Hometown Herald April 2019

HOMETOWN HERALD

April 2019

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Spring Carnival Graduation Banners Upcoming Projects

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Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Kimberly Bates Joseph and Melissa Dunleavy Sydnee Hewitt Todd and Jennifer Masters James and Sherry Michilizzi

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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Hamilton Mill Spring Carnival

Graduation Banner Policy

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Around Town

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Tennis News

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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

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Easter Father’sSunday Day

Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

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Board Meeting 6:45pm

Earth Day

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Memorial Day!

Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

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April Fool’s Day

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Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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

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Meetings

Social Events

Swim Team

Tennis

Blood Drive 1-6pm

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GCPS SPRING BREAK

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Passover (begins at sundown) Good Friday

FRIDAY

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Calendar Sponsored by:

Spring Carnival 2-5pm at Lakeview

SATURDAY

HAMILTON MILL CALENDAR

& Spring PROJECTS REMINDERS

RESIDENT NEWS

Welcome spring and warmer temperatures, pollen, weeds, and the season to get outside and do spring cleaning projects. Your Property Management team is working in coordination with the Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers to prepare common areas and amenities for spring and summer activities. You may have noticed all the activity at the Lakeview clubhouse with the replacement of the retaining wall and the installation of a new splash pad with some exciting water features. We want Hamilton Mill to look its very best for you and your guests.

Residents are reminded that spring is also time for exterior home and landscape maintenance. To avoid receiving a violation notice, please make sure the following items have been addressed: • Weed Control Applied (Pre & Post Emergent Treatment) • Mow and Edge Your Lawn and properly dispose of grass clippings and yard debris. Do not blow clippings into the streets and storm drains.

• Mailbox Maintenance – Please keep your mailbox clean and the approved numbers on both sides.

Mailbox vendor information can be found in the helpful information section if needed.

• Modification Requests – Exterior changes to your home and property requires approval by the modification committee. Making changes without submitting a Modification Request Form and receiving approval may result in fines and suspension of amenity use.

As pool season approaches, it is a great time to make sure your amenity access card is working and that members of your household have an amenity card. Cards are issued to residents in good standing with the association and must be shown when asked by property management, security, lifeguards, and Gwinnett County Police. This policy is intended to protect the association against liability from use of common areas by non-residents. You can obtain cards on Mondays and Thursdays at the Lakeview Clubhouse and are encouraged to set up an appointment with property management. The cost of a replacement card is $25.00 payable by check or money order only.

We hope everyone has an enjoyable spring season and please let us know if we can help in any way.

Maureen Murphy and Chris Shanks

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RESIDENT NEWS

GRADUATION BANNER POLICY

HAMILTON MILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. · Group Graduation Banners to be displayed at the entrance of each neighborhood participating. · Neighborhoods that have parallel entrances may only have one group graduation banner: • Chadbourne • Glenaire • Laurel Ridge · Neighborhoods that have adjacent entrances may have two identical banners at each entrance: • Millwater Crossing 1 – Hog Mountain Road/Jim Moore Road • Treybyrne – Hog Mountain Road/Jim Moore Road · Banner Size: • 1 Graduate – 3x6 • 2 or more Graduates – no larger than 4x8 · Neighborhood representatives will notify Banner Committee of number of graduates/banner size that will be used so that information will be communicated to the Activities Director to coordinate with Russell Landscaping to know which area to be sprayed for post placement. · For neighborhoods that do not have representatives, they cannot put up any banner because the post placement area would have needed to have been located and sprayed by Russell Landscaping; they will be removed. · Any individual banners at neighborhood entrance (with the exception of that neighborhood having only 1 Graduate) or any unapproved banners will be removed and homeowner(s) will be assessed a fine. · Group Graduation Banners up – May 1st; removed Memorial Day Weekend SIGN-UP Nearly every neighborhood has created a g-mail e-mail address that will be used specifically for Graduation Banners on a yearly basis. We created and are purchasing a yard-sale type sign for every neighborhood participating in this years’ project*. This sign will be posted near the exit of every neighborhood from approx. March 18 - April 1st annually. The cost of this year’s sign will be included in the price of this year’s graduation banner. This sign will serve as an information board to direct those interested in participating in the Neighborhood Graduation Banner the neighborhood e-mail address and the date in which to reply by (April 1st). In addition to the neighborhood e-mail address on the sign, we will also include HMill.com as additional means to go to the website to get the name and/or e-mail address of the representative for their neighborhood.

