer:

First Place Winner: Sonshine Portraits

Second Place Winner: Tina Holloway Photography

Florist:

First Place Winner: Debbi’s Flowers & Favors

Second Place Winner: The Bouquet Shop

Dry Cleaner:

First Place Winner: LaFayette Cleaners

Second Place Winner: City Dry Cleaners

Antique Shop:

First Place Winner: Deb’s Antiques

Second Place Winner: Simply the Past

Gift/Specialty Shop:

First Place Winner: Buttercup Alley

Second Place Winner: Sew Cute

Jewelry Store:

First Place Winner: Chapman Jewelry & Repair

Second Place Winner: The Jewelry Chest

Variety Store:

First Place Winner: Fred’s (Chickamauga)

Second Place Winner: Walmart

Video Rental:

First Place Winner: Red Box (Walmart)

Second Place Winner: Movies & More

BEST FOOD & BEVERAGE

Salad Bar/Salads:

First Place Winner: Twin’s Pizza & Steaks

Second Place Winner: Choo Choo BBQ

Cup of Coffee:

First Place Winner: McDonald’s (LaFayette)

Second Place Winner: Hardee’s--LaFayette

Fried Chicken:

First Place Winner: C.J.’s Southern Traditions

Second Place Winner: Susie’s Sunset Café

Hamburger:

First Place Winner: C.J.’s Southern Traditions

Second Place Winner: Wendy’s

Fries:

First Place Winner: McDonald’s

Second Place Winner: Wendy’s

Mexican Food:

First Place Winner: Don Lolo Mexican Restaurant

Second Place Winner: Los Potros Mexican Restaurant

BBQ Sandwich:

First Place Winner: Big John’s BBQ

Second Place Winner: Choo Choo BBQ

Pizza:

First Place Winner: Pie Slinger’s Pizza

Second Place Winner: Pizza Hut

Desserts:

First Place Winner: C.J.’s Southern Traditions

Second Place Winner: Susie’s Sunset Café

BEST ENTERTAINMENT & DINING

Restaurant:

Breakfast:

First Place Winner: Hardee’s (LaFayette & Rossville)

Second Place Winner: Susie’s Sunset Café

Lunch:

First Place Winner: CJ’s Southern Traditions

Second Place Winner: Susie’s Sunset Café

Dinner:

First Place Winner: CJ’s Southern Traditions

Second Place Winner: Don Lolo Mexican Restaurant

Quick Meal:

First Place Winner: Wendy’s

Second Place Winner: Sonic of LaFayette

Caterer:

First Place Winner: Melinda’s Catering & Gifts

First Place Winner: Ivy Cottage

Golf Course:

First Place Winner: LaFayette Golf Course

Second Place Winner: High Point Golf Club

Overnight Lodging:

First Place Winner: Key West Inn

Second Place Winner: Days Inn

Local Event:

First Place Winner: Balloons & Tunes Festival

Second Place Winner: Freedom Festival

Tourist Attraction:

First Place Winner: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

(Chickamauga Battlefield)

Second Place Winner: Rock City Gardens

WALKER COUNTY COMMUNITY

Place to work:

First Place Winner: Roper Corporation

Second Place Winner: Walker County School System

Most beautiful place in the County:

First Place Winner: McLemore’s Cove

Second Place Winner: Pigeon Mountain

Best Downtown:

First Place Winner: Downtown Chickamauga

Second Place Winner: City of LaFayette

For more information please contact the Chamber at 375-7702.