Hometown Herald May 2019

HOMETOWN HERALD

May 2019

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Congratulations

to our 2019 Graduates!

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Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Lee and Judi Bailey Michael and Briana Beckman Dajung Kim Jeff and Jenie Kim Michael Lovell Jaimini and Sanjiv Patel Kathleen Razor and Bernard Peters Carlton and Edna Powell

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Chris Singleton Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Jerry Hanes Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Anne Dotter Member at Large: Karen Taylor

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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 GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE

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

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.

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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BFI Waste Management......................678.963.2800 Water Resources..................................770.376.6800 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 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org

Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org

Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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 RECREATION

Community After Hours emergency....404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).......678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center.........770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE

Pool Openings The Millview and Lakeview pools open Saturday, May 11 for weekends only until the last day of school (May 22). Pool hours are Saturday – 10am to 9pm and Sunday – 10am to 8pm. The official pool opening party will be at the Lakeview Pool on Saturday, May 25 from 3-6pm. Come on out and check out the new splash pad!

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Father’s Day

Pools Open 10am-8pm

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Mother’s Day

Pools Open 10am-8pm

Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

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MONDAY

Memorial Day

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Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

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Memorial Day!

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Cinco de Mayo

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Social Events

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SOCIAL NEWS

Mother’s Day Card Craft & Dance Party!

Saturday, May 11, 2019 10-11:30am at the Lakeview Clubhouse Create a card, have some donut holes, dance at the disco, and leave with a flower!

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This event is open to all ages!

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by May 8.

Memorial Day Pool Party Saturday, May 25, 2019 3-6pm at the Lakeview Pool Let’s open up pool season with a SPLASH! Music, food and fun!

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by May 17.

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TENNIS NEWS TENNIS SHOP

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

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Ages 6 -9 9am - 10am

Ages 10 and up 10am - 11.30am

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12noon - 2pm Times are subject to change.

Contact the Tennis Shop for more Information!!!

Dates to Remember

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Red / Orange Ball Ages 9 & 12 Time: Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 6 Week Session Fee: $72

Jr Competitive Clinics Green Dot/Yellow Ball High School / USTA Tournament Level Ages: 10-13 Time: Tuesday & Thursday Time: Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm 3:30-5:00pm 8 Week Session 8 Week Session Fee: $144 Fee: $288 We will be offering FREE junior evaluations to help place your child within their correct level of tennis.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

JUNIOR PROGRAM

May 16 – Summer USTA Play Begins June 1 – ALTA Mixed Doubles Play Begins Red Ball Tennis Ages: 7 & 8 Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 8 Week Session Fee: $96

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Tennis 101 This program is designed for new and returning players. Clinics will focus on the fundamentals of tennis. Tuesday: 7:00pm-8:00pm Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week.

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RESIDENT NEWS

Congratulations to our Graduates Cooper Andolsek Mill Creek High School Congratulations Cooper!

We are so proud of you!

Valdosta State University bound

Callie Anton

Mill Creek High School

Callie will be graduating with honors from Mill Creek High School. At MCHS, she was very active; playing volleyball, singing in chorus, and managing the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team. Callie is a member of the National Honor Society, iLEAD and a Student Teacher at a local elementary school. Callie will be attending Auburn University to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education.

War Eagle! We are beyond proud of you and your accomplishments!! Love, Mom & Dad

Auburn University bound

Austin Barnes

Hebron Christian Academy

Our lives changed when you came into this world. We were happy and scared all at the same time. It has been a joy watching you grow into the smart, loving, funny and athletic young man you’ve become. Now, grab life by the horns.

Build on all the hard work and go do amazing things. Our lives are about to change, but we know God will help pave the way.

We love you! Mom & Dad

Will Beckham

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of the man you have become and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you!

We love you!

Pam, Ernie, Caroline & Ashton

University of North Georgia bound

Georgia College and State University bound

Caleb Byrne

Gabriella Cabrera

University of North Georgia bound

Congratulations!! All of your hard work has paid off. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Continue to strive towards your dreams – you can make them come true.

Hebron Christian Academy

Mill Creek High School

Love you, Mom, Dad, Christian, Prince & Remi

University of Florida bound

Meghan Cassidy Mill Creek High School

Meghan, you have had an amazing four years at MCHS! It has been fun watching you grow into the awesome young lady you’ve become.

