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August 2012

Big. Bold. Game-changing.

Those adjectives might describe the Suwanee of the past decade as well as the newly adopted 20/20 Vision strategic plan that will guide the community that Suwanee will become in the next decade. Through a year- long process, 20/20 Vision activities engaged some 800 people in strategic planning for our community, which culminated in a Band to bring ‘Everything vision for the future You Want’ to August concert in the form of seven guiding principles, 33 goals, and 140 potential strategies. The full strategic plan, which was adopt- Alternative rock band Vertical Horizon will be the fea- ed by City Council in June, is available at tured performer in Suwanee’s annual Concert in the Park www.suwanee.com. But inside this issue of CrossRoads, you Saturday, August 11. The band, which will take the Town can find a quick reference that provides a synopsis of the Center stage at about 8 p.m., is best known for its hits plan’s principles and goals, overview of the process, and an “Everything You Want,” “You’re a God,” and “Best I Ever outline of where we go from here and how strategies may be Had (Grey Sky Morning).” implemented. Formed in 1991 by Georgetown University undergrads Please take a look at some of the exciting goals our Matthew Scannell and Keith Kane, Vertical Horizon experi- community wants to achieve over the next decade and plan enced meteoric success with its 1999 Everything You Want to be an active participant in making Suwanee’s vision a album, which eventually went double platinum, selling more 20/20 reality. than 2 million copies. The band’s most recent album is 2009’s Burning the Days. Music will begin at 6 p.m. with performances by other bands hosted by Wild Wing and Moondance Restaurant and INSIDE THIS ISSUE… Lounge. Run, Suwanee, Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, and friends to this free con- run…p. 8 cert. No alcohol may be brought into Town Center Park, but beer and wine may be purchased on site and from licensed Town Center merchants. Food may be purchased from on- site vendors and Town Center businesses as well. Meet your new Public art finds Limited parking is available at Town Center and along Main Councilmember Street. Off-site parking and a free shuttle service will be avail- its mojo…p. 2 …p. 9 able beginning at 7 p.m. from Shawnee North Business Center, 305 Shawnee North Drive (at Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road). Page 2 August 2012

www.suwanee.com Kiplinger: Kid-friendly Suwanee one of country’s best In a May posting, Kiplinger.com named Suwanee one of the best communities in the country in which to raise children. In its list of "10 great cities to raise your kids," Kiplinger rated Suwanee number 3, behind only Omaha, Nebraska, and Richland, Washington. The personal finance site looked for metropolitan areas with high household incomes relative to living costs, a large per- centage of families with children under 18, and low crime rates. Then, Kiplinger considered educational and fun factors within each of the top 10 metro areas in order to hone in on a specific city. Kiplinger says of Suwanee: "The town's highly regarded schools make it a par- ticularly good place for raising children…. The [C]ity itself boasts a massive public playground called PlayTown and a downtown fountain called Big Splash, where kids are encouraged to play." “Since 1997,” says Stoneridge resident Angie O’Farrell, “I have watched Suwanee grow from a small residential area to a forward- thinking, thriving community filled with high performing schools, amazing parks, recreational facilities, and activities for kids of all ages. When you throw in a low crime rate, affordable housing, and oppor- tunities in and around the community to get involved, you find your- self in an area not only where you want to raise your kids, but also where they can grow as individuals.” Public art momentum, impact gaining ground in Suwanee Public art seems to have its mojo going in Suwanee as more and more public art pieces have become permanent elements of the Suwanee landscape through purchases made by the City as well as private businesses and individuals. Just four years after establishing the Public Art Commission and declaring public art a key ele- ment in Suwanee’s quest to become a cool, identifiable “Public art is making community, the City of Suwanee is hosting its second Suwanee even more annual SculpTour, a walkable exhibit of 15 sculptures in and around Town Center, and adding public art pieces to remarkable.” additional locations throughout the community. – Denise Brinson “Public art is catching momentum,” says Economic and Community Development Director Denise Brinson. “We’ve achieved a sufficient mass of public art pieces. People are really starting to pay attention and developers are realizing that the City is tak- The art factor Suwanee is adding ing this seriously. public art pieces throughout the com- “Public art is making Suwanee even more remarkable,” she adds. “It’s a differentiating munity. This sculpture, ‘Instinctual Center’ by Aaron Hussey, will be factor in where people want to spend time. It’s making a place and making it special.” located at the new police training Continued on page 5 facility in the Gateway. August 2012 Page 3

