suwanee: Suwanee, Georgia Is Happening - Check It Out!
- 08/04/09 03:51 AM
Once again, Money Magazine recognized Suwanee, Georgia as one of the best places to live in America. The city was selected as number 35 in 2009 from over 2400 small towns (populations of 8,500 - 50,000). The city's commitment to historical preservation, community involvement, planned development and greenspace keep this thriving city among the best places to live in America and a premier destination for businesses and residents moving into metro Atlanta. Highlights of Some Upcoming Events Community Garden Plan Approved - City Council approved the master plan for Suwanee's community garden on July 28. Team Agro-Engineers created the plan with (0 comments)
suwanee: Atlanta One of Top Cities to Buy a Home
- 07/08/09 04:07 AM
Forbes Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle recent articles listed the Atlanta metro area as #13 of the top 25 US cities to buy a home in today's economy. The research and articles confirm that Atlanta's growth, opportunities and available housing provide buyers with great investment options. The research focused on the average price per square foot, frequency of real-estate transactions and distribution of sales-activity throughout numerous large metropolitan cities. Some relative stability or improving stability in the housing market combined with the lower home prices has been attracting more buyers in many areas including Atlanta. Multiple offers are becoming common (0 comments)
suwanee: Future Meets Past at Pierce's Corner - Suwanee, GA
- 06/24/09 10:28 AM
What do you see as the future of Pierce's Corner? Pierce's Corner, dating back to 1910, is a beacon shining back on Suwanee's past and on the quaint beauty of the Old Town Main Street revitalization. A big part of Suwanee's appeal and charm is the combination of a thriving, growing, progressive community along with the preservation of its interestingly diverse history. This combination will be most vividly displayed as the Old Town Main Street area and Pierce's Corner continue to be developed into a modern mixed-use district using the historic buildings and surroundings as the foundation. The property known as (2 comments)
suwanee: Gwinnett's Solid Waste Services Changes Will Not Effect Suwanee
- 10/04/08 08:50 AM
In 2009, Gwinnett County will begin its district-based contract system for sanitation services managed and operated through the office of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful on behalf of the county. For now, these changes will not effect the residents within the City of Suwanee. Suwanee residents will continue to select their own sanitation services providers, while city officials observe the new Gwinnett county solid waste management system and continue to evaluate a variety of possible options for future services. The City of Suwanee shares many of the same goals as Gwinnett county in upgrading the solid waste management systems within our community. (1 comments)
suwanee: Suwanee Day 5K and 10K Races at Town Center Park - Suwanee, GA
- 09/13/08 06:08 AM
Crowds lined the street in front of the park near the fountain at Town Center Park in Suwanee, Georgia this morning for the start and finish of the 2008 Suwanee Day 5K and 10K races. Visitors to the park had a variety of attractions this morning as runners and spectators cruised past the regular Saturday morning Farmer's Market, children played in the fountain and families walked their dogs. The City of Suwanee along with BodyPlex Family Fitness sponsored the races to promote next week's Suwanee Day event and community fitness. BodyPlex also conducted one of their "BodyVibe" workout classes from the (0 comments)
suwanee: Suwanee, GA - Professional Sports Connection
- 06/03/08 06:31 AM
Suwanee has a tremendous connection to professional sports, which many residents and neighbors may not know about. The Suwanee Sports Academy has a well-respected staff of former professional and college athletes and coaches from several different sports, including ties to the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and even European Professional Soccer. The facility and commitment excellence in training young athletes continues to attract the attention of their former professional friends and colleagues in basketball, soccer and volleyball. On June 27-29, Suwanee Sports Academy will host the NBA Development League Pre-Draft Camp for aspiring basketball stars. The camp participants must be 18 years of (0 comments)
suwanee: Attractions in Suwanee, Ga - Town Center Park Farmer's Market
- 06/03/08 04:32 AM
One of the lesser known attractions in Suwanee and specifically the Town Center Park is the weekly Farmer's Market which occurs every Saturday morning from May through October. Neighboring residents, and some not so close neighbors, enjoy visiting the park to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as herbs, flowers, house plants, fresh honey, meats, pastries, deserts and much more from local growers. The market is open every Saturday morning 8:00 to noon with the growers set up along the park's east perimeter near Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. Friends and neighbors enjoy walking along the sidewalk to see what farm-fresh items will (0 comments)