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 In-Home Support Dacula, GA

If someone you care about is unable or unwilling to stay alone either during the day or overnight, our in-home caregiver services can provide the assistance they need. We understand that loneliness can have a significant impact on an individual's mental and physical health, and we are here to offer the necessary support to ensure their well-being.

 Personal Care Dacula, GA

Opa caregivers provide much-needed help with maintaining personal hygiene, dressing and eating, and aiding with mobility. We also provide transportation assistance, help facilitate communication, assist with medication management, offer support with home maintenance, and provide assistance with shopping and meal preparation.

 Home Health Aides Dacula, GA

Long-term spouses and partners rely on one another for companionship and love. That's why, at Opa, we can develop specialized care plans for aging couples who need home care in Dacula, GA.

 Senior Companionship Dacula, GA

Opa caregivers are here to help you or your elderly family member with running errands like getting to and from medical appointments, picking up prescriptions or groceries, and attending community activities to stay engaged and active.

 Medical Care At Home Dacula, GA

Sometimes, seniors need around-the-clock in-home care. Our experienced caregivers are available to stay with your loved ones for an extended period to ensure they stay happy and healthy at home.

Companion

Short-Term Companion Care Services

Loneliness can greatly affect someone's mental and physical well-being. That's especially true after having a major surgery or illness. If your loved one cannot or does not want to be left alone after being discharged from a hospital or care facility, our short-term caregivers are ready to help.

Personal

Short-Term Personal Care Services

Short-term caregivers from Opa can provide essential support with daily personal care, including grooming, getting dressed, eating, and getting around. Our services also include transportation, communication assistance, medication management, household upkeep, and help with shopping and meal preparation.

Assistance

Stand-By Assistance

We offer stand-by assistance while your senior loved one takes a shower, goes to the bathroom, moves from room to room, and walks outdoors. We can also provide stand-by assistance while your senior completes exercises and activities prescribed by Physical and Occupational Therapists.

Here are three of the most difficult challenges that family caregivers may encounter when looking after their elderly parents or loved ones.

Home Care Services Dacula, GA

Poor Sleep

As people age, their sleep patterns can be disrupted, causing them to wake up multiple times during the night. This can be due to a shift in their internal body clock, stress, or worry. If dementia is a factor, you may need to be vigilant, as sundowning and wandering could occur. Caring for your parents or a loved one requires a clear and rested mind, which is why getting enough sleep is essential for both your well-being and your ability to provide the best care. After all, you don't want to get so burnt out and tired that you take a trip to the hospital. Avoid getting burnt out and exhausted, as it could lead to a trip to the hospital.

 Elderly Care Dacula, GA

Lack of Support

Taking care of aging parents can feel overwhelming and like you're shouldering the entire brunt of responsibility. Moreover, thinking that you're the sole caregiver can be stressful and put unneeded strain on other relationships in your life. It's crucial to understand that caregiving is not a one-person task. Trying to handle it alone can lead to burnout, depression, and other serious health issues. It can also negatively impact the quality of care your parents receive.

 Senior Assistance Dacula, GA

No Privacy

Living with your parents can affect both your physical and emotional privacy, especially if one or both need significant amounts of attention. This can lead to feelings of fear and disorientation when you're not around. Similarly, it can be challenging for your parents to maintain their own privacy while you're taking care of them.

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Dacula Road reopens in Gwinnett County after gas leak

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said no injuries were reported.DACULA, Ga. — Crews responded to repair a natural gas leak on Sunday afternoon that prompted a road closure in Dacula.According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, crews responded to the scene of a natural gas main leak on the 500 block of Dacula Road NE at 1:01 p.m.They discovered a gas and water main leak, which closed Dacu...

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said no injuries were reported.

DACULA, Ga. — Crews responded to repair a natural gas leak on Sunday afternoon that prompted a road closure in Dacula.

According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, crews responded to the scene of a natural gas main leak on the 500 block of Dacula Road NE at 1:01 p.m.

