Hometown Herald - November 2023

HOMETOWN HERALD

November 2023

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill C ommunity Association

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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: maureen@shabenandassociates.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 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT Email: hmillevents@gmail.com You are welcome to contact the Activities Office for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event.

Activities Director, Angela Pavlichek 770.235.8627 TENNIS SHOP Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net HAMILTON MILL COUNTRY CLUB Ph: 770.945.4653 www.hamiltonmillcc.com 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 CommunityWide 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 good-standing 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.

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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 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

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 Lanier Christian Academy..........................

678.828.8350

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

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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2023

Year In Review In addition to closing in on the year 2024 the Board of Directors is also closing in on completion of numerous projects to maintain and enhance the neighborhood and provide more amenities to our homeowners.

While our two largest projects have yet to start (more on those later) there has still been plenty of work done within the neighborhood. The work at the Jim Moore entrance was completed earlier this year enhancing the look of that entrance as it is now being used more and more. We also completed the dredging work on the Treybyrne detention pond and have graded the silt taken out of the pond onto the field next to it. While there is still a lot of work to do in that area, we are still focused on getting that field back to a state where it can be a usable amenity for the homeowners in the future.

Pickleball continues to become one of the fastest growing sports in the country and we are continuing in our efforts to provide our amenities to play this exciting sport. Additions for our Pickleball players include: • Mike Conlon has been added to the team and will be working on adding new clinics, drills and social events designed to get more people engaged and is available for individual or team coaching.

• A new pavilion was built next to the pickleball courts.

• Teams are now playing in ALTA’s pickleball leagues.

While Pickleball is growing there are still plenty of people who play tennis in the neighborhood, so we continue to work to enhance the amenities for this group of players including: • Adding a pavilion near courts 15 and 16 to support league teams playing on those courts.

• Addition of three new grills at both amenities for tennis and pickleball teams to use during league matches.

• Adirondack chairs in the tiered viewing area with flagstone landscaping coming soon there.

One other significant change to the tennis program was the resignation of Tim Dutton as our Tennis/Pickleball

Director. For those who have been involved in our thriving junior tennis program the name Grovo Carmona will not be uncommon to hear as he has done a tremendous job with that program. Therefore, he has been promoted to Interim Tennis Director and will now be responsible for all tennis-related activities and will work alongside Mike to develop a cohesive strategy for both court related sports.

For those residents who do not play either of the above racquet sports we continue to feature activities that be taken advantage of by our homeowners. Our mainstay activities such as the Independence Day fireworks, Chastain Night, Dueling Pianos (with a second night added!!), Food Truck Fridays, Spring and Fall festivals, pictures with Santa, and the pool kickoff and end-of-season events continue to be extremely positive while our basketball league continues to grow and become very popular. Meanwhile our Social Committee and Activities Director, Angela Pavlichek, continues to add smaller events such as Bunko, Poker Night, walking club, and numerous other social events throughout the year. While not all these smaller events will “get legs” we will continue working to add events that cater to the diverse set of homeowners we have in Hamilton Mill.

Now to those two largest projects!!! We are still on track to start the dredging work on Lake Mulberry at the end of the year. In addition to removing the silt at the dock they will also be restoring all the inlets to the lake back to their original designs. Included in this will be a plan to remove silt on a more regular basis.

By the time you are reading this work will already have begun on the installation of the new slide and kids’ play area at the Millview pool. These two items should dramatically enhance the pool experience for those who swim at that pool.

Finally, as we work to close out the work completed in 2023 the Board of Directors is already working on what to accomplish in 2024 so look for that info in upcoming communications.

