BRASELTON & BEYOND
LOCAL HERO: DON PANOZ Learn of the legacy Don Panoz left for Braselton.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Braselton Rotary | BraseltonRotary.org (678) 787-6690
Jefferson Rotary | JeffersonRotary.org
South Hall Rotary | shrotary.org (470) 238-9162
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce
#6 Porter Street, PO Box 456, Winder barrowchamber.com | (770) 867-9444
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
230 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville ghcc.com | (770) 532-6206
Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth gwinnettchamber.org | (770) 232-3000
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
270 Athens Street, Jefferson jacksoncountyga.com | (706) 387-0300
POLICE DEPARTMENTS
5040 Hwy 53, Braselton
Non Emergencies: (706) 654-3915 x1101 Emergencies: 911
5270 Railroad Avenue, Flowery Branch Non Emergencies: (770) 967-6336 Emergencies: 911
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Braselton Town Hall
4982 Highway 53, Braselton braselton.net | (706) 654-3915
City of Buford
2300 Buford Highway, Buford cityofbuford.com | (770) 945-6761
City of Flowery Branch
5410 W Pine Street, Flowery Branch flowerybranchga.org | (770) 967-6371
Hoschton City Hall
79 City Square Street, Hoschton cityofhoschton.net | (706) 654-3034
Barrow County Tag Office
30 N Broad Street, Winder | (770) 307-3106
Gwinnett County Tag Office | 2735 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Buford | (770) 822-8818
Hall County Tag Office | 2875 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville | (770) 531-6950
Jackson County Motor Vehicles
67 Athens Street, Jefferson (706) 367-1199
UTILITIES - WATER
Braselton Public Works Department 4986 Hwy 53, Braselton | (706) 654-5559
After Hours Service Calls: (678) 283-0437
City of Buford Utilities 2300 Buford Hwy, Buford | (678) 889-4600
City of Flowery Branch (Hall County)
5410 W. Pine Street, Flowery Branch (470) 798-0516
Gainesville Public Utilities (Hall County) 757 Queen City Pkwy, Gainesville (706) 535-6892
City of Hoschton (In City Limits)
79 City Square Street, Hoschton (706) 654-3034
Jackson Water Authority 70 Authority Ave, Jefferson | (706) 367-1741
City of Winder Water
138 Sweetwater Trail, Winder (770) 867-7978
UTILITIES - ELECTRIC
Jackson EMC | 800-462-3691
Georgia Power | 888-660-5890
The Green Braselton House was built in downtown around 1918 for Green and May (Duncan) Braselton. In 2000, Mary and Marvin Stover purchased the house to restore, added a building and converted it into a mixed-use building. In 2017, Jack Frost purchased both buildings as part of the Memorial Park family and transformed them into the Braselton Funeral Home and added a 150-person chapel.
LIBRARIES
Braselton Library 15 Brassie Lane, Braselton braselton.prlib.org | (706) 654-1992
Hall County Library Spout Springs
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch | hallcountylibrary.org (770) 532-3311 ext. 191
Jefferson Public Library
1000 Washington St., Jefferson prlib.org/Jefferson | (706) 367-8012
Winder Public Library
189 Bellview St., Winder prlib.org/Winer | (770) 867-2762
POST OFFICES
5216 GA Hwy 53, Braselton (706) 654-3301
544 Jesse Cronic Road, Braselton (706) 654-0146
20 E Jefferson Street, Hoschton (706) 654-3168
4915 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch | (770) 967-6431
LEIGH ANN PAUGH
Owner and publisher of BeLocal Braselton Stroll Chateau Elan, Stroll Sterling, & Stroll Traditions publications. She is a graduate of UNC-CH with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. Leigh Ann enjoys spending time with her family at home, around town, and at their family Lakehouse.
CONTRIBUTORS
MAYOR KURT WARD
Mayor of Braselton since Jan. 6, 2022. Born in DeKalb County, and a graduate of Lithonia High (1990), Baylor University (1994), Georgia State University, College of Law (2001). He lives in Braselton with his wife, Tamara, and two sons.
RHONDA KUPKA
Rhonda is an Atlanta native, wife and mother of three boys. She’s a previous volunteer for Georgia Tennis and ALTA Tennis Associations and a Paralegal. Rhonda has lived in Howell, New Jersey, Dallas, Texas, and Seoul, South Korea. Wine is her passion – she enjoys visiting wineries and tasting delicious wines.
SARINA ROWLEY ROTH
is an award-winning Professional Photographer and International Photography Guide. She has lived in Braselton, Georgia since 2001 and has grown her business, Never the Rock Photography, in this community as well as abroad. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, the local art community, and a variety of charities.
Great granddaughter of William H. and Susan Hosch Braselton. Native to the area since birth.
ANNE ELISABETH BRASELTON
Clint Tucker Owner
BRASELTON! WELCOME TO
Whether you’ve moved across town or across the country, settling into a new area can be both exciting and overwhelming. Within the first few months, you will likely be establishing new routines, getting to know local hotspots, looking into local professionals and influencers, and exploring your new community’s vast resources. With so many nuances and so much on your plate from this new change in your life, it can be daunting to think about everything you need to do to get used to your new surroundings.
Enter BeLocal Braselton & Beyond. In your hand you hold the best of the best of much of what Braselton and the surrounding areas have to offer. Inside you will find favorite local hidden gems, eateries, places for your four-legged friends, a little bit of history, and some important resources.
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No matter what brings you to our town, you’re certain to find a warm welcome.
Braselton is comprised of four counties, four zip codes, and four highways. This compilation honors small-town southern traditions with all the benefits of being a stone’s throw from the big city, The University of Georgia, and Lake Lanier. In short, it’s the perfect place for the simpler tastes in life.
And if you have any questions, feel free to ask around. You’re sure to find a helping hand or a bit of local wisdom.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND TOWN!
LEIGH ANN PAUGH ▸ Publisher BeLocalBraselton@gmail.com
Note from the
MAYOR
Thank you for your interest in the Town of Braselton. Set in the foothills of Georgia’s mountains and along I-85, Braselton provides residents and visitors with dining, shopping, sophistication, and recreation.
Downtown Braselton offers an experience where you can walk around and enjoy things like fine dining, outdoor dining, desserts, and boutique shops for the home or wardrobe. The 1904 building showcases historical items from important Braselton events. It also hosts a restaurant, bakery, taproom, and an art gallery. The Braselton Library provides a quiet spot to read specific books about Braselton’s history. Be sure to check out the brand new children’s expansion.
Just outside of Downtown Braselton, you can take a gentle walk through the trees at the Thompson Mills Forest (a State Arboretum of Georgia) or along the Mulberry Riverwalk. If you are willing to drive a few miles, you can experience the excitement and speed offered by Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the Caffeine and Octane’s Lanier Raceway, or a water-slide park at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville on Lake Lanier.
Do you prefer wine tasting, fine dining, an Irish pub, tennis, a stroll through the vineyards, or a relaxing day at the spa? Chateau Elan provides these amenities and more in a premier setting.
When you combine these local destinations with Braselton’s Life Path (available to walkers, joggers, bicycles, and golf carts) and the Northeast Georgia Hospital, you can spend as much time in Braselton as you like. We hope you enjoy making Braselton your permanent home.
