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Welcome to your NEW Digital Preserve Newsletter
Here you can read news articles and find out important information about your community. We produce a quarter newsletter that contains information from HOA committees, community social events, and important information that keeps you informed about your community and neighbors. Plus, you can now just click on a link and go directly to the information.
We hope everyone has been having fun this summer. As summer starts to wind down Fall will find lots of events and opportunities for our community to gather and catch up with our neighbors. Keep an eye on your inbox for special email communications keeping you updated on all the fun and festivities! Checkout our community calendar for special events and activities,
your HOA board members
Your HOA Board Members
President - Harold Bailey
Vice President - Steve Brumbelow
Treasurer - Rudy Pardue
Director - Asa Williams
Secretary - Judy Murtz
*For a complete list of board and committee members visit the website at
from your hoa board
Member Update
The board would like to welcome and thank Judy Murtz for taking on the secretary position that was recently vacated by Mary Henry-Smith. Judy served as director and secretary of her previous HOA.
Meeting Minutes
The latest meeting notes for the HOA Board and Landscape Committee have been uploaded to the Residents Portal located on the website.
Click here for Residents Portal
Committee Members are Volunteers
Just a little reminder: It has come to our attention that some of the residents believe that the HOA Board and Committee members are paid positions. To be clear, all positions are on a volunteer basis. Your Homeowner Dues do pay for anything other than the Preserve’s management company, American Dream Keepers, maintenance on our common areas, mowing & edging all yards and common areas, utilities, pine straw, etc. A complete list of budget expenditures can be found on the website in the
Street Repair Update
From Steve Brumbelow, VP / HOA Board: On 8-10 and 8-11-2022, E. R. Snell came into the neighborhood and repaired and repaved all sections of the streets that were not up to Gwinnett County guidelines. This work completes the repair and paving of the entire neighborhood.
The two alleys and the Clubhouse parking lot have been sealed and the Clubhouse parking lot has been re-striped.
This will conclude both of these projects.
Thank You for your patience and understanding during this endeavor and the amount of time it took to get these projects completed.
Community Parking
There have been some concerns lately about community parking. It is important that we all adhere to the Preserve’s guidelines.
- Vehicles must be parked on pavement or concrete
- Vehicles must not block the sidewalks in any way
- Parking on streets must not obstruct traffic, blocks signage and handicap ramps, or other driveways
- No parking within 30ft of a Stop sign
For a complete list and additional information you can reference page 13 of the Homeowners Association Design Guidelines, located on our website under Residents Portal/Important Documents
from your Social Committee
Ice Cream Social
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
Thanks to all who joined us for the “Beat the Heat” ice cream social. It was a fun evening including cool treats, challenging local trivia, door prizes, and socializing with fellow residents.
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
Mary has been an integral member of the Social Committee since 2019. She was invaluable in the planning and participation of our community events, especially during the challenging pandemic. We wish her the best of luck in her move and in her new community.
Save the Date!
A Fond Farewell, Mary Henry-Smith
Men's Social Activities
Sunday, December 4th will be the Annual Holiday Open House & Toy Drive. Mark your calendars and plan on attending for some great holiday fun!
More info to follow.
Men's Social Activities
Ladies' Social Activities
Men's Social Activities
Men’s R.O.M.E.O. Breakfast: You are
invited to join the men’s R.O.M.E.O.
group for breakfast on Fridays at 7:00
AM. The group meets at Papa Jack’s
Country Kitchen, located at 2200 Sparta
Way, Buford (in Duncan Corners, near
the intersection of Thompson Mill and
Sprout Springs Roads).
For more information, contact *Harold Bailey or *Steve Brumbelow
*TPAHM Community Directory Contact Info
Ladies' Social Activities
Ladies' Social Activities
Ladies' Social Activities
Book Club: If you enjoy reading, please
join us at the clubhouse on Monday,
September 12th at 10:30 AM for our next
ladies’ book club meeting. Our group
meets at 10:30 AM on the second
Monday of each month. Please contact
*Shirley Sammons if you would
like more information.
Bible Study: Watch for emails from
*Dale Terwilliger with information about the
topic and dates for the next session of
the ladies’ Bible Study.
Craft Group: If you enjoy “crafty”
things, we are forming a neighborhood
ladies’ craft group. Our first meeting will
be at the clubhouse on September 20th
at 1:00 PM. The group plans to meet
once a quarter, and will look for projects
to use for charitable contributions or for
personal use. If you would like more
information, please contact *Shirley Sammons
Other Ladies Activities: The following
activities are still on hold. Watch for
emails announcing a restart date for
each activity:
Ladies Bunco
Ladies Card Club
Ladies Lunches or Outings
* TPAHM Community Directory Contact Info
From your Landscape Committee
For those homeowners that need to replace trees it is suggested that trees be planted in the fall (late September to mid-December) of this year. Trees planted during the fall have time to produce new roots before having to supply water to lots of thirsty leaves next spring. Planting in the fall will mean lower maintenance time and expense when spring arrives. The HOA management company will begin issuing HOA violation letters beginning April 1, 2023 for those who have not replaced trees. This will be in addition to any county issued citations. Our Landscape Committee will provide suggestions regarding tree planting/installation in the near future.
Once the new trees have been planted, they should be watered once a week for about a year. The watering should be at full stream for approximately 2 minutes. Watering during the winter in above freezing temperatures is strongly recommend as trees roots continue to develop during cold weather months.
