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HOMETOWN HERALD News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

August 2017

Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Chinedu Ezeanya Donald and Karen Niehoff Jamie and Jessica Thomas Jeffrey and Chelsea Kim Kevin and Lindsey Hoskins Kevin and Tonya Dalrymple Linda Hackett and Paul Dale Mark A. Roberts Megan Doran Robert Amrozowicz, Jr. Robert Randolph Seong II. Kye Shintaro and Leah M. Kawano William and Tammy Herrin

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Megan Kaderli, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Josh Emmett, Member at Large Steve Smith, Member at Large

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES 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: Gaye Cantrell 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

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

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 UTILITIES

BFI Waste Management......................678.963.2800 Water Resources..................................770.376.6800 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 planned events or to RSVP for an event. AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 Jeff Dudacek: On-Site Tennis Pro 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 • Addresses of Distinction: Ph: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com • Imperial Mailbox Systems: Ph: 800.647.0777 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 a dangerous pet is running loose.

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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..................770.962.5423 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

COMMUNITY NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Mailbox Maintenance Mailbox maintenance is a homeowner responsibility and is important to enhancement of the community curb appeal. The Design Guidelines state the following: Mailbox/Mailbox Post Mailboxes, street numbers, and posts must be the same standard size, color and design as those installed by the developer, and shall be kept in good, neat repair. House numbers should be on both sides of mailbox post and should be in keeping with those originally installed. The finish should be Black Satin, with flags and knobs in working order, and 2” Williamsburg brass numbers. Vendors that you may want to contact for restoring your mailbox to community standards include: Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678-551-8591 Addresses of Distinction: 770-436-6198 ign Kwik, Mark: 770-623-1669 Please contact the Property Management Office if you have questions about restoring or replacing your mailbox. Thank you, Gaye Cantrell, CAM

1. Slow down and watch for kids.

2. Eliminate distractions (phones, gadets, etc.). 3. Reverse out of your driveway responsibly.

4. Avoid parking in the street so buses can get through the neighborhood easily.

5. Come to a complete stop when the red

lights are flashing and the stop sign is

BACK TO SCHOOL

Bus Safety Tips for Kids (and Adults)

out.

6. Watch and listen carefully to the bus

driver–they are trying to keep you safe!

7. Stand back–do not run towards the bus– and wait for the door to open.

8. Stand where you can be seen by the bus

driver at all times. If you drop something,

get the drivers attention before retrieving it.

9. Look left-right-left when crossing the street.

10. If your bus stop is on someone else’s

property, please be courteous to them and their property.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GROUNDS AND FACILITIES UPDATE: Hotlanta:

We can count on heat and humidity here. The Millview and Lakeview pools offer relief and fun. We hope everyone enjoyed the pools this season. The additional filtration systems installed in the off season have improved the water quality this season. The new decking and landscaping at Millview have given a much needed facelift to this 20+ year old facility. All of our buildings were painted this spring and flooring replacement will be the next phase of maintenance for the clubhouse. We ask that homeowners help us keep our facilities in great shape. Swimmers are restricted from the main clubhouse. The pool bathroom facilities are kept unlocked for swimmers. Please use the garbage cans available and pick up after your family and guests before you leave.

Rain, rain, go away!

We had a lot of rain this June. With rains comes run off. The lake dredge was just completed and it was a huge success. The rains in June brought a lot of debris into the lake that has overwhelmed our new lake management company. The trash in the lake is a continuing problem and we need your help! Some of the debris is just mother nature, however, much is man-made. Trash in the street makes its way into the storm drains and many of these drains go into our lake. It does not just miraculously disappear. If your lot has a stream in the back, please dispose of your yard debris responsibly. Many cut tree logs have made their way into the lake along with lumber. Erosion from the deluges enters the lake and results in silt. Please shore up any eroding areas and mulch to help keep erosion down. August is the month that G&F begins the budget process for next year. We will be reviewing projects completed and prioritizing future projects to maintain the community. As always, if there is anything you see that needs attention please contact G&F through hmill.com. Go to the Grounds and Facilities committee and there is tab with a form to fill out. This goes to the property manager, G&F chair, and BOD G&F liaison.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Start the school year off right. Schedule your yearly physical! If you haven’t scheduled your yearly physical, GMG Primary Care can help. With knowledgeable providers and convenient locations, we’ll provide you and your family with the comprehensive care you need to stay healthy at every age. To make your appointment with a GMG Primary Care provider, visit gwinnettmedicalgroup.com/scheduling.