If you have questions, visit our Town Hall, Welcome Center, Braselton.net, or just call 706-654-3915.
Braselton Mayor Kurt Ward
FUN FACT
Hollywood actress Kim Basinger, along with a group of business partners, used to “own” the town of Braselton. They purchased for $20 million in early 1990 and later sold it for $4.3 million in 1995.
THE BARE ESSENTIALS
FAITH, FOOD & FITNESS
PLACES TO FOOD SHOP
▸ ALDI ▸ 3565 Braselton Hwy, Dacula 3640 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood 7505 Spout Springs Road, Buford
▸ Kroger ▸ 4025 Winder Hwy, Flowery Branch 7380 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch
▸ Publix ▸ 2095 GA Hwy 211, Braselton 7334 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch 6055 Highway 124 West, Hoschton
LOCAL & GOURMET
▸ Ez Grocery ▸ 6342 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton
▸ Braselton Farmer’s Market ▸ Every Friday, May-Sept, 4-7pm Check ExploreBraselton.com for complete schedule 9924 Davis Street, Braselton
▸ Flowery Branch Farmers Market ▸ Check FloweryBranchFarmersMarket.com for days and times 5210 Railroad Ave, Flowery Branch
▸ Joy Company Market ▸ 56 Henry St, Braselton
▸ Cheese Boards and Thangs ▸ 9924 Davis St #5, Braselton
PLACES TO WORSHIP
▸ 12Stone Church ▸ 2675 Old Winder Hwy., Braselton 4256 Martin Rd., Flowery Branch ▸ 2565 Buford Hwy., Buford ▸ 12Stone.com
▸ Celebration Church 5560 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton celebrationfamily.com
▸ Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church 4675 Winder Highway, Flowery Branch ▸ CMPCA.org
▸ Chestnut Mountain Church 4903 Chestnut Mountain Circle, Flowery Branch ChestnutMountain.org
▸ Crossview Church 1219 GA-124, Hoschton
▸ Free Chapel Braselton 2001 Cherry Drive, Braselton ▸ FreeChapel.org
▸ Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church ▸ 5152 Braselton Highway, Hoschton hamiltonmillpc.com
▸ Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church 1450 Pine Road, Dacula hmumc.org
▸ Home Church – Braselton Campus ▸ 391 E Jefferson Street, Hoschton wearehomechurch.com
▸ Hoschton United Methodist 12 Mulberry Street, Hoschton ▸ hoschtonunited methodist.org
▸ Mulberry Baptist Church 5970 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton
▸ New Liberty United Methodist Church 17 Thompson Mill Road, Braselton newlibertyumc.org
▸ North Metro Baptist Church 1047 Highway124, Braselton NorthMetro.net
▸ Prince of Peace Catholic Church ▸ 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch ▸ popfb.org
▸ Redeemer Fellowship Church ▸ 5370 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton redeemerfc.org
▸ Victory Hmong Alliance Church ▸ 97 GA-53, Hoschton victoryhmongalliance.org
▸ The Vine Church 1897 GA Hwy 211, Hoschton connecttothevine.org
PLACES TO SWEAT
▸ Anytime Fitness ▸ 5757 Old Winder Highway, Braselton (770) 967-1296
▸ Bodyplex Fitness ▸ 3808 Braselton Hwy, Buford bodyplex.com ▸ (770) 749-7539
▸ Burn Boot Camp ▸ 7310 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch braseltonga@burnbootcamp.com ▸ (679)828-7048
▸ Club Pilates ▸ 2095 SR-211, Braselton ▸ (762) 425-1270 2815 Buford Dr., Buford ▸ (470) 323-8025 1270 Hillcrest Dr., Sugar Hill ▸ (470) 229-0335
▸ CrossFit Faded Glory ▸ 2363 Thompson Mill Road, Suite 104, Buford ▸ CFFadedGlory.com ▸ (404) 268-4721
▸ Fit Body Bootcamp ▸ 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton fitbodybootcamp.com ▸ (706) 540-0692
▸ Fitness 1440 Buford ▸ 4949 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford (770) 945-1004 ▸ Fitness1440.com/Buford
▸ Hotworx Braselton ▸ 1239 Friendship Road, Braselton hotworx.net/studio/braselton ▸ (470) 606-2123
▸ Onward Athletics Boxing Gym ▸ 847 Hwy 124, Braselton (678) 831-3435
▸ South Hall CrossFit ▸ 5370 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford southhallcrossfit.com ▸ (770) 298-3374
▸ Workout Anytime Flowery Branch ▸ 7338 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch ▸ workoutanytime.com/flowery-branch (678) 960-4130
▸ Yoga Culture ▸ 7435 Spout Springs Road, Ste 106, Flowery Branch ▸ YogacultureCO.com ▸ (770) 519-4777
Historyof the SCHOOLBraselton
BELL
The bell and gazebo are located between Town Hall and the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building on Highway 53.
FUN FACT
In 1876, William Harrison Braselton purchased the 796-acre piece of land that became known as Braselton. However, the town was not incorporated until 1916.
THE BRASELTON FAMILY
history
Anne Elisabeth Braselton, great granddaughter of Braselton founder William H. Braselton, shared her memories of the Braselton area being farm land and how the town has grown into what it is today. She encourages those who want to learn about the town to stop by the Braselton Welcome Center located in The Mill or to visit the Braselton Library to look through the “Treasured Memories of the Braseltons: 3B’s” by Leta Green Braselton.
The Braselton brothers – aka The 3B’s
Home of Stephanie Braselton (sister of Anne Elisabeth) in downtown Braselton.
Anne Elisabeth Braselton, great granddaughter to the founder of Braselton
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL*
BRASELTON PARK 50 Harrison Street, Braselton (678) 863-2672
CHÂTEAU ÉLAN RACQUET CLUB* ChateauElan.com/Activities/Tennis ( 404) 432-0525
THERE ARE PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND BRASELTON. WE COMPILED A LIST OF SOME OF THE LOCAL FAVORITE ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS TO ENTERTAIN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CHECK OUT THE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND TAG OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @BELOCAL BRASELTON WITH YOUR FAVORITES! YOU MIGHT FIND THAT WE USE YOUR PICTURE IN A FUTURE ISSUE.
FOCUSED TENNIS FocusedTennis.net (267) 467-8536
GWINNETT TENNIS GwinnettTennis.com (678) 822-2774
PICKLE AND SOCIAL* PickleandSocialGwinnett.com (470) 655-7321
STERLING ON THE LAKE* ThreadgillTennis.com (678) 863-2672
DISC GOLF
LITTLE MULBERRY DISC GOLF COURSE 3800 Hog Mountain Road, Auburn (678) 277-0850
ALEXANDER PARK 800 Old Snellville Hwy, Lawrenceville
RACEWAY
ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES
AndrettiKarting.com/Buford (470) 646-3278
CAFFEINE AND OCTANE’S LANIER RACEPLEX
LanierRacePlex.com ▸ (770) 965-9179
MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA RoadAtlanta.com ▸ ( 770) 967-6143
FUN FACT
Previous to being the town manager, Jennifer Scott was the Municipal Court judge for Braselton from 1998-2001.
