Traditions of Braselton February 2020

The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community

February 2020 Vol. 7 Iss. 2

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HELPFUL NUMBERS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Gum Springs Elementary West Jackson Primary School West Jackson Intermediate School West Jackson Middle School Jackson County Comp. High School

706-654-5580 706-654-2243 706-654-2044 706-654-2775 706-367-5003

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School

706-367-9418 678-828-8350 678-828-8350

CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy

706-658-2343 706-658-4075 706-654-5437

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES Brenau Academy & University UGA Visitors Center Georgia Perimeter College University of North Georgia

770-534-6299 706-542-0842 678-407-5000 706-398-3000

MEDICAL FACILITIES Athens Regional Medical Center 706-475-7000 Northridge Medical Center 706-335-1000 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton 770-848-8000 Gainesville 770-219-9000 Winder 770-867-3400 St. Mary’s Hospital 706-398-3000 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Traditions Golf Club Chateau Elan Winery Jackson County Parks & Rec Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Tanger Factory Outlets

706-363-9963 678-425-0900 706-367-6350 770-867-1679 706-335-3354

GOVERMENT SERVICES Jackson County Fire Department Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Jackson County Animal Control Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Commissioner Voter Registration Dept. of Driver Services (Athens) Dept. of Driver Services (Gainesville) Braselton Post Office Jefferson Post Office

706-367-1911 706-367-6000 706-367-5480 706-535-6940 706-367-6320 706-367-6325 706-367-6377 706-552-4427 770-532-5308 706-654-3301 800-275-8777

UTILITIES/SERVICES Jackson Electric Membership Corp.

706-367-5281 Windstream 866-445-5880 Xfinity/Comcast 678-859-9253 Jackson County Water/Sewer 706-367-1741 Direct TV 888-777-2454 Dish Network 800-333-3474 Country Boy Satellites 706-677-3394 Jackson EMC Security 706-367-5281 Garbage Hound Trash Service 706-658-2679 White Oak Sanitation 706-367-0628 HOA COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.traditionsofbraselton.org To advertise in Traditions, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Traditions 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 Traditions of Braselton 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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Committee Member Listing

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From the Manager

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2019 Events

10 Community News 11 Community Calendar 12 Social Committee News 18 News from the Courts 20 News from the Course 22 Events 25 Recipes 26 Paran’s Corner

Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident Key Card replacements for $25 Please email admin@traditionsofbraselton.org

· Notary Services available for $3 Lost Pet/Animal Disturbances: For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Jackson County Animal Control at 706-367-5480 Mailbox Replacement/Repair: Brett Schwartz: 918-605-4209 Traditions Golf Club Grille: 706-363-9963 x4 Hours of Operation: Monday: 9AM-5PM Friday: 7AM-7PM Tuesday : Closed Saturday: 7AM-7PM Wednesday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-5PM Thurday: 9AM-5PM

e m o c l e W Michael L. & Nadia Hillstrand Nicole & Matthew Rinker Andy & Sarah Arkin Frederick & Dana Marie Rogers Steven & Theresa Allen Armando & Cami Camacho

to our new residents Ashley M. Harvin Rodney Autry Jonathan T. Clack Irene C. Musolino & John T. Sansone Heather & Corey McIntyre

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COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTING Board of Directors

boardofdirectors @traditionsofbraselton.org Whit Marshall Paul Thompson Bryan Allen

Architectural Review Board

arb@traditionsofbraselton.org Hunter Bicknell (HOA Rep) David Hobbs (HOA Rep) Joan Cox (HOA Rep) Whit Marshall Michael Hart (Architect) Addison Wilson Bryan Allen

Finance Committee

finance @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting

Recreation Area

recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz Daryl McCallum

Communication Committee

communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman

Tennis Committee

tenniscommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Ginger Reeves, Chair Bret O’Steen James Livingston Margaret Peterson Tracy Woodall

Grounds Committee

Steve Morrell, Chair Wayne Davis Beth Grimes Donna Cowart Ralph NeSmith

grounds @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5:00 pm

Capital Improvements & Special Projects capitalimprovements @traditionsofbraselton.org David Ehrhardt Beth Grimes Kenny Whitworth William Patterson Bret O’Steen, Chair Kyle Setzer

Jim Barbieri, Chair David Green Steve Morrell Cheryl Domineau Lane Thompson Jane Gladden Bill Cowart James Barry

Social Committee

socialcommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Sheila Anderson, Chair Caroline Pergantus Heather Bennett Kelli Eureka Danielle Connor Ashley Cooper Annette McDonald Kelly Hannifin Blake Milner Karis White

