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Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival Kicks off Spring Next Weekend

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April can mean only one thing … it is time for the Big Shanty Festival. This year’s festival will take place Saturday, April 21, from 10 AM – 6 PM, and on Sunday, April 22, from noon – 5 PM in downtown Kennesaw.

Festival Details

Kennesaw’s annual Superior Plumbing Big Shanty Festival is one of the community’s most popular events, as well as one of KBA’s primary sources for giving back to Kennesaw’s schools and non-profit organizations. Each year, more than 70,000 attendees attend the weekend long event.

This year there will be more than 250 booths. Vendors will include food vendors, merchants, and two stages for live entertainment.

Big Shanty kicks off with a parade on Saturday at 9:30 am. There will be floats, high school bands, marchers, and more than 1,000 kids representing every sports association in the area. The parade begins at Adams Park and continues down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

While enjoying the beautiful weather, be sure to enjoy refreshing water from Fontis Water. Fontis Water is delivered to homes and offices throughout metro Atlanta. The company is proud to be a part of community events, just like the Big Shanty!

Kennesaw Business Association is proud to co-sponsor the Superior Plumbing Big Shanty Festival alongside the City of Kennesaw.

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Cocktail Friday with Fontis Water

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It’s Friday and many will celebrate the day with a refreshing cocktail. Sounds good to us, but do you know what can make your adult beverage even more refreshing? Fontis Water! Would we steer you wrong? Absolutely not!

Blueberry Daiquiri

Yes, a key ingredient in a decadent Blueberry Daiquiri just happens to be.

Ingredients:
⅔ Part Blueberry Liqueur
1 Part Light Rum
⅓ Part Lime Juice
⅓ Part Vanilla Syrup
1 Part Water (we suggest Fontis Water)
3 On Cocktail Sticks Blueberry
How to mix:
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with blueberry.

Mint Lemonade

This drink can be made with or without vodka.

Ingredients:
1 Part Lemon Juice
½ Part Simple Syrup
2 ½ Parts Water (again Fontis Water)
8 Pieces Mint Leaf
1 Wheel Lemon
1 Sprig Mint Leaf
How to mix:
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Stir. Garnish with lemon and mint leaf.

Okay how about one more? We want to make sure we offer a variety of selections for your Friday evening!

Blue Raspberry Martini

Ingredients:
1 ½ Parts Absolut Vodka
⅔ Part Blueberry Liqueur
1 Part Lime Juice
⅔ Part Simple Syrup
1 Part Water
3 On Cocktail Sticks Blueberry
How to mix:
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with blueberry.

Enjoy! And remember to call us at 678-494-1981 or go online to have us begin delivering refreshing Fontis Water to your home or office.

 

 

 

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St. Patrick’s Day is Here!

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St. Patrick’s Day is here! Time to wear the green and pretend we are all Irish. What? You don’t have a plan for this weekend? Let us help you out.

We love a parade!

Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the country’s oldest parades. Started by the city’s Hibernian Benevolent Society, a Catholic and Protestant fraternal organization, it dates back to 1858. The parade is produced by Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, Inc., and features representatives from the various Irish groups that are an integral part of Atlanta’s Irish community. The parade begins at noon and ends at 1:30, rain or shine.

Did someone say green beer?

We are pretty sure you can find that and more adult beverages at the Lucky Leprechaun Pub Crawl. The festivities begin at noon at Meehan’s Public House Buckhead, located at 322 E. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. If you are an early riser, you might want to check out Kegs and Eggs in Virginia Highland. The Pub Crawl Brunch Party begins at 11 AM and includes 9 bars & restaurants! You must be 21 years old and tickets are required.

Let the music play

Looking for some great music? Why not check out Shamrock the Station this St. Patrick’s Day. Gates open at 2 PM and the music starts at 4 PM. The line-up includes New Politics, The Glorious Sons, Dreamer and the Wrecks.

Run for the green

And finally if you are looking for a healthy way to start your day, why not run in the Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race at Atlantic Station. You can still register the day of the race, which begins at 8:30 AM. And after a great run, you will deserve all that green beer!

No matter where your plans take you this weekend, make sure you pack your cooler full of refreshing Fontis Water!

 

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A Race Against the Clock

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Have you ever run in a road race that you could possibly finish before you started? Well, this weekend you can do just that!

As the time changes this weekend, yes it’s time to spring forward, runners will chase the moonlight and race sunlight! The 5K in Paradise actually starts at 1 AM, so as the time changes you have one hour to beat the clock! The temperatures might be cool, but runners will complete this race in a “tropical paradise,” complete with live palm trees, fruity drinks and beach music! There will be medals, cheers and the infamous pajama pants!