SHOOTING RANGES
GEORGIA GUN CLUB GeorgiaGunClub.com ▸ (678) 620-3008
DEAD CENTER INDOOR RANCH DeadCenterRange.com ▸ (770) 614-0562
TRIGGER TIME, FLOWERY BRANCH TriggerTimeGunClub.com ▸ (770) 967-4444
MARTIAL ARTS
DOJO KARATE
TheDojoRocks.com ▸ (770) 965-0808
JAY’S UNITED KARATE STUDIO JaysUnited.com ▸ (678) 374-6225
LEGACY MMA CLUB
LegacyBraselton.com ▸ (678) 804-9958
kids’ sports & activities
BARROW COUNTY PARKS & REC BarrowLeisureServices.org (770) 307-3024
BUFORD ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BufordSports.com ▸ (770) 378-0926
GWINNETT SOCCER ACADEMY GSASoccer.com ▸ (404) 680-8160
HOSCHTON PARK JacksonRec.com/Facilities/Hoschton_Park (706) 367-6350
BUFORD SCHOOL OF BALLET BufordSchoolOfBallet.com (770) 932-0093
I9 YOUTH SPORTS I9Sports.com ▸ (678) 792-5542
JEFFERSON REC JeffersonRec.com
MILL CREEK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Baseball-Softball-Basketball MillCreekAA.net
SIGNATURE SPORTS PARK
SignatureParkSports.com, Braselton (844) 630-7275
HEATHER WAYNE PERFORMING ARTS DANCE ACADEMY HeatherWaynePerformingArts.com (770)-967-9010
TURNING POINTE SCHOOL OF DANCE TurningPointeSchoolofDance.org (770) 344-9549
CHEER/TUMBLING
PRO CHEER GoProCheer.com (706) 658-0020
REVOLUTION ATHLETICS RevolutionCheer.com (678) 960-4064
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTIX Gymnastix.net ▸ (678) 546-6626
SWIM
DIVE EDUCATORS
DiveEducators.com ▸ (770) 967-8885
GWINNETT SWIM GwinnettSwim.com ▸ (404) 590-7946
SWIM ATLANTA SwimAtlanta.com ▸ (678) 889-2039
AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION (770) 868-4200 ▸ Ajga.org
CHÂTEAU ÉLAN GOLF CLUB ▸ (678) 425-9117
ChateauElan.com/Menu-Golf ▸ Managed by Troon, the premier golf management company, the course features 45 holes of championship golf. Capitalizing on views of the Woodlands, rolling hills and peaceful valley lakes on the Château, each course offers a unique character and design. Perfect for a day on the links.
CHICOPEE WOODS GOLF COURSE ▸ (770) 534-7322
ChicopeeWoodsGolfCourse.com ▸ This public pay course hosts PGA sectional and state tournaments, including a past Georgia Public Links Championship. The 27 holes are divided into three nines, each with a distinct feel.
HAMILTON MILL COURSE ▸ (770) 945-4653
ClubCorp.com/Clubs/Hamilton-Mill-Braselton/Golf
Designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates, this 72-par course provides panoramic views while golfers play Bermuda grass fairways.
LANIER ISLANDS LEGACY GOLF COURSE (678) 318-7861 ▸ LanierIslands.com/Activities/Golf
This 12-hole course maximizes the views of Lake Lanier to provide a relaxing and inspiring golf experience.
LEGENDS GOLF COURSE ▸ (770) 932-8653
ChateauElan.net/Legends-GolfCourse
A member-only course, Legends offers unlimited play on the Legends course and preferred rates at the Woodlands and Chateau courses.
REUNION COUNTRY CLUB ▸ (770) 967-8300 ▸ ReunionGolfClub.com
Designed by Michael Riley, this championship par-72 course is well-known for its classic design and tranquil views. The course plays 6,936 yards from the back tee and possesses dramatic elevations. A-1 Bentgrass greens complete the luxury feel.
TOP GOLF ▸ (470) 822-1711 ▸ TopGolf.com/us/Buford
A sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge with drinks and games.
TRADITIONS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ▸ (706) 363-9963
TraditionsGCC.com ▸ An 18-hole, championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills’ protégé Mike Dasher, the tees, fairways and roughs feature Bermuda grass, with putting surfaces of bent grass greens. An enjoyable course to play regardless of skill level.
LOCAL TIP
“Check out Braselton’s International road racing at its best at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. It is the home of the Motul Petit LeMans.” Tony F.
OUTSIDE!
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park
Road, Dawsonville (706) 265-8888 ▸ amicalolafallslodge.com
Braselton Mulberry Riverwalk
940 Liberty Church Road, Braselton (706) 654-3915
Walking/biking trail, river & small waterfall
Braselton Park
115 Harrison Street, Braselton (706) 654-3915
Braselton Town Green
9924 Davis Street, Braselton (706) 654-3915
Buford Dam Park
1200 Saddle Dike #3, Buford
Swimming area, picnic tables, paths (770) 945-9531
Cherokee Bluffs
5867 Blackjack Road, Flowery Branch (770) 535-8280
Elachee Nature Science Center 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville (770) 535-1976 ▸ elachee.org
Fort Yargo
210 South Broad Street, Winder (770) 867-3489 ▸ gastateparks.org/fortyargo
Lake Lanier
2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville (770) 536-5209 ▸ discoverlakelanier.com
Little Mulberry Park
3800 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula
3900 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula
3855 Fence Road, Auburn
1300 Mineral Springs Road, Dacula
Info & Rentals (678) 277-0850 Trails (770) 978-5270
Old Federal Day Use Park 6175 Jim Crow Road, Flowery Branch (770) 945-9531
Swimming, benches, boat ramps
Sell’s Mill Park 8783 Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton (706) 367-6350
Thompson Mills ForestGeorgia State Arboretum 1740 New Liberty Church Road, Braselton (706) 654-2666
AREA
WATERFALLS
Amicalola Falls
Anna Ruby Falls
DeSoto Falls
Dukes Creek Falls Raven Cliff Falls
FUN FACT
There are more than 200 banners located throughout Braselton highlighting where to stay. play. shop. and dine, as well as Braselton itself.
Treetop Quest Gwinnett 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford (404) 277-6113 ▸ treetopquest.com
West Bank Park
West Bank Park Road
Sidewalks, swimming, picnic tables & shelters
West Jackson Park 374 Cabin Drive, Hoschton (706) 367-6350
Williams Mill Greenspace 6166 Blackjack Road, Flowery Branch (770) 535-8280
HIS LEGACY OF DRINKING DRIVING & DRUGS
DON
PANOZ
To the residents of Braselton, Don Panoz is a local hero and we are thankful for his vision for the pharmaceutical industry (the drugs), the Château Élan Winery (the drinking), and motor sport cars/Green4U (the driving). His life's work has changed the landscape of north Georgia forever.
Don met his wife, Nancy, while they both served in the Army in Japan. The young couple then moved back to the U.S. and Nancy worked and raised their five children, while Don studied business at Duquesne University and operated two drug stores in Pittsburgh.