The neighborhoods that have a g-mail address are as follows: · Ashebrookegradsign@gmail.com · brooksidebanner@gmail.com · cambridgebanner@gmail.com · ChadbourneBanner@gmail.com · coventrybanner@gmail.com · Fairpointe.banner@gmail.com · fairwaybendbanner@gmail.com · glenairebanner@gmail.com · highpointbanner@gmail.com · Hillgrovebanner@gmail.com

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| GROUNDS & FACILITIES/BANNER SUB-COMMITTEE · Huntfieldbanner@gmail.com · lakeforestbanner@gmail.com · lakesidehamiltonmill@gmail.com · Laurelridgebanners@gmail.com · millwatercrossing1banner@gmail.com · millwatercrossing2banner@gmail.com · oakbrooke.gradbanner@gmail.com · parksidebanner@gmail.com · ridgebrookebanners@gmail.com · stonewood.banners@gmail.com · townmanorbanner@gmail.com · treybyrnebanner@gmail.com · windridgebanner@gmail.com · woodlawnbanner@gmail.com · woodleafbanner@gmail.com * With the exception of Greenside (no representative to date; will default to congratz.grad@gmail.com) and Grove Park (the 2 neighborhood representatives will use their personal e-mail addresses for 2019 as they are family friends with this year’s graduates. At the end of this year’s graduation season, these 2 neighborhoods will create a neighborhood e-mail address in the future for upcoming representatives.

In addition to the information sign, we will utilize both the Hometown Herald and social media, NextDoor and Facebook, to assure every interested graduate has an opportunity to be made aware of who they need to contact to get on that neighborhoods banner.

Once the information sign is removed; we will schedule a date to collect them and they will be stored and given to the next years’ representative in early March. We will communicate to the HOA to assure the signs are not inadvertently removed and/ or disposed of by the landscaping company. In the event that the sign is stolen or damaged, the representative for that year will need to reorder a new sign and incorporate the cost into the cost of the graduation banner.

BANNER COSTS: When Graduate names are submitted, the neighborhood liaison/representative will communicate to each family that there will be a shared cost in order to participate on the Graduation Banner and if those fees are not paid by the set deadline, then their graduate will not be allowed to be on the banner. This communication will also disclose that no part of any of the costs of the Graduation Banner comes from any portion of Hamilton Mill HOA annual dues/fees. Each neighborhood representative will formulate the approximate cost each family would need to contribute based on the amount of graduates that year as well as come up with a payment deadline. The representative will decide on how they will accept payment (via cash, check, or payment app).

RESIDENT NEWS

t i r i p S SIGNS

Spirit Signs, Banners, or Flags such as for Mill Creek or any other seasonal team sport, such as soccer, baseball, etc. may be displayed on the day of the event, but not on a permanent basis. These signs shall not exceed four square feet. No signs may be installed in the County Right of Way, on the entry monuments or in Association landscaping. Any damage to landscaping or irrigation will be billed to the Lot owner. Graduation banners may be displayed on your lot throughout the month of May. Group Graduation banners must follow the procedures outlined in the Graduation Banner Procedures. All other spirit signs require submission of a Modification Request Form.

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RESIDENT COLUMN

Is your Hamilton Mill home in a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market?

By Rob Dietrich, REALTOR® Buyers’ and Sellers’ Markets both exist in Hamilton Mill today and in this article, we are going to identify where your home may currently sit. But first let’s define these markets. A Seller‘s Market is generally defined where there is less than 4 months of inventory (i.e. this is how long it would take for all current active homes to sell based on previous sales results.) A Buyer’s Market exists when there is more than a 5 month supply of homes, while a Balanced Market exists in between 4 and 5 months of inventory.

Now, just because your home might be subject to a Buyer’s Market doesn’t mean your property won’t sell. It just means that you may need to be more aggressive when it comes to pricing and ensure that the condition of your property is on or above par.

For this exercise we have taken a 12-month period to smooth out any volatile months and have segmented the market into price brackets. Note that market data fluctuates constantly so this should be an indication only.