From your Architectural control committee
As we get closer to fall homeowners will want to spruce up their yards and prepare for holiday decorating. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the Homeowners Association Design Guidelines and the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) with regards to exterior modifications to your home and yard. All modifications requests must be made prior to having any work done to the exterior of your home or yard. For your convenience the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has created a form that can fill out right online and submit. No need to print, scan or take a picture of it, just click the “Submit” button and your request will be sent to American Dream Keepers. The Homeowners Association Design Guidelines, Modification Request Form, and the CC&Rs documents can be found on the Preserve’s website at www.tpahm.com/Residents Portal
Neighborhood News
Celebrating 50 Years Together
Neighbors Ken and Mary Dunn will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 2, 2022. They will be joined by their 3 sons, Damian, Dusty, and Dallas, along with many family members for the special celebration.
Website Changes
Please bear with us while our website goes through some changes. We want to ensure the Preserve's website can be used as a valuable resource for community information, important documents, and HOA communications. We encourage you to visit the website and find out what's new! www.tpahm.com
Thank You Mary Henry-Smith
After four years as a resident and an active and dedicated member of our community, Mary Henry-Smith will soon be leaving us. Mary will be moving to a neighborhood that is closer to her grandchildren so she can be involved with them and their activities.
Mary moved to our neighborhood in the fall of 2018, moving from Duluth following her retirement. Mary’s service to our community began when she was asked to join our Social Committee at the beginning of 2019. She was later elected as HOA Board Secretary. When the neighborhood was looking for someone to create a neighborhood newsletter, and then a website for our community, Mary volunteered for both. Mary has also served on our HOA Nominating Committee, and has participated in the ladies’ Bible Study and Bunco groups.
From the time that Mary moved into our neighborhood, she has worked tirelessly for the benefit of our neighborhood. When our HOA President, Harold Bailey, sent an email to our neighborhood announcing Mary’s resignation from the HOA Board, he stated: “even if you don’t know Mary, you, as a homeowner, have been the recipient of her work and talents”.
Mary has received many messages of “thanks and farewell” from various residents. A couple of the comments that have been received echo the thoughts made by many:
“We are fortunate that Mary chose our community to move into in September, 2018. Not only is she the epitome of a good neighbor, but an outstanding HOA representative. Her community involvement is unsurpassed and we will miss her.”
“Mary has been a bonus to this neighborhood from the very beginning. Her smile and laughter brighten every room she enters.” “She will be missed.”
Those of us who have been fortunate to know her are aware that she is a wonderful lady, a devoted family person, and a dear friend. Mary will be missed for all that she has contributed to the HOA and our community. But most of all, we will miss her as a friend and neighbor.
Good Luck with your move into your new home, Mary! Remember to stop by to see us!
just good stuff!
Gwinnett County Homeowners
As a resident of Gwinnett County, you know there is always a lot going on in the community. Read the newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest news from your county government. Click to read the Newsletter!
25% Discount on Solid Waste Fees!
A lot of seniors might not know, but if you are age 62 or older you qualify for a 25% discount on solid waste fees in Gwinnett County. Click here to fill out the application and affidavit form from Gwinnett County
Annual C.O.P.S. Meeting
What: Annual C.O.P.S. Meeting
Where: The Preserve Clubhouse
Date: September 19, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
Officer Michael Parker from the Gwinnett Police Department will be talking about Firearm Safety & Georgia Laws, including GA’s NEW Constitutional Carry Law. He’ll also be providing updates & answers to questions regarding crime in our area. A big Thank You to Amy Cooper for being our C.O.P.S. Community Liaison!
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES & MESSAGES
See Something, Say Something
Calling all neighbors to be on the lookout! We have certainly had an interesting time recently with unusual happenings in our neighborhood. We can all do our part to keep The Preserve at Hamilton Mill the wonderful place we love to live. Be familiar with your surroundings and if you see something that is out of place, say something. It’s a good idea to have the Gwinnett Police non emergency number ( 770-513-5100) in your phone. If you notice unknown cars parked in the clubhouse parking lot for extended periods of time, or other unusual situations, take the initiative to call. There has been some trash left in and around our clubhouse, and we certainly don’t want folks using our beautiful neighborhood for trash dumping! So everyone keep a watch out and if you “See Something, Say Something!”
Community Calendar
Everyone needs a calendar to keep up with all the clubs, meetings and social events, so we created a community calendar to do just that! We encourage you to check back often to see what has been added or if any changes have been made.
Stop means STOP!
Please follow all traffic rules within our neighborhood. We have children and
pets out playing and walking and we need to do our part to keep them safe!
Be Responsible Pet Parents!
What else needs to be said. You wouldn’t want your neighbors letting their dog poop in your yard, so be courteous and clean up after your pet. It’s the responsible pet parent thing to do!
Buford Corn Maze – Buford
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Pony and Hay rides
Sept 3rd – Nov 13th.
Jaemor Farms – Alto
Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Sept 10th – Nov 6th
Mercer Orchards – Blue Ridge
Apple Orchards, Bakery and Café
B.J. Reece Apple House – Ellijay
Apple Orchards, Activities, Bakery
Atlanta Korean Festival – Norcross
Sept 10th 11-9 pm
54th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival – Stone Mountain Park
Over 300 Artist and Crafters
Sept 8th – 11th
Suwanee Festival – Town Center Park
Sept 17th – 18th
Braselton Antique & Artisan Festivals - Downtown
October 21st – 23rd
Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival -
Town Center Park
Oct 8th 10-6 pm
Buford Community Center – Free Concert
Jake Owens – Country Music
Oct 1st 6 pm
Bufordcommunitycenter.com/events
Aurora Theatre – Lawrenceville
Christmas Canteen – Musical
Nov 25th – Dec 23rd
Car Shows
Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cookoff – Main St Sept 10th 9-6 pm
Cruisin for a Cause – Buford High School
Sept 24th 8-3 pm
Street Rodders Cruise In – Papa Jack’s Restaurant
Sept 17th and Oct 15th 4-7 pm
Ace Hardware Car Show – Sugar Hill Church
Nov 5th 10-3 pm