Hometown Herald June 2021

HOMETOWN HERALD

June 2021

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

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Welcome

Welcome to Our Newest Residents Rick Barta Brandon Fiddler William Pennell Grubbs Heather Kim Namkyun Kim Crystal Magee James Morton Hikari Nakamoto Sean Patrick O’Donnell Louis Guanlao Pasatiempo Matthew Pees Michael Jon Poole

and their families!

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DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Jerry Hanes Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Bill Jennings Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Allan Tucker Member at Large: Karen Taylor Like Hamilton Mill, A Hometown on Facebook

To advertise in the Hometown Herald, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com The Hometown Herald is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Hamilton Mill Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Headquarters............................770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail..............................770.619.6500 County Courthouse..............................770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office...............................770.962.4390 Poison Control......................................404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters.................................678.518.5018 Station 18.............................................678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................770.995.6855 Property Tax..........................................770.822.8800 Voter Registration.................................770.226.7210 Animal Control.....................................770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services......................770.822.8850

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

UTILITIES

ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Property Manager: Maureen Murphy CORPORATE OFFICE (for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)

Shaben Main Office: 770.271.2252 After Hours Emergency: 770.271.2252 P.O. Box 3189 Suwanee, GA 30024-0989

You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event.

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net HAMILTON MILL COUNTRY CLUB

Ph: 770.945.4653 www.hamiltonmillcc.com

Gwinnett Co. Solid Waste Mgnt............770.822.7141 Water Resources..................................678.376.6700 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School................ 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org

Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org

Ph: 770.513.5700

Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850

STREET MAINTENANCE

Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664

Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K • Sign Kwik 770.623.1669 • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678.551.8591 • Addresses of Distinction: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to goodstanding residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

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www.millcreekhighschool.org

www.daculahs.org

Hebron Christian Academy..................770.962.9250 Dacula Classical Academy.................678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770.338.7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy...............678.745.4121 Greater Atlanta Christian......................770.243.2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE

Gwinnett Medical Center.....................678.312.1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470.326.7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center.....770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care...........770.848.6195 LOST DOG/CATS/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770.513.5100 to report your lost pet or if a dangerous pet is running loose.

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HomesInHamiltonMill.com Data was reported on 5/9/21

HAMILTON MILL HOMES SOLD IN THE LAST 45 DAYS Address Desc.

Basement

4015 Greenside Court 3935 Greenside Court 2532 Floral Valley Drive 1568 Mulberry Lake Drive 2153 Floral Ridge Drive 3970 Lantern Hill Drive 2560 Millwater Xing 2541 Floral Valley Drive 4150 Greenside Court 3395 Mill Valley Drive 1180 Lamont Circle 3677 Coralberry Way 1695 Millside Terrace 1719 Praters Point 3448 Highland Forge Trail 1464 Lake Heights Circle 1716 Deerhaven Trail 3449 Coopers Mill Court 3157 Green Farm Trail 1838 Crossvale Drive 2615 Grove Valley Lane 1715 Ridgemill Terrace 2621 Hillgrove Drive

Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Unfinished Finished Finished Unfinished Unfinished Finished None

Current Listings

Bed Bath 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 5 5 5 5 5 6 4 6 5 5 4 5 5 4 4

Half

5 5 4 4 5 6 5 5 5 5 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 2

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

Year Built 2003 2002 2004 2000 2003 2003 1998 2004 2004 1999 2000 2002 1998 1995 1999 1998 2002 1995 1996 2004 2001 1996 2002

List Price

Sales Price

$725,000 $650,000 $614,900 $625,000 $599,900 $615,000 $599,900 $559,900 $565,000 $535,000 $549,900 $524,900 $534,900 $475,000 $499,995 $450,000 $445,000 $430,000 $439,900 $429,000 $425,000 $399,900 $335,000

760,000 671,000 658,937 625,000 625,000 615,000 600,000 584,900 580,000 555,000 534,900 525,000 515,000 502,000 496,995 475,000 450,000 445,000 445,000 440,000 430,000 399,900 355,000

Total

Slab

Unfinished Basement

Finished Basement

$500,000 and Up

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2

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$350,000 - $499,000

4

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2

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*25 Homes are currently UNDER CONTRACT

Closing Date 4/30/2021 4/22/2021 4/23/2021 4/23/2021 3/26/2021 5/4/2021 4/26/2021 3/31/2021 4/8/2021 4/1/2021 3/26/2021 3/26/2021 3/26/2021 4/15/2021 4/16/2021 4/13/2021 3/26/2021 4/29/2021 4/23/2021 4/28/2021 3/31/2021 4/29/2021 4/23/2021

SqFt 5,550 5,698 5,330 4,060 5,561 5,600 5,005 4,368 5,748 4,961 5,352 3,635 5,431 3,633 5,221 4,191 2,632 3,367 3,402 2,973 3,200 3,533 2,356

