Gwinnett county was officially established by the state legislature in 1818 and named for Button Gwinnett, one of Georgia's two signers of the Declaration of Independence. The county covers 437 square miles of land about 30 miles north of Atlanta with the county seat in Lawrenceville, GA.
The population is approximately one-million and growing. Gwinnett county has been one of the most rapidly growing counties in the United States through the 70's, 80's and 90's when the population grew from 72,349 in 1970 to 700,794 in 2004. Though the growth has slowed overall, there are still many rapidly growing areas throughout the county and a great deal of economic development. Many of Gwinnett's historic old towns have been aggressively pursuing renovation and revitalization projects surrounding their historic roots.
Gwinnett county includes 15 different municipalities with a broad range of style, history, 
personality and charm. Several of these communities have recently or will soon complete major revitalization projects to restore and rejuvinate the historic old town squares and main street areas. These projects include innovative developments such as mixed-use retail and residential combinations amid historic factories and/or main street stores, as well as adding modern shopping centers and business parks. Buford, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Norcross, Snellville and Suwanee have the most prominent projects, but others are continually working to maintain a balance between modern growth and historic preservation.
Gwinnett's other major attractions and features include one of the best library systems in the country, a commitment to preserving green space in numerous parks and reserves, the area's premier facility for arts, entertainment and sports in the Gwinnett Civic Center and Arena, recreational opportunities on Lake Lanier and close proximity to downtown Atlanta. In the spring of 2009, Gwinnett will add the minor league's Triple A Gwinnett Braves to its list of exciting sports attractions along with the Georgia Force (arena footbal team) and Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL Hockey team).
Check out more fun and informative facts at the Gwinnett County website.
Original post on GwinnettDwellings.com
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This video shows the construction of the new City Hall building for Suwanee, Georgia in the background of the Town Center Park interactive fountain. Enjoy!
As the leaves signal the coming of fall, Suwanee, Georgia is preparing for the 25th Suwanee Day celebration. Starting way back in the 1980's, the annual Suwanee Day celebration has grown to be one of Gwinnett county's largest local festivals. People from all of the northern Atlanta suburbs will come on Saturday, September 20th, to enjoy the food, fun, crafts and music at the beautiful Town Center Park.
In addition to the annual 5K run on September 13, BodyPlex Family Fitness is offering a 
10K route along the Suwanee Greenway. Participants may run in one or both races for the same entry fee. Registration is now $20, and T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. On-site registration will be available race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. The 5K race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. Both races begin and end at Town Center Park. Awards will be given to approximately 70 individuals in various age groups and kids 12 and under who complete the course. For more information, contact BodyPlex of Suwanee at 770/614-6140.
The annual parade kicks off Suwanee Day at 10 a.m.; this year’s parade theme is, of course, “Totally ’80s.”
Visitors can expect to find nearly 100 vendors with a wide array of arts and crafts ranging from stunning jewelry and sculpted "face" candles to handbags and folk art. Young children will be captivated by the "city" of inflatables to encourage active play, while "tweens" and teens enjoy this year's new addition of interactive gaming experiences.
The activities include a full-day of free entertainment on the amphitheater stage to include local favorites the Everett Brothers, Suwanee Academy of the Arts, and North Gwinnett High School drum line. The final concert, sponsored by 94.9 The Bull, will feature The Lost Trailers with special guest Ricochet to cap off a full-day of fun.
More information – including applications for the September 13 Suwanee Day 5K & 10K Classic, parking information, and volunteer sign-up – is available at SuwaneeDay.com.
Originally posted on SuwaneeDwellings.com
Again, the view over the Town Center Park continues to change daily as construction continues on the new Suwanee City Hall building. I was fortunate this morning to catch the sunrise streaming through steel frame for the top of the clock tower being assembled by welders on the ground before lifting it into its final position 115 feet above the park. The beauty of the sky and bright orange sun surrounding the early morning construction activity reflects Suwanee's dedication to preserving its natural beauty and history amidst thirving growth and prosperity.
Enjoy the scenery and look for more in the weeks ahead as the City Hall approaches completion in mid-December.
Post originally published on SuwaneeDwellings.com
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One of the many hidden treasures in Gwinnett county lies just a couple of miles from the largest and busiest shopping mall in the southeast. Hidden and secluded in the wooded areas just southwest of the Mall of Georgia is the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center along with its nearly 8 miles of walking trails and surrounding natural scenery.
The building's award-winning "green" construction captures your attention immediately with its multiple roof surfaces covered with soil, grass and other plants. The stone and timber construction is settled naturally into the varying slopes of the property with a stream and multiple water falls flowing beneath the center of the structure. Native plants of Georgia make up the natural growth landscaping. Inside the building the staff and exhibits are here to provide an enjoyable, interactive look into Gwinnett county's natural and historic make up. This is a great place for families and groups to visit for a wonderful learning experience. The center sponsors periodic classes, field trip visits, boy and girl scouting programs, and also provide opportunities to rent the facility for special events such as weddings, birthdays, cocktail parties, grand galas and more. Check it out!
Originally posted on Gwinnett Dwellings
Photos taken Aug 28, 2008 Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
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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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