They discovered a gas and water main leak, which closed Dacula Road between Hebron Church Road and Fence Road until the leak could be controlled. An update stated the road had reopened.

The fire department said its hazardous materials response team used monitors to evaluate the atmospheric conditions until the gas leak could be controlled. Fire officials said the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources was able to control the water leak at a shut-off valve.

Gwinnett County Fire Department Public Information Capt. Ryan McGiboney said the problem was underground. The department was alerted to the issue when someone reported an odor.

Crews were working all afternoon and night on Sunday.

"They have located the leak at this time, but they're in the process of getting ready to repair it," McGiboney said.

A nearby business also had to be closed down.

"Taco Bell is the only business that was open," McGiboney said. "We did close it down because they were in what we consider our hot zone."

Jordan Smith and Jahbari Dryden said they were evacuated as part of the process.

“They were like, ‘Hey! Y’all gotta to go! Y’all gotta go!’” Dryden said.

“Exactly, man! We turned down everything, man," Smith said. "We started running out of there, man. I thought we was fenna die.”

“Yeah, we had to run out," Dryden said. "We had to evacuate. That was pretty scary, man.”

McGiboney said no one was hurt.

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Dacula Leader Is 'Truly Devoted' To Community, Advocating For Others

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders and celebrate their contributions. Dacula, meet Dr. Tracey S. Fisher!Patch Community Leaders, Patch StaffDacula, GA — Without community leaders, Dacula wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often ...

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders and celebrate their contributions. Dacula, meet Dr. Tracey S. Fisher!

Patch Community Leaders, Patch Staff

Dacula, GA — Without community leaders, Dacula wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Amanda Scisney, a Dacula reader who nominated Dr. Tracey S. Fisher.

How do you know this community leader?

Volunteerism.

Find out what's happening in Daculawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

What does this community leader do?

Dr. Tracey S. Fisher's political advocacy in the community speaks for itself. She was the recipient of Georgia House Resolution #928, Outstanding Community Advocacy, April 20, 2022. This surprise award was in honor of many dedicated years of work to help engage voters in actively participating in government, and her belief that women and other people-of-color deserve a seat at the table of governmental decision-making. The award was presented by HD 105 Representative Donna McLeod, and signed by all of the Gwinnett House Representatives. Dr. Tracey Fisher continuously writes promotional materials and speaks with community leaders, the media, community-service organizations, church elders, and so many others to help “Get The Vote Out” in Gwinnett County. She has made contact with 1000+ people by phone banking and texting through the Mobilize Us application. She has participated in several voter registration drives and registered more than 500 new and first time voters this past year alone!

A few other notable ways she has gained national recognition for her leadership include but are not limited to:

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She is a wonderful mentor to me. Dr. Fisher is truly devoted to helping people not only vote, but to understand the importance of why they should vote. I believe that she should be publicly recognized for all of the hard work she puts in so we can show her as a community how much she is appreciated and respected by so many people.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She is my she-ro and even if she doesn't win the award she will always be the winner in my book.

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'We Have To Fight': Dacula Man Faces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Nearly $19,000 has been raised for a Dacula husband and father who serves in his local church and does community service.Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 5:02 pm ETDACULA, GA — An annual outing to watch a football game with his son led a Dacula husband and father to discover that he had Stage 4 esophageal cancer.Each year for his son's birthday, 57-year-old John Ross and his son go see a Sunday Night football game — a tradition that was formed when the pair was watching the Super Bowl at a Ha...

Nearly $19,000 has been raised for a Dacula husband and father who serves in his local church and does community service.

Patch Staff

|Updated Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 5:02 pm ET

DACULA, GA — An annual outing to watch a football game with his son led a Dacula husband and father to discover that he had Stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Each year for his son's birthday, 57-year-old John Ross and his son go see a Sunday Night football game — a tradition that was formed when the pair was watching the Super Bowl at a Hamilton Mill bar.