Days on Market 3 15 3 19 3 19 3 1 4 3 71 11 80 6 18 2 2 6 13 6 6 3 6

RECIPE CORNER

Father’s Day + Summer = GOURMET BURGERS THAT YOU WILL SURELY BE ADDING TO YOUR GO-TO DINNER ROTATION

CHEDDAR-STUFFED BURGERS WITH PICKLED SLAW AND FRIED SHALLOTS INGREDIENTS • Kosher salt • 8 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from a 1 1/2-pound head) • 1 cup distilled white vinegar • 1 tablespoon sugar • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds • Vegetable oil, for frying • 5 large shallots, very thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings • 1/4 cup Wondra flour (see Note) • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 85 percent lean • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • Freshly ground pepper • 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded • 2 cups baby arugula • 4 brioche buns, split and toasted MAKE AHEAD The pickled cabbage can be refrigerated in its brine and the fried shallots can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

DIRECTIONS • Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 tablespoon of kosher salt with the cabbage and massage it until it softens and releases its liquid, about 4 minutes. Drain the cabbage in a colander and rinse it.

• Step 2: Wipe out the bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt.

Add the cabbage to the vinegar mixture, toss to coat and place a plate on top to keep it submerged. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

• Step 3: Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 325°. In a medium bowl, toss the shallots with the Wondra flour. Fry the shallots all at once, stirring gently, until golden, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Season the shallots with salt. Reserve the cooking oil.

• Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef

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with the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and ground pepper. Knead gently until thoroughly mixed.

Form the beef into eight 4-inch patties. Press the shredded cheese into four 2 1/2-inch disks. Sandwich the cheese disks between the patties. Pinch the edges together to seal.

• Step 5: Heat a grill pan or griddle. Brush the burgers with some of the shallot cooking oil and cook over moderate heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, invert a large heatproof bowl over them and cook until medium within and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer.

• Step 6: Mound the arugula on the bun bottoms and top with the burgers. Drain the pickled cabbage and mound some of it on the burgers; reserve the rest of the pickled cabbage for another use. Top with the fried shallots and the bun tops and serve.

ASIAN-STYLE PORK BURGERS INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork • 2 scallions, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger • 1 large garlic clove, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper • 4 hamburger buns, split • 2 cups coleslaw mix • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar • 1 teaspoon soy sauce DIRECTIONS • Step 1: Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, mix the pork with the scallions, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the meat into four 3/4-inch thick patties.

• Step 2: Grill the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Lightly toast the buns on the grill.

• Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with the rice vinegar, soy sauce and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the burgers on the buns, top with the slaw and serve.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UPDATE The Pools Are Open!

• The Millview and Lakeview Pools are open for the season! The pools are open daily from 10 am - 9 pm.

• Residents in good standing with their HOA dues can visit the pool anytime they want NO RESERVATIONS! Please always bring your amenities card with you to enter the pool.

• If you need an amenities card, please call the office to make an appointment.

• Each household can bring up to 6 guests with them to the pool.

• Please practice CDC recommendations and guidelines while at the pool.

• You can view all of the pool rules on hmill. com in the Document Center.

Information on opening our other facilities: • The gym will open at full capacity on July 1st. You will not have to make reservations and it will be open from 5 am - 10 pm.

Again, please practice the CDC guidelines for social distancing while in the gym.

• The Lakeview clubhouse will be open for event rentals starting July 1st. Please call/email the office if you would like to reserve the main club room or conference room. You can download and review the Clubhouse Rental Packet on hmill.com in the Document Center.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Dear Residents, We have a few reminders for you as the weather gets nicer and everyone ventures outside to enjoy summer!

GOLF CARTS When driving your golf cart throughout the community, please do so with caution. Your safety is our number one priority. Here are some tips to keep in mind for safe driving!

1. Always drive responsibly; arms and legs should always remain in the vehicle and seat belts should always be fastened.

2. Only carry passengers that you have seats for. Do not try to squeeze in extra passengers.

3. Never drive recklessly or joy ride. Be courteous to other drivers and obey vehicle traffic laws and the rules of the road.

4. Avoid distractions while operating your golf cart.

Remain attentive and avoid talking, texting, or reading while driving, reaching for objects, applying makeup or eating.

5. Never allow anyone to stand in the vehicle or on the platform located in the back of the vehicle and never put the vehicle in motion until all passengers are safely inside the vehicle and buckled in.

6. Avoid excessive speeds, sudden starts, and stops, and avoid sharp turns at fast speeds.

7. Always yield to pedestrians.

Bike Safety There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it’s good for the environment. We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much as possible. Here are a few tips so that you’ll be safe while you do so.