We are so proud of you and look forward to watching you continue your academic and softball career at Georgia Tech. Continue to work hard, smile, and have fun. The best is yet to come! We love you!

Go Jackets!!

Love, Mom, Dad and Cooper

Georgia Tech bound

Olivia Clark

Mill Creek High School Olivia has had a great experience at MCHS. She has excelled in theater – singing, acting and stage managing. Olivia plans on staying in touch with her many friends as she moves on to community theater while working, serving at church and pursuing other interests.

Headed to a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

RESIDENT NEWS

CLASS OF 2019 Meaghan Connolly Mill Creek High School

We are so proud of your accomplishments throughout your high school years. You never cease to amaze us with what you do. You have excelled in your academics and have shown great leadership on the Mill Creek Equestrian team. Your experience at Augusta University will be fantastic and you will meet all your ambitions of being a Trauma nurse. This ride ain’t over yet kiddo, keep on dancing ...

Love ya! Mum, Dad, Lennon & Allie xxxx

Katie Cook

Mill Creek High School Katie will be graduating Mill Creek High School with honors and has been accepted into the Pre-Nursing program at Georgia College.

Georgia College bound

Augusta University bound

Nicole Corrales

Charles Ross Cottrell

You did it! Congratulations on your graduation and we can’t wait to see where life will take you.

Life is what you make out of it so go live it! We are so proud of you.

Ross has had an incredible experience at Mill Creek High School these last fours years. He will continue to play football in college and seek a degree in Business Finance.

Love, Mom, Adrian & Erica

Ohio Northern University bound

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

University of Georgia bound

Katie Crowe

Lauren Davis

Congratulations Katie! We are so proud of the young lady you have become and everything you have accomplished. You are a true beauty inside and out and we know that you will be successful on whatever path you choose.

Follow your dreams!

Class of 2019 Salutatorian

Mountain View High School

Mill Creek High School University of Alabama bound

Love, Mom, Dad & Abby

University of North Georgia bound

Patrick Dunnington

Collin Eblen

Congratulations Patrick! You’ve worked so hard.

We’re very proud of who you are becoming!

Praying for you as you begin your adventure at UVA. WAHOOWA!!

Collin Eblen will be graduating from Mill Creek and attending UGA in the Fall. He will be studying Engineering.

Mill Creek High School

Love, Mom, Dad, Hunter, Adelaine & Corinne

University of Virginia bound

Mill Creek High School

University of Georgia bound

Congratulations to our Graduates Ansley Faloni

Sarah Grace Fanczi

The University of Georgia bound

We are so proud of you and all of your hard work and accomplishments. You have an amazing spirit, a gentle and caring heart, and you live your life with integrity and compassion for others. We are so thankful for God’s blessings in your life. All our love, prayers, and best wishes for the future!

Mom and Dad

Mountain View High School

Mill Creek High School

Clemson University bound

Reilly Fannin

Rachel Fuhrmannek

We are so proud of you Reilly! You’ve become such a beautiful and sweet young woman. We can’t wait to see what journey God has in store for you!

We are so proud of you for graduating and pursuing your dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist! You have developed into a poised young woman ready to take on the world through school, volunteer work, life guarding, swimming, and church!

We love you!

Mill Creek High School

University Of Mississippi (Ole Miss) bound

Mill Creek High School

Athens or Lanier Tech bound

Mikayla Henderson Lanier Christian Academy

Mikayla is an honor graduate and participated in Cross Country, Swim team, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Discipleship Group leading, and Youth Leadership Hall. She works at Chick-fil-A as a supervisor and trainer. She is a diligent worker both in her studies and at CFA, and has made the Lord her first priority in her life. As parents, that is what makes us the most proud. We look forward to seeing what all God has for her!

Berry College or Cedarville University bound

Shyam Joshi Rivers Academy

Congratulations and best wishes in college.

We are so proud of you!

Always know that you are made for great things.

-Mom, Dad & Maya

College bound

Daniel Johnson

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of all of your accomplishments at Mill Creek, and we are excited to see the greatness yet to come! Congratulations and wishing you all the best at Kennesaw State University in the Fall!

We love you!