Maybe running in the middle of the night is not for you, how about the second race that begins at 8 AM? In this morning event you can try to beat the sunlight with the same tropical fun! Finishers of this race will receive a t-shirt that matches the pajama pants and of course, a groovy sun medal!

Think you are up for both? Then why not take on the double dare? Run both races for a great price, and score DOUBLE the swag! TWO medals, pajama pants, matching shirt…. and bragging rights that you knocked out both 5K’s and beat the sun and moon!! And along with all this greatness, you will also be able to enjoy refreshing Fontis Water.

Event details and schedule

Parking is adjacent the start at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw and is FREE! If you do both races, you can hang out overnight and enjoy music, food, and more!

Chasing Moonlight starts at 1 AM

Racing Sunlight starts at 8 AM

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Take a Hike and Don’t Forget the Water

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It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Atlanta, so why not take a hike? Here are a few of our favorite recommendations.

Kennesaw Mountain

One of the most popular places to hike in Metro Atlanta is Kennesaw Mountain located off Kennesaw Mountain Drive. The park is open during daylight hours only, which is 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Standard Time) and 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM during Daylight Savings Time (March-November). The mountain offers hikers a choice of a hike on pavement or through the natural terrain. Once at the top, enjoy a gorgeous scenic view and take a rest on a bench. On a clear day you can see the state for miles! We also recommend refueling at the top with a bottle of refreshing Fontis Water.

Sope Creek Trail

Sope Creek Trail is another awesome place to head out for a hike. Hikers can hit this trail to the ruins of a stacked-stone Civil War-era paper mill on the banks of a rocky creek, and then loop to a serene pond in a scenic Chattahoochee River park in Atlanta. This location is not only great for a hike, but also for an afternoon picnic.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

Opened in 2010, this was the first new park opened by the City of Sandy Springs since its incorporation. Amenities include not only hiking trails, but also picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms, boat dock, fire pit, porch swings and scenic views.

Silver Comet Trail

The Silver Comet Trail is located 13 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. It’s free of charge, and travels west through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties. This quiet, non-motorized, paved trail is for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, horses, dog walkers, and is wheelchair accessible. The trail is 61.5 miles long, and starts at the Mavell Road Trailhead in Smyrna, Georgia. It ends at the Georgia/Alabama state line, near Cedartown and The Esom Hill Trailhead.

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Coffee and Valentine’s Day – The Perfect Combination

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Did someone say coffee? In our opinion nothing says I love you like a hot cup of java complete with your favorite breakfast item.

And we are not alone. Seriouseats.com has also provided a fun twist on Valentine’s Day for the coffee lover in your life.

Dinner

How about a coffee themed dinner? Serious Eats offers suggestions for restaurants, but this can easily be done at home.  From “basic mole sauces to after-dinner liqueurs, you can move beyond the Valentine’s cliché of plain-ol’-chocolate” and move to the dinner, and drink, they love! And flowers on the table can certainly not hurt!

Gifts

How about a book about the beloved warm brew?  Alon Halevy has written The Infinite Emotions of Coffee which discusses how the popular drink has influenced cultures around the world. “Halevy, a senior research scientist at Google, has traveled the world romancing coffee while following the thread that connects the beguiling bean worldwide.” A new brewing machine or personalized mug might also be the gift to their heart. From photo mugs to personalized sayings, it looks like you can order almost anything on any sized mug.

Fontis Coffee

That’s right, Fontis also delivers some of the finest java in the business straight to your home or office. Why not set your sweetheart up with a delivery of our own brand? There is no doubt a great tasting cup of Joe can warm up a nasty winter morning or make the gridlocked traffic on the Connector or Georgia 400 more bearable. Learn more about making this gift a reality at FontisWater.com.

 

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The Flu and Water – Why You Need to Drink More Water

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The flu. It is everywhere and in most states it is considered an epidemic. But did you know that drinking more water can actually help you ease your flu symptoms?

Fluid Intake

Drinking plenty of fluids is one of the best things you can do when you find yourself with the flu. When you have the flu, you might suffer from a runny nose and sweating, which often comes with a fever. This is why it is important to increase the amount of water your body loses, as dehydration might occur if your fluid intake is not increased.

According to myvmc.com, “when you have a cold or flu, drink a minimum of eight cups of fluid each day.” Drink water or another healthy fluid (ginger tea, juice or herbal tea) whenever you are thirsty. “But there’s no need to overdo it – too much can lead to hyponatreamia (a condition characterized by low levels of salt in the blood).” If you are otherwise healthy, use your thirst as a guide to when and how much you should drink.

Adults are advised to drink at around eight cups of water per day. “If you are caring for a child who is over one year ensure they drink a minimum of half a cup of fluid per hour. Pregnant women should increase their fluid intake to up to ten cups per day.”