1. Wear a properly-fitted helmet. It is the best way to prevent head injuries and death. Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet. Under Georgia law, bicycle riders 16 years of age or older are not required to wear a helmet. Any bicycle rider under 16 years of age must wear a helmet.

2. It is typically safer to ride in the street or bike lane than on the sidewalk. Further, riding on sidewalks is prohibited, statewide, for anyone over the age of 12 unless permitted by specific local ordinance to operate a bicycle on the sidewalk.

3. Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars.

4. Wear bright colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen.

5. Ride with your children. Stick together until you are comfortable that your kids are ready to ride on their own.

Maureen Murphy and Heather Bieber Hamilton Mill Property Management

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MONDAY

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Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

Flag Day

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DJ and Food Truck Tennis Committee Pop-up at the PoolMeeting 7:00pm

Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

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TENNIS NEWS

Junior Spotlight Congratulations to Ainsley Trenbeath, Hamilton Mill player of the month. It has been a pleasure to work with Ainsley. She has a great attitude on the court and always comes ready to learn. She works hard and follows instructions very well.

Ainsley has been putting in the work doing our level 3 junior clinics and privates. She has made very good consistent progress and has recently been promoted to the level 3 performance group. This has earned her a spot in this month’s Junior Spotlight. We thank you for your hard work and congratulate you! Keep up the good work! We look forward to continue working with Ainsley.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICKLEBALL Drop in on Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm for open Pickleball play.

HAMILTON MILL ADULT DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BENEFITTING:

AUGUST 27TH – 29TH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DOUBLES THE TOURNAMENT WILL HAVE “C” – “AA” LEVELS SIGN UP WITH A PARTNER OR WE CAN MATCH YOU WITH A PLAYER. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SPECIAL POPS TENNIS!!!

Contact the Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop to register or inquire about some great Sponsorship Opportunities!!

Mark Your Calendar

7/16 - Friday – Tennis Round Robin 7/30 - Friday – Sunday – Pickleball Round Robin 8/27 – 8/29 - Hamilton Mill Doubles Club Championship

Millview Pickleball courts!!

PRIVATE LESSONS Contact the Tennis Shop to connect with one of our highly experienced pros and work on those problem areas or develop a new shot!!

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TENNIS NEWS

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Summer Junior Tennis Camp We have groups and levels for all players!! Come out for a fun and exciting summer of tennis!!

June 7th – July 30th

Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week.

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Cardio Tennis Come out for some heart pumping, calorie burning Tennis!!

Wednesday: 9:30-10:30am Tennis 101 Tennis 101 is great way to learn the basics of tennis and get stared in the game of a lifetime.

Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:00pm

Camps are Monday – Thursday (4-day program)

Adult High Intensity Drills 1hr of fast-moving adult drills!

Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00pm

Registrations are weekly.

Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00

Practices will be held at Lakeview to accommodate for swim team practice.

8 and under: 9:00am – 10:00am $50 per week 9 – 11yrs: 10:00am – 11:30am $75 per week Middle/High School: 11:30am – 1:00pm $75 per week *Times are subject to change to accommodate for Hmill Swim Team practice.

CONTACT THE TENNIS SHOP TO SIGN UP!!

CONTACTS Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop Milltennis@bellsouth.net (770) 945-6452 Tim Dutton Tennis Director Tim.hmilltennis@gmail.com (678) 887-4543

Grove Carmona Head Professional / Junior Programming Grovo.hmiltennis@gmail.com (678) 982-1938 Chris Benzinger Staff Professional / Junior Development Chris.hmilltennis@gmail.com (678) 362-9218

Come by the Tennis Shop for all of your Tennis and Pickleball needs! Check out the selection of from Head, Babolat and Prince!! Keep the sun out of you eyes with the wide variety of Sunglasses for Tifosi Optics!

TENNIS SHOP

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Sunday: 12:30pm-3:30pm

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EVENT RECAP

FOOD TRUCK

FRIDAY

On Friday, April 30, we had our first ever Food Truck Friday!

About 250 Hamilton Mill residents came out and listened (and danced!) to the steel drum band, Latitude Adjustment, ate off the Azucar Cuban and Tikiz trucks, and enjoyed the amazing weather we had.

Some folks even came dressed up for the theme! We had the prettiest sunset to wind down the event.

What a fun night with our residents! Thank you to the social committee for all of your hard work on organizing this event and helping us feel like we are getting back to pre-COVID days!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 LAKEVIEW COMMON AREAS 6:00 PM

BALLOON ART • PHOTO BOOTH • STILT WALKER

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LIVE BAND KARAOKE WITH SAVED BY THE BAND (Sing songs from the 80’s, 90’s and NOW!)