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Back to School

Other

Meetings

Social Events

Swim Team

Tennis

MONDAY

Social Meeting at 6:30pm

TUESDAY

Board Meeting at 6:45pm

Blood Drive 2-7pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

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HOA Budget and Financial Review at 7pm

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August 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Friday: 4pm-9pm Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-8pm

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MILLVIEW POOL: August 1 – August 5 Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm

August 6 – August 31 Mon-Thur: 10am-8pm Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm *Friday, August 25, the pool will close at 8:00pm, Sun: 10am-8pm

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SOCIAL NEWS

HAMILTON MILL’S Independence Day Extravaganza Hamilton Mill celebrated the 4th of July in major style… and with a little bit of rain… this year! The weather certainly didn’t stop the fun and residents of all ages enjoyed the festivities. We started at 4:00 on the Lakeview pool deck with DJ Dan spinning some tunes and playing pool games and trivia. We had awesome prizes to giveaway, including Regal Cinemas and iTunes gift cards! We served FREE(dom) popcorn and the Fruit Smashers Food Truck was a major hit! We also had Bubba on deck with Balloon Animals, the Live Parrots and a Magic show in the clubhouse! Our friends with the Grubbin’ Out food truck broke down 10 miles away and arrived fashionably late being towed in… just in time for a lot of HUNGRY neighbors and friends. All-in-all, it was a blast!

Speaking of a blast… I think this was the biggest and best Fireworks show Hamilton Mill has ever seen! After the pool party, people gathered on the basketball courts and common areas to dance and sing along to R&B Inc. Band. They were amazing jamming out to hit songs from the 60’s to now…. Now I CAN go for that (yes, there was some Hall and Oates action)! They played Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” right before the fireworks began... talk about giving you chills! The fireworks show lasted 15 minutes with amazing views over the lake. After the fireworks, the band continued to play and the weather held out for a great evening! Thank you so much to Gwinnett County PD and the Fire Marshall for your help during this event. Thank you to those that brought food items for the HMUMC Food Pantry and a huge shout out to our sponsor, Hermes Realty Group. Thanks for hanging out with us and for all the great beach balls!

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DUELING PIANOS Saturday, August 19 from 7-10pm Lakeview Clubhouse Tickets are on sale now - going fast! BYO drinks and snacks! Cost: $15 per seat

(Make checks payable to HMCA and bring them to the Lakeview clubhouse between 9-5pm or email April for after-hours drop off.) Have a large group? Buy an entire table and you get to reserve your spot! (10 people per table) This is event is sponsored by Culver’s! They’ll be selling their famous custard pints & sundaes at the event! Bring cash! Email April Williams at hmillevents@gmail.com for more info or if you have questions about the event.

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Saturday, September 9 at 6pm Lakeview Pool DJ, POPCORN AND A HUGE MOVIE SCREEN!

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TENNIS NEWS

from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis The long stretch from spring to summer leagues turn into a grind, and finally comes August. The heat stayed away until July, which is a blessing when you are playing the long three set matches. It is the down time for all the leagues before the fall session begins. It is time to catch our breath and get ready for fall programing. The kids go back to school in the first week of August. That makes it a short summer. The courts are full of Flex league matches and the Hamilton Mill Singles league during this month. Make sure you book your courts accordingly. Also, if you are behind a match, give them a little extra time to finish. That is the neighborly thing to do. August brings a close to all the junior summer tennis camps. Summer is still about the kids and Hamilton Mill kids were a big part of summer tennis. We had tennis camps for ages 4-12 years old. Kemp Academy kept the kids training all day on the courts and also had 10 and under class in the afternoons. Look for the Labor Day Round-Robin and the Fall Alta Camp. HAMILTON MILL TENNIS WINS AGAIN Someone said, “We are going to win so much, we are going to get tired of winning.” Hamilton Mill Tennis is no stranger to winning. Again this month we are winning again.

