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Watching Suwanee City Hall Rise With The Sun
August 15th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
As construction continues on the new Suwanee City Hall building, the view over the park changes daily. This morning the sunrise followed the rising hook of the huge crane as it lifted the last huge steel arch being placed on the front of the building.
The building was designed specifically to point back to Suwanee’s days as a railroad stop. The huge arching roof and clock tower are reminiscent of grand historic railway stations. Sunrise at these railway stations always preceded a rush of activity, and the rising arches of the new Suwanee City Hall precedes the new growth and opportunity for the future of Suwanee’s residents and businesses.
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Suwanee’s New City Hall Progressing
August 6th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Real Estate
Progress continues on the new City Hall building for the City of Suwanee. The rising steel framework overlooks the interactive fountain and Town Center Park. The most prominent recent addition to the structure is the steel skeleton of the 105-foot tall clock tower on the left side of the building. The building is scheduled for completion near the end of 2008, so at the beginning of 2009 the City of Suwanee administrative staff will happily be operating in their new home and the police department will take over the old City Hall building.
The new City Hall is another sign of Suwanee’s continuing progress and growth, which includes numerous other commercial development and construction projects in several areas throughout the city limits. The projects include the large Opus mixed-use development, Suwanee Gateway, near the I-85 and Hwy 317 intersection as well as multiple projects along Peachtree Industrial Blvd. 
Though current economic news and forecasts seem to focus on decreasing markets, there are many signs of growth and opportunity as businesses prepare to move into these new developments and as other projects are started. The residential real estate market will ultimately follow the expanding commercial opportunities and growth.
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Suwanee Lifestyle Being Copied By Others
July 31st, 2008 Categories: Atlanta Real Estate, Suwanee Real Estate
The wonderful “live, work, play” lifestyle that Suwanee has created is now being pursued by
many other cities in Gwinnett county and with good reason. The Town Center Park development has been a huge success for the City of Suwanee and continues to draw in visitors from all over the metro-Atlanta area for the free concerts and park events. Once people experience the park with the amphitheater and interactive fountain during one of the frequent park concerts, movies or festivals, then they tell their friends and neighbors and return with more people for the next event.
Buford has already built their mixed-use development at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Hamilton Mill Rd. Their concept of providing shops, restaurants and residential condos in a walkable development is very similar to Suwanee’s concept. However without the park, amphitheater and fountain in the recent economic environment, the Buford Village development is not filling as quickly as anticipated, but will be successful in the long run. The concept is definitely being accepted and even sought out by many commercial and residential buyers as the real estate market continues to improve throughout the Atlanta markets.
Both Norcross and Duluth have their own versions of the mixed-use “live, work, play” developments either under construction or consideration as means of revitalizing certain sections of those communities. Alpharetta’s Prospect Park is another example of the expansion of the mixed-use development concept. As described in Beth Warren’s AJC article on 7/30/08, Loganville’s city council will soon be reviewing and voting on a mixed-use development on 28 acres surrounding an existing lake on US 78, which is proposed to include an amphitheater for concerts and community events very similar to Suwanee Town Center Park and Atlantic Station in downtown Atlanta.
Suwanee Gateway (Opus South development) at I-85 and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd is under construction and will become another great addition to the “Play Hard, Live Well, Smile More” neighborhoods of Suwanee. As residents of Suwanee, we already know about the lifestyle that the reader’s of Money magazine learned from the 2007 “Best Places to Live” edition and what many of our neighboring communities are beginning to learn.
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Beautiful Morning Walks on the Suwanee Greenway
June 23rd, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
Take a break from the heat with a refreshing look back at scenes from some cool, morning walks during this past fall on the Suwanee Greenway. These were taken just after the completion of the walk-over bridge connecting Town Center Park and the Greenway.
Any walk (or jog) on the greenway paths is a treat, but during the fall you get the added visual effect of brilliant colors and cool morning breezes. The greenway trails are a great place to walk, run, jog or bike anytime of year because many areas of the trails are shaded from direct sunlight and surrounded by the beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers preserved for our enjoyment. Most of these excursions are is often enhanced by encounters with local wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, deer and birds of many different varieties. Get out an enjoy the fun, but be sure to come back during the fall.
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Impromptu Fun and Entertainment - Town Center Park, Suwanee, GA
June 20th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
One of Suwanee’s greatest attributes is the genuine small-town neighborhood feeling that fills the area and creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Town Center Park serves as a catalyst for that friendly atmosphere and the community pride that invites people to come play in the park. As a result, people from all walks of life mingle in the park everyday enjoying the wonderful scenery and opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Many times the groups that gather to enjoy themselves attract the attention and curiousity of the other visitors, who are treated to unexpected entertainment or totally new experiences.
A recent example of this occurred when a group of friends gathered in the center of the park
for a “Meet Up” drum circle in the early evening. Area residents and park visitors were treated to about an hour of rhythmic sounds and movement as the group of 20-30 people played their various drums and percussion instruments while belly dancers moved through the circle to their enticing beat. The impromptu gathering drew about 40-50 spectators, with some joining the fun as drummers or dancers.