Hospitality Committee hospitalitycommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Carol Higbie, Chair Kathy Buffington Donna Thompson Sheree Whigham Connie Freeman Beverly Davis Helen Parsek Sherry Green Kay Costantino Portia Ocampo Suzanne Patterson Nancy Allen

Empty Nesters

emptynesters @traditionsofbraselton.org Beth Grimes, Chair Janice Barbieri Mary Ann Barry Beth Eggleston Nancy Bolen Cindy Hohman Margaret Hanson Lynn Kolb Helen Parsek Karin Waters Carol Higbie

Neighborhood Watch neighborhoodwatch @traditionsofbraselton.org Tom Badura Jay Cleveland Wayne Davis Cheryl & Jim Domineau Ralph NeSmith Richard & Tina Carlson Mauricio Cerri Robert Evans Michael Goodman Rich Doeding Larry Miller Sherry & Scott Davis

*Please email manager@traditionasofbraselton.org if you are interest in serving.

Traditions of Braselton Is Professionally Managed By: Community Management Associates, Inc. On-site Management Office Jennifer M. Giacin, CAM 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 jgiacin@cmacommunities.com

On-site Administrative Assistant On-site Maintenance Technician Corporate Office Jenny Guess Chance Reynolds 1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 401 Delaperriere Loop 401 Delaperriere Loop Atlanta, GA 30318 Jefferson, GA 30549 Jefferson, GA 30549 404-835-9100 706-654-9121 1-706-654-9121 Fax: 404-835-9200 Fax: 706-654-9127 creynolds@cmacommunities.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. jguess@cmacommunities.com 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM **To guarantee availability please schedule an appointment with the Community Manager

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FROM THE MANAGER Just a reminder that the 2020 Assessments are due on February 1st. A late fee of 10% will be assessed on all accounts that have not been paid by March 1st, 2020. Coupons were mailed to all owners of record in December (payment coupons do not reflect statement balances). If you did not receive your payment coupon please email Jennifer Giacin at jgiacin@cmacommunities.com.

Also, if you did not receive your payment coupon please remember that this does not negate your obligation to pay assessments. You can log on to www.traditionsofbraselton. org to manage your account, there is a convenience fee to pay by credit card but you may pay by check at no cost. You also have the option of bringing your payment to the onsite management office located at the clubhouse by the swimming pool and tennis courts. There is a lockbox located outside of the office door should we be away from the office or if you need to stop by after business hours.

NO PARKING ON THE STREET Automobiles shall be parked only in garages or in the driveways. No overnight parking on the street is permitted. If you must park in the street, please follow these guidelines for safe parking. Do not block driveways or mailboxes.

Park as close to the curb as possible with your wheels turned away from the street. Do not park in areas where it is causing visual impairments to other drivers. Always be courteous of other drivers.

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FROM THE MANAGER

Mailbox MAINTENANCE

One of the first things that you see when you pull up to a home is the mailbox. Because you pass it every day you may not take notice to the condition of your mailbox and that is why we have had to bring mailbox maintenance issues to the attention of many owners. Please take a moment to check the condition of your mailbox. The paint should not be faded or peeling on the box or flag. The numbers and flags should be intact. Please remember that only standard mailboxes are allowed in Traditions and if you need to install a new one it must be approved prior to installation; brass numbers should be installed, not stickers. We have already reached out to many owners asking them to replace stickers with brass numbers and we appreciate the cooperation that residents have shown in this effort. As with any maintenance item that we ask owners and residents to address, we do so in order to improve and maintain the Community Wide Standard for Traditions as we continue to strive to make the neighborhood the very best that it can be!

If you need assistance with mailbox maintenance or replacement parts/ numbers please contact Brett Schwartz at gt2limes@aol.com. Brett can paint your mailbox and flag and polish brass numbers, make repairs and/or install a replacement box for you. Please contact him directly for pricing.

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C O M M U N I T Y 2020 E V E N T S

Save the Date!

PLEASE RSVP Just a reminder, Traditions has grown so much that it is imperative that we RSVP for all Social Committee Events!