John Ross was eating fried when he felt one get stuck in his lower esophagus, he told Patch Wednesday.

"My daughter urged me to talk to the doctor about it, and the doctor ordered a prob to be sent down my throat," he said. "It was during the prob that they took a biopsy of a 4-centimeter mass that diagnosed me. By this time it had already traveled into other lymph nodes in my body. I could already feel them swollen in both my neck and back."

His wife, Brooke Ross, told Patch she was surprised to learn her husband had Stage 4 esophageal cancer. But, being married to a man who lives a "giving to others" kind of life, she is choosing to remain optimistic.

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A GoFundMe has been established to raise money for treatment and other benefits.

Meeting a Selfless Man

The couple have been married for more than 27 years and have two biological children and three honorary children they have taken into their home.

John Ross is an Indiana native who has lived in Dacula for the last four years and works as a realtor. Brooke Ross works as a fourth-grade teacher.

"We are trying to be optimistic," Brooke Ross said of her husband. "John has always lived a 'giving to others' life. He is a greeter at the church and the guy people call when they need help."

He leads a small men's group, completes community service and regularly checks on people. He treats everyone like family. There was an instance where he borrowed a tow truck and drove it from South Carolina to Florida to assist a church member with retrieving her car after she could not afford to have it towed.

"Part of me feels he's too great a role model to leave this Earth at the young age of 57," Brooke Ross said. "However, if there ever was a person who could turn this negative into a drive to help others, it's John."

The road to being diagnosed with cancer lasted for three months, with doctors testing John Ross for strep, COVID-19 and other medical conditions. Each test returned a negative result, with doctors ultimately deeming he had a double-ear infection. He was treated for the infection. Then, he was told he had pneumonia and was treated.

When the physicians told him he had cancer, he felt conflicted.

"Mostly I was just glad we found what had been bothering me and was anxious to start fixing it," John Ross said. "We were scared it would take them a long time, but the doctors here at Northside and Piedmont worked fast. They had me start on chemo within a week from meeting with them."

Brooke Ross said she wondered how she had not solved the puzzle and put all of the pieces together. Aside from the fry getting stuck, John Ross experienced weight loss and swollen lymph nodes.

"That is the horrible thing about cancer," she said. "All the side effects are so easy to notice, so you keep explaining away how you feel to the other ailments that are easy to detect. Then, all of a sudden,'Boom,' you find out the underlying reason for all of them."

Weekly hospital visits for four hours of therapy have now become part of John Ross' life. He goes home with a 48-inch drip tray. When he is not in therapy, labs are done to monitor his body's reaction.

"My daughter is my driver and nurse since my wife has to work to keep the insurance going," he said. "It is a very tedious schedule full of doctors, nurses and appointments. All the time, I am keeping up with work because I need to help make money for the family. It's a lot to manage. "

Developing Stage 4 esophageal cancer caused sleep discomfort for John Ross due to a swollen lymph node in his back. He is unable to sleep on his stomach due to pain. The chemotherapy bag he sleeps with is noisy.

"It is very uncomfortable," he said. "But, I'm alive. My family keeps me busy and occupied."

He said he is doing the best he can to cope with his diagnosis. Life has given him several reasons to fight the cancer, the most significant one being his family.

Leading the Fight Against Cancer

John Ross said he is opting to stay strong, positive and active.

Vitamin C intravenous therapy treatments are available to boost his immune system, but they are costly. IVs for pain management, energy level and nutrition are also available though pricey.

"Other cancer patients that can afford them regularly say that it makes a world of difference for them to manage life while going through treatment," he said.

Brooke Ross has started a GoFundMe, with a goal to raise $100,000. As of mid-Friday afternoon, nearly $19,000 had been raised in a little more than a week.

She said the funding will benefit uncovered prescription drugs, out-of-pocket expenses, homeopathic remedies, specific dietary needs, loss of income, specialized clothing, specialized equipment, miscellaneous needs and a peace of mind.