Other such gatherings include occasional bagpipes practicing in the park, some amazing kite flying demonstrations, or weekend games of Cricket being played by small groups of young men, who actually understand the game and play well.
Sometimes it just pays to be in park because you never know what you might see. Suwanee plays hard, lives well and smiles more, because of the friendly people who live here….come join us.
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Suwanee Takes Progressive Step with New Arts Commission
June 19th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Events, Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
Suwanee’s list of innovative and progressive initiatives continues to grow with the addition of the recently formed Public Arts Commission. Council members on a selection committee evaluated potential candidates for the commission, who were then approved for appointment by the city council. Placing this level of emphasis on public art is an approach typically found only in much larger metropolitan cities, but Suwanee maintains its lead as a sophisticated small town with a keen eye on the future.
The commission intentionally includes a very diverse group of local residents and business people with active business or personal involvement in creative art. Vanessa Boggs, owner of vBoggs Galleries at Town Center, is proud to be part of the commission as Suwanee positions public art as a priority initiative. Vickie Johnson, local artist and long-time Gwinnett teacher, says it is an honor and great responsibility to be part of helping our award-winning city also become the “best-dressed” city.
The role of the commission will include creating a mission statement which will serve as a guide for the city council for future commission members, developing consistent criteria for considering public art projects, improve resident’s awareness of the community benefits from public art, and involve the overall best interest of the community in art selection.
Art Commission Appointments
Vanessa Boggs, appointment expires December 31, 2009
Dick Goodman, appointment expires December 31, 2009
Vickie Johnson, appointment expires December 31, 2008
Linnea Miller, appointment expires December 31, 2009
Earl Mitchell, appointment expires December 31, 2009
Alison Nalley Starnes, appointment expires December 31, 2008
A seventh member may be appointed at a later date
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Suwanee Town Center Park - Popular for Early Morning Workouts
June 18th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
Boot Camps are a growing trend in the fitness and personal training market, and Suwanee’s Town Center Park and other area parks have become very popular locations for many area gyms, fitness centers and trainers to “torture,”……I mean exercise their clients. Town Center Park’s close proximity to many surrounding neighborhoods and fitness facilities makes it a perfect place for these daily sessions. Local residents, men, women, young and old, with various levels of physical fitness show up, usually during the early morning hours, to run through 45 minutes of rigorous exercises using the many features of the park’s landscape to enhance fitness, lose weight and build stamina. Xtreme Transformations, a neighbor of the park, is one of the primary fitness centers using the park and they have been offering free sessions on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM for anyone willing to show up. Other programs include the North Atlanta Boot Camps (women’s program) as well as several independent personal trainers in the area. This is a great way, and a great place, to jump start your workout program or step it up a notch, if you’ve already started. See you in park……maybe.
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Suwanee Has Many Great Connections to Professional Sports
June 9th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Events, Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
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 age. There will be 200 participants hoping to catch the attention of the many NBA D-League scouts and coaches in attendance, as well as NBA scouts and league management.
At the end of the camp, a few lucky participants will join the player pool for the November league draft. The D-League draft is held in Orlando where players put through a variety of drills and are placed on a team for at least two games to show their skills. For more information see Sam Amico’s article in Pro Basketball News.
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Smooth Jazz Is Back at Suwanee Town Center Park
May 28th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Events, Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
The month of June kicks off in Suwanee with Joey Sommerville playing his own style of smooth jazz trumpet at Town Center Park amphitheater on Friday, June 6th as part of the 107.5 WJZZ Smooth Jazz Concert series. His performance will include music from his newest CD release “Like You Mean It” as well as many other favorites. Joey Sommerville has performed with a diverse range of artist including the mega-rock group Phish and as the featured instrumental soloist on Cirque de Soleil’s Grammy-nominated album, Alegria. The performance begins at 7 PM with Chandra Currelley’s improvisational vocal energy with urban, spiritual 
and jazz influences.
As always, there will be fun activities for the kids including the “Big Splash” fountain along with the great restaurants and shops to visit in the Town Center Park development while the great music fills the summer night. Bring picnics, blankets, and low-back chairs to Town Center Park. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
No outside alcoholic beverages may be brought into Town Center Park.
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Suwanee Resident Realtor Love the City & Lifestyle
May 10th, 2008 Categories: Atlanta Real Estate, Suwanee Real Estate
Realtor with Diamond Dwellings Realty in Gwinnett County Georgia just northeast of Atlanta. Enthusiastic resident of Suwanee and 12-year resident of Gwinnett county with an extensive network of family and friends throughout metro-Atlanta and Georgia. Additional residential real estate experience as the owner and primary inspector for Look Close Home Inspections serving the metro-Atlanta and surrounding areas for over 6 years, including work as a certified radon gas test provider. Past career experience includes 10 years service as an officer in the Air Force and over 9 years as an outside sales engineer calling on industrial and retail corporate clients throughout the southeast.
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