Look for Updates on our Community Facebook Page at https://www.facebook. com/pages/Traditions-of-Braselton/656536547767097 & our Community Website at http://www.traditionsofbraselton.org **(DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CHECK BACK AND LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS) **

FEBRUARY 1st: Annual Assessment payments are due 1st: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 3rd: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 8th: Pinot&Paint at the Owners Clubhouse 13th: Wine Tasting – TBD at the Owners Clubhouse 14th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Blake’s of Braselton Valentine’s Dinner at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: MGA Money Ball Tournament at Golf Club 18th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse MARCH 4th - 5th: Divot Fixing Party at Golf Club 6th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: MGA St. Patty’s Shamble Golf Tournament at Golf Club 9th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 13th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Casino Night (St. Patty’s Day Theme) at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Committee Appreciation Dinner at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 28th: Easter Spring Fling and Cookout at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 29th: Easter Spring Fling and Cookout Rain Date at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee APRIL 4th: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 6th - 10th: Jackson County Spring Break NO SCHOOL 9th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 10th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room Traditions of Braselton

12th: Easter Sunday 15th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: MGA Team Match Play at Golf Club 18th: Pinot and Paint at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Hospitality Committee 19th: Welcome New Neighbors at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Hospitality Committee 20th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse - 6:30 Sign In/Meet&Greet; 7:00 pm Call to Order 21st: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 25th: Chastain Night at the Owners Clubhouse MAY *** Traditions Celebrates Graduates*** 1st: Pool Opens 2nd: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 2nd: Community Yard Sale&Shredding Day 5th: Cinco D’ Mayo Pitch Mark Party at the Golf Club 8th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 10th: Mother’s Day 15th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 22nd: Last Day of School for Jackson County 25th: Memorial Day – HOA Office is Closed 28th: Golf Club Invitational from 8:30am at the Golf Club 29th–30th: Golf Club Invitational from 8:30 am at the Golf Club

JUNE ***Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD*** 6th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 12th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Sunday Funday at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 14th: Welcome New Neighbors at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Hospitality Committee 16th: Planning Chair Meeting at the at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: MGA Red Tee Tournament at the Golf Club 21st: Father’s Day FEBRUARY 2020

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C O M M U N I T Y 2020 E V E N T S JULY Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD 3rd: Independence Day – HOA Office is closed 4th: July 4th Parade & Celebration hosted by the Social Committee 10th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 15th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: MGA Red, White&Blue Tournament at the Golf Club 21st: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 31st: 1st Day of School for Jackson County 31st: Back to School Bash&Book Bag Drive (iServe Ministries) at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee AUGUST Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD 11th: Ball Mark Party at the Golf Club 14th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 16th: Sunday Funday at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 17th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 18th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 22nd& 23rd: Ryder Cup at the Golf Club 31st: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse - 6:30 Sign In/Meet&Greet; 7:00 pm call to order SEPTEMBER 4th: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: Labor Day – HOA Office is Closed 7th: MGA Tournament at the Golf Club 10th: Divot Fixing Party at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 12th: Hoedown and Country Boil/Summer Kick Off Party at the Owners Clubhouse 14th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 26th: Community Yard Sale&Shredding Day hosted by the Social Committee 26th: Pinot and Paint at the Owners Clubhouse 30th: Pool Closes for the Season

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OCTOBER 2nd: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 3rd&4th: Senior Club Championship at the Golf Club 5th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 9th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 15th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Club Championship at the Golf Club 20th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 22nd: Sheila Fest Silent Auction Dinner Setup 23rd: Sheila Fest Golf Tournament at the Golf Club hosted by the Social Committee 23rd: Sheila Fest Silent Auction Dinner at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 24th: Sheila Fest Music Festival at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 29th: Kids Halloween Party Setup 30th: Kids Halloween Party at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee NOVEMBER 6th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 7th&8th: MGA Cup at the Golf Club 9th: Empty Nesters Feb Planning Meeting 12th: Wine Tasting at the Owners Clubhouse - TBD 13th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Welcome New Residents hosted by the Hospitality Committee 16th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse - 6:30 Sign In/Meet&Greet; 7:00 pm Call to Order 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 26th&27th: Thanksgiving Holiday – HOA Office is closed 27th – 29th: Christmas Decorating Committee to Decorate Traditions DECEMBER 4th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 5th: Pancakes with Santa at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 11th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 12th: Toys for Tots Tournament at the Golf Club 13th: Golf Course Tour of Lights at the Golf Club 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Pins&Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 24th&25th: Christmas Holiday – HOA Office is closed Traditions of Braselton

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Exterior

With Spring just around the corner, we are expecting to receive modification requests in the HOA office.

Anytime that you are doing landscaping around your home residents please remember that any and all changes to the exterior of your home must be approved prior to work commencing. The procedure for exterior modifications is as follows: 1. Submit your modification request form which can be found on the Traditions of Braselton website (www.traditionsofbraselton.org ) under document center/ARB/Exterior Modification Request. Your request must include all applicable sketches, material samples, and paint color samples. Please submit your request to admin@ traditionsofbraselton.org.

