Gwinnett’s Solid Waste Services Changes Will Not Effect Suwanee
October 4th, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County
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. These goals include expanding recycling opportunities, saving energy, improving collection efficiencies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, environmental enhancements and improving resident quality of life. As city officials analyze Suwanee’s needs in 2009, opportunites will be provided for citizen input and feedback throughout the process.
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A Piece of Gwinnett History is Gone
September 18th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun
Photo from Gwinnett Daily Post
Bartow Jenkins, the beloved teacher, coach and long-time mayor of Lawrenceville, died at age 81 early yesterday morning. “Coach” Jenkins has been a fixture in Lawrenceville and Gwinnett county since the mid-50’s. Serving as a teacher in Lawrenceville from 1954 to 1974, then as the first football coach and the creator of the driver’s education program at Central Gwinnett High School. Virtually anyone who grow up in Lawrenceville has memories of “Coach” Jenkins, including Lawrenceville’s current Mayor Rex Millsaps, who was a student of “Coach” Jenkins.
In addition to his service to the young people of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett county, he helped to shape the future of the city and county with Read the rest of this entry »
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Mixed-use Project Approved for Gwinnett Stadium Area
September 17th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun
Gwinnett Braves Stadium
Do you love baseball, especially minor league baseball? How would you like to live right next to the new Gwinnet Braves stadium?
Well, it could happen. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved to new mixed-use project proposed for Read the rest of this entry »
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4BR/2.5BA Master-on-Main, Cul-de-sac Home for Sale - Lawrenceville
September 7th, 2008 Categories: Atlanta Real Estate, Diamond Dwellings, Gwinnett County
Check out the newest listing in the Gwinnett county area. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home with updated kitchen and master bath is located in Lawrenceville just off Hwy 29 and Ronald Regan Pkwy.
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Suwanee Town Center Park Hosts Star94 FM Petapalooza
May 12th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Events, Suwanee Fun Stuff
The park will be filled with pets of all sizes and shapes on Saturday, May 17th beginning at noon as Star 94 FM brings the annual Petapalooza - Pet Party in the Park. Bring your dog and prepare to meet hundreds of other pet owners in the park for a great day of fun. If you don’t have a dog, but love animals, music, food or fun; then you’ll have a great time too. In past years, this event has drawn in people from all over Gwinnett and the surrounding areas for a great afternoon of pet and people watching along with fun activities for kids, pet competitions and demonstrations, great food, great music and the joy of being in the park. Don’t let the dogs have all the fun. Come and enjoy one of Suwanee’s favorite park events with all your friends and family. For more information you can visit Star 94 FM and the City of Suwanee websites.
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Fine Art - Alive, Well and Available in Gwinnett - Find Our Hidden Treasures
May 3rd, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Fun Stuff
The Gwinnett Center and Gwinnett Arena complex is one of Gwinnett county’s many great lifestyle benefits, providing convenient access to exciting sporting events, world-famous entertainers, inspirational conferences and many different facets of fine arts including music and visual arts. One of the hidden treasures within the Gwinnett Center complex is the Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts, which is owned and operated by the Gwinnett Council for the Arts, a non-profit organization supported through the generosity of many private patrons, corporations and foundations.
The Hudgens Center for the Arts is currentjy exhibiting the extraordinary personal collections of Susan and William Rochfort, “Gifts from Africa: Bronzes, Art and Aritifacts.” The opening reception was held last night, Thursday (5/1/08), for an excited crowd of supporters who were treated to a brief explanation, from Susan Rochfort, of the passion which inspired her along with her husband to assemble this amazing collection and then willingly share it with as many people as possible. The reception also included an informative presentation on African culture and its influences on the art of Africa by Dr. Douglas Falen, Asst. Professor of Anthropology at Agnes Scott College. Although this introduction greatly enhanced the experience for those fortunate supporters viewing the exhibit during last night’s reception, the collection itself is amazingly inspirational for everyone who will see it during its eight week stay at the Hudgens Center. The number and diversity of pieces collected by these two passionate individuals will be a treat for hundreds of people throughout Gwinnett county and surrounding areas, including many, many students and young children who will be able to see the exhibit free of charge because of the generosity and passion of Susan Rochfort.
For more information about the “Gifts from Africa: Bronzes, Art and Artifacts” exhibit or other events at Hudgens Center for the Arts visit www.artsgwinnett.org and definitely take advantage of this wonderful treasure right at our back door.
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Music & Fun at Suwanee Town Center Park Starts Now!!!
May 3rd, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Events, Suwanee Fun Stuff
May officially kicks off all the great activities that make Suwanee and especially Town Center Park such a great place to Play Hard, Live Well and Smile More. The fun begins tonight (Friday, 5/2/08) with the 107.5 WJZZ Smooth Jazz in park concert featuring Bob Baldwin’s style of jazzy, hip urban vibe with a strong presence of contemporary and mainstream jazz (www.bobbaldwin.com and www.newurbanjazz.com ). Also featuring from Atlanta, soprano saxophonist , Jeff Sparks. This concert is the first of the 2008 summer Smooth Jazz Concert Series for free jazz at Town Center Park on the first Friday of each month through October. Bring picnics, blankets, and low-back chairs to these free concerts at Town Center Park. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. No outside alcoholic beverages may be brought into Town Center Park.
Look for more information at www.suwanee.com and www.1075wjzz.com ).
In addition to the great concerts in the park, the month of May is filled with other events including the start of the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market at Suwanee Town Center Park every Saturday, “Art on a Limb” all along the Suwanee Greenway trails throughout May, “Petapalooza, Star 94’s “pet party in the park” on May 17th and the Memorial Weekend concert on May 23rd.
Enjoy the summer in Suwanee……..Play Hard, Live Well, Smile More
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