Don later sold the stores and formed Mylan Pharmaceutical Corporation, a pharmaceutical packaging company now known as Mylan Laboratories. In 1969, the Panoz family moved to Ireland where they formed Élan Corporation, which has become an industry leader in drug delivery products and technology. Today, Élan is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has developed four of the top 100 products in the industry. The company holds more than 100 world-wide patents, with one of the most recognizable being the nicotine patch, which has helped millions of Americans stop smoking.
In 1980, Don was planning to build a pharmaceutical plant in Hickory, North Carolina, but instead he was courted by Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller with a “Red Carpet Tour” to Georgia, including a trip to the Masters. The Hall County/Gainesville promotion of “From the Islands to the Highlands – We got it All” must have worked, as Panoz built the plant in Gainesville, Georgia.
Don and Nancy decided to bring the same discipline and high standards that created Élan Pharmaceuticals to the wine industry. The couple visited Georgia frequently since Élan had a research laboratory in Gainesville. During one of their trips, Don and Nancy stopped and bought some indigenous muscadine grapes to take to a dinner party. When they asked why no one had ever grown vinifera grapes in the region, they were told, “It can’t be done.”
Don went to The University of California-Davis to enlist their help on the study of the soil, temperatures and history, and he discovered it could be done. Test vineyards were planted. He was then introduced to Henry Braselton, and 100 acres were purchased on Highway 53, with the first harvest being Riesling grapes. However, they conducted a marketing study and discovered in order to expand the vineyard, they would need more land. Eighthundred-and-eighty acres were purchased and are now the location for both the winery and the Panoz building.
The winery was followed by the spa, the Chateau Élan hotel, golf courses, the villas, and residential housing. Château Élan is now a 3,500-acre winery and resort in the hills of north Georgia and home to the residents
of Chateau Élan. The properties have been host to the 1996 Olympics and the Sarazen World Open, which Don created for the winners of the National Opens to come to play. The Open was held on the property for five years until the PGA took over the date.
Don’s influence in the area’s racing community also began in 1996. He learned from many of his Chateau Élan hotel customers, including Porsche, that they were becoming disenchanted with the nearby Road Atlanta Track. According to the guests, the track was in desperate need of renovations. Don decided to purchase Road Atlanta and began to immediately transform the facility. He added a tunnel, removed the dreadful dip in the track, cleared the hillside, and built more pit areas, in addition to a much-needed overall cleaning. While the intent was to simply keep his customers happy, these improvements led to much more. They expanded the number of spectators from 4,000 to well over 120,000.
Prior to his death, Don Panoz’s interest shifted to the world of automobiles, with the prompting and interest of his son, Dan. In the ‘90s, Dan was the first to build an Aluminum Intensive Vehicle (AIV). In 1996, Don and Dan established the Petit Le Mans and the American Le Mans Series by purchasing Sebring in Florida and Mosport in Canada. He also formed Panoz Motor Sport Group and Élan Motor Sport Technology to perform all the technical work for the cars. Don’s interest and focus are acknowledged by many as the source for resurrecting motor sports.
After his death, Don’s son Dan continued his legacy and contribution to the world of motor cars. Dan is now chairman and co-founder of Georgia-based Green4U Technologies Inc., which acquired DeltaWing Technology Group, Panoz LLC, and Team Panoz Racing. They continue to custom-make V-8 sports cars, but also concentrate on innovative transportation and electric vehicles, light weight and aerodynamic hybrids. They were the first to build a hybrid race car (Sparky in 1998) when no one else was interested. That car ended up winning the Petit Le Mans that year. In 2017 they celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Sparky and the Petit Le Mans.
Don’s quarter century in the sport of racing is showcased in the Panoz Museum on Highway 124. Featuring Panoz cars and memorabilia spanning his years of success and innovation in motorsports, the museum is a treasure trove for car aficionados.
As residents, we are grateful and honored for the lasting legacy that Don Panoz has left to our community.
1961 Don Panoz co–founded Mylan Pharmaceutical Corporation
1969 The Panoz family sold Mylan and moved to Ireland where they formed Elan Corporation
1980 Don Panoz was invited to Georgia by Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller for a “Red Carpet Tour” to entice Panoz to build a U.S. subsidiary Elan Pharmaceutical Research Corporation plant in Georgia
1982 Built pharmaceutical plant in Gainesville, GA
1983 Planted initial vineyards on Hwy 53
1983/84 Planted vineyards
1985 Nicotine transdermal patch developed
1986 Built Winery
1987 Built first golf course and the villas & contracted to develop first residential area, now known as Country Estates
1989 Panoz Auto Development founded
1990 Chateau Elan Spa built under the direction & supervision of Nancy Panoz
1992 Roadster introduced
1993 Château Élan Hotel established
1994 Don established the Sarazan World Open, which resulted in the Legends Golf Course and residential area being built
1996 Woodlands Course built for the Olympics and then the residential property around it
1996 AIV Roadster introduced –Dan was the first to produce a full 50–state–legal Aluminum Intensive Vehicle
1996 Don decided there was a need to create a racing history and purchased Road Atlanta
1997 Don retired from Elan Corporation
1997 Panoz founded the PanozMotor Sport Group
1998 Purchased Sebring in Florida & Mosport in Canada Obtained rights from the French to do Petit Le Mans and the American Le Mans Series. First to build hybrid race car (Sparky) and won!
2012 Don decided to merge the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with the Rolex Grand–am Sports Car Series
2016 Green4U Technologies formed
2017 Green4U acquired DeltaWing Technology Group Panoz LLC, and Team Panoz Racing.
2018 Panoz sold Château Élan Winery and Resort to Wheelock Street Capital
2018 On September 11th, Don Panoz passed away at the age of 83 and left Braselton with an amazing legacy
Panoz Historic Racing Museum
PROTECT play
& Primp
DOG PARKS
Cherokee Bluffs
5867 Blackjack Rd, Flowery Branch
Small and large dog areas. Big fenced-in areas. Park benches available courtesy of the Boy Scouts.
Rabbit Hill Dog Park
400 Rabbit Hill Road, Dacula
Trees, shade, green space, and fun obstacles to maximize playtime. Separate areas for large and small dogs and plenty of shade and seating for fur parents.
Mulberry Creek Park
4491 J M Turk Road, Flowery Branch
Two fenced areas offer good running room. Waste bags and trash cans nearby.
Harbins Dog Park
2550 Indian Shoals Park, Dacula
Three fenced areas, including separate small dog and large dog areas. A covered bench and a water source are great for warmer months. No more than three pets per visit. Dog must be under voice command and wearing current rabies tags.
LOCAL TIP
“Cherokee
Bluffs is my favorite place to let my dogs absolutely let loose, chase balls, play with other dogs, and enjoy total freedom outdoors!”
Ashleigh S.