2. Your request will be logged and given to the ARB Committee for consideration and review.

Please allow up to 30 days for this process to be completed.

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MODIFICATION PROCEDURE 3. You will receive written notice as to whether your request has been approved or denied along with any applicable conditions.

4. Once you receive approval you will be ready to start your project. Please remember that yard signs are prohibited in Traditions and make sure that your contractors are aware of this.

It is ultimately your responsibly as the owner to ensure that this rule is followed and any resulting fines would be assessed to you, not the contractor.

5. Once the work is complete the ARB Committee will inspect to ensure that work was done as submitted. Your request will be marked as complete once the ARB Committee gives their final approval.

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8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class 10am-11pm: Yoga Appreciation Lunch-on 8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class

8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class 10am-12pm: Traditions Book Club 7:00pm-10:30pm: Empty Nester’s Card Game

8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class

8-9:30am: Yoga Class 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study

8-9:30am: Yoga Class 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study

8-9:30am: Yoga Class 12pm-5pm: Dessert Bunco Group 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study 7pm-8pm: Grounds Committee Meeting

8-9:30am: Yoga Class 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study

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10am-12pm: ARB Meeting 7pm- 1am: Blakes of Braselton Valentine Dinner

9:30 am - 3pm Pin’s & Needles Group

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8am-12pm: MGA Golf Tournament

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS

A NOTE FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE: I still hear stories of people that do not hear about our events here in the neighborhood!

If you have new neighbors, introduce yourselves, and make sure they are signed up to receive emails, are on the Homeowners private Facebook page, the Traditions Community Facebook page, and that they are getting the newsletter! If everyone is on these 4 avenues there is no way of not knowing what is going on in the neighborhood!!!

Also, Traditions has grown so much our events are RSVP! The only way we can plan is to have everyone RSVP even for free events (remember if you rsvp for free events…we plan on you being there). We purchase according to the rsvp…so if you don’t show up, it is money wasted). There also will be events that are for residents only so watch the details on each event!

Easter Egg Hunt and Cookout

MARCH 14TH

ST. PATTY’S DAY CASINO NIGHT

May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Casino Night Saturday March 14th, 7:30pm to 11pm Cost $25.00 per person to play and enjoy hor d’oeuvre’s (not dinner) This is a catered event...you must rsvp no later than March 9th!

BYOB/adults only please https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casino-night-tickets-89575094519 IF YOUR OR YOUR COMPANY WOULD LIKE TO DONATE PRIZES FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT SHEILA ANDERSON AT SOCIALCOMMITTEE@ TRADITIONSOFBRASELTON.ORG

SATURDAY MARCH 28TH • 1 PM – 3 PM EGG DROP AT 2 PM! DON’T BE LATE! Come join the Easter Bunny for the Annual Traditions Easter Spring Fling and Cookout! The Social Committee with be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs, get your picture with the Easter Bunny and of course hunt Easter Eggs!

We will have face painters, balloon artists, and a bounce house RSVP to Follow…watch your emails and Facebook!

Save The Date!

SHEILAFEST CHARITY EVENT! GOLF TOURNAMENT AND CHARITY DINNER OCTOBER 23RD MUSIC FESTIVAL OCTOBER 24TH • STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

The first year sheilafest happened this was just a festival for the neighborhood. It has grown into a community event and we are looking for your help!

We are super excited that the mens golf association will be taking over the golf event this year.

We are looking for a team of volunteers to handle the dinner and auction. If you are interested please contact sheila anderson @ sheila.Anderson1@yahoo.com or by phone @ 678-283-8594.

We will be having our first meeting sometime in February!

I Serve Ministries will be our beneficiary again this year!

We raised $10,100.00 For them last year…let’s see if we can double that this year!

Thank you in advance!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Valentine's Day Event You are invited to experience a night of elegance hosted

by Blake’s of Braselton, an exclusive social club, on February 14th, 2020.

The event will be open to 100 guests and will feature live entertainment, a full cash bar, and a variety of tapas items and charcuterie boards from their menu. Best of all the event will be hosted right here at the owner’s clubhouse!

Details for reservations will be available on Facebook and sent to owner’s via our email distribution system.

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Blood Drive on

MARCH 6TH, JUNE 6TH AND NOVEMBER 5TH, 2020

Most everyone has known or have heard of our wonderful neighbor, Jerry Hohman who was very committed to the neighborhood and the community outreach programs.