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(Viewing areas: pool, playground, parking lot, soccer field and around Lake Mulberry)

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Decorating Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly Looking to sell your home in 2021? With today’s market, now is the best time to sell and get the most out of your home. Here are a few tips that are crucial to getting that buyer to snag your home in an instant!

Landscaping – The outside of your home is what a buyer will see first. Add some plants, refresh your flowerbeds and trim your hedges.

Freshening up your mulch will go a long way!

Paint colors – Paint colors can refresh your home in an instant.

Neutral colors are in right now and can brighten up any space while you can accessorize for any season. Here are a few colors that work just about anywhere:

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• Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray – great for walls and hallways • Sherwin Williams Simply White – the perfect white for baseboards and trim • Sherwin Williams Dove White – a popular soft white for walls that will match any decor Remove clutter – Have a garage sale or donate things you don’t use. Remember, the more open your home looks, the bigger it will appear to your buyers.

Make the kitchen appealing – Updating your kitchen can be as simple as adding a couple of small plants (fake ones work great) to add some warmth. Make sure countertops are completely empty of personal items or appliances. If your budget allows, updating your countertops and backsplash will instantly add value.

Happy selling!

Hamilton Oak House Hamilton Oak House is located right here in Hamilton Mill. They can help with home renovations, interior design, and room styling. Even if you aren’t selling your home, right now is the perfect time to update any space! Instagram: hamiltonoakhouse

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- SEPTEMBER Healthy Aging

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NORTH ATLANTA HOME SHOW

June 4-6, 2021 10:00am to 6:00pm

The three-day Show – the largest-ever North Atlanta Home – at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth will include home improvement experts, buyer discounts and product demonstrations, and is presented by Marketplace Events, North America’s largest producer of consumer home shows. Friday, June 4 is both “Trade Day” and “Hero Day”. On Friday only, anyone who works in the home industry will receive free admission to the show, simply by showing his or her business card at the show’s main entrance. First responders, military veterans, fire fighters and police officers will also receive free admission with ID, as Marketplace Events thanks the heroes who serve. https://northatlantahomeshow.com

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS® OF GREATER ATLANTA

June 4-6, 2021 10:00am to 4:00pm

Welcome to Vintage Market Days® of Greater Atlanta. Come join us in our love of vintage, vintage inspired, hand-made, artisan collections and found salvaged items. We have on trend clothing, jewelry, art, and seasonal paintings for you to take home with you. Join us for a special shopping experience, featuring the best vendors from Georgia, as well as artisans and makers from ten other states! Free Parking. Kids 12 and under FREE. No animals allowed (service ok). Free re-entry with purchase of ticket. Tickets for sale at the door. Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2 Exhibition Buildings (Heated) and Outdoor Food Trucks https://www.facebook.com/vintagemarketdaysofgreateratlanta

4 PAW AGILITY SHOW

June 17-19, 2021

The Four Paw Agility Club of North Georgia consists of dog owners, exhibitors, trainers, breeders, veterinarians and judges with an interest in dog training and performance events such as agility, obedience, rally and tracking. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds & Expo Center

GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN: RUMOURS

Friday, June 18, 2021 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Taking the stage in Loganville for the first time will be the country’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours. The Atlanta based group captures the energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career by blending perfect harmonies, precise instrumentation and a visually engaging stage show. Food vendors will be on site and those interested in attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Beer and wine are permitted at the event. Attendees are also encouraged to wear masks and follow CDC guidelines at the event. https://www.loganville-ga.gov

HISTORIC FREEMAN’S MILL TOUR

June 19, 2021 8:00am to 12:00pm

Step back into the past as you experience Gwinnett County 1800’s historic Freeman’s Mill with a guided tour by one of our historical interpreters.

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Attendance is limited, pre-register or call 770.904.3500.

All Ages. Register at GwinnettParks.com with the code FMP29401. https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/Departments/ CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation

BRICKFEST: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 19, 2021 2:00pm

BrickTwentyTwo Productions is hosting its first “BrickFest: Juneteenth Celebration” filled with music and comedy featuring some of your favorite mainstream and upcoming performers. This charity event has a special purpose. 80% of its revenue goes back into the African-American community in the following ways: Community Development, Scholarships, Business Grants and Educational Impact. Every ticket purchased is a donated investment towards the community. Join us in being unified for this special day! http://www.b22park.org/home.html Infinite Energy Center, Infinite Energy Theater All seats $65 and virtual live stream $20

BREW HA-HA IN THE BIERGARTEN: GILBERT LAWAND

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 7:00pm

Headliner Gilbert Lawand with host Amy Duffy Aurora Comedy Nights are back and safely out in the open air at Ironshield Brewing! Bring your own camp chair if you’d like to sit away from a table. Brew Ha-Ha in the Biergarten is an adult only event. https://www.auroratheatre.com

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