GROOMERS
VETERINARIANS
Animal Emergency Care of Braselton 2095 GA Hwy 211 #2A, Braselton braseltonervet.com ▸ (470) 209-7222
Best Friend Veterinary Hospital 1210 Tuscany Drive, Braselton bestfriendvets.com ▸ (770) 307-0903
Braselton Animal Hospital 9357 Davis Street, Braselton animalhospitalbraselton.com (706) 658-0266
Chateau Animal Hospital Route 211, 2635 Old Winder Highway, Braselton chateauanimalhospital.com (678) 960-4535
Chestnut Mountain Animal Hospital 3904 Winder Highway Suite E, Flowery Branch cmahvet.com ▸ (678) 971-5550
Dog Gone Cute Grooming ▸ 3847 GA-53, Hoschton doggonecutegrooming.com ▸ (706) 658-0298
Groomingdales ▸ 7367 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch ▸ (770) 965-7777
Grooms to Go ▸ (678) 462-1611
In the Ruff Pet Stuff ▸ 7380 Spout Springs Rd, Unit 190, Flowery Branch ▸ intheruffpetstuff.com ▸ (678) 828-7648
Paisley’s Grooming ▸ 74 Lagree Duck Road, Braselton paisleys-grooming.business.site ▸ (678) 858-3954
Pawsatively Purrfect ▸ 7419 Spout Springs Road #105, Flowery Branch ▸ pawsandpurr.com ▸ (770) 965-0192
Southern Paws Mobile Grooming ▸ (678) 808-9781
The Puppy Pantry ▸ 5900 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch ▸ thepuppypantry.com ▸ (678) 960-3269
Friendship Springs Veterinary Care 7380 Spout Springs Road # 160, Flowery Branch friendshipspringsvet.com (770) 967-8387
Hoschton Animal Hospital 3434 GA-53, Hoschton hoschtonanimalhospital.com (706) 654-1111
Magnolia Veterinary Hospital 6055 GA-124, Hoschton magnoliavethospital.com (706) 434-8593
Pet Care Associates 5250 Hog Mountain Road, Flowery Branch flowerybranchpetcare.com (770) 965-3773
Traditions Animal Hospital 55 Freedom Parkway, Hoschton traditionsanimalhospital.com (706) 654-4838
FUN FACT
Braselton is approximately 12.5 square miles and has a population of approximately 16,103 people.
TAKING YOU ! CARE OF
Self-care is no longer an indulgence of the elite, but part of a conscientious program to keep you running at full speed. After the boxes are unpacked and the furniture is in its place, take a break and treat your aching muscles to a bit of restoration at one of the area’s day spas.
spas
▸ ABOUT FACE SKIN CARE ▸ 3695 Braselton Hwy, Suite 300, Dacula ▸ AboutFaceSkin.com ▸ (770) 935-3223
▸ ANDROMEDA MED SPA ▸ 3425 Buford Drive, Suite 100, Buford AndromedaMedSpa.com ▸ (470) 238-3778
▸ CHÂTEAU ÉLAN SPA ▸ Haven Harbour Drive, Braselton chateauelan.com/menu-spa ▸ (678) 425-6064
▸ INFINITY FLOATING & HEALING CENTER ▸ 32 Johnson Drive, Braselton ▸ InfinityFloating.com ▸ (706) 654-7118
▸ LUM AESTHETICS & SKINCARE ▸ 1239 Friendship Road, Suite 400, Braselton ▸ (706) 621-7133
▸ THE MEN’S ROOM BARBER AND SPA ▸ 6750 GA-53 Suite 107, Braselton ▸ tmrbarber.com ▸ (706) 684-0371
▸ VITALITY MED SPA AND PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER ▸ 2353 Thompson Mill Road Suite #116 & #117, Buford ▸ (706) 310-8800
hair salons
“Taylor Brooks Salon at Hamilton Mill is the best salon for our family. The staff is friendly, hospitable, and accommodating. We walk out feeling fresh and pampered.”
- The Deans Family
▸ CACHE SALON ▸ 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton ▸ (770) 965-6560
▸ MATTHEWS & CO. SALON ▸ 7375 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch ▸ (770) 967-9333
▸ SALON VIRAGO ▸ 5745 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton ▸ (678) 960-4780
▸ TAYLOR BROOKS SALON AT HAMILTON MILL ▸ 3695 Braselton Hwy, Dacula ▸ (678) 714-0421
▸ FRENCHIES MODERN NAIL CARE 2620 Old Winder Highway, Braselton frenchiesnails.com/store/ga-braselton (470) 878-2700
▸ LAVISH NAIL BAR ▸ 2095 Highway 211 NW, Unit 6B, Braselton ▸ (770) 868-0222
▸ TICKLE TOES NAILS SPA 2625 Old Winder Highway, Braselton tickeltoesnailsspa.com (770) 965-1070
▸ USA NAILS ▸ 5771 Old Winder Highway, Braselton ▸ (770) 965-8271 nail
HEALTH FOR YOUR
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUSES >> 1315.com
1400 River Place, Braselton >> (770) 848-8000
743 Spring Street NE, Gainesville >> (770) 219-9000 316 N Broad Street, Winder >> (770) 867-3400
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA URGENT CARE >> 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Unit 600, Dacula >> choa.org 404-785-5437
LONGSTREET CLINIC >> 1270 Friendship Road, Braselton >> longstreetclinic.com 770-965-6656
MEDLIFE PRIMARY & URGENT CARE 2129 Friendship Rd, Buford medlifeurgentcare.com >> 770-209-2787
NORTHEAST GEORGIA DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC >> Highpoint Medical Center 1270 Friendship Road, Suite 100, Braselton NGDC.com >> 470-228-7900
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL BRASELTON 1255 Friendship Rd, STE 200, Braselton northside.com >> 404-847-4382
FUN FACT
Braselton is comprised of four counties, is in four zip codes, and has four state highways that run through it.