Price Range for the

200-

300-

350-

400-

450-

500-

600-

700-

Hamilton Mill Area

300k

350k

400k

450k

500k

600k

700k

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Market Type

Sellers

Sellers

Sellers

Buyers

Buyers

Sellers

Buyers

Buyers

Sales over 12 months

174

77

67

39

12

17

4

1

Actives on Market

19

24

13

17

7

4

4

5

Months Supply

1.3

3.7

2.3

5.2

7.0

2.8

12.0

60.0

Note: Data was taken from GAMLS. It is based on actively listed properties as of 3/1/19 and sales from 3/1/18 – 3/1/19.

Our next article will examine the Seller’s Market and how Buyers and Sellers can prepare themselves to maximize their potential in this type of market.

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RECIPE

SPRING

Confetti Bars INGREDIENTS

· 1/2 cup butter at room temperature · 1/2 cup white sugar

· 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar · 1 large egg at room temperature · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1 and 1/2 cups white flour · 1/2 teaspoon baking soda · 1 teaspoon baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch · 1/4 teaspoon salt · 1 and 1/4 cups white chocolate chips separated · 3 cups miniature marshmallows · 3/4 cup Spring M&Ms · 3 tablespoons sprinkles Spring colored INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine the room temperature butter with the white and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.

3. Mix the butter and sugars together with hand beaters or in a stand mixer until creamy and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated.

6. With a wooden spoon, stir in one cup of the white chocolate chips. Press the cookie dough into a 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

7. Bake the cookie dough for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

8. Remove and immediately top with the miniature marshmallows and M&M’s. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows become puffy.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir together and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

9. Remove and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and sprinkles over the bars.

5. Mix until combined.

10. Let cool completely and then cut with a wet knife.

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TENNIS NEWS

“SHOULD I TAKE PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS?” One question that is often asked of a coach is “Should I take private tennis lessons?” My answer is always “Yes”. Players of all levels and ages can benefit from one-on-one instruction, whether they are just learning the game or trying to take their game to the next level. Let’s explore a few advantages to taking private lessons.

Player gets individualized attention. During a private lesson, players can focus on technique problems that may not be addressed in a group setting. Your problems are the only ones discussed, so no time is wasted hearing how to fix someone else’s strokes. The goal is to develop fundamentally sound stroke production, and this can be achieved much faster when the focus is on you.

Add new shots to your arsenal. No matter how long someone has been playing, there is always something new to learn. If you are looking to add a new shot or improve one you have been working on, a private lesson is the best setting. A good coach can model professional techniques and has a working knowledge of how to break down the stroke in to easy-to-understand steps. So, if you are looking to add a new serve or drop shot to your arsenal, a private lesson will give you the best opportunity to master the shot.

Minimize frustration. Tennis can be a difficult game to learn. Many players quit playing out of pure frustration. Private lessons can make it much easier to understand what it takes to become a better tennis player. Everyone learns at different speeds, so setting individual goals can help you be less frustrated. As you start to meet your goals, you become a more determined player and want to play more. By removing some of the frustration, you can become more confident and start to enjoy playing tennis. When you enjoy playing, you want play more.

Learn how to practice. Many players who start playing tennis, don’t understand how to practice properly.

Having good practice habits will help improve your play much faster. A coach can help plan your practice sessions to maximize improvement. You should always have a purpose for your practice. Many players just go out and hit balls or only play matches, and consequently, do not see much improvement over time.

Focusing your practice sessions on your individual needs will help you improve much faster.

Minimize injuries. As players start to love tennis and begin to play more, injuries can start to creep in.

These injuries could be Tennis Elbow, Patellar Tendinitis, ankle sprains and muscle strains. Injuries can be caused by several reasons and can be prevented with the help of a good coach. In private lessons, working on proper technique will help minimize the risk of Tennis Elbow and muscle strains. Learning good warm up and training habits will help lessen the chance of injuries while practicing or playing. Your coach can also ensure that you have the proper equipment. Using a racket that is properly fit for you can reduce the risk of tendinitis just as wearing proper footwear can reduce the risk of ankle sprains. With less risk of injuries, you can practice more and improve faster.