Regards,

Board of Directors

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HAMILTON MILL HOMES SOLD IN THE LAST 90 DAYS Address

Basement

Bed

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Year Built

List Price

Sales Price

Closing Date

SqFt

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3403 Mill Place Court 2242 Floral Ridge Drive 1718 Mulberry Lake Drive 1688 Autumn Sage Drive 3377 Mulberry Lane Way 1842 Bakers Mill Road 1890 Sanborne Way 2067 Town Manor Court 4160 Greenside Court 3303 Forest Heights Court 3210 Ambergrove Trace 1160 Lamont Circle 3773 Terrace Hedge Court 1480 Highland Forge Court 3317 Green Farm Trail 1855 Sanborne Way 1443 Highland Heights Trail 3423 Mill Grove Terrace 1500 Ridgemill Terrace 1475 Ridgemill Terrace 1685 Ridgemill Terrace 1445 Ridgemill Terrace 1510 Ridgemill Terrace

Finished Finished Finished Partial Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished Finished None Unfinished None None None Unfinished None None Unfinished None None None

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 3

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1999 2003 2000 2005 2006 1996 2001 1998 2004 2001 2001 2000 2001 2000 1997 2001 2000 1999 1996 1997 1997 1996 1996

$887,000 $849,000 $869,000 $850,000 $775,000 $789,000 $775,000 $775,000 $790,000 $675,000 $589,900 $595,000 $575,000 $539,900 $538,000 $524,900 $525,000 $525,000 $479,900 $499,900 $475,000 $429,900 $425,000

887,000 851,000 850,000 850,000 805,000 770,000 769,650 750,000 749,000 685,000 595,000 595,000 575,000 540,000 538,000 535,000 525,000 511,000 495,000 490,000 480,000 432,000 415,000

6/30/2023 10/6/2023 7/25/2023 7/12/2023 6/23/2023 6/30/2023 8/21/2023 8/17/2023 9/28/2023 6/26/2023 8/14/2023 8/9/2023 7/25/2023 9/29/2023 7/19/2023 8/21/2023 7/19/2023 9/11/2023 8/28/2023 6/16/2023 7/26/2023 7/17/2023 7/14/2023

5,856 5,440 5,102 4,329 5,648 5,154 4,668 5,880 6,316 3,719 3,887 2,926 3,440 2,557 2,529 2,959 3,075 2,958 2,678 2,199 2,729 2,246 2,168

11 59 19 2 2 9 7 60 86 6 5 29 12 13 4 4 11 4 1 14 39 28 10

CURRENT LISTINGS $700,000 AND UP $500,000 - $700,000 $0-$500,000 TOTAL

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SLAB

7 9 1 17

0 1 1 2

*5 Homes are currently UNDER CONTRACT

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1

UNFINISHED BASEMENT 1 1 0 2

FINISHED BASEMENT 6 7 0 13 Data was reported on 10/12/2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

CALLING ALL HOMEOWNERS! If you are interested in running for the Hamilton Mill Board of Directors in 2024, we have four board positions for a two-year term.

As a homeowner in the Hamilton Mill Community Association, you have an opportunity to provide leadership and advance the best interests of the community by running for a position on the Board of Directors. Serving on the Board will allow you to have direct involvement in“directing”the business of the Association and adopting policies that reflect the benefits and services provided to our neighborhood. If you are interested in running for the Board, you can request an application from our property manager via email at maureen@shabenandassociates.com.

All Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 10, 2023.

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Camera Policy The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors adopted a camera policy for access to information recorded by the cameras at the amenities at the September 26, 2023, Board meeting.

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HAMILTON MILL TENNIS COACH ANDREW’S PLAYER OF THE MONTH:

Collin Campbell

Dedication and focused training are two of the biggest keys to improvement in tennis, and Collin is leading the way by example. We all know that somedays it’s just not easy to get out on the court, but Collin’s commitment and dedication through the summer heat has continued into the school year, and the results are showing.

Collin has been training with great focus, listening, and implementing his coaching, and has taken ownership of his game and improvement, and with his example, so too has the rest of his training group; surely this must speak to his abilities as a leader as well! Collin is a joy to be on court with, unless of course you find yourself on the other side of the net as his opponent!