daycares schools &
DAY CARE / PRESCHOOLS
CARRINGTON ACADEMY
2417 Hancock Dr, Buford carringtonacademy.com/braselton (470) 589-5474
CELEBRATION ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
5560 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton celebrationfamily.com ▸ 770-965-9367
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
4720 Winder Highway, Flowery Branch (770) 967-7105
DISCOVERY POINT
3750 Village Way, Braselton discoverypoint.com ▸ (770) 586-5144
FIRST STEPS CHILDCARE OF BRASELTON
9234 Davis Street, Braselton firststepsofbraselton.weebly.com (706) 658-4075
GEORGIA KIDS ACADEMY
4336 GA-53, Hoschton gkaparents.georgiakidsacademy.org (706) 654-5437
KIDS OF COVENANT CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
5818 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch kidsofcovenant.com ▸ (770) 965-6055
NEW ODYSSEY FOR CHILDREN
Mill Creek Location ▸ ((770) 904-0004
2013 Millcrest Drive, Hoschton
Hamilton Mill Location ▸ (678) 714-9555 3378 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford
MS. HEATHER’S EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES AND MAEV ACADEMY
MHEA: 2’s, 3’s, & Pre-K
MAEV Academy: K-4th grade
HeathersEducationalAdventures.com (678) 936-6534
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BRASELTON
2711 Old Winder Highway, Braselton primroseschools.com/schools/braselton (770) 904-9860
1650 Crossroads Drive, Buford primroseschools.com/schools/buford (770) 932-5573
STORYBROOK ACADEMY
4249 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch mystorybrookacademy.com (770) 965-1414
SUNSHINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER 3955 GA-53, Hoschton sunshinegeorgia.org ▸ (706) 684-0775
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
5989 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch goddardschool.com ▸ (770) 967-6737
PUBLIC
BARROW COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY
622 Freeman Brock Road, Auburn barrow.k12.ga.us/bres ▸ (770) 307-1627
RUSSELL MIDDLE, 364 W Candler St, Winder barrow.k12.ga.us/rms ▸ (770) 867-8181
WINDER-BARROW HIGH, 272 N 5th Ave, Winder barrow.k12.ga.us./wbhs ▸ 770-867-4519
GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DUNCAN CREEK ELEMENTARY
4500 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton duncancreekes.gcpsk12.org ▸ (678) 714-5800
IVY CREEK ELEMENTARY, 3443 Ridge Rd, Buford gcpsk12.org/IvyCreekES ▸ (678) 714-3655
PATRICK ELEMENTARY, 2707 Kilgore Rd, Buford gcpsk12.org/PatrickES ▸ (678) 765-5260
FRANK N. OSBORNE MIDDLE
4404 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton osbornems.gcpsk12.org ▸ (770) 904-5400
GLENN C. JONES MIDDLE, 3575 Ridge Rd, Buford gcpsk12.org/jonesms ▸ (770) 904-5450
MILL CREEK HIGH, 4400 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton millcreekhs.gcpsk12.org ▸ (678) 714-5850
SECKINGER HIGH, 3655 Sardis Church Rd, Buford gcpsk12.org/SeckingerHS ▸ (678) 288-0800
Buford City Schools (part of Gwinnett County)
ELEMENTARY - 2500 Sawnee Ave, Buford beswolves.com ▸ (770) 945-5248
MIDDLE - 2750 Sawnee Ave, Buford bufordms.org ▸ (770) 904-3690
HIGH SCHOOL - 2455 Buford Hwy, Buford bufordhs.org ▸ (706) 945-6768
PRIVATE
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PK2–12) 544 Christmas Ave, Bethlehem bethlehemchristianacademy.org ▸ (770) 307-1574
BRASELTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PK4–12) 401 Zion Church Rd, Braselton braseltonchristianacademy.com ▸ (706) 824-9943
GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN (PK–12) 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Norcross greateratlantachristian.org ▸ (770) 243-2000
HEBRON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (K–12) 775 Dacula Rd, Dacula hebronlions.org ▸ (770) 963-9250
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY (PK3–12)
796 Lakeview Dr, Gainesville lakeviewacademy.com ▸ (770) 532-4383
HALL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FLOWERY BRANCH ELEMENTARY, 5544 Radford Rd, Flowery Branch ▸ fbes.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-6621
FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY, 4450 Friendship Rd, Buford fes.hallco.org ▸ (770) 932-1223
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN CREATIVE SCHOOL OF INQUIRY 4841 Union Church Rd, Flowery Branch cmcsi.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-3121
MARTIN ELEMENTARY, 4216 Martin Rd, Flowery Branch mta.hallco.org ▸ (770) 965-1578
SPOUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY, 6640 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch ▸ ssse.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-4860
WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY, 4670 Winder Hwy, Flowery Branch ▸ wla.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-5856
C.W. DAVIS MIDDLE, 4335 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch dms.hallco.org ▸ (770) 965-3020
CHEROKEE BLUFF MIDDLE & HIGH, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch ▸ cbhs.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-0080
FLOWERY BRANCH HIGH, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch ▸ fbhs.hallco.org ▸ (770) 967-8000
JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GUM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY, 600 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson ▸ gses.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 654-5580
HEROES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4001 Highway 332, Hoschton hes.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 367-5151
WEST JACKSON ELEMENTARY, 391 E Jefferson St, Hoschton wjes.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 654-2044
WEST JACKSON MIDDLE, 400 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson ▸ wjms.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 654-2775
JACKSON COUNTY HIGH, 152 Jacxo Junction, Hoschton jchs.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 367-5003
EMPOWER COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER, 1952 Winder Highway, Jefferson ▸ empower.jacksonschoolsga.org ▸ (706) 367-3511
LANIER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (K–12)
5285 Strickland Rd, Flowery Branch lanierchristianacademy.org ▸ (678) 828-8350
SUGAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PK-12) 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill SugarHillChristian.org ▸ (678) 745-4121
THE GWINNETT SCHOOL OF MATHMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY (9-12), 970 McElavney Lane, Lawrenceville GCPSK12.org/GSMST ▸ (678) 518-6700
WESTBROOK ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (PK–6) 353 Bill Robinson Rd, Auburn thewestbrookcentre.net ▸ (706) 658-4243
WINE WALKABOUTS
CHEERS!
CAVENDER CREEK VINEYARDS ▸ 3610 Cavender Creek Road, Dahlonega ▸ cavendercreekvineyards.com ▸ Newly renovated tasting room with living room-style comfortable seating and two outdoor porches and patios. Located one hour from Braselton, they offer a basic selection that ranges from white to red wines. They also offer some beer choices and tasty frozen wine drinks. On the weekends they may have entertainment. Check their website for details and hours. They host weddings and have two rental cabins on the property – one rustic restored antique log cabin dates back to the 1820s and includes farm animals.
CHATEAU ELAN WINERY ▸ 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton chateauelan.com ▸ Located in the heart of Braselton, a renovated and fun tasting room with outdoor patio and lawn seating next to the Château Élan Resort. Great selection of sweet, sparkling, white, and red wines. Some selection of beer is available. The building is set in the middle of grape vines and styled as a French-style chateau. It is a cozy venue for a couple or could easily accommodate large groups. Wine tours and tastings are also available. You have access to several great restaurants on the property.
FUN FACT
There has only been six mayors for the town of Braselton: William Henry Braselton, James Lewis Braselton, Henry Edward Braselton, Pat Graham, Bill Orr, and Kurt Ward.
CLOUDLAND VINEYARDS + WINERY ▸ 3796 N bogan Rd, Buford Cloudland is a farm winery nestled on 6 acres in Hall County. They specialize in premium Lomanto and rare and unique grapes that are ideal for Georgia wine-growing. Take some friends and enjoy North Georgia’s newest winery!
FROGTOWN WINERY ▸ 700 Ridge Point Drive, Dahlonega Frogtown.com ▸ Escape the city to the foothills of the Georgia Mountains in Dahlonega. Frogtown Vineyards and Winery, a one-hour drive from Braselton, is a beautiful winery set in the middle of their vineyard. It is privately owned and the owner is the winemaker. They have a very extensive range of red and white wines – mostly Georgia estate-owned vineyards. Their Italian Bistro now offers lunch and dinner Friday and Saturdays and Sunday brunch. They also host weddings, and wine club memberships are also available.
KAYA VINEYARD & WINERY ▸ 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega kayavineyards.com ▸ The winery and tasting room are built atop a ridge and offer a beautiful panoramic mountain view of the Appalachian Mountains. Also a one-hour drive from Braselton. They serve a good range of red and white wines. Check their website for wine club membership and hours of operation.
They serve a light lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Kaya hosts weddings and has four new three-bedroom rental cottages on the property. They also own nearby Dahlonega Day Spa and Restaurant.
WOLF MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS ▸ 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega ▸ wolfmountainvineyards.com ▸ Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery is a hillside winery with a beautiful vista located about an hour from Braselton. They offer a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines and wine club memberships.
They serve lunches and Sunday brunch. Please check the website for hours. Also hosting vineyard weddings.