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Congratulations to these teams: The Kopanski 14 and USTA junior team are heading to the finals. Hilderhauf 3.0 reached the finals in the USTA Ladies 40 and Over state competition, and were invited to the USTA Sectionals in Alabama. Sowers B3 were the Senior Team City winners. FALL ALTA START DATES Fall Alta starts September 7th-10th. Thursday through Sunday the courts will be very busy in league play. The team coaching and court time will begin the last week in August. PRIVATE LESSONS August is a good month to take a few private lessons to fix that bad stroke that you have been nursing all summer. Another popular lesson is 3 students and the pro. Learn strategy with your own group before the team practice. We have packages with buy 4 one hour lessons and get the 5th one free. Why do you think Roger Federer has as a coach and takes private lessons? BALL MACHINE Did you ever have a hitting partner that doesn’t make comments about your game? Try the ball machine. It is great work-out to fine toon your strokes. You need someone to hit with because you missed your league practice or nobody showed at your practice? The ball machine is perfect. It will not correct your bad stroke but it will give you a work out. It comes with the ball mower to pick up all 200 balls in 5 minutes. The cost is 15.00 for the hour and we also have unlimited monthly and yearly rates. Call or email the Pro Shop to reserve your time. It cannot be reserved on the court scheduler. WHEN TO STRING? The rule of thumb is to take the number of days you play a week–that is how many times you should string your tennis racket per year. Of course you have to factor in bad winters, the elements, leaving your racket in the car and if it hits more than just tennis balls. Sometimes that rule is not for everyone, but you should try to remember to get your racket strung before each league season. Especially before the fall season. Remember, we guarantee a 24 hour turnaround time on all stringing. What neighborhood can match that? FALL ALTA CAMP It is time to get ready to play Fall Alta! Our popular twice-a-year event has had over 50 people attend over the weekend. Come join us for 1 ½ hours of drills followed by an hour of round robin organized by the Pro. Groups will be set by ability and teams will stay together. Don’t get left out! Last year we had some camps fill up before the deadline. 9:30-12:00 Thursday, August 24th (Ladies) 9:30-12:00 Friday, August 25th (Ladies) 9:30-12:00 Saturday, August 26th (men & ladies are separated in different groups) Cost is $20 per session Discount for multiple sessions: 2-10%, 3-20% You must reserve a spot to attend. Email at Milltennis@bellsouth.net or call the shop.

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Hamilton Mill Labor Day Tennis Round Robin

Monday, September 4th 10:00am-12:00pm at Millview Courts Cost: $10 single player/$15 for couples Water & Snacks will be provided-BYOB RSVP by noon Saturday, September 2nd. Call the shop at 770-945-6452 or email milltennis@bellsouth.net

TENNIS TIPS

TENNIS TIPS The volley Do you find yourself missing many volleys or getting lobbed easily when you are at the net? These are common problems that many tennis players face when they are at the net. I’m going to share 4 tips in this article that will help you to boost your tennis volleys and you will see better results in a short period of time. If you are fearless in becoming a ‘NET MONSTER’ or ‘NET MONSTERETTE’ it will go a long way toward dominating the court and win more matches. 1. Switch to Continental grip (Hammer Grip) When you approach the net to hit a volley, you don’t have much time, so you need to switch your grip to the Continental Grip. The reason for this is because it is the single most effective grip that gets your strings facing in the right direction to hit the volley, whether it is coming at you as a backhand or forehand shot.

2. Land the airplane, don’t crash it The volley is a shortened swing and a very simple shot. You are at the net or coming close to it. You don’t have room to make longer arm movements, yet people often try to make it a lot more complex than it is. The most effective way to “hit” a volley, is a short swing but in a gradual high to low progression, like an airplane landing. This will allow the incoming energy in the shot to connect with your racket. There is more than enough energy in that to make your volley masterful. 3. Keep your elbows down, no chicken wings Preparing yourself to receive the volley, the racket is up and below your chin. The elbows are pointing down. This will allow you receive or “catch” the volley on the racket. Having a balanced stance will keep the volley stronger and deeper in the court. If you hold the racket to close and the elbows protrude out like “wings” then you will tend to swing or slap the volley in the net. 4. Follow your volley Most of the time you will need more than one volley to finish the point. The better the players, the harder it is to hit one volley for a winner. Move in the direction of your volley and prepare yourself to hit a second volley. For example, in doubles the returner hits the return down the line toward you at the net. You volley toward the net player but don’t stand there and watch your great shot and miss the floater from your opponent. Next time follow your shot toward the middle and get ready to receive the volley from your opponent. If they return a weak shot, you can volley to the open court for the winner. See ya on the courts!

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMMILTON MILL SWIMMERS C ompete at the C ounty Championship! The 200+ swimmers from Hamilton Mill had a fantastic season in the Gwinnett County swim league, and about 50 of them qualified to compete at the Gwinnett County Championship Meet held July 8 and 9, 2017, at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center where the 1996 Olympics were held. Swimmers are invited to this meet only if they are among the top 50 fastest swimmers in one or more events for each age group. Congrats to the super speedy swimmers on our 2017 Hamilton Mill County team! Way to represent our community at the County Championship!