www.suwanee.com FY2013 budget proposes significant tax cut The City of Suwanee began operating under the fiscal year 2013 budget on July 1. The approximately $12 million general fund budget is about 4.6 percent less than the amended budget for fiscal year 2012, which ended June 30, and proposes that a millage rate of 4.93 – 0.72 mills less than last year – be adopted. Overall, both the City’s revenues and expenditures are expected to remain stable, although property tax revenues are anticipated to decline slightly due, in part, to falling home values. The 2013 budget of $12,002,440 focuses primarily on maintaining existing service levels, and there are few new projects planned beyond those provided for through the City’s $25.6 million capital budget. The anticipated decrease in Suwanee’s millage rate is made possible by terms of the service delivery agreement reached earlier this year between Gwinnett County and its cities. Over the next six years, Suwanee anticipates receiv- ing about $660,000 annual- ly from the county through FY 2013 General Fund Revenues this agreement. The City of Suwanee has maintained or decreased its millage rate each of the past Various Business Taxes include: * alcoholic beverage 10 years. The rate has been * business decreased each of the past * hotel/motel * licenses and permit taxes three years, though the pro-

posed 2013 millage decrease Miscellaneous Revenues include: is the largest in recent mem- * motor vehicle * other taxes/penalties ory. City Council is expect- * charge for service ed to officially set the City’s * fines and forfeitures * investment income millage rate at its August 28 * contributions meeting, after the City * intergovernmental receives the property tax digest from Gwinnett County. One of the most significant cost increases this coming year is Expenditures for employee healthcare coverage, Department % of Budget with costs expected to climb about 10 percent. The City made several adjustments to its healthcare providers and benefits package in order to manage these increases. City employees will receive a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment. “Suwanee is a special place, both as a government organization and a community,” notes City Manager Marty Allen. “We’re pleased that despite the extended economic slowdown our country is facing the City of Suwanee has continued to thrive, thanks to strong past development trends and the City’s sound financial policies.” Page 4 August 2012

www.suwanee.com Police training facility to open next month The public is invited to tour the City’s new police training facility/substation, located just off I-85 on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in the Suwanee Gateway, during a grand opening ceremony September 10. Check www.suwanee.com for specific time and more information about the ceremony. The 7,100-square-foot building provides the Suwanee Police Department with office space for its training and community rela- tions officers, a firing range, and training facilities that will serve law enforcement personnel from throughout the region, but most importantly, says Chief Mike Jones, the substation also makes a physical statement about the City’s commitment to public safety. The City has worked to enhance the building’s visibility, con- structing it close to the road and clearing land around the north- bound interstate exit ramp, for example. “We’ve done everything we can to make the building as visible as possible,” says Jones, “and this should have a “Citizens getting off I-85 and those positive impact on crime rates,” which, the chief adds, have ticked upward recently traveling through the Gateway area in the Gateway area. will see that Suwanee has a police “Citizens getting off I-85 and those traveling through the Gateway area will see that Suwanee has a police department and that department and that our community our community is concerned about public safety and how it impacts is concerned about public safety and our residents,” says Jones. While the substation will not be staffed 24-7, the facility does how it impacts our residents.” provide direct access to the police department’s dispatcher, a safe – Chief Mike Jones zone for those in need, and work stations that can be used by officers on patrol to complete reports or meet with citizens. The substation doubles as a training facility with a classroom for up to 40, tactical defense room where officers train in hands-on self-defense, firing range, and a virtual room, with equipment installed by Meggitt, that provides simulated training in use of force. There, officers will face simulated “bad guys” and situations and have to determine the appropriate use of force, be that nothing or utilizing a .40 Glock pistol, pepper spray, baton, or Taser. Each year, Suwanee officers are required to complete 20 hours of training, including firearms qualification and judgmental use of force. “We don’t have to use force very often,” says Jones, “but when we do, it can be a matter of life or death. So having this kind of training available to us on a daily basis is invalu- able. This building will help move our training to the next level.” Suwanee’s facility also will be available to other law enforcement agencies for firearms and other training. Design and construction costs for the training facility/substation total approximately $1.99 million, which is being funded primarily through SPLOST funds. August 2012 Page 5

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Public Art…continued from page 2