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM We have groups and levels for all players!!

All programs are billed monthly.

Level 1:

Level 2:

Little Tennis Emphasizes:

Monday & Wednesday

Little Tennis

New/Beginner/ Ages: 5 –8 BeginnerMonday & Wednesday Intermediate Players 4:00pm-5:00pm Ages: 9+ • Hand-eye coordination • Basic rules of the game • Basic stroke production • Racket maneuverability • Stroke production • Ball control & direction • Tennis rules & etiquette • Movement & footwork • Ball & racket contact point

5:00pm-6:30pm Level 2 Emphasizes:

• Tennis fundamentals • Stroke production • Movement / footwork and balance • Court awareness • Accuracy & consistency • Ball control

Level 3: Beginner-Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced

Ages: 9+ Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm Level 3 Emphasizes:

• Accuracy and consistency

• Speed and power

• Agility, footwork and balance

• Stroke production

• Movement & court awareness

• Serve development

• Net game and strategy

• Ball control

• Top/Under Spin development

Contact the Tennis Shop to sign up!!

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COACH CHIEKO’S PLAYER OF THE MONTH:

Clara Day

Clara is a very hard worker and shows it through her determined focus during practice. Her work ethic gave her a big step ahead in her game. She loves her offensive shots but she is working on her defense and now she has great defensive shots. Not only is Clara improving her own technique, she makes good atmosphere of the tennis team. We can’t wait to watch you in a high school tennis season.

THE HAMILTON MILL

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL SHOP Come by The Hamilton Mill Tennis and Pickleball Shop for all your tennis and pickleball needs.

We also have gift certificates available!

ADULT TENNIS SCHEDULE LiveBall Tennis Monday: 9:30am – 10:30am Fast-paced cardio-based doubles game.

This game is a cross between Matchplay and Cardio Tennis.

Strategy of the Week Wednesday: 9:30am – 10:30am This clinic focuses on one doubles strategy per week.

Cardio Tennis Tuesday: 9:30am – 10:30am Fast-paced tennis drills to keep your heart pumping.

Stroke of the Week Friday: 9:30am – 10:30am This clinic focuses on one stroke or idea per week.

Pre-registration is required or all Drop-in Clinics.

All Drop-in Clinics are $15.00 per clinic.

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NEWS COACH GROVO’S PLAYER OF THE MONTH:

Miller Trout

Miller’s ability to maintain unwavering focus on the court has earned him player of the month. On court, Miller demonstrates a level of concentration that is truly extraordinary. His ability to maintain this unbroken focus is a testament to his dedication and mental fortitude which allows him to quickly absorb information and apply it accordingly.

Miller’s improvements over the last month have been remarkable. Congratulations!

Keep inspiring us all! We look forward to your future growth.

Tennis

Crystal’s unwavering COACH GROVO’S ADULT PLAYER OF THE MO: dedication towards

Crystal Wilkins

improvement has set her apart.

Crystal always brings a great attitude and is always willing to learn. On court she’s always looking for a tip that she can immediately apply and is very receptive to instruction. It’s refreshing to witness an adult who continues to strive for excellence in tennis. We congratulate Crystal on her outstanding commitment to tennis and look forward to seeing her game continue to grow and develop. Keep up the good work!

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HAMILTON MILL PICKLEBALL SKILLS AND DRILLS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Mixture of drills to improve your level of play!

Thursday: 10:00am – 11:00am / 7:00pm – 8:00 pm

Contact the shop to connect with one of our highly experienced tennis or pickleball pros and work on those problem areas or develop a new shot!!

INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

New to pickleball? We’ve got the courses you need.

Build court confidence, develop technique, and prepare for Social Play!

Intro to Pickleball classes are open to all firsttime players, as well as players returning from a prolonged hiatus.

Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes

Tuesday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pre-registration is required for all Drop-in Clinics.

All Drop-in Clinics are $15.00 per clinic.

Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop Milltennis@bellsouth.net (770) 945-6452 Grove Carmona Head Professional / Junior Programming Grovo.hmiltennis@gmail.com (678) 982-1938

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

The Ball Machine is here and available to rent!! Call or email the shop to reserve your time

Andrew Moseley Tennis Professional Andrew.hmilltennis@gmail.com 770-639-2326 Mike Conlon Pickleball Professional Mike.hmillpb@gmail.com 678-778-1097

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Every day of life matters, especially as we get older. And our goal is to help you get

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the most out of each day. Whether that’s taking advantage of personalized fitness programs, on-site beauty salon and spa, specialized memory care, or our extensive

“Active Lifestyle means giving my mind, body and soul the respect and care it deserves.”

— Estelle Allen

social calendar and entertainment, there’s something to engage with everyone.

Confidently.

Educational Book club

Creative Arts Jewelry Making

Wellness Deluxe Spa

Entertainment Cooking Demonstrations

Document Series

Painting

Gardening

Intergenerational

Culture Exploration

Knitting

Exercise programming

Dramatic Readings

Happy Hour Pottery Health Checks Everyone deserves to feel secure and protected in these challenging times. Therapy Travel Club Sewing Music/Pet

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You Be The Judge Scrapbooking Spiritual Services Manor Lake provides individualized care toCrafting ensure that every resident Wood Walking Club

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Recitals care place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn not only feels safe, but actually is. With our 24-hour staff“Take available at allof your body. It’s the only Trips and Outings

Healthy.

hours of the day, each resident receives personal care and attention, including personal call systems and electronically accessed rooms for

“Good food is the foundation additional security. of genuine happiness.”

Additionally, their rooms provide stair-free, — Auguste Escoffier open floor plans, along with easy access,

walk-in showers with safety rails, to help prevent falls. And each location has its own Maintaining your well-being can beones a full-time job.feel In fact, 24-hour care team oversight emergency generator so your loved will never left in the dark.

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that is our job. That’s why we offer comprehensive care that

the mind, body stimulates Trusted, caring staff on siteand 24spirit. hours

Personal pendant call system 24-hour care team oversight, licensed practitioners to With Individualized service plans prescriptions andaccess skilled physical therapists on-site, manage Keyless rooms & building receivegenerator the professional you’ll Emergency on site care you need at all times.

Deliciously.

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Onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy CHEF SPECIALS REGIONAL FAVORITES Pharmacy services Breakfast management Breakfast Medication Eggs Benedict Cinnamon French Toast Milk, Juice, Coffee or Tea Milk, Juice, Coffee or Tea Fruit & Cereal of your choice Fruit & Cereal of your choice

Live Welcome Additionally, invigorating activities, nutritious meals, social programs and other resources keep you engaged mentally,

physically andpeople spiritually so youlike enjoy every aspect of life.

Nothing brings together good food.

Inspired by seasonal cuisine, our chefs provide a variety of healthy, flavorful menus, with a number of options to suit

your individual tastes. And your choices don’t end there.

Dine in our restaurant-style dining room, outdoors on the veranda or make private dining arrangements. It’s up to you.

Lunch Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Duchess Potato & Seasoned Asparagus With Wheat Roll OR Apple Pork Chops Cheesecake w/ Berries Coffee, Tea or Milk

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Lunch Chicken and Dumplings With Herbed Green Beans And Wheat Roll OR French Oven Stew Apple Pie Coffee, Tea or Milk

Home Welcome Plus, you’ll always have 24-hour access to our onsite café!

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Dinner Hearty Vegetable Soup & Whole Wheat Crackers OR Baked Ziti Italian Vegetables Peanut Butter Brownie Coffee, Tea or Milk

Dinner Pulled Pork With BBQ Sauce And Wheat Bread OR Lasagna Seasonal Vegetables Red Velvet Cake Coffee, Tea or Milk

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Call today for a personalized tour of our Community.

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