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HOMETOWN HERALD
November 2020
The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association
BOARD NOMINATIONS
Holiday EVENTS A SPECIAL
Thank You
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Welcome
Welcome to Our Newest Residents Anita Mahama
Jeffrey Andrade
Timmy Muntford
Robert Budd
Michael Sawyer
Andrew Eavenson
Melissa Smith Murphee
Jacobus Erasmus Cheryl Felder
Justin Reynolds
Regina Heath-Frye
Matthew Sanders
Tom Gibby, Jr.
Gabriel Schultz
Jeffrey Kelly
Michael Sexton
Min Sun Kim
David Stercay
Moon Kim
William Sumrell
Minh Ngoc Le
Hae Young Sung
Saul Lopez
Charles Ramsburg
The Board of
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DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Jerry Hanes Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Bill Jennings Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Allan Tucker Member at Large: Karen Taylor Like Hamilton Mill, A Hometown on Facebook
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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 milltennis@bellsouth.net GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY
Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE
Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk. MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K • Sign Kwik 770.623.1669 • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678.551.8591 • Addresses of Distinction: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association. AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT
Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to goodstanding residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. LOST DOG/CATS/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES
If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770.513.5100 to report your lost pet or if a dangerous pet is running loose.
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Gwinnett Co. Solid Waste Mgnt............ 770.822.7141 Water Resources.................................. 678.376.6700 Buford Gas........................................... 770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........ 770.963.6166 Charter Communications.................... 678.410.9362 AT&T..................................................... 800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network................. 678.714.1495 For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School................ 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org
Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org
Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org
Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Hebron Christian Academy.................. 770.962.9250 Dacula Classical Academy................. 678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770.338.7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy............... 678.745.4121 Greater Atlanta Christian...................... 770.243.2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE
Gwinnett Medical Center..................... 678.312.1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470.326.7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center...... 770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care........... 770.848.6195 RECREATION
Community After Hours emergency..... 404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park)....... 678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library............. 770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center......... 770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE
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FROM THE BOARD Nominations for Board of Directors
Board Member Duties, Responsibilities and Obligations To All Hamilton Mill Homeowners: In accordance with the By Laws for Hamilton Mill Community Association, Inc., three positions of the current board are up for re-election. The Board is currently accepting applications for these positions. The closing date for nominees for the Board is November 20, 2020. The duties and responsibilities of a board member include governance, decision making, and oversight which requires time, dedication, and knowledge on the workings of the community. In addition, a clear understanding of the association’s covenants, restrictions, bylaws, and a working knowledge of the association’s finances, insurance requirements, and contract obligations for the vendors that work for the association would be expected of each nominee. The affairs of the Association are governed by the Board of Directors, elected by its members. GA Code requires a director to discharge his or her duties in a manner the director believes in good faith to be in the best interest of the Association. The legal duties of a Director are: · Duty of Care – must exercise good judgment; includes an obligation to make informed decisions; ignorance is no defense · Duty of Obedience – must comply with the Association’s governing documents and act consistent with goals · Fiduciary Duty – must be loyal to the Association and never use position for personal gain or illegal acts; loyalty includes confidentiality Below is an overview of the role of officers of the Association which are appointed by and consist of elected Board members. Please read the information below carefully, and take all the information into consideration before considering a position on the Board of Directors.
