Hometown Herald July 2021

HOMETOWN HERALD

July 2021

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

NEW HMILL.COM

WEBSITE

PICKLEBALL

COURTS CONNOR LORRE

TRIBUTE SHOW

& OTHER SUMMER EVENTS

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Welcome

Welcome to Our Newest Residents Jonathan Allen Cody Benson Yvonne Chin Melissa Finke Rashid Hassan Carla Holmes Travis Hutchinson Michael Jacoby Jian Jiang Hyun Kook Lee Doru Margeanu William McCulloch Jason Prats Binoy Pulladan Rappai James Starr Lonnie Todd Anthony Vogel In Seok Yang

and their families!

The Board of

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Do you enjoy receiving the monthly Hometown Herald? If so, please help promote the newsletter by inviting businesses you support to advertise to our community.

Our newsletter is supported by advertisers, so please help spread the word. Interested parties can contact Leah Nelson at 770.535.6330 for more details on advertising opportunities.

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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.

Why the Scott Lacy Realty Team?

Scott is a resident of Hamilton Mill.

14+ years experience in real estate.

Hamilton Mill’s unofficial “Agent on Duty” (March-Sept).

The team is big enough for professional results, but small enough for great personal service.

Professional and drone photography.

Contact Scott for a FREE Listing Consultation!

770-722-5129 Scott@scottlacyrealty.com

HomesInHamiltonMill.com Data was reported on 6/7/21

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

Basement

2542 Floral Valley Drive 4015 Greenside Court 2552 Floral Valley Drive 1903 Autumn Sage Drive 2532 Floral Valley Drive 1568 Mulberry Lake Drive 2152 Floral Ridge Drive 3970 Lantern Hill Drive 2560 Millwater Xing 4010 Greenside Court 3380 Vista Creek Drive 1710 Winter Jasmine Drive 1510 Mill Place Drive 3561 Carriage Glen Way 4080 Lantern Hill Drive 2390 Millwater Crossing 2405 Millwater Crossing 3449 Coopers Mill Court 3157 Green Farm Trail 1838 Crossvale Drive 3225 Ambergrove Trace 1747 Bakers Mill Road 3142 Green Farm Trail 1715 Ridgemill Terrace 1694 Lake Heights Circle 2975 Millwater Crossing 2621 Hillgrove Drive

Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Unfinished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Unfinished Unfinished Finished Finished Finished Unfinished Crawl Space None

Current Listings

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

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

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1

Year Built 2004 2003 2004 2004 2004 2000 2003 2003 1998 2004 2000 2003 1999 2002 2002 1997 1998 1995 1996 2004 2001 1995 1995 1996 1998 1998 2002

List Price

Sales Price

$799,000 $725,000 $659,900 $659,900 $614,900 $625,000 $615,000 $615,000 $599,900 $589,900 $540,000 $550,000 $525,000 $530,000 $479,000 $449,900 $449,900 $430,000 $439,900 $429,000 $410,000 $389,900 $425,000 $399,900 $375,000 $369,900 $335,000

799,000 760,000 710,000 665,000 658,937 625,000 615,000 615,000 600,000 589,900 565,000 560,000 525,000 525,000 479,000 471,000 467,000 445,000 445,000 440,000 420,000 412,500 412,500 399,900 375,000 369,900 355,000

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*33 Homes are currently UNDER CONTRACT

Closing Date 5/10/2021 4/30/2021 5/14/2021 5/12/2021 4/23/2021 4/23/2021 5/27/2021 5/4/2021 4/26/2021 5/21/2021 5/27/2021 5/24/2021 5/20/2021 5/28/2021 5/10/2021 5/10/2021 5/13/2021 4/29/2021 4/23/2021 4/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/17/2021 4/29/2021 5/27/2021 6/1/2021 4/23/2021

SqFt 5,142 5,550 5,417 5,806 5,330 4,060 4,871 5,600 5,005 3,604 4,489 4,600 5,148 5,339 4,793 3,067 3,278 3,367 3,402 2,973 2,978 2,826 4,140 3,533 2,265 2,560 2,356

Days on Market 6 3 3 15 3 19 4 19 3 4 4 3 9 64 6 3 3 6 13 6 10 2 15 3 12 34 6

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

C heck Out the New Website!

