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Success Story: Michael and Tina Marsh

Michael and Tina Marsh, both 55, of Newnan, lost 90 pounds together

SUCCESS STORY / Michael and Tina Marsh, both 55: Together they lost 90 pounds Former weight: Michael, 289 pounds; Tina, 135 pounds Current weight: Michael, 222 pounds; Tina, 112 pounds Pounds lost: Michael, 67; Tina, 23 Height: Michael, 5 feet 10 inches; Tina, 5 feet 2 inches Age: Michael, 55; Tina, 55 How long they’ve kept it off: They started August 2010 and reached their goal in 2011.

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Having a healthy lifestyle is not always about limitations. I understand the focus that you may have placed on yourself, but why not share your new passion and involve the whole family.

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Nellie Walkup, 49, of Acworth lost 89 pounds

SUCCESS STORY / Nellie Walkup, 49: From 225 pounds to 136 pounds Former weight: 225 pounds Current weight: 136 pounds Pounds lost: 89 pounds Height: 5 feet 6 inches Age: 49 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started my weight-loss journey in 2006, after my second daughter was born, and reached goal a couple of times but was not successful in keeping it off until last November,” Walkup said.

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Hotoberfest kicks off another season of beer festivals

Hotoberfest kicks off season of beer festivals

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