MAKING A LOCAL IMPACT
ANIMALS
Angels Among Us - AngelsRescue.org
Dedicated to saving dogs and cats from highrisk situations in Georgia. We operate through a network of volunteers and foster homes in the metro Atlanta area.
Humane Society of Northeast GeorgiaHumaneSocietyofNortheastGeorgia.org
Rescues healthy companion animals and then houses, feeds, and cares for them until they find forever homes.
Off The Chain - OfftheChainGa.org
Provides non-judgmental assistance to improve the welfare of dogs who are chained/ tethered by offering free fences for qualified families in NE Georgia.
CHILDREN
Boys & Girls Club - bgcjcga.org
A safe and positive place for after-school and summer child care for ages 6-18. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize and reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Home of Hope - HomeofHope.org
A residential care facility which provides services for homeless children from 0-17 years of age along with their young mothers. We also provide care and services for homeless girls aging out of the foster care system at 18 years of age.
Piedmont CASA - PiedmonthCASA.org
Provides abused and neglected children of Banks, Barrow and Jackson Counties certified volunteers to be their voice in Juvenile Court proceedings.
The Tree House-TheTreeHouseInc.org
A child advocacy center that works to strengthen communities by reducing the occurrence and impact of child abuse through counseling, educating, supporting and nurturing children and families in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson counties.
ENVIRONMENT
Elachee Nature Science CenterElachee.org
Promoting environmental understanding through education and conservation.
FAMILIES
Atlanta Mission - AtlantaMission.org
We transform, through Christ, the lives of those facing homelessness.
Eagle Ranch - EagleRanch.org
A Christ-centered non-profit organization with services to promote whole family healing, including outpatient counseling, short-term family support counseling, day school, residential program, and events and trainings. Our aim is to restore and renew relationships for children and families.
Fostering Hope Clothes ClosetFosteringHopeCC.org
Fostering Hope Clothes Closet is a collection of gently used clothes provided for foster children and local families in need.
Happy Feat - HappyFeat.org
Gives individuals with special needs the chance to work and be a part of a variety of special events.
Partnership Against Domestic ViolencePADV.org
Mission: to end the crime of domestic violence and empower its survivors.
Peace Place - PeacePlaceInc.org
A domestic violence program that serves survivors of family violence in Banks, Barrow, and Jackson counties in Georgia. We offer emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, prevention housing, outreach and legal advocacy, safety planning, educational presentations, and children's services.
FIGHTING TRAFFICKING
Go Against Traffick - GoAgainstTraffick.org
Empowering communities to STOP human trafficking. Prevent, protect, identify, report.
Street Grace - StreetGrace.org
A faith-based organization that utilizes evidence-based demand reduction strategies to eradicate the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).
FOOD PANTRIES
iServeMinistries - iServeMinistries.com
To end generational poverty in the communities we serve through meeting practical needs and teaching life skills. Food Bags of Love and mobile food pantry.
The Pantry at Hamilton MillHmumc.org/thepantry
Gives out over 35,000 pounds of food, feeding an average of 700 families each week. Open every Saturday from 8:00am to 10:30 am.
MEN
Good News at Noon MinistryGoodNewsAtNoon.org
Our transitional shelter provides meals 365 days a year and distributes bags of groceries every Thursday. We have 16 open beds for men with access to showers and toiletries. We also assist with securing personal I.Ds. Individuals come to Good News at Noon to find physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual healing.
The Potter’s HouseAtlantaMission.org/potters-house
Twelve-month, Christian-based, residential recovery program for men dealing with chemical addiction.
VETERANS
Chateau Élan military support foundationCEMilitarySupportFoundation.org
Support and assist local veterans, active military and their families in the North Georgia area with food, clothing, housing, home repairs, help with PTSD and disabilities.
Family Hangouts Just Around the Corner
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By Mary Burkhardt
AT LANIER ISLANDS
Family-Friendly Programming: The 1,500-acre lakeside property is home to the Port of Indecision Marina, with year-round covered slips so visitors can hit the open waters minutes after arrival to fish, water ski or stay in port to enjoy the attractions and entertainment at Margaritaville Lanier Islands. Visit the thrills and chills at Fins Up Water Park for family-friendly fun and test out the 14 water slides, including Georgia’s first waterslide coaster, Apocalypso! Joining Apocalypso on the same tower are three additional slides: Serpentine Storm, Dreamsicle Dive and Mango Mania! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Specialty Lake Excursions:
Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard one of our many Specialty Lake Excursion series. Each lake excursions includes a three-hour cruise aboard our excursion yacht for an evening of enchanting views, vibrant vibes, and delectable flavors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you indulge in carefully crafted menus that will surely put you in the Margaritaville state of mind.
Accommodations:
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Lanier Islands: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort is the perfect destination to escape to the great outdoors. With incredible lakefront views, each site includes a 30’ – 50’ concrete pad, full hook up for water, sewer and power, picnic table, grill,fire pit, and Wi-Fi. Plus there are more ways to stay including tiny cabins and glamping tent cottages. The resort offers upscale restrooms/showers, guest laundry, access to waterfront dining and live entertainment at LandShark Landing.
Dining:
After a day on the water, visitors can check out the many Chill Zone restaurants and tiki bars located in Fins Up Water Park (Paradise Cantina, Frank And Lola’s Pizza To Go, License To Chill Bar, L2C Grill and Feeding Frenzy Fried Shack), then cruise over to LandShark Landing to LandShark Bar & Grill, where the shrimp is boiling, burgers are ready, beer is on ice and booze is in the blender!