Consider these recent additions to the community’s public art collection: • The City purchased two pieces that were included in the 2011 SculpTour, Mother & Child, by New Jersey artist Eluisa Altman, which was the People’s Choice selection from last year’s exhibit, and Arachnid by Dawsonville artist Damon Lusky. Mother & Child, recast in a patina bronze, is on exhibit in front of City Hall; Arachnid will be installed at Sims Lake Park this fall. • Suwanee residents Cathy and Rob Rohloff raised more than $11,000 from 118 donors through a memorial fund estab- People’s Choice ‘Mother & Child,’ the People’s Choice selection lished to honor Cathy’s sister, Laura Sanders-Neidlinger, who from the 2011 SculpTour, has become a permanent part of passed away March 17 following a long battle with cancer. Suwanee’s public art collection and currently is on display in The Rohloffs are planning to use the funds to purchase front of City Hall. Pictured here with the sculpture are, from Sunset, a 2011 SculpTour piece created by Gus and Lina left, artist Eluisa Altman, Public Arts Commission Chair Linnea Ocamposilva, which will serve as a memorial to the “free- Miller, and Mayor Jimmy Burnette. spirited, artsy…definitely not traditional” Sanders- Neidlinger. The sculpture will likely be placed on the far side of Sims Lake near where the former koi pond is located. Rohloff says of the artwork: “This sculpture is very appropriate for Laura because it is bright, bold, warm, unique, organic, and it reminds me of the beach which Laura loved.” • Setting an example and following the 1% (art to construction cost) standard it strongly encourages of private developers, the City pur- “In the long run, it brings chased a sculpture for the front of the new police substation/training tremendous benefits to be art facility that will open next month in the Suwanee Gateway. Instinctual Center, the steel sculpture that was purchased for $14,000, was created conscious. It certainly leads to a by Aaron Hussey, one of this year’s SculpTour artists. nicer appearance going forward.” • Ultra Car Wash, which is building – Paul Rondeau a new facility in the Office Depot/BodyPlex shopping center, plans to purchase Hammer & Nail, a sculpture that resembles an inverted hammer, created by Atlanta artist and 2011 SculpTour participant Andrew T. Crawford. • Advance Auto, which plans to open its new store at Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Satellite Boulevard by the end of the year, purchased Amne, another piece from the 2011 SculpTour. Created by Buford artist Harry Zmijewski, the sculpture, made of car bumpers, seemed “tailor made for us,” says Paul Rondeau, Advance Auto’s senior construction manager for the Southern region. Rondeau says that it is becoming more common for communities to require or encourage the inclusion of public art in new developments, noting that Advance Auto recently purchased art for a new store near Charleston. Considering its strong encour- agement that public art be included in new developments and its building materials requirements, Rondeau says the City of Suwanee has “very good standards.” A memorable memorial ‘Sunset’ by Gus and Lina Ocamposilva will serve as a “If you take the opportunity and care of proper planning in advance, no pun intend- unique memorial and part of Suwanee’s per- ed, it all turns out very well for the future,” he says. “We want to be a good partner, a manent public art collection. good neighbor. The artwork and building materials – I honestly think these lead to a much more desirable area. In the long run, it brings tremendous benefits to be art conscious. It certainly leads to a nicer appearance going forward.” The City of Suwanee has made public art a cornerstone of its economic development philosophy. “Public art, along with Town Center and our parks, are part of building a good quality of life,” says Brinson. “Art impacts residents and visitors and helps create an awesome place for businesses to locate. It’s part of creating a place where people want to be.” Page 6 August 2012