Among many other things, Jerry was dedicated to donating to the Red Cross. He routinely drove to Athens to donate platelets and was one of the first people to add his name to the donation list for our community Blood Drives. In recognition of Jerry’s commitment to the Red Cross, we as a community are honoring him by naming our community future blood drives “The Jerry Hohman Memorial Blood Drive”. This new year we will be having our community blood drives on MARCH 6TH, JUNE 6TH and NOVEMBER 5TH. We will be reaching out to the community to request their participation on our blood drives in order to increase our donation volume.

You may not have the time or resources to participate in several outside charity events, so donating blood in the community is an excellent way to give the greatest gift of all… The gift of saving someone’s life, which is priceless. Blood donation is a solidarity and lifesaving act. With your donation you could be saving the lives of infants, children, cancer patients, car accident victims, burn victims, sickle-cell patients, or at the very least improving the lives of these people.

Please find it in your heart to contribute. It only takes about an hour and means more than you will ever know. It’s easy to rationalize that someone else will fill the need, but when more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day, each and every donation helps ensure that when someone in our community needs blood in an emergency, we will have some to give them. YOUR hour in the donation chair matters to your community.

You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins & Needles”. The group quilts, sews, embroiders, appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of handwork you enjoy. We meet at the Traditions of Braselton Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 every third Friday of the month from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Bring your projects, lunch, drinks, and other equipment like a sewing machine, additional lighting, a power strip, and extension cords. An iron, ironing board and cutting mat will be provided.

If you plan to attend or any have questions, please call Pam Poppe at 706-654-4776 or email her at ppoppe@mindspring.com . We hope you join us!!!

Pam Poppe Pins & Needles Group

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THE MONTH OF IS THE MONTH OF

February

COMMUNITY NEWS

love

Filled with flowers, cards, dates, chocolates and romantic gestures.

What if we take a journey this month on a path of “self-love?”

In a world filled with pressures to be perfect, we begin to lose sight of that love. We seek perfection and end up on a path of selfsabotage and destruction.

Never feeling satisfied and never finding happiness when we seek for perfection.

Why? Perfection does not exist.

However, we are perfect in God’s eyes.

We are his works of Art! His Masterpieces!

It is our imperfections and flaws that make us perfect when we accept ourselves for who we are, just as we are, today!

We are all our own worst critics, guilty of looking in the magnifying mirror and judging ourselves.

Next time you find yourself doing that, take a big step back, smile, and realize this is how others see you.

Say, “I am beautiful”.

“I am perfect just as I am, where I am.”

Love yourself and be grateful!

Wishing everyone a happy February and Valentine’s Day!!

May your inner beauty reflect your outer beauty!

May you Shine!

- Andrea Lagos Traditions of Braselton

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N E W S F R O M T H E C O U RT S

News From The Courts

In the past few months the Traditions of Braselton Tennis Committee has been working diligently to upgrade our facilities. We have new scoreboards and new court rules signs. Volunteers also cleaned up the brush area behind the courts so if a ball is lost, it’s not impossible to find:)) Mixed Doubles is now in full swing. We have several teams in the neighborhood so come by any Sunday afternoon to watch some fun tennis. See you on the courts.

Ginger Reeves,

Tennis Committee Chair

SAVE THE DATE Please mark your calendar for Chastain Night

APRIL 25TH, 2020!

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NEWS FROM THE

GOLF GROUPS COUPLES GOLF

This group has three consecutive tee times every Sunday morning. In Spring, Summer and Fall, they begin play at 9:30AM More tee times can be added depending on how many couples wish to play. Please contact Lynn Kolb at 706-824-0247 or galynn20@yahoo.com for more information. Every Tuesday, Lynn sends a text to interested parties asking for a response by Saturday morning. All are welcome to join in and they look forward to adding more couples as the weather warms up. *Couples on Sunday – Noon during winter.

LADIES’ GOLF GROUP

Currently, the ladies have two standing tee times Monday thru Friday starting at 8:30 AM. If you are interested in joining the Ladies Golf Group (even occasionally), please email Pam Poppe at ppoppe@mindspring.com if you wish to be included. Each Friday, Pam sends an email to the group asking which days you are interested in golfing during the coming week. She only asks for a 48-hour notice so she can add or cancel tee times. Don’t worry about handicaps since the skill levels vary widely. These women golf for fun! If the morning times don’t work for you, please let Pam know if you are interested in playing 9 holes at other times of the day.

