The Guide covers: Smithville, Liberty, Dowelltown, and Alexandria, TN.
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The Guide covers: Smithville, Liberty, Dowelltown, and Alexandria, TN.
Chamber of Commerce, News. Map
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Judy Sandlin
DeKalb County Fair President
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Suzanne Williams
Executive Director, Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce
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Employee, DeKalb Market
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June Keith
DeKalb Community Bank
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Don Davidson
Pastor,
Real Life Community Church
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Owner, Climer Computer
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Manager, Allied Home Medical
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Medical Specialty Office
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Realtor, Center Hill Realty at Silver Point
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Billie
DeKalb Co. resident
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Owner, Classic Care Ltd.
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Carol South
Manager, Bumpers
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Employee, Smithville Marine
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Intern, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
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Diane Kirby
Owner, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
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Sonny
Dekalb Co. resident
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Donna Stapp
Owner, Jim's Tire and Alignment
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Kate Justice
Employee, DeKalb Animal Clinic
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Owner, Savannah's
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Marie Ervin
Employee, Family Care Chiropractic
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Longtime DeKalb resident
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Owner, Red Dragon Entertainment
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Realtor, Center Hill Realty
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Stylist, Tangles Salon
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Mail carrier
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Sue Guy
Winner 2008 'keep me by the phone' competition