Thank you and best of luck in your decision! Officers of the Association: PRESIDENT The president of an association is vested with all the powers generally given to the chief executive officer of a corporation. While specific by-law provisions may vary the president’s duties, it is generally presumed that he or she will preside at all meetings of the board and the membership. The president will execute contracts, orders and other documents in the name of the association as its agent. When signing documents, the president should indicate the capacity in which he or she is signing in order to avoid any personal liability since the president’s signature, under most circumstances, will bind the association under a doctrine of inherent powers. The president also assumes general charge of the day-to-day administration of the association and has the authority to order specific actions in furtherance of the board’s policies. The president serves as spokesperson for the board of directors in most matters relating to general association business. Like all officers of the association, the president has an affirmative duty to carry out the responsibilities of the office in the best interests of the association. Unless otherwise specified in governing documents, the president serves at the will of the board of directors and can be removed with or without cause at any time by a majority of the full board. VICE PRESIDENT The vice-president is vested with all the powers which are required to perform the duties of the association president in the absence of the president. The vice president does not automatically possess inherent powers to act in the capacity of the chief executive officer and may act for the president only when the president is actually absent or otherwise unable to act. The vice-president may assume such additional duties as are defined by the board of directors. Often, the vice-president will chair one or more substantive committees like that of architectural review. SECRETARY The secretary of the association is responsible for keeping and maintaining a record of all meetings of the board and the membership and is the custodian for most of the official records of the association. The position of secretary is not simply a clerical position. As the custodian for the minutes and other official records of the
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FROM THE BOARD association, the secretary is responsible for insuring access to those records by the members of the association and their authorized representatives. TREASURER The treasurer is the custodian of the funds, securities and financial records of the association. When the association has a manager or Management Company that handles the funds on a daily basis, the treasurer’s duties will include overseeing the appropriate people to ensure that the financial records and reports are properly kept and maintained. Unless the by-laws otherwise specify, the treasurer is responsible for coordinating the development of the proposed annual budget and for preparing and giving the annual financial report on the financial status of the association. The treasurer does not have the authority to bind the association or the board of directors in dealings with third parties unless the board has provided express authority for the treasurer to do so. As with the association’s secretary, the treasurer does not have to perform the day-to-day record keeping functions of the association when this responsibility is transferred to a management company, but the treasurer will ultimately be responsible for insuring that the financial records of the association have been maintained properly in accordance with sound accounting practices. Fiduciary Relationship and Responsibility The members of the board of directors and each officer of the association have a fiduciary relationship with the members of the association. This fiduciary relationship imposes obligations of trust and confidence in favor of the corporation and its members. It requires the members of the board to act in good faith and in the best interests of the members of the association. It means that board members must exercise due care and diligence when acting for the community, and it requires them to act within the scope of their authority. The fact that the association is a not-for-profit corporation, or that the members of the board are volunteers and unpaid, does not relieve them from the high standards of trust and responsibility that the fiduciary relationship requires. When a member accepts a position on the board of directors, he or she is presumed to have knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a board member. Board members cannot be excused from improper action on the grounds of ignorance or inexperience and liability of board members for negligence and mismanagement exists in favor of the association and the property owners. Each board member must recognize the fiduciary relationship and the responsibilities that the board has to the association and each of its members. The board’s duties must be performed with the care and responsibility that an ordinary prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances, and the ultimate responsibilities of these unique positions cannot be delegated to a manager, a management company or other third party. A Recap of the Board Member’s Role: · Protect, preserve, and enhance the values and assets of the Association and its members · Read, understand, and adhere to Association’s governing documents · Where appropriate, select, support, and evaluate the management company or general manager · Adopt and cause to be implemented policies for the maintenance, administration, and financial well-being of the Association · Attend and participate in meetings · Set amount of assessments to ensure adequate resources to meet the Association’s purpose · Oversee resources and finances and ensure financial controls are in place · Determine the scope of services and monitor · Enhance the Association’s public image · Act legally and ethically · Recruit new Board members · Adopt rules and regulations Operating a homeowner association carries with it many of the very same duties and responsibilities as overseeing any other business. Serving as a board member is a valuable and rewarding experience that should be undertaken by those who see it as an opportunity to serve their fellow neighbors while protecting and enhancing the assets of the community.
