Hometown Herald August 2020

HOMETOWN HERALD

August 2020

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

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Welcome

Welcome to Our Newest Residents Brendan and Elizabeth Carlin Shaka and Evangeline Dyson Lewis Evangelista Edifon Ette Bernard Foster, Jr. Eddy Graveran Christopher Halford Wilson Joseph Dae Keun Kim James and Katherine Lessard Robert Lowinger Douglas Lima Kamrun Nessa Mahmud Nathan and Shulan Reid Dennis and Andrea Ritchie Willy Villavicencio Santana George Brandon and Ashley Sciota Tricia Perdew and Stanley Squillace Jaime Turvey

The Board of

DIRECTORS

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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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OUTDOOR CONCERT

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If you have any items that you would like to have picked up on Saturday, September 19 after our community yard sale, please contact Carry On Youth (501(c)(3)). They will be able to

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 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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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 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

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Dear Hamilton Mill Residents, Hamilton Mill Community Association, Inc. New/Revised Design Guideline Changes June 26, 2020 SIGNAGE In accordance with Declaration, no sign may be erected on any lot without prior written Modification Committee approval except for: a. Signs required for legal proceedings b. One “For Sale” or “For Lease” sign per lot, meeting the required sign guideline is allowed. The Sign Guideline is attached to this document. An unapproved “For Sale” or “For Lease” sign placed on a lot will be subject to a $100 fine. Following the 5th day, an additional $25 per day fine will be applied to the account. c. One burglar alarm yard sign per lot provided such sign is in good condition and has a surface area of less than 6 x 6 square inches. d. One Open House sign will be permitted at the entrance to the neighborhood section where a home is being sold during the hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Multiple signs are not permitted and will result in a $25 fine per sign. e. Garage sale signs will be permitted on the lot on which the sale is taking place during the hours of 5:00 pm Thursday through 5:00 pm Sunday. One free-standing directional sign may be placed at the neighborhood entrance on the morning of the sale and must be removed at the end of the sale. Signs may not be larger than 18”x24”. Signage may not be attached to any street sign posts or light posts. f. Political signs (a maximum of two signs, but no more than one per candidate), not more than 18”x24” may be displayed on properties no earlier than two weeks prior to any election and must be removed no later than the day after the election. Political signs may only be displayed in front yards. Signs may not be attached to mailboxes, light poles, fences, or placed in any easements or in right of way.

Signs not meeting the above criteria must first be approved by the Modification Committee.

Signage posted in the Area of Common Responsibility not in compliance with this guideline will be removed and the homeowner posting the sign will be charged a $25.00 per sign and/or sign hardware removal fee. Signs removed by the Association will be disposed of immediately.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS TREES Applications for the removal of trees that are diseased, dead or a safety concern will be escalated with pictures. All tree removal must be submitted and approved. Removal will be considered in some cases due to overcrowding, root exposure, and dead grass. Any trees removed must be replaced with trees and or new approved landscaping. Clear cutting of any lot is prohibited.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Exterior Christmas decorations may be installed beginning November 1st. Lights may be turned on and displayed the Monday of Thanksgiving week and must be removed by January 10.

Halloween decorations may be displayed the month of October and removed by November 2nd.

For all other holidays, all decorations, including flags, may be displayed one week before the holiday and must be removed no later than one week after the holiday.

ADDITION TO FENCE GUIDELINES Along parkway and roads, privacy fence must be the same as what was installed by the developer and/or builder.

PAINTING Please submit a photograph of your home and homes on either side (adjacent homes cannot be painted the same color). Houses in the surrounding area will also be taken into consideration when approving colors.

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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

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

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Board Meeting 6:45pm

Fall ALTA Camp 9:30am – 12:00pm

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Junior Tennis Carnival 11:00am-1:00pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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OUTDOOR CONCERT

BOGEY AND THE VICEROY Saturday, Sept. 26 Lakeview Soccer Field Doors At 6:30pm Band Starts At 7:30pm

Tickets $5 presales, $10 at the door

Bring your own chair/blanket Bring your own snacks and beverages.

Get ready to dance to hits by Bill Withers, Sam Cooke, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce & more!

Look for more info/Ticket sales via the weekly emails.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE Friday, Sept. 18 & Saturday, Sept. 19

Participation Is Up To Each Household Email Hmillevents@Gmail.com to be added to the Participation List If you have any items that you would like to have picked up on Saturday, September 19 after our community yard sale, please contact Carry On Youth (501(c)(3)). They will be able to provide a tax receipt for your donations. Pickups can be scheduled through email to carryonyouth@gmail.com or text 770-540-3170. For a full list of the items accepted, visit www.carryonyouth.org.

