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.
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 help and input from City staff members and citizens on the Founders Committee. The first 50 garden plots of the project's phase one should be available in time for planting in spring 2010.
Free community concerts - There will be two big concerts in the Suwanee Town Center Park amphitheater during the month of August.
Magic 107.5/97.5 Suwanee Summer Concert Series presents Sol Factor along with Naturally 7 and PJ Morton on Friday (August 7th) starting at 6:30 PM.
August 15th - Suwanee will host Los Angeles-based, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artists, Tonic at the Town Center Park amphitheater. Come out to hear their new music along with their 1998 hit “If You Could Only See,” from the band’s debut album Lemon Parade.
Originally posted at SuwaneeDwellings.com
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 places for some of the distressed homes (short-sales and foreclosures) on the market and this is helping to reduce inventory.
If you have money to invest or the ability to obtain financing, then real estate is readily available as an excellent investment for the future. The wide variety of incentive programs for tax credit and buyer assistance make this market even more attractive and the metro-Atlanta area has proven to be a good location.
Originally posted at SuwaneeDwellings.com
High school graduates throughout Gwinnett county continue to excel academically and are recognized on a national level for their excellent achievements. Recipients for the 2009 National Merit Scholarships and the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships include several graduates from local Gwinnett county high schools.
Out of over 2800 students selected for the National Merit Scholarship, 14 graduates representing six different high schools within the Gwinnett County Public School system were chosen. The list of National Merit Scholars included two graduates from North Gwinnett and one from Collins Hill here in Suwanee. The other high schools represented were Brookwood, Parkview, Norcross and Duluth high schools.
The Robert C. Boyd Honors Scholars included 12 Gwinnett County Public School graduates representing 12 different high schools, including Suwanee's North Gwinnett, Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge.
Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients and to the outstanding work of the high schools here in Gwinnett county.
For a complete list of the student names and more information, check out Heather Darenberg's article in the Sunday (6/28) Gwinnett Daily Post.
Originally posted at SuwaneeDwellings.com
Although the current economy and budget shortages within Gwinnett county caused the county to cancel the traditional Gwinnett Glows celebration for this year's 4th of July, there are still several places throughout the county to enjoy the music, fun and fireworks on Friday and Saturday evening.
Check out all the scheduled in events in today's Gwinnett Daily Post.
Celebration Locations - Gwinnett Daily Post (7/1/09)
Originally posted at GwinnettDwellings.com
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 Pierce's Corner with its large 1910-vintage brick building stands out as a major part this area's future.
This article is intended to peak your curiosity and get comments about more specific ideas from you as citizens, residents and visitors to Suwanee for the future use of the property bordered by Main St, Scales Rd and Jackson St including the historic Pierce's Corner building. Even with our recent economic struggles, renovation and revitalization projects have been taking place all over Gwinnett county as residents look to preserve the past with tasteful modern businesses for entertainment, relaxation, shopping and services. Give your comments and let your friends and neighbors know what businesses you would frequent at Pierce's Corner in Old Town Suwanee. If you haven't seen the Old Town area in a while, then cruise on down Main Street and check it out.
The Old Town Main Street area is one of the key components in the recently completed Downtown Master Plan and which included, as always in Suwanee, a great deal of input from the residents of our community. 
The previous Old Town Master plan in 2002 included resident input and suggestions for the future of the Old Town Main Street. The citizen inputs for the Old Town district plan generally called for a mixture of retail, residential and commercial offices in a pedestrian-friendly environment while maintaining the historic environment. Many of these ideas have already been implemented with the restoration and renovation of several Main Street properties for businesses which include Revival Hair Salon, Main Street Photography, Allstate Insurance and other office and retail businesses.
Originally posted at SuwaneeDwellings.com
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Realtor with Diamond Dwellings Realty in Suwanee, Georgia just NE of Atlanta. Enthusiastic real estate agent & resident of Suwanee. Gwinnett County resident since 1993 and home inspector since 2002.
12-year resident of Gwinnett county with extensive network of family and friends in throughout the metro-Atlanta area 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. Web 2.0 user and enthusiast constantly expanding usage of new technologies and tools available to better market properties for my clients. Recent attendee at the RETech South Conference on Web 2.0 usage within the real estate industry. Regular blog contributor on www.suwaneedwellings.com.
Educational background includes BS degrees from both the University of Georgia and the University of St Louis, plus an MBA from Webster University. A diverse work and career history includes 10 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in research and development engineering as well as managing advertising and marketing for recruiting throughout the western states. The Air Force service was followed by 9 years as an outside sales engineer covering the southeast for Westinghouse Motor Company and calling on upper level management and engineering decision-makers at numerous industrial, commercial and manufacturing corporations.
Interested in the growing residential and commercial markets for properties in mixed-use developments, which is a developing trend in the north Atlanta suburbs. As a resident-owner of a condominium in a mixed-use development and the president of the condominium association, I'm very excited about the life style and the opportunities but also well aware of the special considerations to be addressed by buyers, sellers and tenants in this relatively new style of property for this area.
As a home inspector and business owner since 2002, I've also developed a special appreciation and interest in assisting and educating first-time or inexperienced buyers. I've participated as a guest speaker in numerous home buyer seminars over the years. I have extensive experience in training from previous career positions in sales and in the Air Force, which enable me to assess to knowledge and background of individuals, listen carefully to their concerns and questions, then clearly communicate the information to enable them to better understand the subject matter, which in this case is a real estate transaction. I have a strong desire to continually learn and gather new information, techniques and skills which I use to better serve my clients. If I don't know the answer to their questions, then I readily admit that I do not have the answer and immediately begin assisting them to find the answers.
I love to be active and especially outside. My home literally overlooks the Town Center Park in Suwanee and I enjoy walking in the park with my wife and my dog. We also have the added benefit of being only about 1/2 mile walk from the Suwanee Greenway trails.
I love tinkering with my hands whether it is fixing something that is broken or taking something apart to learn how to fix it. I like tinkering with electronics such as high-tech A-V equipment and computers, at least until I get in over my head to the point of frustration.
I'm an avid user of the internet and web-based marketing, which allows me to apply several of my other interests such as photography, graphc layout and design, writing, researching, and playing with new computer applications to make it all look and sound cool. I'm also getting into video production and editing on a very low level.
My blog almost always include photos and/or video such as this:
Some of my photos in Suwanee
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