2017 COUNTY SWIMMERS 8 Years Old and Under Luke Childress Kevin Cochran McKenna Fleming Caroline Hurd Madison Iverson Morgan Iverson Adriana Lackey Nate Monjure Pace Sclare Luke Smith Addy Thompson Nico Torres Kennedy Martin 9-10 Years Old Jackson Fleming Becca Graeser Josh Graves Megan Kelly Ethan Peeples Heidi Privett Grace Smith Evan Smola Katie Patria

11-12 Year Olds Ambrose Chabot Hamp Childs Bridgid Monjure Iris Ochoa Mia Palumbo Abby Peeples Audrey Privett Keegan Privett Ryan Walden Katie Wallace 13-14 Year Olds Chase Childs Hunter Dunnington Jemma Kelly Anna Smith Tristen Thompson Aidan Van Derhei Hannah Williams Grant Beadles 15-18 Year Olds Gianna Brooks Travis Grailer Jake Magahey Abigail Monjure Halle Staples Bailey Williams Ethan Monjure Brad Freeman

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Community News FREE PUBLIC WINERY TOUR

Friday, August 4

A free guided winery tour takes place beginning at Cellar Door at the Chateau Elan Winery. For parties of 15 or more please call ahead. Private winery tour and tastings can be arranged. No reservations needed for free daily tour. www.chateauelan.com BUTTON DOWN DASH 5K/10K

Saturday, August 5 | 6:30am

Toss your coat and tie, kick off your wingtips and get ready for a lowrisk, high-reward race down Sugarloaf Parkway/Satellite Boulevard for the Gwinnett Chamber’s 6th annual Button Down Dash, presented by Gwinnett Medical Center. Join us August 5 for this early morning run as Gwinnett races to become the healthiest community in the country! www.buttondowndash.com 1ST SATURDAY AVIATION PROGRAM AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday, August 5 | 8am

The 1st Saturday Aviation Program and Pancake Breakfast is open to the public. An all you care to eat pancake, eggs, sausage, biscuits, milk, juice and coffee breakfast is available beginning at 8:00 AM with the program beginning at 10:00 AM in the EAA Sport Aviation Center, 690 Airport Road, at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field. The price of breakfast for adults is $6, children under 10, $3. The majority of the aviation program are broad interest and suitable for all ages. Ample aircraft and auto parking is available. For additional information contact Randy Epstein, randy.epstein@windstream.net. AURORA COMEDY NIGHTS: DAD’S GARAGE

Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12

Returning for a special two-night event, Atlanta’s best improv group, Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, once again delivers hilarious, offthe-cuff comedy that’s sure to get the giggles going for both teens and adults! Producing knee-slapping glee and original works that will knock your socks off, the Dad’s Garage gang adds to a fun-filled month of comedy festivities at Aurora Theatre! www.auroratheatre.com BACK TO SCHOOL STEAM

Saturday, August 12 | 9am

Get a head start on a great school year and enjoy FUN activities connected to Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math (STEAM)! www.gwinnettehc.org BJ WILBANKS

Saturday, August 12 | 7:30pm

Georgia-based BJ Wilbanks’s authentic exploration of love and the pursuit of enlightenment has been referred to as “Back Porch Soul,” fusing the musical roots of Americana, Motown and Delta Blues into an intoxicating blend of Southern Rock. At The Train Depot in Lawrenceville

KIDSIGNMENTS SALE

Tuesday, August 15 | 9am • Wednesday, August 16 at 9:00am • Thursday, August 17 at 9:00am, Friday, August 18 at 9:00am • Saturday, August 19 at 9:00am Kidsignments is a semi-annual consignment sale held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, Georgia. As one of the nation’s largest consignment events with over 1,500 sellers, Kidsignments is proud to offer high-quality, gently used items for infants, children, and teens. Many of Gwinnett’s smartest parents have discovered the secret of buying and selling with us! Shoppers line up hours before this great event toting laundry baskets, wagons, and even wheeled garbage cans (new of course...) to shop the endless bargains! For most of our shoppers it is a tradition… why not bring your friends and make a day of it? You will not want to miss out! Come see why this event was voted twice “Best Place to Buy Children’s Clothing” by Gwinnett Magazine and listed as one of the “101 Things to do in Georgia!” www.kidsignments.com GRIDLIFE

August 25 - 27

Ever been to a track event that incorporates time attack, high performance driving experience (HPDE), full-course drifting and a car meet? Maybe. Ever been to one with all of these elements, plus a fullscale, A-list multi-genre concert concert after the day’s activities? Here’s your chance! Road Atlanta is proud to welcome #GRIDLIFE as the newest addition to our 2016 lineup, what an event we expect it to be! With the local and regional festival scene kicking into high gear, #GRIDLIFE South promises to deliver a high-energy, high-speed weekend that brings music and motorsports together in a way that you’ve never seen. Join us August 25th through 27th for a full-blown, totally immersive motorsports festival by day and a feel-good electronic music showcase by night, featuring some of the top artists in the country. www.roadatlanta.com/gridlife

August

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When it’s your child, nothing’s more urgent.

When your pediatrician is unavailable, our Urgent Care Centers are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Because when they’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is wait.

CHILDREN’S AT HAMILTON CREEK 2240 HAMILTON CREEK PKWY, STE 600 DACULA

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