www.suwanee.com Independent film tour coming to Suwanee

OK, we’ll admit it: Sometimes the cultural scene in click on the “Locations” tab to select the Suwanee the- Suwanee can be, well, a little mainstream. Over the next atre. A six-film package ticket also may be available. several months, though, it won’t be necessary for residents According to the Southern Circuit Tour of to travel to Atlanta for clips of high culture in the form of Independent Filmmakers’ website: “The tour takes the independent films. In partnership with the Southern Tour audience away from their televisions, DVD players, and of Independent Filmmakers and Movie Tavern, the City computers to connect them with independent filmmakers of Suwanee will bring a series of six independent films to and encourage them to talk with one another about the the community from September-April. films and their meanings.” “We’re thrilled to be part of this tour of independent For more information about this film series, contact films,” says Toni Shrewsbury, special projects coordinator Toni Shrewsbury at [email protected] or in the City’s economic and community development 770/945-8996. department. “The screenings of these films will provide a variety of cultural samplers to our residents. Plus, partici- Age of Champions pants will have an opportunity to meet and interact with This award-winning documentary by Christopher the filmmakers.” Rufo and Keith Ochwat has been screened at film festi- Suwanee is one of more than 18 communities in eight vals across the country, including in Austin, Cambridge, states participating in the 2012-13 Southern Tour of and Miami. The film Independent Filmmakers. Each of the films will be relates the inspira- shown once at Movie Tavern, located in the Horizon tional story of spirit Village shopping center at 2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee over age as athletes up Road. Screenings will begin at 7 p.m. A Q&A session to 100 years old and reception with filmmakers will follow. spring, leap, swim, and play basketball and tennis in their Screening Schedule quest for gold at the National Senior Age of Champions Olympics. September 17 Natalia Diaz of A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt South Bay Hospital in Florida said of the film: “Everyone [who] attended left the screening feeling inspired. The October 15 message I walked away with was simple: You are never Drivers Wanted too old to achieve your dreams or do something great (along with the short I Beat Mike Tyson) with your life.” November 5 A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt Trust: Second Acts in Young Lives Get an intimate look inside the world of Paul February 18 Liebrandt, an immensely tal- The Misadventures of the Dunderheads ented chef March 18 known for unfor- gettable and Heart of Stone hyper modern April 15 dishes such as eel, violets, and chocolate; Tickets for each screening are $6 and will be available espuma of calf on the Movie Tavern website, www.movietavern.com; brains and foie gras; and beer and truffle soup. The film August 2012 Page 7

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follows Liebrandt over a decade and reveals his creative process in the kitchen as well as the extreme hard work, long hours, and dedication needed to be a culinary artist and achieve success in the cutthroat world of haute cui- sine in New York City. Sally Rowe’s directorial debut has earned her a 2012 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Arts and Culture Programming. Drivers Wanted and I Beat Mike Tyson Drivers Wanted unveils the impossibly eclectic community behind the doors of a taxi garage in Queens. Viewers are introduced to Eric, a new immigrant from China, as he takes on New York City’s 6,174 miles of streets as a taxi driver. The viewer is invited into the taxi seat to experience accidents, blizzards, and the late night streets of New York. As a bonus, filmmaker Joshua Weinstein also will screen his 13-minute documentary I Beat Mike Tyson, the gritty story of an out-of-shape boxer who once beat heavyweight champ Mike Tyson and now is preparing for what will be his last fight. The film explores Kevin McBride’s struggles with fatherhood and his failing boxing career. More details about upcoming films will be in future issues of CrossRoads and posted at www.suwanee.com as screening dates approach.

More movies – under the stars Two of this summer’s biggest, most action-packed blockbusters are coming soon to the really big screen in Town Center Park as Hiser Orthodontics brings Movies Under the Stars to the community. The Hunger Games will be screened Saturday, August 25, and The Avengers will be shown on September 29. The movies, which begin at dusk, are free and open to the public. Based on the uber popular, futuristic young adult series by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games depicts a fight-to-the-death competition among 24 boys and girls, two from each of the 12 formerly rebellious districts of Panem. When her younger sister is selected through a lottery as District 12’s female rep- resentative, 16-year-old Katniss, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, vol- unteers in her place. Part entertainment and part brutal retribution, the games are broadcast throughout Panem. Note to parents: This movie is rated PG-13 for, according to the IMDb website, “intense violent thematic material and disturbing images, all of which involve teens.” The Oscar Guy Wesley Lovell has this to say about The Hunger Games on the Rotton Tomatoes website: “A blockbuster that has something to say about the world we could be living in. Unlike Twilight, this film actually has a deeper and more important philosophical meaning.” Bring chairs and blankets as well as snacks for the movie, but no alcohol may be brought into Town Center Park. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from vendors and Town Center merchants. Look for more information about The Avengers showing on September 29 in the next issue of CrossRoads. Page 8 August 2012

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Lots toYabout Suwanee Day!