"The other day we went to the hospital to get a port put into his chest and they asked for over $2,000. We paid. The next day, we went in, and they said we owed another $400. This is when I found out that meeting your deductible is not the same as meeting your out of pocket," she said.

"I do have insurance through being a teacher, but it still means I have to have $10,000 sitting around in order for us to pay for all this, and I'll need $10,000 again come January. This would eat up what we have in our savings account and we still will need more for all the other little things that add up."

The money raised through the GoFundMe so far has afforded her the chance to be on her way toward meeting this goal.

"I couldn't imagine how much stress he would have been under if he realized getting cancer was going to cost us everything we have and struggle with the fact that he may end up leaving us in financial ruin," Brooke Ross said.

"What an incredibly heartbreaking choice. As long as John is on this Earth, I couldn't imagine not doing all I can to help him and keep him comfortable in body and mind. Without this GoFundMe, our life would already be in turmoil."

John Ross said receiving support through the GoFundMe feels great as his family goes through a difficult time. Seeing how people care about him has pushed him to fight harder.

Brooke Ross encourages people to donate funding to help her husband, even if the donation is $10.

"At best, you will be helping to save the life of a good person who still wants to see his daughter walk down the aisle, his son graduate from high school and eventually college and maybe even see a grandchild," she said. "At worst, it will help him fight with the help of his family, friends and community without the concern of leaving his family in ruins. I think we can all relate to that."

She plans to continue updating the GoFundMe, sharing her husband's story.

John Ross thanks the Dacula community for its support, noting it means a lot to him and his family. He said he is thankful for the financial assistance so the family can focus on what really matters.

As for people who are currently battling a cancer diagnosis, he has a message.

"We can't stop trying," John Ross said. "We can't give in. We can't give up. We have to fight."

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Massive Rowen project breaks ground in wilds of Gwinnett County

A project more than 10 times the size of Piedmont Park that aims to reshape the social and economic trajectory of metro Atlanta’s northeastern fringes is officially underway.A groundbreaking ceremony today attended by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and more than 150 other dignitaries marked the ceremonial beginnings of Rowen, a Gwinnett County mixed-use development that could eventually span 2,000 acres and become a “nonprofit-led knowledge community” ...

A project more than 10 times the size of Piedmont Park that aims to reshape the social and economic trajectory of metro Atlanta’s northeastern fringes is officially underway.

A groundbreaking ceremony today attended by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and more than 150 other dignitaries marked the ceremonial beginnings of Rowen, a Gwinnett County mixed-use development that could eventually span 2,000 acres and become a “nonprofit-led knowledge community” midway between university-rich Atlanta and Athens.

Project leaders with The Rowen Foundation say the innovation-led venture, located on woodlands along Ga. Highway 316, could ultimately produce 100,000 jobs across Georgia and contribute between $8 and $10 billion annually to the state’s economy.

The goal is to build dense housing in a village-like setting, alongside retail, lab, and office spaces, to bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators in a bucolic setting, alongside more than 50 research and educational institutions across Georgia. [CLARIFICATION, 8:09 a.m., Dec. 12: This article has been updated to reflect that only dense, multifamily housing will be included in the Rowen project.]

The pitch: “This new concept in Georgia [is] a unique place where 100-year-old oak trees inspire 25-year-old innovators.”

Courtesy of The Rowen Foundation

Project leaders didn’t provide cost estimates in an announcement today. But the eventual scope, they specified, could entail more than 22 million square feet of lab, office, and civic spaces, alongside a mix of multifamily buildings, cafes, start-up hubs, parks, and public trails.

First up is infrastructure construction. That will create SITES-certified complete streets, trails, sidewalks, and more, with new roads lending access to an area called the Rowen Village and developments with densities varying from low to medium.

Mason Ailstock, Rowen Foundation CEO and president, said in a prepared statement the project’s name “alludes to a ‘second harvest,’ and that is precisely what we plan to cultivate at this unique location.”