What Not to Drink

While it is a good idea to drink more water, you should avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Both of these can dehydrate you.

 

What to Eat

My Virtual Medical Center also recommends eating the following foods when you have the flu:

  • Eat nutritious foods, including fruits and vegetables
  • Consume foods which boost the immune system
  • Eat foods which may help relieve cold and flu symptoms like congestion
  • Consume soft foods which are easier to swallow with a sore throat.

Fontis Water is here to supply you with the most refreshing water in Atlanta, and we can deliver to your home or office. To learn more call us today at 678-494-1981.

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Raw Water and What You Need to Know

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Have you heard about the craze of drinking raw water? We mean real raw water! Why you may ask? Well, we asked the same thing.

Raw Water

According to treehugger.com there are actually people out there willing to purchase raw water at the crazy price of $6 per gallon. Other articles report even higher prices at $16 a jug, with a bottle deposit of $22.

Apparently, the company selling this “live” water says it’s providing “toxin-free water,” but anyone drinking from a spring or stream is getting a stomach full of bacteria, parasites and viruses that may or may not be harmful, say food safety experts. More frightening is they could also be getting a “mouthful of farm waste runoff, septic tank spillover, chemicals and pesticides,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and various health departments caution. “The claim is that the unfiltered and untreated spring water has microbes that are beneficial and are “imperative for optimal physical and mental health. Without these probiotics we’re not able to fully assimilate all the nutrients in our food.”

Experts at the New York state department of health say “by the time the spring reaches a collection point, it could have chemicals, bacteria, parasites and viruses in it that might make people sick. Waterborne organisms (Cryptosporidium, Giardia and E. coli) can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.”

So again we ask why? Especially when Fontis Water is here and ready to be delivered to your home or office.

The Fontis Difference

When rain falls on the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, it seeps through porous rock that acts as a natural filter. After its underground journey, the crystal clear water makes its way to our deep rock spring near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Absolute Purity. Guaranteed.

To further assure its purity before it is delivered to your home or office, Fontis natural spring water undergoes filtration and ozonation at our bottling facility. Ozonation is a process where ozone (O3) is bubbled through the water to eliminate any naturally occurring impurities that may be present. This extra step guarantees absolutely pure drinking water. Every hour, the water is tested to ensure customers get the purest, highest quality natural mountain spring water available. The final product is then carefully bottled in 3-gallon, 5-gallon, 1-gallon and single-serve containers.

A Clear Mission

Our 100% pure spring water is delivered to homes and offices throughout metro Atlanta. Our mission is to deliver the best, most preferred natural mountain spring water with unmatched customer service and genuine enthusiasm. It’s been a family tradition since 1980.

Call today at 678-494-1981 to learn more about our home and office bottled water delivery.

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How to Select a Water Delivery Service

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Staying hydrated is one of the tenets of good productivity. In extreme situations like sports games, players are always making sure to get enough water on board to keep their performances at optimum level. If you want your team to perform well, good water should be the basis of your employee benefits. In order to make sure you get the best water, you need to hire a great water delivery service. How do you choose one? [Read more…] about How to Select a Water Delivery Service

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Keep Those Resolutions with the Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run and Walk

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How are those resolutions going so far? Are you continuing to get in that exercise each week? The Junior League of Cobb Marietta wants to help you keep that resolution of staying fit by getting you to join them for their annual 5k race.

When

The annual Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run and Walk will take place this year on Saturday, February 10, on the Marietta Square.

What

The Marietta Mardi Gras 5k Fun Run + Walk is a major fundraiser for the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM). The JLCM is an organization of over 300 women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the Marietta and Cobb County communities through the leadership of trained volunteers. Their purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Each year the JLCM contributes more than 14,000 volunteer hours to various community organizations that offer critical programs and services to women and children in our community.

Registration Information

Register online at RunSignUp.com by February 8, 2018. or mail form and check payable to “JLCM” to Marietta Mardi Gras, P.O. Box 1136, Oakwood, GA 30566, by Feb. 3.

You can also sign up in person at Big Peach Running Co. – Kennesaw by Thursday, Feb. 8.

At the event cash, credit, and check accepted (late fees apply, shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed).

Race Fees:

Timed 5K: $35 / $40 after Jan 31

1K: $20 / $25 after Jan 31

Tot Trot: $15

Phantom Walker (T-Shirt Only): $25

And to help you keep your resolution of drinking more water, Fontis Water will be on hand as the official water of the race. Fontis Water is also a local company with its headquarters based in Marietta. For more information about our home and office delivery service, please call us at 678-494-1981 or visit fontiswater.com.

 

 

 

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