September may be Suwanee’s favorite month. Sure, there’s finally a break in the oppressive heat of the summer. And, yes, the kids are back in school and football has returned. But, really, the best thing about September in Suwanee may be the annual “celebration of community.” The 2012 edition of Suwanee Day will take place Saturday, September 15. Next month’s issue of CrossRoads will be dedicated to all things Suwanee Day, so be sure to check out the issue for information about arts and crafts exhibitors, the entertainment line-up, and a couple of minor changes sure to enhance Suwanee’s favorite day. This year’s festival logo is a wordle-inspired design created by Suwanee resident Shannon Scheels, who also designed the winning 2009 Suwanee Day logo. The design will be printed on t- shirts available for purchase at the festival. And before the Suwanee Day party really gets going September 15, BodyPlex will host a “warm- up” to the event with the annual Suwanee Day 5K & 10K Classic on Saturday, September 8. This year’s event also will include a 1K kids’ fun run as well as a noncompetitive 25-mile bike ride. Information about start times, entry fees, and packet pick-up as well as a registration form can be found at www.suwaneeday.com. Participants also may register via www.active.com. All events begin New theme for parade and end at Town Center Park. The theme for this year’s Suwanee Day parade has been changed. The new theme is “Catch a Dream.” The theme was changed to better fit an entertainment event that is planned for the end of the parade – you’re not going to want to miss this! – as well as the parade grand marshal, Suwanee resident Leighton Jordan, who is Miss Georgia 2012 and will compete in the Miss America pageant in January. Remember, cash prizes are offered in a variety of parade cate- gories, including best reflection of theme, most creative, and most entertaining. Also, please note, the start time for this year’s parade has been changed: The parade will begin at 9 a.m. and follow the same route as previous years, from Russell Street up Buford Highway by Town Center and then down Main Street back to Scales Road. August 2012 Page 9

www.suwanee.com Hilscher joins City Council Suwanee attorney Beth Hilscher has become the newest member of City Council. Following the resignation of Jace Brooks, who, as this newsletter was being printed, was on the July 31 ballot for Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner, Hilscher was the only candidate to qualify for the open Council seat. She was sworn in at the July 24 meeting; her term will expire December 31, 2013. A Gwinnett County resident since her high school days at Shiloh, Hilscher and her family, which includes husband Steve and children Ryan (15) and Emily (12), have lived in Suwanee since 1999. “I feel like we lucked out when we moved here,” she says. “We didn’t really know how great it would be.” Before then, though, Hilscher earned a bachelor’s degree in edu- cation (with minors in psychology and art) from North Georgia College and her law degree from Georgia State University. In 2007, Hilscher opened a law office on Main Street in Old Town, where she works primarily with small businesses and estate planning. She’s been a member of the Downtown Development Authority over the past three years, most recently as vice chair, before resigning in order to run for Council. She also is active with Suwanee Kiwanis and serves on the North Gwinnett High School Council and the board of Suwanee Performing Arts. She previously served on her Ruby Forest Homeowners Association board and this year graduated from Leadership Gwinnett, a nine-month leadership training program hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber. Always active and interested in politics, Hilscher says that it was her Leadership Gwinnett experience that served as the catalyst “to put my name in the hat.” As an Old Town business owner, Hilscher says that she, of course, has Suwanee City Council 411 an interest in the historic area and its continued revitalization. She also • Meet each of Suwanee’s six City Council says: “There definitely needs to be some attention given to the Gateway members on the City Hall/City Council area. That is a concern of mine. page at www.suwanee.com. You also can “As a business owner, property owner, and a parent,” she adds, “I want access email links to each to ensure that Suwanee continues to be a wonderful place to raise a fami- Councilmember via that page. ly and operate a business.” • City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. typically on the fourth Tuesday of each month on Help us hit the 6,000 mark! the second floor of City Hall. Workshop sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. generally the second Thursday of the month fol- Like the lowing the Planning Commission meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of the month. • City Council agendas and minutes are available online, on the City Hall/Agendas & Minutes page at on acebook www.suwanee.com. 5,945 neighbors can’t be wrong! Page 10 August 2012 www.suwanee.com New ‘additions,’ staff changes at City Hall The City of Suwanee recently added two new staff members. Lawrenceville resident Paul Bara came to the City in June as part-time communications specialist. Bara has a diverse employment history focusing on graphic design and marketing as well as a degree in economics and marketing from the University of Babes-Balyai in Romania. Ophelia Boyd was hired August 6 as an accounting analyst. A Buford resident, Boyd previously worked for the City of Gainesville, Lao & Associates, and Coca-Cola Enterprises. She earned an associate degree in accounting from Gwinnett Technical College. Hired originally as part-time code enforcement officer in 2004, Susan Carpenter was promoted to building official as of July 1. Carpenter, who also has held the titles of part- and full-time building inspector, has been instrumental in getatat fresh thethe ensuring that the City’s inspections department is proactive rather than reactive. Recently, Carpenter was recognized for completing certifications for SuwaneeSuwanee FarmersFarmers Market!Market! inspection, code enforcement, and property management. @@ TownTown CenterCenter ParkPark In the public works department, seasonal event staff members Nick Elton and Jeremy Wilson transferred to the permanent staff as part-time equipment operators. A Sugar Hill resident, Elton will attend Gwinnett Technical College in the 8 am-noon spring; Wilson, who lives in Sugar Hill, currently is attending Gainesville State College where he is Saturdays studying engineering. through October 6