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RECIPES

Sangria

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Everyone should have a go-to sangria recipe in his or her cocktail repertoire. Sangria, when done right, can be a highly refreshing punch that is at home any time of the year.

Sangria can be enjoyed on its own and sipped on a lazy, sunny afternoon, or paired with a delicious meal.

Sangria recipes also can be changed according to the mixologist’s desired flavor profile. The goal is to avoid making sangria too sweet, which is why recipes often benefit from a variety of tart fruits and fresh herbs.

This recipe for “Aprium Sangria” from “Edible Seattle: The Cookbook” (Sterling Epicure) by Jill Lightner features sour cherries and Apriums, which are an apricot-plum hybrid. Apriums come in various colors and flavors. This sangria offers floral notes and sweetness, but also a touch of tartness from the cherries. When selecting a Sauvignon Blanc to mix in, opt for one that is not too sweet or acidic.

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cup pitted sour cherries cup sugar cups vodka apriums or plumcots peeled, pitted and diced (750 ml) bottle Sauvignon Blanc 12 ounce bottles dry cucumber soda

Directions 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries and sugar, stirring and pressing the fruit to extract the juice and dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat as soon as all the sugar is dissolved and let cool. Combine the cherries and vodka in a small pitcher and refrigerate overnight.

2. The next day, strain out the cherries, pressing the fruit firmly to free extract plenty of juice. In a large pitcher, Call gentlytoday blend for the acherryflavored vodka with the apriums, then slowlyon-site pour inestimate! the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, stirring gently. Chill for at least 3 hours.

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TENNIS NEWS

HAMILTON MILL TENNIS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME CHRIS BENZINGER TO THE TENNIS STAFF! Tennis training professional Chris Benzinger, a Georgia native, has been playing tennis for over 30 years. Chris has been teaching tennis independently in Northeast Atlanta almost 10 years.

THE BALL MACHINE IS A GREAT WAY TO GROOVE YOUR STROKES!!!

The Ball Machine is here and available to rent!! Check out our Lesson/Ball machine packages. Call or email the shop to reserve your time today!

He believes a focus on fundamentals and sound technique coupled with fun is the best way to instill a love for tennis for the long run. Chris is PTR certified including teaching the USTA 10 and under/”QuickStart” method for kids and has undergone the USTA SafeSport training. Most recently he spent over six years teaching adults and juniors at the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont in Winder.

Junior Summer Program WE HAVE GROUPS AND LEVELS FOR ALL PLAYERS!!

Contact the Tennis Shop to sign up

Level 1: Little Tennis Ages: 5 –8 Time: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm Little Tennis Emphasizes: • Hand-eye coordination • Basic rules of the game • Basic stroke production • Racket maneuverability • Stroke production • Ball control and direction • Tennis rules and etiquette • Movement and footwork • Ball and racket contact point

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Level 2: New/Beginner/ Beginner-Intermediate Players Ages: 9+ Time: Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Level 2 Emphasizes: • Tennis fundamentals • Stroke production • Movement/Footwork and balance • Court awareness • Accuracy and consistency • Ball control

Level 3: BeginnerIntermediate/Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced Ages 9+ Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm Level 3 Emphasizes: • Accuracy and consistency • Speed and power • Agility, footwork and balance • Stroke production • Movement and court awareness • Net game and strategy • Serve development • Top/Under spin development • Ball control

TENNIS NEWS

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS: Adult Drills One hour of high intensity drills Tuesday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week.

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Tennis 101 Tennis 101 is for players who are new or returning to tennis. 5 Week program.

Thursday: 7:00pm-8:00pm

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

September 10: Thursday Women ALTA begins September 12: Men’s ALTA begins September 12: Junior ALTA begins September 13: Sunday Women ALTA begins September 18: Adult Tennis Round Robin – Free to all!!

Get ready for the Summer with a new hat or t-shirt form the Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop!!

Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00

JUNIOR TENNIS CARNIVAL Saturday, August 8 11:00am-1:00pm Join us for a fun-filled day of tennis! Enjoy a variety of activities to test your skills and win prizes! Youth of all ages and skills are invited. Participants do not have to be in our tennis program to join in the fun! This event is free and open to all!

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FALL ALTA CAMP Get ready for ALTA with the Fall ALTA Camp!!!

1.5 hr of Drills followed by 1 hr Round Robin Groups will be set based on ability Teams will stay together Dates: August 27 – 29 Times: 9:30am – 12:00pm Cost: $25 per player 10% off when you book 2 or more sessions Call or email the Tennis Shop to register!!

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