Thanks for a Wonderful Memorial Day 2011

To all the organizers, volunteers, participants, and observers who made the 2011 Dacula Memorial Day events possible, a great big thank you.!

Dacula remembers:

• The sacrifices of those who have given their lives for our freedom
• The sacrifices of the families
• The service of those currently serving in harms way
• The families of those men and women in military service today

From a resident's perspective, thanks you very much. From the mayor's view, you made Dacula proud in the way you celebrated this time of remembering.

Sunday Alcohol Sales

The City Council will be hearing about Sunday alcohol sales in Dacula. Two proposals will be considered for a vote by the people. One deals with retail sale of beer and wine in grocery/convenience stores from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM on Sundays. The other will deal with by the drink sales on Sundays from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM in restaurants and eating establishments.

Both proposals, if authorized, would be presented as referenda on the November 8, 2011 general municipal election.

What do you think? Please take just a second to respond to the attached survey.

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18th Annual Memorial Day in Dacula

Memorial Day begins early next Monday in historic downtown Dacula . For us in 2011, this day is a time to remember those who have died in military service for us. We are reminded that freedom is not free. We remember!

Please join us all day in Dacula for our celebration of those who serve and those who died in military service. Admission is free. Eats are sweet. Visit with your neighbors. Show we remember and love our land.

· Fun run and 5K race- starts at 8 AM

· Memorial Day Parade – starts at 10 AM

· Dacula Festival: 9 AM to 5 PM

See the memorial day website for additional information from the promoters.

Dacula: A treasure in time...on track for tomorrow.

Memorial Day 2011

May 30, 2011 will be here before you know it. And so will Dacula’s Annual Memorial Day Celebration. During Memorial Day, we celebrate the lives of those Americans who have died in military service for our country. They have made the supreme sacrifice for us, and we take the time to honor their service and sacrifice.

Additionally, we remember all those who have served and who continue to serve the nation in war and peace. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance.

For 2011, we will have a 5K race, a parade, get a look at the Memorial Day pageant winners, and a festival. By the way, if you want to be sure to get a race tshirt you must register before May 16, 2011 with Carol Higgins at the Memorial Day web site.

The 5K race will commence about 8AM and conclude prior to 10AM. The parade will begin at Hebron Church parking lot at 10 AM and travel down Dacula Road to Second Avenue. It will end at Dacula High School. And the festival in Historic Downtown will continue from 9 AM to about 5 PM. The Memorial Day Pageant will be held on April 30, 2011 at the Hamilton Mill Lakeview Clubhouse, 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019.

Several things have changed in Dacula from the 2010 Memorial Day to 2011 Memorial Day. The events of the day have become larger and longer. Historic Downtown is under change. The area near where the parade starts has changed with the opening of the Kroger store, and changes are coming to Hebron’s Fence Road parking lot. The City is working with the promoters of the festivities in hopes of improving the flow of the parade and the attendance at the festival activities, while at the same time providing access for public safety vehicles during the festivities.

In order for the parade and other festivities to occur, several streets will be closed on an as needed basis, so you should take note of these for your traffic convenience and planning. Drivers should be aware that 5K entrants will be sharing the streets in Dacula from around 8 AM to about 10 AM. Please drive carefully.

During the parade the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from about 10 AM to about 11:15 AM:

Wilson Street at Dacula Road

Auburn Avenue at Dacula Road

Hinton Circle at Dacula Road

Dacula Road at Second Avenue and Winder Highway

Wilson Street at Second Avenue

Broad Street at Second Avenue and Winder Highway

Second Avenue from Dacula Road to Broad Street during the Festival (9 AM to 5 PM)

Please note the traffic control devices and police officers at these intersections. Drive carefully and respect business owner property.

Join with us in celebrating Memorial Day 2011. I hope you enjoy the day in Dacula.