From Venice to Beijing The Suwanee brand is going global! Suwanee-branded items have been spotted in Venice and Beijing. Dave Williams Sr., father of former Mayor Dave Williams, made use of his lime green Suwanee S drawstring bag while on tour in Italy while Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson sported a Suwanee t-shirt on a jaunt to China, on which he was accompanied by the same aforementioned former mayor. August 2012 Page 11

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Greenway project YIELD nearing completion Work on rehabilitating the section of the Suwanee Creek Greenway SIGNS between Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Suwanee Elementary is nearing completion and the Greenway should be re-opened sometime this fall. Work has been delayed somewhat by rainy weather, and extra time may be required to meet standards dictated by the Environmental Protection Department.

Classes for seniors offered in fall The Gwinnett Senior Learning Center will offer an array of classes, primarily computer-oriented, this fall at George Pierce Park’s Prime Timer Pointe. Multi-session classes and single-session workshops may include topics such as basic word processing, digital imaging, PowerPoint, genealogy, and meet your camera. Registration is from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, September 12, at the community center at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Highway. Cash or credit cards will be accepted for payment. More information about available classes can be found at www.gsrlc.org. Registrants must be 50 or older, but vol- unteers interested in teaching a class may be any age. Contact Tommy Lee Brightwell for more information, tlbright- [email protected]. City seeks artistic assistance with 9-11 display The City of Suwanee has issued a request for proposals from artists, architects, and others to design, fabricate, and install an appropriate display for the City’s 1,638- pound World Trade Center artifact, Remembrance. The artifact was unveiled to the community during a ceremony last September, but has been off exhibit so that the photo by R. Scott Quady City can determine the most appropriate location and display for the artifact. Proposals will be due in September; to view the proposal, visit the Requests for Proposals page at www.suwanee.com. City publications recognized The printer of the City’s CrossRoads newsletter and 2012 annual report received “Best of Category” recognition in the Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia’s annual statewide printing competition in May. Pre-Press to Printing was recognized for its quality and craftsmanship in printing the City’s publications.

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August September 2 Public Arts Commission 7 pm 1 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 4 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 3 Holiday: City Hall Closed 7 Suwanee Farmers Market 4-7 pm 4 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 pm 7 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 pm 6 Public Arts Commission 7 pm 8 Suwanee Business Alliance 6 pm 8 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 11 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 8 Suwanee Day 5K & 10K Classic (TCP) 8 am 11 Concert in the Park: Vertical Horizon (TCP) 6 pm 12 Suwanee Business Alliance 6 pm 16 City Council Workshop 5:30 pm 13 City Council Workshop 5:30 pm 18 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 15 Suwanee Day (TCP) 9 am-10 pm 21 Downtown Development Authority 7:30 am 18 Downtown Development Authority 7:30 am 21 Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 pm 18 Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 pm 23 Toast @ Town Center 6-10 pm 22 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 25 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 25 City Council Meeting 6:30 pm 25 Movies Under the Stars: The Hunger Games (TCP) 8 pm 27 Toast @ Town Center 6-10 pm 28 City Council Meeting 6:30 pm 29 Suwanee Farmers Market 8 am-noon 29 Movies Under the Stars: 8 pm City of Suwanee, Georgia The Avengers (TCP) MAYOR: JIMMY BURNETTE ...... 770/945-3492 Meetings and events subject to change; check www.suwanee.com for updated information. COUNCIL: DAN FOSTER ...... 678/404-9641 Unless otherwise noted, City of Suwanee public meetings are at City Hall, 330 Town DICK GOODMAN ...... 678/446-7520 Center Avenue. Location for Suwanee Business Alliance meetings varies monthly. BETH HILSCHER ...... 678/546-3388 DOUG IRELAND ...... 770/265-0880 KEVIN MCOMBER ...... 770/271-5427 CITY MANAGER: MARTY ALLEN ...... 770/945-8996 POLICE CHIEF: MIKE JONES ...... 770/945-8995 NEWSLETTER EDITOR: LYNNE BOHLMAN DeWILDE ...... 770/945-8996