Mommy, Daddy, Josh, Elijah, Elizabeth, Rebecca, your Grandparents and a multitude of family and friends

Kennesaw State University bound

Reilly Kay

Mill Creek High School

We are so incredibly proud of you! You are an amazing young woman who puts God, family and friends first. We can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish at Georgia College and what path you will take into your future! Do good, have fun and stay safe always! Don’t forget to call home!

Love, Mom, Dad, Brandon & William

Georgia College and State University bound

CLASS OF 2019 Diana Kim

Mill Creek High School

Diana is the MCHS 2019 Valedictorian. She has been involved in student leadership, GSLT, was one of the Talon Presidents, President of NHS, President of NDA, Co-President of the Senior class, and in student council. She was also on the dance team and won first place in solos and was part of the first State Dance Championship team. We are very proud of her and can not wait to see what the future holds. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”– Eleanor Roosevelt

Peter Klueber

Greater Atlanta Christian School 4-year letterman in lacrosse and hockey and a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.

Looking forward to playing D-1 lacrosse for Mercer University.

Go Bears!

Mercer University bound

Georgia Tech bound

Maddison Koepke

Lyndsey Lewis

Your wings already exist..all you have to do is fly. We love you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Mallory, Cyder & Bodi

Congratulations Lyndsey! We are so proud of you! We are excited for you to continue your education at Mercer, and we look forward to watching you continue playing lacrosse at the next level!

Auburn University bound

Shine bright sweet girl! We love you!

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Mercer University bound

Natasha Lochtenbergh

Abigail Logan

Tasha will be pursuing a career in theatre arts.

She is currently choosing between several universities.

Congratulations!

We are very proud of you!

Love you bunches!

Mom & Dad

Mill Creek High School

College bound

Mill Creek High School

Georgia College and State University bound

Grace Loudermilk

Sam Lowry

Congratulations Grace.

We are so proud of you!!!

Congratulations and good luck at Western!

Mountain View High School

University of South Carolina bound

Mill Creek High School

Western Carolina University bound

Congratulations to our Graduates Christian Mair

Gracie Martin

We want to wish Christian the best.

We are very proud of you in all you do and continue to do.

Gracie has earned her Academic and Golf team letter all four years at Buford. She was a competition cheerleader for 3 years, and a member of the Spanish Club. She was a part of the musical theater and chorus program.

She will head to Georgia Southern in the fall to pursue a nursing degree.

Mill Creek High School

We love you and wish you continued blessings!

Love, Mom & Dad

Shane Messer

Buford High School

Georgia Southern University bound

Maggie Mitchell

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Congratulations!! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Most of all, we are proud of your walk with Jesus Christ.

University of North Georgia Dahlonega bound

Many Blessings, Mom, Dad & Blake

Lanier Technical College bound

Don Mitchell

Mill Creek High School We could not be prouder of the young man you have become. High school passed so quickly but looking forward to all of the future achievements college has in store for you.

We love you, Dad, Mom, Sydney & Elligrace “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.“ Proverbs 16:3

UNG Oconee bound

Kaitlyn Morgenroth

Bethany Moores

Dacula Classical Academy

Bethany Grace Moores has been homeschooled since third grade and has been attending Dacula Classical Academy since 2013. She played violin for seven years, both classically and for her church’s worship team. During her senior year Bethany has been dual enrolled at the University of North Georgia and is in the process of receiving her private pilot’s license. Bethany has been accepted to Liberty University and will pursue a career in Aviation as a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines.

Liberty University bound

Ashlyn Mumme

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Kaitlyn will be studying exercise science with a minor in missions. She will also be playing lacrosse for the Truett Bears.

Ashlyn Mumme is graduating from Mill Creek High school. She plans on attending Georgia Tech University in the fall to study Aerospace Engineering. Go Yellow Jackets!!

Truett McConnell University bound

Georgia Tech bound

CLASS OF 2019 Madeline Nannis

Madison O’Dell

Mill Creek High School

Hebron Christian Academy

Madeline is graduating with Honors from Mill Creek High School and will be attending the University of North Georgia in the Fall. Her major will be in Chemistry as preparation for attending Pharmacy School.

I am so very proud of all your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what’s next for you! Always stay true to yourself because you are simply amazing!

University of North Georgia Dahlonega bound

Daniel Oliver

I love you with all my heart!