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SENIOR MEN’S GOLF GROUP

The senior men gather to play an organized format of stroke play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You never know who you will get paired with on these days, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and make new friends. On Thursdays, it’s just pair-up and play as you like. The course is closed on Tuesdays. Currently, our block of tee times starts at 10:00 AM. As the weather warms up, our standing tee tie will move to 9:00 AM. You can play as often or as little as you like; just show up at least 15 minutes before the first tee time. This is a social group with members of varying skill levels. Every spring and fall the men gather at the Club Grill for a fun evening with their significant others. For more information, contact Steve Morrell at 1-706-6546034 (H) or on his cell at 770-861-610. You can also email him at shmorrell44@gmail.com

MEN’S GROUP (MGA)

Come out and meet your neighbors in a fun and welcoming group. The TOB men have weekly organized games on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays/Sundays starting at 8:00 AM. We also sponsor diverse and fun monthly tournaments throughout the year. The MGA has neighbors of all skill levels and ages. For additional information please contact Mike Brunson - 706-380-7031 or email- traditionsmga@gmail.com Traditions of Braselton

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Traditions of Braselton: Wednesday through Sunday

TRADITIONS JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS

Ages 7 – 18 will learn proper techniques while having fun in the process. Open to all skill levels.

Hamilton Mill: Tuesdays only

Sundays | 12 – 1 p.m.

Golf Members | $25 Performance Center Members | $15 Guests and Social Members | $35

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Three 30-minute lessons | $120 This offer is available for purchase through February 29, 2020.

Lessons must be redeemed by April 30, 2020.

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EVENTS

2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jefferson Community Theatre Crawford W. Long Museum 706.367.5307

JANUARY JANUARY 2-31

Jumpstart January: $1 Admission Crawford W. Long Museum

Main Street Jefferson 706.367.5714

APRIL APRIL 16 • 7:00p - 9:00p

Wisdom in a Workshop: Seed & Seal Essential Oils

JUNE JUNE 19 • at Sunset

Movies by Moonlight Main Street Jefferson

Crawford W. Long Museum

JANUARY 16, 17, 18, 19

“I Don’t Want to Talk About It” Jefferson Community Theatre

JANUARY 24 • 5:00p - 7:00p

Exhibit Reception: Journey Through Jefferson Crawford W. Long Museum

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 13 • 6:00p - 9:00p

Date Night Drop-Off

Crawford W. Long Museum FEBRUARY 28 • 10:00a - 5:00p

Freebie Friday: Free Admission Crawford W. Long Museum

MARCH MARCH 7

Community Clean-Up Main Street Jefferson

Georgia Cities Week Main Street Jefferson

MAY Historic Preservation Month Main Street Jefferson & JHPC MAY 2

Community Clean-Up Main Street Jefferson

MAY 9 • 7:00p - 10:00p

Second Saturday Concert Series Main Street Jefferson

MAY 22 • 10:00a - 5:00p

Freebie Friday: Free Admission Crawford W. Long Museum MAY 29 • at Sunset

Movies by Moonlight

MARCH 21 • 10:00a - 4:00p

Main Street Jefferson

Jefferson Heritage Tree Council

MAY 31 • Time TBA

MARCH 26

Jefferson Historic Preserv Commission

Spring Foliage Fest

Observance of Doctor’s Day Crawford W. Long Museum

Porch Fest

ARMED FORCES DAY

Blue Star Museum Program

MARCH • Times TBA

Crawford W. Long Museum

Jefferson Community Theatre

JUNE

Spring Production TBA MARCH • Times TBA

Auditions for Summer Shows Jefferson Community Theatre

APRIL APRIL 4 • Time TBA

JC Agritourism Geotrail Kick-Off

JUNE 1 • 8:00a - 12:00p

Jefferson Farmers Market (Opening Day)

Main Street Jefferson

JULY JULY 2-31

Dog Days of Summer Special: (1 Pooch = 1 Free Pass) Crawford W. Long Museum JULY 11 • 7:00p - 10:00p

JUNE 11-14 • Times TBA

Summer Production TBA Jefferson Community Theatre

Main Street Jefferson

SEPTEMBER 17 • 6:30p - 8:30p

Wisdom in a Workshop: Mindfulness & Stress Relief Crawford W. Long Museum

OCTOBER OCTOBER 3

Community Clean-Up Main Street Jefferson

OCTOBER 23 & 24 • 6:00p - 9:00p

Second Saturday Concert Series Main Street Jefferson

CWLM & JCT

JULY 17 • 10:30a - 11:30a

OCTOBER 30 • 4:00p - 6:00p

Crawford W. Long Museum

Main Street Jefferson

Gallery Play Day: Fairy Gardens JULY 17-19 & 24-26 • Times TBA

“Clue: On Stage”