A Rowen media rep tells Urbanize Atlanta the “gamechanger” project will likely be a multi-decade buildout—up to 40 or 50 years, given the scope—but that could change, depending on market demand.

Rowen’s board of directors, which governs the Rowen Foundation, is made up of leaders from the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia Gwinnett College, and others who are advancing the project for its economic and jobs-creation potential.

Find a Rowen primer in the gallery above.

Gwinnett County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)

Huey Magoo’s Now Open in Dacula, Georgia

Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken®” – celebrates its newest franchise store with the grand opening today in Dacula, Georgia, President and CEO Andy Howard announces. Huey Magoo’s Dacula is the 31st restaurant opening system-wide spannin...

Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken®” – celebrates its newest franchise store with the grand opening today in Dacula, Georgia, President and CEO Andy Howard announces. Huey Magoo’s Dacula is the 31st restaurant opening system-wide spanning seven states, with over 225 franchises currently sold in 10 states. The 3,900 square foot free standing Dacula restaurant features an outdoor patio and mobile ordering pick-up window coming soon, in which guests can order in advance through Huey Magoo’s mobile app and pick up their order at the pick-up window. This is the third of up to 25 Huey Magoo’s stores to open in Greater Atlanta, joining Loganville and Oakwood, in the development deal of franchise group DAD’s Tenders, comprised of Dean Thompson, Alex Larson and Derry Thompson, who are also seasoned franchisees of Papa John’s. Huey Magoo’s Dacula will offer dine-in/out, take-out and delivery through third-party delivery services DoorDash and Uber Eats in the future.

“We are beyond thrilled to continue having growth opportunities to build and expand our culture with current and new team members, as well as bringing our delicious, made-to-order meals and inviting atmosphere to the surrounding communities,” says Alex Larson. Howard continues, “We are so happy for our incredible franchisee team Dean, Alex and Derry. They were Huey Magoo’s first restaurant opening outside of Florida in Georgia, and now just over two-and-a-half years later, we have stores open in seven states and counting. This exciting Huey Magoo’s growth story is one we are enormously proud of.”

Huey Magoo’s restaurants offer dine-in/out, take out, delivery through third-party delivery services, drive-thru and curbside pickup at participating restaurants. All guests will enjoy Huey Magoo’s signature grilled, hand-breaded or “sauced” premium chicken tenders, farm fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps. Each Huey Magoo’s tender is always made all natural, with no antibiotics ever, no hormones, no steroids and no preservatives.

Enjoy Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders now open at 755 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019. Hours of operation for the first several weeks are 11am-9pm daily. Regular hours will be Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm. For more information and a complete list of locations, visit www.hueymagoos.com, and call 470-275-1000 for the Dacula restaurant. For franchising inquiries, contact Andy Howard at andy@hueymagoos.com.

Huey Magoo’s was founded in 2004 by Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens, two southern boys with a passion for quality chicken and a penchant for serving others. Voted “Best Fried Chicken”, “Best of the Best Chicken Tenders”, “The Best-Rated Fried Chicken in Florida” and “America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals”, Huey Magoo’s is rapidly expanding and franchising throughout the Southeast with multiple locations throughout Central Florida, in South Florida, Jacksonville, Greater Tampa, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, South Carolina and coming soon to North Carolina, Missouri, Las Vegas and many more. Huey Magoo’s prides itself on providing the greatest tasting chicken tenders in a clean, family-friendly environment, while showing their love for people. Huey Magoo’s delivers delicious, cooked-to-order chicken, and they do it to perfection. Huey Magoo’s gives back a portion of profits to not-for-profit organizations and community groups. Committed to building a culture of excellence in service and food quality by serving only premium hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders dipped or “sauced” in uniquely flavorful signature sauces, Huey Magoo’s attracts a loyal following of Millennials, families and neighboring businesses craving quality, delicious food at reasonable prices.

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