Mom

Georgia Tech bound

Ashee Patel

Hebron Christian Academy

Mill Creek High School

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments throughout high school. We are looking forward to watching you as you enter this next phase in life. Phillipians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Remember this in all you do and you will go far.

Love, Mom, Dad, Drew & Keira

We are truly blessed to have you in our life; you are our pride and joy! We are proud of all that you have accomplished this far, and we can’t wait to see what you do at Augusta through their Honors Program! Keep reaching for the sky, and know that we will always be there to support you.

We love you!

Dad, Mom, Akhil & Cookie

Kennesaw State University bound

Augusta University bound

Tyler Phillips

Haylee Pierson

Congratulations Tyler! You have accomplished so much within your high school career, and we could not be prouder. We cannot believe that you are also graduating with your Associate Degree in Communications from Georgia Military College! Congratulations Tyler!

- Love, Kim, Dad & Logan

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments thus far. We can’t wait to see what is next for you at Southern!

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Love, Dad, Mom & Ryleigh

Georgia Southern bound

Georgia Southern University bound

Chandler-Faith Pitts

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology

From the moment you were born, you have been a blessing and I am so thankful to be your mum and live this wonderful adventure with you! God has always had a special plan for you– continue to seek Him and He will give you the desires of your heart. I am so very proud of you graduating from GSMST with honors. You are prepared and ready to walk out the plans he has for you at Georgia Tech!

Georgia Tech bound

Sean Proctor

Mill Creek High School From the moment you were born, you have brought joy to our lives. We are so very proud of the awesome young man you are both inside and out! Looking forward to watching you chase your dreams and accomplishing all your goals.

Love, Mom, Dad, Brandon & Limbo

Kennesaw State University bound

Congratulations to our Graduates Lexi Shults

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of you Lexi!

Your future is bright!

Georgia Gwinnett College bound

Carter Smith

Mill Creek High School

Carter will be graduating with Honors from MCHS. In his high school career he has been an active member in NHS, BETA Club, Spanish Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, was a 3 year letter Scholar Athlete on the Varsity Tennis Team, and has received the Coach’s Award. He will be attending Clemson University for his Bachelor’s in Biology and plans to continue on to Medical School while enlisting in the Navy. We are excited for Carter’s journey that is about to begin and may God continue to bless him and keep him safe.

Love, Mom, Dad & Savannah

Clemson University bound

Halle Staples

Hailey Stone

Hebron Christian Academy

Mill Creek High School

Georgia College and State University bound

We are very proud of you Hailey Stone for all your hard work and most importantly for being you. You have accomplished so many great things already in your 18 years and a true inspiration to us all. UGA Bound! Go gett’em girl!

University of Georgia bound

Jacob Teany

Eleazar Tshimanga

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Super proud of you son! You have accomplished so much and we are super excited for what comes next! Congrats on getting all A’s this year too. You worked so hard. We love you Jacob. You did it!

We are so proud of you and the man you are becoming. You have a bright future, and so much potential, and we know that you are going to impact the world with your character. We love you so much son, and God Bless you in all that you do.

Georgia Gwinnett College bound

Sincerely, Felix, Nina, Esther & Ezechiel

Allie Vela

Madison Wall

Mill Creek High School

WCA

We have watched in amazement as you have grown into the person you are today, and we are watching with great anticipation to see what you become. With your talent, focus and determination, the sky is the limit.

We love you!

M&P

Madison we love you and are so proud of the young woman God has helped you to be. You are talented in so many ways, and we know your future is bright!

Georgia Tech bound

Coastal College of Georgia bound

CLASS OF 2019 Nathan Ward

Hannah White

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Congratulations on your graduation!

Follow your dreams and believe in yourself.

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and unfailing faith in God. We are excited to see what the future holds for you at the University of Alabama and beyond!

Roll Tide!

University of Alabama bound

Danielle Williams

Callan Wilson

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Congratulations, Danielle! We are so proud of you. You continue to show us that anything is possible when you work hard and dream big! There are so many things we love about you - your servant heart, your determination and competitive spirit, your wit and passion for making this world a better place than you found it. We love you! Dad, Mom & Ella

Follow your dreams, reach for the stars and always remember to fall forward in life. With love and pride today and always~Dad, Mom, Riley, and Cade. Callan will be attending UGA in the Fall. Go Dawgs!

