Have You Tried Dacula Chick-fil-A's Cobb, Asian and Grilled Market Salads?

Tell your neighbors what you think about the restaurant's offerings.

According to Chick-fil-A, 38 percent of consumers are more likely to eat at restaurants that offer healthy menu options, and consumers expect to see more fruits and vegetables on menus in 2013.  The company responded by rolling out new salad offerings — the Cobb Salad, Asian Salad and Grilled Market Salad — in April, and Patch wants to know if you've tried them. If so, tell us which salad you've tried and what you thought in the comments section below. Haven't tried them? Learn more about the salads here. You can also post a review of Chick-fil-A at Dacula on the restaurant's Patch directory listing.  Is Chick-fil-A right? Are you more likely to dine out at restaurants with healthy selections? Are you looking for more fruits and vegetables…

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Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Draws Crowds

Large crowds reported at several local Chick-fil-As.

After Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy voiced his support for the Biblical view of marriage, critics were quick to pounce on the company. Gay rights advocates called for a ban of the company and some politicians called Cathy's position discriminatory. In response to the controversy, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee declared Aug. 1 "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." "Let's affirm a business that operates on Christian principles and whose executives are willing to take a stand for the Godly values we espouse by simply showing up and eating at Chick Fil-A on Wednesday, August 1," Huckabee wrote on the Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Facebook page. The Mike Huckabee Facebook page is currently plastered with photos of Chick-fil-A crowds across the …

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Dacula Friends and Neighbors

Chick-fil-A WinShape Camp Shapes Over 200 Future Dacula Leaders

Director Stephen Sowell shares how Dacula kids learned what it means to be extraordinary.

Stephen Sowell and a group of over 25 college students were only in Dacula for a week, but the impact they had on close to 200 Dacula kids will last a lifetime. Last week Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church hosted WinShape Camps for Communities, a summer camp that taught many kids in our community what it means to be extraordinary leaders.  “WinShape Camp brings and unforgettable day camp experience that combines both sports and arts,” explained Stephen Sowell, director for WinShape Camps for Communities. “Campers can choose from 19 different activities that they can participate in like wacky science, fast food, flag football, and soccer. We also bring a Christ-centered focus to what we do. So even on the wiffle ball field, there will be…

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Peach Milkshakes Are Back at Chick-fil-A

Sweet, southern treat is in local Chick-fil-A stores for a limited time only.

Good news for peach milkshake lovers! The popular Chick-fil-A treat is back for the summer. The hand-spun milkshakes returned to stores July 16. Made from Chick-fil-A's Icedream frozen treat, the peach milkshakes will be in restaurants for a limited time only. According to a Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A employee, a small peach milkshake is $2.75 and a large one is available for $3.17.  While the impact on your wallet may be small, the effect on your waistline could be significant. A small shake has 720 calories and 19 grams of fat while a large one packs a whopping 850 calories and 21 grams of fat. Are you a peach milkshake fan? Do you even care about the calorie count? Let us know in the comments.

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Dacula and Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A Restaurants Hosting 'Cow Appreciation Day'

Dress like a cow and get a free meal on July 13.

Break out your cow costume and head to the Dacula Chick-fil-A or the Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A on Friday, July 13, for "Cow Appreciation Day." Customers dressed head to toe in a cow costume wil receive a free meal. Those who dress in a partial cow costume will receive one free entree. Visit the Chick-fil-A website for additional details.

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Dacula Friends and Neighbors

The Amazingly Fun Chick-fil-A WinShape Camp Is Coming to Dacula

Robin Boozer at Hamilton Mill shares what it means to be a part of bringing this great experience to the children in our community.

Get ready for a fun summer camp experience! Thanks to Robin Boozer at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, WinShape Camp is coming to Dacula. The WinShape Foundation was started by a very familiar name here in south – Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. With Mr. Cathy’s name behind it, you know WinShape camp will mean an amazing summer experience for both kids and parents alike. “Truett Cathy and his wife first started the camps on the campus of Berry College in 1985, and those two week long camps are still in session today for boys and girls.” Boozer explained. “As the years progressed, they had the vision and the opportunity to open these camps for communities, and that is what is coming to our church campus.” The high-energy camp is…

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Dacula Business Briefs

Dacula, Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A Restaurants Participating in Children's Shelter Fundraiser

Gwinnett Area Chick-fil-A restaurants will be hosting a "Spirit Night" for the Gwinnett Children's Shelter on Wednesday, April 18 from 5-8 p.m.

The Dacula Chick-fil-A and the Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A are among the Gwinnett Chick-fil-A restaurants participating in a fundraiser for the Gwinnett's Children Shelter. “The Chick-fil-A restaurants of Gwinnett are proud to come together to support the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. We hope the community will join us at Spirit Night on April 18 and GCS Night with the Gwinnett Braves on May 12 to thank this amazing organization for 25 years of service," Chick-fil-A franchise operator Steve Warnstrom stated in a press release. During this special event, a percentage of sales from each participating Chick-fil-A will go directly to the shelter. Guests in attendance will also be entered into a drawing for the right to throw out the first pitch …

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Make Your Reservations Now for Daddy-Daughter Date Night at Chick-fil-A

Dacula and Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A restaurants are among 115 metro Atlanta locations participating in the Feb. 4 event.

On Saturday, Feb. 4, Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout metro Atlanta will host a father and daughter “Date Night.” The Dacula Chick-fil-A and Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A are two of 115 participating locations. Chick-fil-A describes the event as an opportunity for fathers and daughters “to spend some time together while they enjoy dinner, great conversation and several special activities.” Reservations are required for the event. To choose a seating time and make a reservation, visit www.daddydaughterdate.com. “One of Chick-fil-A’s goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with,” said Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director in a released statement. “We understand the importance of …

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More Nutritious Meals for Children Debut at Dacula, Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A Restaurants

New meals feature grilled chicken, applesauce and healthier drink options.

The Dacula Chick-fil-A and the Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A now have a healthier children’s menu. Grilled chicken nuggets are now being offered as an alternative to regular chicken nuggets. According to a Chick-fil-A press release, the move marks the first time a national fast food chain has offered a grilled entrée as part of a children’s menu. The grilled nuggets are gluten-free and are made from a boneless, skinless breast of chicken tumbled in a salt and pepper spice blend before being grilled. Four nuggets contain 80 calories and 1 gram of fat, while the six count contains 110 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. The new menu also includes Buddy FruitsPure Blended Fruit To Go applesauce. The squeezable fruit pouch is gluten free and contains …

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Dinner and a Movie

'Sherlock Holmes' Is Solid Entertainment

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law continue the "bromance" from the 2009 Sherlock Holmes film with a new installment involving a game of shadows.

Movie: "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, or Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson in this case, face a new super-villain set on destroying the world in "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows." Set in 1891, Holmes and Watson square off against Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris), who has cooked up a scheme to pit various European nations against each other in hopes of benefiting from the demand for weapons. A gypsy fortune teller, played by Noomi Rapace, tags along. Rachel McAdams, Holmes' love interest in the first film, also makes a brief appearance. Guy Ritchie once again directs this film, turning Arthur Conan Doyle's classic literary character into the star of a likely Hollywood blockbuster. The film is loud, …

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