As you are debating the idea of taking private lessons and looking for a new coach, take a few things into consideration. Make sure the coach has the right personality for you. If your personalities clash, you will not get the full benefit of the lesson and will be less willing to continue. Also, ensure the coach’s teaching style matches your learning style. If a coach teaches in a way that does not make sense to you, the ability for you to absorb the idea will be limited. Lastly, Have Fun! If you don’t have fun, you will not want to keep playing. Find a coach that will make the lessons fun and interesting, and you will have a sport that you love to play for many years to come.

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Mark Your Calendars!!!!

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Level 1: Little Tennis Ages: 5 & 6 Time: Tuesday 4:15-5:00pm 8 Week Session Fee: $72

Level 2: Ages 9 & 12 Time: Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 6 Week Session Fee: $72

Tennis 101 This program is designed for new and returning players. Clinics will focus on the fundamentals of tennis.

Level 2: Red Ball Tennis Ages: 7 & 8 Time: Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm 8 Week Session Fee: $96

We will be offering FREE junior evaluations to help place your child within their correct level of tennis.

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

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am

Level 2: Green Dot/Yellow Ball Ages: 10-13 Time: Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm 8 Week Session Fee: $144

Tuesday: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Drop-in Clinics

1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00 Clinic Package

4 hr $50.00 / Non-resident $60.00

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AROUND TOWN

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FARM ADVENTURE DAY IN DACULA

TRACY SMITH MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN AND WALK

Friday, April 5 | 10am

Saturday, April 20 | 8am

Spring–it’s such a beautiful time to feel the freshness of nature; and there’s no better place to do that than at Alegre Farm! Come with friends and family to take a guided tour of our fun educational stations. Enjoy the petting zoo, feed the animals, and groom the pony. Milk a goat, too! Learn about different ways to reduce your waste by composting your scraps to make healthy soil. The kids will love digging in for worms! Take a hay less tractor ride around our 15 acre farm! Bring lunch to eat after and don’t forget about the pony rides available after the tour for $5. alegrefarm.com

CHILL’N THE VILLE

Friday, April 5 | 11am

Spring Break fun! Outdoor activities, interactive games, and fun for all at the Lawrenceville Lawn! lawrencevillega.org

FOOTLOOSE

Friday, April 12 | 8pm with more dates in April

Presented by Theatre Buford Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all. www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA - A CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 14 | 3:30pm

Join us for a Bollywood dance musical performed by the students of Planet U Performing Arts! Doors open one hour prior to event. planetuperformingarts.com

Georgia Autism Professionals wants you to help us fill the gap! We are holding our annual Tracy Smith Memorial Fun Run & Walk to help families provide camp, respite, and therapy services to their children with autism. This year’s event will include a 5K run and 1 mile walk. This year will mark GAP’s 13th year honoring Tracy Smith through our annual fun run & walk. helpfillthegap.com

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT & BUNNY BONANZA

Saturday, April 20 | 9am

Hit the pool for an underwater egg hunt, and then head to the community center for pictures with the Easter Bunny, snacks, and crafts. gwinnettcounty.com

GLOW IN THE PARK

Saturday, April 20 | 5pm

We are once again partnering with the City of Suwanee for this community celebration of creativity! Everyone is invited to create glowing or illuminated costumes and carry their pre-made, battery-powered lanterns in this 1 mile community parade through the streets surrounding Town Center Park. This electrical spectacle is family and pet friendly, so everyone can join in the fun!

Bring your own illuminated paper lanterns (battery powered only - no live flames) or sign up below for a paper lantern-making workshop at the arts center. Pre-made paper lanterns decorated by NGAA artists, as well as DIY paper lantern kits are available to purchase at the Welcome/Arts Center. glowinthepark.suwanee.com

BRASELTON ANTIQUE & ARTISAN FESTIVAL

Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28

Antique, Farmhouse, Local Artwork, Boutique, Home Decor, Primitive, Rustic, Salvage, good old junk & more! This festival has been voted one of the top 5 festivals in the state of Georgia!

Conveniently located off of I-85 N. Take Exit 129, turn East and follow the signs - only 1 mile from the exit. Enjoy free parking, shuttle & admission! You don’t want to miss this three-day picking event! www.vintagemarkets.net

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