University of Georgia bound

University of Georgia bound

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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

NORCROSS CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Saturday, May 4 | 9am

Saturday, May 18 | 10am

FREE Comic Book Day is coming to Downtown Lawrenceville! As a partnership with Galactic Quest, join us to celebrate your favorite comic book characters on Saturday, May 4th! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME as you visit the shops around the Square to find FREE comic books from your favorite artists.

AUBURN EVER AFTER

Saturday, May 4 | 4pm

Calling all Princesses and Pirates! Auburn’s premier kid’s event features some of your favorite characters with Elsa, Anna, Cinderella, Shrek, and more! There will be princess carriage rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, and a showing Beauty and the Beast at dusk! http://cityofauburn-ga.org

DULUTH MARGARITA + TACO FESTIVAL

Sunday, May 5 | 12pm

We are excited to announce the first annual Duluth Margarita + Taco fest in downtown Duluth! Come try Duluth’s best Tacos and Magaritas from local restaurants competing against restaurants and food trucks from all over the southeast! Free to attend and only $6.00 for a drink wrist band! We will have over 40 taco vendors and 12 bars , so the wait time will not be long!

You can also get Unlimited Margaritas for $35.00!

SUWANEE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 11 | 6pm

The North Gwinnett Arts Association and WJZA Smooth Jazz 101.1FM, in partnership with The City of Suwanee, is pleased to announce the second annual Suwanee Jazz Fest on the green at Suwanee Town Center Park. The event features four of the area’s smoothest and most eclectic solo and group jazz artists for an evening of sounds, tastes and experiences under the stars. Local eateries, food trucks and vendors will be jazzing things up with some delish food, drinks and cocktails to-go, setting an atmosphere for the perfect night out. http://ngaa4arts.com

Vintage Fords, mint-condition motorcycles and other classic cars will flood the streets of downtown and thousands of people from all over the metro area will drool over a display of 300-plus vehicles at the Classic Car Show on May 18th. Every inch of Historic Downtown Norcross will be covered with one-of-a-kind cars from practically every era since the invention of the car. There will be something for everyone to enjoy from delicious treats baked by the locals, raffles, a silent auction and music, plus all the great shops and restaurants. This annual event raises funds for local medical scholarships - trophies will be handed out to the best cars and the competition is stiff! A great day for both serious car enthusiasts and folks who appreciate old fashioned fun and just want to people watch! http://aplacetoimagine.com

LANIER ISLANDS FULL MOON PARTY

Saturday, May 18 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Dance under the stars to bands performing on the LandShark Landing Stage, hang out on the beach by the outdoor fire pits, enjoy delicious food and drink at LandShark Bar & Grill, and round out the night with a dazzling fireworks show! Fireworks begin at 10:00 pm. A $10 per person beach fee applies during Full Moon Parties. http://lanierislands.com

26TH ANNUAL DACULA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Monday, May 27, 2019

The Dacula Memorial Day Parade will once again step off for the 26th time on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM. The parade takes place rain or shine. There is no rain date. The parade begins at Hebron Baptist Church and proceeds down Dacula Road, turns right on Second Ave, crosses Broad Street and ends at Dacula High School. Founded by Marvin Atherton, the Dacula Memorial Day parade has been a proud tradition in Dacula since 1994. The parade has grown over the years and remains the only Memorial Day parade in Metro Atlanta, largest in the the state of Georgia and one of the largest in our nation with 150 units participating in the parade each year!

LIGHT LAWRENCEVILLE BLUE

Sunday, May 12 - Saturday, May 18

The City of Lawrenceville encourages its citizens to Light Lawrenceville Blue, May 12 - 18, 2019, in honor of National Police Week. Blue bulbs are on sale at City Hall, 4th floor, (M-F, 8am - 5pm) and at City of Lawrenceville events for $5 (cash only). Proceeds benefit the Lawrenceville Police Benevolent Fund. http://lawrencevillega.org

HAPPENINGS IN & AROUND GWINNETT

May

WE GOT NICK BACK BEHIND HOME PLATE WHERE YOU TAKE THEM MATTERS

When Nick Hassan fractured his leg, he worried he’d miss his sophomore season. That’s when his dedicated team of Children’s surgeons and physical therapists stepped in with a game plan.

Nick did more than recover quickly; he made first team all-region. Not bad for a kid who was in a wheelchair a few months earlier.

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