Antebellum Restaurant 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch antebellumrestaurant.com (770) 965-8100
Bare Bones 101 E Main Street, Buford barebonessteakhouse.com (470) 266-1890
BiBa’s Italian Restaurant 7338 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch italianrestauranthixson.com (770) 965-0012
Braselton Brewing Company, LLC
9859 Davis Street, Braselton braseltonbrewing.com (706) 684-0686
Breakwater Grill
4856 Hog Mountain Road, Flowery Branch breakwatergrill.com (470) 778-9230
Cork It Braselton 36 Frances Street, Braselton corkitbraselton.com (229) 630-6311
Cotton Calf Kitchen 9924 Davis Street, Unit 9, Braselton ▸ cottoncalf.com
Crossroads Bar & Grille ▸ 5900 Spout Springs Road, Suite 1A, Flowery Branch crossroadsbarandgrille.com (770) 967-3375
Dominick’s Italian Cuisine 22 Buford Village Way, Unit 211, Buford ▸ dominicksofbuford.com (770) 614-0019
Flourish Taproom ▸ 9924 Davis Street, Suite 1, Braselton
Cabo’s Mexican Grill 7367 Spout Spring Road, Flowery Branch cabosmexgrill.com (770) 965.0608
Caroline’s on Main 5518 Main Street, Flowery Branch carolinesonmain.com (678) 828-9440
Galloping Gallette ▸ 9924 Davis Street, Braselton ▸ (706) 684-3080
Hoschton Coffee Company ▸ 73 City Square Street, Hoschton ▸ hoschtoncoffee.com ▸ (706) 824-3610
Jacks ▸ 1911 Highway 211 NW, Hoschton jacksbraseltonga.com ▸ (770) 867-5225
Jack’s Public House ▸ 6332 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton ▸ (770) 967-8377
LandShark Bar & Grill ▸ Margaritaville at Lake Lanier lakelanier.landsharkbarandgrill.com ▸ (470) 323-3473
Latin Flavors Steakhouse ▸ 21 E Athens Street, Winder latinflavorssteakhouse.com ▸ (678) 975-7487
Le Petit Café + Boutique ▸ Inside the Château Élan Inn 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton ▸ (678) 425-0900
Left Nut Brewing Company ▸ 2100 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville ▸ leftnutbrewing.com ▸ (678) 827-6678
Local Station ▸ 108 Brassie Lane, Braselton (706) 921-4192
Louis’ House of Bourbon ▸ In The Inn at Château Élan 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton ▸ (678) 425-0900
Marc Bar & Restaurant ▸ In The Winery at Château Élan 100 Tour de France Drive, Braselton ▸ (678) 425-6916
Maynard’s at the Corner 7435 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch maynardsatthecorner.com ▸ (770) 965-0313
Ninja Steakhouse & Sushi 5753 Old Winder Highway, Braselton ninjasteakandsushi.com ▸ (770) 965-2292
Off the Rails Mexican Cantina ▸ 107 E Main Street offtherailsmexicancantina.com ▸ (470) 750-0982
Paddy’s Irish Pub ▸ 100 Tour De France Drive, Braselton (678) 425-6074
Papa Jacks Country Kitchen 2200 Friendship Road, Buford papajackscountrykitchen.com (770) 965-7007
Pig Tales
6800 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch pigtaleslakelanier.com (678) 828-7676
Rebar Braselton 9924 Davis Street, Suite 1, Braselton toasttab.com/rebar ▸ (770) 967-8377
Sarazen Bar & Grill
100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton ▸ chateauelan.com/ menu-dining/menu-dining-golf-grille/ (678) 425-6050
Sushi Heeya 7380 Spout Springs Road #430, Flowery Branch sushiheeya.com ▸ (678) 902-1800
Unami Tavern 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton umamitavern.com ▸ (678) 828-9263
Versailles
100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton ▸ chateauelan.com (678) 425-0900 ext. 6181
Whole Being Cafe
5510 Main Street, Flowery Branch wholebeingcafe.com ▸ (770) 967-4080
Alabaster Company ▸ 4335 Hwy 53, Ste 101, Hoschton ▸ (706) 362-6005
Image Boutique ▸ 7330 Spout Springs Rd shopimageboutique.com ▸ (770) 967-1300
Naked South ▸ 9924 Davis Street, Suite 4, Braselton nakedsouthboutique.com ▸ (770) 835-4999
Provisions ▸ 60 East Jefferson St, Ste A, Hoschton ▸ (770) 757-6734
Simply Thompson Boutique ▸ 9924 Davis Street, Suite 3, Braselton SimplyThompson.CommentSold.com ▸ (770) 713-8834
The Rustic Rack Boutique ▸ 64 N Broad Street, Winder therusticrackboutique.com ▸ (770) 876-8776
The Social Peach Boutique 5515 Main Street, Flowery Branch TheSocialPeachBoutique.com
The Vintage Peach Boutique 37 City Square Street, Hoschton shopvintagepeach.com ▸ (706) 921-4151
GIFTS & ANTIQUES
FUN FACT
Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival started in 2003 and is celebrating its 21st year! It is now the largest in northeast Georgia. The awardwinning festival attracts vendors and patrons from New Hampshire to South Florida.
A Flea Antique 10101 Davis Street #100, Braselton (706) 654-2190
Countryside Antiques 115 Harrison Street, Braselton CountrysideAntiques.net (706) 824-7204
House of Boykin 64 Brassie Lane, Braselton (770) 568-2298
House of Clay 65 Frances Street, Braselton (706) 519-8900
Luxe Living Interiors 2437 Hancock Drive, Buford LuxeLivingInteriorDesign.com (678) 828-7262
My Gift Store 2353 Thompson Mill Rd, Buford (678) 804-9125
Piper Lillies Gift Shoppe 3695 Braselton Highway, Dacula PiperLillies.com (678) 889-2540
Pretty Petals & Pickin's 4165 GA-53, Hoschton (404) 547-3062
Prime Pickins, LLC 5556 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch (678) 316-4563
Sample Pleasures Art, Antiques, & Gifts
5504 Main Street, Flowery Branch
SamplePleasures.com (770) 967-5585
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BOUTIQUE & GIFT SHOP
Piper Lillies Gift Shoppe (678) 889-2540
PiperLillies.com
BREWERY - TAP
ROOM - EVENTS
Flourish Taproom (253) 350-7488
FlourishCoffeeTaproom.com
CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS
Flowery Branch
Chiropractic (770) 967-1900
FloweryBranchChiro.com
CONVENTION & VISITORS
BUREAU / TOURISM
Braselton Visitor’s Bureau (706) 654-3915 explorebraselton.com
CUSTOM FRAMING
Georgia Frame Shop (470) 429-3141
GeorgiaFrameShop.com
CUSTOM JEWELERS
Solus Mei Custom Jewelers (470) 435-1002
SolusMei.com
DENTISTRY
VIP Family & Implant
Dentistry (678) 318-3353
VIPfamilydentistry.com
ELECTRICIAN
Brooks Electrical Solutions (678) 828-7401
BrooksElectrical SolutionsInc.com
FINE DINING AND EVENT VENUE
Bare Bones Steakhouse (470) 266-1890
BareBonesSteakhouse.com
FLOORING & DESIGN
Hillman Flooring (770) 271-0902 www.hillmanflooring.com
GOLF CART SALES
RENTALS & SERVICE
All Pro Carts (678) 960-4598
AllProCarts.com
HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICES
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton (770) 848-8000 NGHS.com
INSURANCE SERVICES
Layna Weldon - State Farm Agent (678) 866-4114
LaynaWeldonInsurance.com
North Georgia Insurance Services (706) 654-5353
NorthGAIns.com
MED SPA / AESTHETICS
Andromeda MedSpa (470) 238-3778
AndromedaMedSpa.com
NAIL SALON
Frenchies Modern
Nail Care Braselton (470) 878-2700
Studios.frenchiesnails. com/Braselton-ga
ORTHODONTICS, BRACES/INVISALIGN
Braces Now (770) 661-1706
BracesNowGA.com
OUTDOOR LIVING
Sugar Hill Outdoors (770) 326-6115
SugarHillOutdoors.com
OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS
Sterling Outdoor Solutions (678) 758-8131
SterlingOutdoors.com
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry (770) 965-2340 StartLifeSmiling.com
PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Tender Ones
Therapy Services (770) 904-6009
TenderOnesTherapy.com
PEST / TERMITE / MOSQUITO CONTROL
Contractor’s Best Pest Solutions (678) 765-6525
CallContractorsBest.com
STORAGE FACILITY
Premier Storage at Friendship Road (770) 866-9333
SWIM LESSONS / TEAM
Gwinnett Swim (404) 590-7946
GwinnettSwim.com
TREE REMOVAL/ TRIMMING
America Tree Service (678) 734-9562 americatreeservice.com
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