On June 1st, we launched the new hmill.com.

Our new website has a range of features that will help you communicate not only with your neighbors but with your association and management company as well.

Feel free to read the New User Guide to get to know the new website. Once you have registered online, please select the “My Residents Area” under the Welcome button (top, right), “View and Update your Profile” as well as indicate any information you prefer to keep private. You have to log in to the new site to receive the email newsletters and use new features. If you need help, there is a “How-to” guide located in the Document Center tab.

These are just some of the features offered on our new website: • Safely pay your assessments online via eCheck or credit card • Create, modify and view recurring assessment payments • Access to your account transaction history in real-time • View your neighborhoods upcoming events in the calendar widget • Easy access to governing documents, the board, committees, and property management • Reserve amenities like the tennis and pickleball courts, etc.

Let us know if you have any questions or need to report a problem.

The Hamilton Mill Board

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PICKLEBALL IS COMING TO HAMILTON MILL! Technically speaking the above title isn’t true as pickleball has been played at Hamilton Mill for several years now. However, until recently they have had to use our tennis courts to play which was sub optimal to say the least.

The tennis and pickleball communities worked with the Board of Directors to improve this situation and we are pleased to announce that Hamilton Mill now has 6 pickleball courts in the neighborhood for our residents and their guests to use. The courts are at the Millview Amenity Center where tennis courts 7 and 8 used to reside.

We have also created a Pickleball Committee that will be tasked with helping to grow that community while maintaining the same guidelines we have with our other amenities.

Our tennis director, Tim Dutton, is working on adding pickleball talent to his team and will be working with the committee on providing lessons, clinics and other activities for Pickleball.

Stay tuned for more information on these items.

If you want to learn more about this growing sport or want to join in on the committee, please head to hmill.com and check out the Pickleball page.

Regards, Board of Directors, Hamilton Mill

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Eagle Ranch Welcomes

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN SHACKELFORD We are pleased to announce the appointment of John Shackelford as Executive Director to lead the business operations and mission of Eagle Ranch. John begins his duties in July, working closely with our Founder, Eddie Staub, to make a seamless transition.

Eddie will continue his role as Founder, leading the launch of The Wings Center, an innovative center of excellence for counseling, training and retreats.

Learn More at EagleRanch.org/newseason

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SOCIAL NEWS

Pool Season Back in Action!!

Saturday, May 29 we kicked off pool season and the official start of summer at the Lakeview Pool.

We had DJ Dan and Andre out spinning tunes, asking trivia questions and playing pool side games for PRIZES! We did the water balloon toss, hula hoop contests, dive stick scramble, the limbo, the FAMOUS cannonball contest for kids and adults, and ended the afternoon with the Congo line. Tikiz shaved ice and ice cream truck hung out with us as well! It was perfect weather and a great time!

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MONDAY

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Father’s Day

Tennis Committee Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm Meeting 7:00pm

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Independence Day

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Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

Memorial Day!

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** All dates are tentative and could be canceled/postponed. Be on the lookout for updates via the weekly neighborhood emails.

SUNDAY

Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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TUESDAY

Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

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THURSDAY

Calendar Sponsored by:

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30 Pickleball Round Robin

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10 Conner Lorre Variety Show 6 pm

SATURDAY

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Tennis

HAMILTON MILL CALENDAR

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• Free professional ESTIMATE on replacement equipment

• Locally owned and operated

• Servicing ALL Brands and Models

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(Reg. $89.95 each)

with recommended repair (regular $79.95)

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TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NEWS

THE NEW PICKLEBALL FACILITY IS OPEN! The new pickleball courts are open the Millview activity center. There are 6 regulation pickleball courts for the neighborhood to enjoy, so come out and join the fun! For more information contact the Tennis Shop.