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FROM THE BOARD
Calling All Homeowners
HAMILTON MILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD ELECTION Request for Applicants to Run for the HMCA Board of Directors All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2020
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. Please consider the following reasons why you should be nominated to serve as a Board Member: · Opportunity to make decisions on issues that have an impact on the quality of life for all residents of Hamilton Mill · Governance – policy making, oversight, and strategic planning · Opportunity to address issues and concerns of neighbors Serving on your Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors can be exciting and rewarding. You have the opportunity to work with neighbors to make our community a great place to live, work, and play (A Hometown Community). Ask yourself if you have the following qualities: 1) Time and energy to attend meetings and be available as necessary 2) Ability to be fair and consistent and exercise good judgement 3) Ability to work effectively with other members of the Board and staff 4) A willingness to embrace adversity and remain committed to a “team” mentality 5) Do I fully understand what is expected of a Board member? If you have these qualities and would like to be considered as a candidate for the Board of Directors, please contact Maureen Murphy, Community Association Manager by email at maureen@ shabenandassociates.com for a board application. If you do not have time to serve as a Board member, please consider getting involved as a volunteer for one of the Association committees. Happy Veterans Day to our military
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Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm
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Thanksgiving Tennis Round Robin
Holiday Sign Workshop 6:30pm
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FROM THE BOARD
A Special Thank You
Many of our homeowners probably do not know the name Laura Dillon and those that do, more often than not, know her as Laura the tennis player. While Laura is certainly a force to be reckoned with on the tennis courts, for the last 17 years she has also been a driving force in ensuring Hamilton Mill retains its status as a premier community in the Atlanta metro area. For the past 17 years, Laura has been heavily involved with our Grounds and Facilities Committee, including serving as Chairperson for many years and working tirelessly in not only maintaining but improving the look of our common facilities in Hamilton Mill. IIf you have ever served on a neighborhood committee or Board, you will certainly understand that this is, at times, a tireless and thankless job. For Laura to serve on and lead the committee for such a long period of time is a testament to her love of this community and desire to help keep it maintained as well as it is. This past month Laura made, in her words, “the difficult decision� to resign as Chair of the Grounds & Facilities Committee. The Board of Directors, on behalf of the neighborhood, would like to thank Laura for all of the years of service she has given to the committee and to Hamilton Mill. We are, undoubtedly, a premier community in Atlanta as a result of her, and her fellow committee members’ hard work. Thanks, Laura, for all that you have done, and good luck on the tennis courts and with all of your new adventures. Hamilton Mill Board of Directors
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TENNIS NEWS
Junior Spotlight NOOR ALI
Determination
Determination is key when looking to achieve any goal. Noor has shown determination and dedication over the last few months and has made improvements not only in practice but in tournament play as well. Her fearless determination has earned her a spot on this month’s Junior Spotlight. Great Job Noor! Keep it up!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICKLEBALL Drop in on Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm for open Pickleball play. Courts 15 & 16 at the Lakeview Tennis Center.
PRIVATE LESSONS Contact the Tennis Shop to connect with one of our highly experienced pros and work on those problem areas or develop a new shot!
Junior Tennis Program WE HAVE GROUPS AND LEVELS FOR ALL PLAYERS! ALL PROGRAMS ARE BILLED MONTHLY. Contact the Tennis Shop to sign up!
Level 1: Little Tennis Ages: 5 –8 Time: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm Little Tennis Emphasizes: • Hand-eye coordination • Basic rules of the game • Basic stroke production • Racket maneuverability • Ball control and direction • Tennis rules and etiquette • Movement and footwork • Ball and racket contact point
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Level 2: New/Beginner/ Beginner-Intermediate Players Ages: 9+ Time: Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Level 2 Emphasizes: • Tennis fundamentals • Stroke production • Movement/Footwork and balance • Court awareness • Accuracy and consistency • Ball control
Level 3: BeginnerIntermediate/Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced Ages 9+ Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm Level 3 Emphasizes: • Accuracy and consistency • Speed and power • Agility, footwork and balance • Stroke production • Movement and court awareness • Net game and strategy • Serve development • Top/Under spin development • Ball control
TENNIS NEWS
THANKSGIVING ADULT TENNIS ROUND ROBIN Come out for a night of tennis and fun! Friday, November 13 7:00pm-9:00pm Free to Residents
ADULT TENNIS CLINICS: Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week. Thursday: 7:00pm-8:00pm Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Men’s Drills High intensity Men’s drills Wednesday: 7:30pm-8:30pm Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November 5 Weekday Women USTA begins November 7 Men’s USTA begins November 7 Business Women USTA begins November 10 Weekday Women 40+ begins November 13 Thanksgiving Tennis Round Robin December 4 Toys for Tots Adult Tennis Round Robin December 6 Toys for Tots Pickleball Round Robin
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RECIPE
EASY SIDES FOR
Holiday Celebrations
HEALTHY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINS
INGREDIENTS FOR CASSEROLE FOR ONION TOPPING - 1 lb. green beans, trimmed - 1 small onion, sliced - 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil - 1 small onion, sliced - Kosher salt - 8 oz. sliced mushrooms - Freshly ground black pepper - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/4 c. Panko - 1/4 c. (4 tbsp.) butter - 1/4 c. all-purpose flour - 2 c. skim or 2% milk - 1 c. low sodium chicken or vegetable stock - Kosher salt - Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onions until slightly golden and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet and place in a medium bowl. Toss with Panko until coated and season with salt and pepper. 2. Prepare an ice bath. In a large pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer green beans to ice bath to cool, then drain and transfer to a large bowl. 3. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often,
until mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic then transfer mixture to the bowl with the green beans. 4. Melt tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat then add green bean mixture and toss until even combined. Transfer mixture to a medium casserole dish. 5. Bake until warmed through and bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes. Top with “fried” onions and bake 10 minutes more until golden.