Jefferson Community Theatre JULY 31 • at Sunset

Movies by Moonlight Main Street Jefferson

AUGUST AUGUST 1

Community Clean-Up Main Street Jefferson

AUGUST 8 • 7:00p - 10:00p

Second Saturday Concert Series Main Street Jefferson

AUGUST 15 • All Day

City Hall Selfie Day

AUGUST 28 • 10:00a - 5:00p

History Camp: History of the Sea

SEPTEMBER 12 • 7:00p - 10:00p

Second Saturday Concert Series

Haints & Saints Cemetery Tour

JUNE 1-5 • 9:30a - 2:00p

APRIL 11 • 10:00a - 1:00p

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Jefferson Freedom Festival

Throughout Jefferson & Jackson County

Crawford W. Long Museum

Main Street Jefferson

JUNE 27 • 5:00p - 10:00p

Saturday’s - June thru September

Jackson County Tourism Council

Jefferson Easter Egg Hunt

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SEPTEMBER

Freebie Friday: Free Admission Crawford W. Long Museum

AUGUST 29 • 1:00p - 3:00p

Victorian Tea: Victorian Hobbies & Sports Crawford W. Long Museum

Jefferson Halloween Walk

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 3

Observance of Dr. Long’s Birthday Crawford W. Long Museum NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8

Jefferson Holiday Market Jefferson Civic Center

NOVEMBER 13 • 6:00p - 8:00p

Night at the Museum: Mystery Storytime

Crawford W. Long Museum NOVEMBER 20 • 10:00a - 5:00p

Freebie Friday: Free Admission Crawford W. Long Museum NOVEMBER 28

Small Business Saturday Shop Small. Win Big. Main Street Jefferson & JCBD

DECEMBER DECEMBER 5 • 11:00a - 5:00p

Downtown in December Holiday Festival & Parade Main Street Jefferson & Crawford W. Long Museum

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EVENTS IN & AROUND Atlanta February 1, 2020 (begins Jan. 31st) FLY FISHING SHOW The Fly-Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, films, classes, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. The International Fly-Fishing Film Festival (IF4) on Friday evening requires a separate ticket.

February 1st – 2nd, 2020 (begins Jan. 31st) ANIME CONVENTION Seishun Con celebrates Japanese animation, manga, and culture with celebrity guests, panels, vendors, and workshops at Atlanta Marriott Marquis February 7th – 23rd, 2020 ROMANTIC MUSICAL: CAMELOT Full of catchy tunes by Lerner and Loewe, Camelot is a timeless love story and grand adventure about a love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta.

February 8th, 2020 (1 p.m.)

INTRO TO LORD OF THE RINGS The Hobbit is an epic adventure about Bilbo, the wizard Gandalf, and a dozen determined dwarves who set out to take back their home from the evil dragon, Smaug at Jennie T.

Anderson Theatre in Marietta.

Discount tickets February 14th, 2020 (7 to 11 p.m.)

VALENTINE’S DAY GARDEN PARTY Let romance bloom with an elegant evening of live entertainment, dancing, appetizers, dessert, and cocktails from a cash bar at Valentines in the Garden, with orchids on display at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

February 14 - 15, 2020 VALENTINE’S DAY GETAWAY Lanier Islands resort is offering a romantic package that includes chocolate, champagne, a room, and breakfast for $239 to $419.

February 29th, 2020 MOTOCROSS RACE Watch off-road motorcycles race on dirt tracks with steep jumps, tight corners, and obstacles at AMA Supercross in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Discount tickets February 29th, 2020 OYSTER FESTIVAL Oyster Crawfish Festival has live New Orleans music with oysters and crawfish for sale at the Park Tavern for age 21+.

EVENTS IN & AROUND Jefferson Saturday, February 8th, 2020 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY Jefferson Public Library, 1000 Washington St, Jefferson, GA 30549 Jonathan F. Putnam will discuss his Lincoln & Speed Mystery series and the little-known history of the life & times of the young Abraham Lincoln on which his series is based.

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Thursday, February 13th, 2020 from 6 PM – 9 PM DATE NIGHT DROP OFF Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson GA 30549 Need a sitter while you and your partner enjoy a night out?

Parents get a well-deserved night out while the kiddos have a fun pizza, craft and movie night at the museum. Bring a blanket or sleeping bag and favorite stuffed friend. For ages 5 to 10 from 6 to 9 pm. Call the museum at 706-367-5307 to make your reservation.

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RECIPE

LIGHT & LEMONY SCAMPI RECIPE

A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

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INGREDIENTS: 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons lemon juice 8 ounces uncooked multigrain 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground angel hair pasta pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red 2 green onions, thinly sliced pepper flakes 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth optional DIRECTIONS: 1. Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.

3. Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, salt and pepper flakes to same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan; heat through.