PICKLEBALL 101 CLINIC Come out to learn the basics of Pickleball and get ready to play a fast paced and exciting game!

Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm $15 per clinic

HAMILTON MILL WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME WALTER PUTNAM!!

Walter is a Certified Pickleball Instructor through the IPTPA (International Pickleball Training Professional Association) Walter has received his certification as a “Certified Pickleball Instructor” (CPI) by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association. He has been a competitor in tennis and table tennis, but is now a pickleball advocate and competitor, and he is a USA Pickleball Ambassador.

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

THE BALL MACHINE IS A GREAT WAY TO GROOVE YOUR STROKES! The Ball Machine is here and available to rent. Call or email the shop to reserve your time today!

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TENNIS NEWS HAMILTON MILL ADULT DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BENEFITTING:

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

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am

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.

Cardio Tennis Come out for some heart pumping, calorie burning Tennis!!

Wednesday: 9:30 – 10:30am Thursday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm 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

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SPECIAL POPS TENNIS!!!

Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00

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

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!!

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 from Head, Babolat and Prince!! Keep the sun out of your eyes with the wide variety of sunglasses from 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

Follow us:

@Hamiltonmill.Tennis @TennisAtHamiltonMillTim Dutton

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Conner Lorre Tribute Show

Saturday, July 10, 2021 Doors at 6 pm | Show starts at 6:30 pm Lakeview Club Room Conner Lorre is a critically acclaimed entertainer that travels nationwide thrilling his audiences as a singing impressionist... and he is coming to Hamilton Mill! His sensational "Variety of Legends" show will surely receive a standing ovation! It features the voices and songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, Steve Perry, and many more!

Tickets are $10. Seating is limited to make room for the dance floor!

BYOB and appetizers Email hmillevents@gmail.com for ticketing information.

“Have a happy and safe Independence Day!” Maureen and Heather, Shaben and Associates

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the Date Save the Date for these upcoming events! for these upcoming events!

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Lakeview COMMON AREAS Lakeview AREAS AuGUSTCOMMON 20 @6pm AuGUST @6pm MUSIC, FOOD20 TRUCKS, FUN! FOOD TRUCKS, FUN! RSVPMUSIC, TO HMILLEVENTS@GMAIL.COM RSVP TO HMILLEVENTS@GMAIL.COM

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OUTDOOR CONCERT OUTDOOR CONCERT BOGEY AND THE VICEROY BOGEYSatURDAY, AND THE SEPT.VICEROY 25 Lakeview Soccer Field25 SatURDAY, SEPT.

Doors at Lakeview 6:30pm/ BAND starts Soccer Fieldat 7:30pm Doors at starts atin7:30pm TICKETS ON6:30pm/ SALE VIABAND EVENTBRITE August

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Be on the lookout for more info via the weekly emails!

Be on the lookout for more info via the weekly emails!

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1st Wednesday every month at 10am New Theme and Speaker each month Theme is subject to change

- JULY Mental Health

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- SEPTEMBER Healthy Aging

- DECEMBER Respiratory Care

Register to attend at https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/virtualevents/ To become a speaker contact Megan Lewis at 770-535-6371 or at mlewis@gainesvilletimes.com

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RECIPE CORNER

A QUICK WAY TO PREPARE

Tasty Tomatoes Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient in many meals that are just as delicious in a garden salad as they are stewed and simmered in a favorite sauce. Tomatoes are a major source of the antioxidant lycopene, which can reduce one’s risk of heart disease and cancer. Tomatoes also are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. It’s easy to include more tomatoes into one’s diet with tasty fixings like this light and versatile recipe for “Bruschetta” from “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International, Ltd.) by the PIL editors. Use it when serving cocktails and snacks, or as the prelude to a larger meal.