Source: https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/a23011385/best-healthy-green-bean-casserole-recipe/
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RECIPE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ANDOUILLE STUFFING YIELDS: 10-12 PREP TIME: 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 lb), diced - 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided - kosher salt - Freshly ground black pepper - 8 oz. andouille, sliced 1/4”-thick - 1 large yellow onion, chopped - 3 celery stalks, chopped - 10 c. torn baguette or other crusty bread, dried overnight - 1/4 c. freshly chopped sage - 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for serving - 2 large eggs - 3 c. low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, divided - 4 tbsp. butter, cut into 1/2” pieces
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING BE FILLED WITH LOVE, CHEER & FULL BELLIES!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Maureen and Heather, Shaben and Associates The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors and committee volunteers
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until golden and tender, 20 to 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°.
2. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add andouille and cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add onion and celery to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl and add baguette pieces, sage, parsley, roasted squash, and andouille and toss to combine.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 cups broth. Pour over bread mixture and toss until evenly moistened, adding more broth ¼ cup at a time until baguette pieces seem hydrated (you might not use it all).
4. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and dot with butter. Cover dish with foil and bake until a knife inserted in the center of the stuffing comes out warm, 30 to 35 minutes. Increase oven to 450° and continue baking until top is deeply golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.
5. Let rest for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve. Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a44615/ butternut-squash-andouille-stuffing-recipe/
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Friday, November 6 – 8, 8am
Friday, November 13, 2020 8:00pm
Of all the groups running at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, SCCA encompasses the widest variety of competition vehicles. On any given weekend you’re likely to see races with productionbased cars from the smallest commuter vehicle through firebreathing Corvettes and Vipers, single-seat formula cars from 40 hp VW engines and 600cc motorcycle drivetrains through winged monsters that resemble F1 or Indy Cars, purpose-built, tube frame “silhouette” GT cars that resemble production cars, and multiple classes of open cockpit sports racers with varying levels of performance. And while we don’t (yet) have a class for SUVs or mini-vans, we DO have a class for compact pick-up trucks! https://roadatlanta.com/
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
“Date Night” Friday, November 6, 2020 8:00pm to 10:00pm “Back to the Future” Friday, November 20, 2020 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Join us this fall in Downtown Lawrenceville for some comedy, romance and thrillers on the big screen! Our Drive-in Movie Series will take you back in time as we bring some of your favorite movies to Lawrenceville’s Depot District. Bring your family and favorite snacks and enjoy a movie the way your grandparents did - from your car! Food trucks will be onsite with convenient treats for sale. Sign up on the City of Lawrenceville Facebook page.
SNELLVILLE VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, November 7, 2020 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us to celebrate all Veterans at our Veterans Day Celebration. Snellville Towne Green, https://snellvilletourism.com
With his striking resemblance, spot on mannerisms and baritone voice, Shawn Barker embodies the character and spirit of Johnny Cash. Shawn has performed his unmatchable tribute to Johnny Cash all over the world touring in Australia, Europe, Canada and across the United States. https://www.bufordcommunitycenter.com/event/the-man-inblack/
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS® OF GREATER ATLANTA
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22, 9am-4pm
Welcome to Vintage Market Days® of Greater Atlanta. Come join us in our love of vintage, vintage inspired, hand made, artisan collections and found salvaged items. We have on trend clothing, jewelry, art and seasonal paintings for you to take home with you. Enjoy the music of Georgia local James Worsham all three days. Food, fun and shopping with your friends and family....what a great way to start the summer! All of our vendors are hand picked by us from local merchants and makers to those from eight other states. Gwinnett Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall https://vintagemarketdays.com/
LIGHTING OF THE TREE
Thursday, November 26, 2020 5:30pm
The tradition continues as the Great Tree is lit on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Thanksgiving evening. http://downtownlawrencevillega.com/
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