Remove from heat.

4. Drain pasta; divide among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with cheese. Traditions of Braselton

HUNTING-FISHING CAMPING-HIKING-BIKING Saturday, March 14th 10am - 5pm Gainesville Civic Center

830 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

FREE TO ATTEND!

For more information, please contact Leah Nelson at lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-6330

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TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2020 –

Meet Our New Hostess with the Mostest!

Please join us in welcoming our new Community Concierge, Karie Davis. Karie will be working out of the Discovery Center, greeting prospective new neighbors, providing them with a map and overview of Traditions’ outstanding amenities and unique blend of production and custom product, and making them feel welcome throughout their visit to our community. She will serve as the face of Traditions of Braselton for visitors, extending a sense of Southern Hospitality that is synonymous with our lifestyle-centric master-planned neighborhood.

Karie is no stranger to the home building industry. Her history working with her husband – a home builder and renovator – gave her great insight into all aspects of the home building process.

Her responsibilities included floor plan design, as well as coordination and acquisition of interior and exterior finishes.

Her resume also includes a turn with a flooring company where she handled mobile in-home consulting, measuring and sales.

In both roles, she found the act of helping people beautify their homes to be truly rewarding. In addition to working at Traditions of Braselton, Karie and her husband are currently exploring home sites in hopes of making our community their new home.

“I’m so looking forward to assisting in the Discovery Center, proudly giving prospective new neighbors an overview of the community and lifestyle,” said Karie. “I look forward to listening to what people are looking for.

That will help me guide them to options in new homes that they can get excited about. I’m currently looking at vacant lots to have a home built here in the neighborhood. It will be so amazing to live, work and play in this beautiful community!”

The addition of a Community Concierge at Traditions of Braselton is just one more way we’re endeavoring to set ourselves apart from other communities in the Metro Atlanta area. From our exciting mix of home builders to our outstanding amenity offerings to wonderful people just like you who call Traditions “home,” this truly is a community unlike any other.

Stay tuned for an introduction to our second “Hostess with the Mostest” – Hayley Lawrence – in next month’s issue of Traditions! We plan to enhance the team with additional Community Concierges in the months to come.

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NA S H V I L L E MUSIC CITY ADVENTURE

April 20, 21, 22, 2020 3 day/ 2 night

Join us as we explore music, culture, arts, food and shopping in Music City!

3 Day/2 night - all inclusive triP Repeat customers receive a gift!

What is included: • General Jackson Show Boat & Dinner • Private City Tour • Grand Ole Opry Show • Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Tour • Welcome Reception

• Shopping & Music on Music Row • Shopping at Opry Mills Outlet Mall • 2 Night Accommodations • Luxury Motor Coach • 2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts • Lunch in Chattanooga • All Gratuities

Trace the deep and revealing history of country music, beginning with the music’s earliest folk roots, moving through minstrel and medicine shows, examining the advent of recording and radio and the early days of the Grand Ole Opry, through country’s continuous rise in popularity, and the emergence of today’s major stars.

As you tour the two floors of the museum’s gallery spaces, you’ll follow the evolution of the music within the context of American history.

Visitors experience the country music story through a rich and diverse mix of displayed artifacts, rare video footage, and carefully selected sound recordings.

Informative biographical panels and supplemental audio tours tell the stories of those who have shaped the music, from Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams, through Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, on up to Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire, and beyond.

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More than a hundred artifacts from contemporary artists such as Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban are on display in the interactive gallery space. Visitors of all ages will discover connections between country music’s past and artists of today. They will have the chance to engage with interactive stations, recording and songwriting areas, interactive music trivia stations, a forty-foot guitar that kids can enter, and more.

$835 pp Double Occupancy $1,161*pp Single Occupancy Proceeds to Fund Community Journalism

Payment DeaDline: $100 DePosit Due: march 6, 2020 Final Payment Due: march 18, 2020 Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

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Call Lori Maxim at 770-535-6323 or email lmaxim@worldsbestadventures.com TOUR INCLUDES MANY WALKING EVENTS *Must be 21 years of age to participate in the tour. Alcoholic drinks extra except as noted.

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A N D T H E B E AT G O E S O N .

We do a lot with our hearts, from running the neighborhood 5K to following them down uncharted paths. The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) stands ready to make sure your heart beats on. Whether it’s the routine care that keeps you in tip-top shape or a complex procedure that may save your life, you can count on The Heart Center of NGMC for the expert care you need, close to home.

To learn more about The Heart Center of NGMC, or to request an appointment with a cardiologist, call 770-343-4239 or visit heartngmc.org /beat