BRUSCHETTA Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons finely chopped oil-packed sundried tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 16 slices Italian bread DIRECTIONS 1. Combine fresh tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour to blend flavors.

2. Preheat oven to 375 F. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons oil over one side of each bread slice. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until toasted.

3. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

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• Tour the magnificent engineering of the • Experience beautiful botanical gardens, seven-story tall, football field and a half long, waterfalls and trails, and animals in the Zoo largest timber-frame structure in the world • Riverboat Dinner Cruise along the Ohio River • 3 Night Accommodations at a Cincinnati • World-class exhibits about the biblical Riverfront hotel (centrally located to the Ark depiction of Noah’s Ark Encounter and Creation Museum locations) • Tour the 75,000sf Creation Museum and • All meals included witness the Bible vividly come to life (alcoholic drinks extra) • Journey through the realistic Garden of Eden • All gratuities Visit worldsbestadventures.com for trip dates and reservation deadlines as they become available.

Limited space available on all vacations.

All vacations are 21+ and will include walking tours. Alert your guide at the time of booking of any accessibility/mobility needs.

Tour details listed may vary due to venue accessibility and city/state COVID restrictions. We will update any changes should they arise.

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AROUND TOWN

What’s Happening?

FANTASTIC FOURTH CELEBRATION AT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

July 1 – July 7

Voted the “Best Place to see Fireworks in Atlanta” by Atlanta JournalConstitution readers, a “Must-See Fireworks Show” by USA Today and one of Reader’s Digest’s picks for “America’s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks.” https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/Events/Fantastic-FourthCelebration

DULUTH CELEBRATES AMERICA

Saturday, July 3, 2021 5:30pm to 10:00pm

Celebrate Independence Day with us on July 3! Enjoy a fabulous fireworks display, live music, food trucks, children’s activities (pay to play) and more on Duluth Town Green from 5:30-10:00pm. This event is free to attend! The event kicks off at 5:30PM on Town Green with live music, food trucks, inflatables and other fun activities and will conclude with fireworks around 9:45PM over City Hall.

Please Note: All events are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations during the planning process. https://www.duluthga.net

CLASSIC AUTO CRUISE IN

Saturday, July 3, 4 pm – 7 pm

Come out and see cool vehicles, and stay for dinner and live music at Tannery Row Ale House. https://www.tanneryrowalehouse.com

NAMASTE NIGHTS

July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 7-8 pm Join Mall of Georgia for Namaste Nights: Yoga in the Village every Tuesday night from April 13 to July 26. Find serenity, strength, and flexibility in our free one-hour classes, led by Bodies in Motion Yoga & Pilates Studio. Guests are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat.

Hand sanitizing station available. Social distancing is required.

Complimentary masks will be available at the event. https://www.simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia/stream/namastenights-6176837

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GETTIN JIGGY @ OVER THE TOP BURGER BAR

July 9-31 90’s inspired themed Pop Up Bar hosted at @overthetopburgerbar for the entire month of July starting on the 9th. It will be nostalgic and a time warp to the fullest.

Any and all 90’s enthusiasts will instantly be brought back to a simpler time with a plethora of one hit wonders, decor to spark the senses, top tier entertainment, cocktails that are themed and of course great food and times. https://overthetopburger.com

SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE

July 4, 11, 18, 24 at 11 am

Join us for one of these special two-hour bottomless mimosa brunch cruises. Enjoy a delicious brunch while cruising Lake Lanier aboard one of our redesigned excursion yachts. The brunch cruise menu will feature egg frittata, hash brown casserole, sausage and chicken biscuits, fresh fruit, assorted pastries and mimosas. Bloody Marys are available for purchase. Cruises only available for age 21 and over. https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-at-lanier-islands/ events/margarita-and-brunch-cruises

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