The annual Suwanee Magazine Cutest Pup Contest returns! Fill out the form below between January 8th-22nd for a chance for your dog to be named the cutest pup in Suwanee! The winning pup will receive a variety of amazing prizes to primp, spoil, and feed your pup, PLUS a feature in the 2020 March/April issue…
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The health benefits of eating local
Living Well Farmers Market offers tips on how to incorporate local, organic foods into your diet. By: Nora Lea | Photos by Neah Maxwell Why should I eat local? Why should I eat organic? Is it really better for me? Why is it more expensive? These are just a few questions I get asked as…
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Level Minds CBD Health Club
Level Minds CBD Health Club owners Shiloh and Nelson Bigles share their passion for natural health and wellness through their CBD products, which have been touted for their medicinal effects on many common ailments such as chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety and arthritis, as well as more complex diagnoses such as autism. By: Alicia Carter |…
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North Gwinnett Bulldogs Win State Championship
On Friday, December 15th, the North Gwinnett Bulldogs defeated the Colquitt County Packers in the Class AAAAAAA championship football game at North’s Tom Robinson Stadium in Suwanee. With 5:50 left in the game, North took the lead with a touchdown, but kicker Cameron Clark missed the extra point. The Packers wasted no time driving down…
2020 Cutest Pup in Suwanee Contest
The annual Suwanee Magazine Cutest Pup Contest returns! Fill out the form below between January 8th-22nd for a chance for your dog to be named the cutest pup in Suwanee! The winning pup will receive a variety of amazing prizes to primp, spoil, and feed your pup, PLUS a feature in the 2020 March/April issue…
2020 Health & Fitness Guide: Fun Ways to Get Fit
It’s the new year, which means many of us are reevaluating our finances, jobs, eating habits and, of course, our fitness. Will this be the year we finally get it right? With news that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail, maybe it’s time to take the road less traveled as we set off to achieving…
ToLife! Yoga and Pilates
ToLife! Yoga and Pilates is a boutique fitness studio opened in 2017 by mother-daughter team Marilyn Hildebrandt and Kari Dees in downtown Buford’s Tannery Row. The historic building’s exposed brick walls and large windows create the perfect backdrop to an early morning or late afternoon class, and Marilyn and Kari have worked hard to create…
9Round Fitness
Kickboxing is a fun and exciting whole body high- intensity (HIIT) workout that anyone can do no matter age, fitness level, or level of experience. It is a great way to lose weight, build endurance and confidence, and relieve stress. At 9Round Fitness in Suwanee’s Town Center, personal trainers actively push you to meet your…
Adrenaline Climbing
The sport of rock climbing has been growing in popularity and will make its debut in the Olympics in the 2020 games. The sport is a great full-body workout, and a mental challenge as well as a physical one. It works your core, arms, legs, glutes and back and also improves flexibility and grip strength.…
Camp Gladiator
Camp Gladiator is an outdoor adult fitness program based in Austin, Texas, whose mission is to “impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of as many people as possible.” For the past three years, Brian Lamb and his wife, McKenzie, were trainers at Camp Gladiator in Houston where they gained a huge following. Following…
Goat Yoga Georgia
There’s perhaps no exercise more tailor-made for the perfect Instagram selfie than goat yoga. Just imagine a glorious group of barnyard goats frolicking among a crowd of Warrior poses and Downward Dogs. And when you get into Tabletop pose, be prepared for one of the cute little goats to hop on your back for a…
The health benefits of eating local
Living Well Farmers Market offers tips on how to incorporate local, organic foods into your diet. By: Nora Lea | Photos by Neah Maxwell Why should I eat local? Why should I eat organic? Is it really better for me? Why is it more expensive? These are just a few questions I get asked as…
Don Bonachon Mexican Bar and Grill
Family-owned restaurant celebrates a year of bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to the Suwanee community. By: Lizzy James | Photos by Karl Lamb Mexican cuisine isn’t limited to Taco Tuesday and margaritas. When you taste the perfect salsa or bite into an authentic Mexican dish — well, there’s nothing quite like it. Couple that with fresh…
Brewery Spotlight: NoFo Brew Co.
NoFo Brew Co. brings Western vibes (and great beer) to North Forsyth. By: Lizzy James | Photos by OneNine Images and Lydia Kerr We recently had the chance to catch up with NoFo Brew Co Co-Owner Joe Garcia to learn more about the experience the brewery is bringing to the local craft beer scene. How…
Suwanee Wine Fest donates to Annandale Village
The 7th annual Suwanee Wine Fest took place on November 2nd, 2019, at Suwanee Town Center Park. Each year the festival organizers have partnered with local nonprofit, Annandale Village, as their benefiting charity. Annandale Village is a residential and nursing facility off of Satellite Boulevard in Suwanee that provides life assistance to adults with developmental…
Suwanee Beer Fest turns 10!
2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Suwanee Beer Fest, the Southeast’s biggest and best craft beer festival and St. Patrick’s Day party. This year, the festival will celebrate a decade in style at Town Center Park. With samples of more than 300 craft beers from around the country, the beer selection ranges from hard-to-find seasonals…
Georgia Tech Police Department Raises Money for Cooper’s Crew
The Georgia Tech police department extended an invitation to Donna and Kevin O’Brien to attend the Georgia/Georgia Tech game on November 30th. During the game, the police department honored the O’Brien’s son Cooper by donating more than $600 that they had raised during No Shave November for Cooper’s Crew. The organization is a Suwanee-based nonprofit…
All For Lunch
Local nonprofit All For Lunch is working to pay off school lunch debts in Georgia. By: Lizzy Kidney School lunch debt is an all-too-common reality for school districts across the nation. With many students facing unpaid balances for school meals, the practice of stigmatizing kids or “lunch shaming” has become a national issue. Suwanee native…
Level Minds CBD Health Club
Level Minds CBD Health Club owners Shiloh and Nelson Bigles share their passion for natural health and wellness through their CBD products, which have been touted for their medicinal effects on many common ailments such as chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety and arthritis, as well as more complex diagnoses such as autism. By: Alicia Carter |…
Macley Family Practice and Walk-In Clinic opens in Duluth
Macley Family Practice and Walk-In Clinic is a new Piedmont Clinic located on Meadow Church Road in Duluth. Dr. Clement Ayanbadejo and Marie Francoise Faye A., the clinic’s Nurse Practitioner, care about their patients’ well being and offer a full- spectrum family practice that treats all conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and minor…
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Snapshots of the food, shops, events and more we’re loving around town. Family-Friendly Holiday Evening I’m looking forward to taking my kiddos to Suwanee’s annual Holly Jolly Day. Town Center is the perfect backdrop for a festive holiday evening, and my kids will love the crafts, s’mores and the annual lighting of the tree, not…
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All For Lunch
Local nonprofit All For Lunch is working to pay off school lunch debts in Georgia. By: Lizzy Kidney School lunch debt is an all-too-common reality for school districts across the nation. With many students facing unpaid balances for school meals, the practice of stigmatizing kids or “lunch shaming” has become a national issue. Suwanee native…
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Suwanee Wine Fest donates to Annandale Village
The 7th annual Suwanee Wine Fest took place on November 2nd, 2019, at Suwanee Town Center Park. Each year the festival organizers have partnered with local nonprofit, Annandale Village, as their benefiting charity. Annandale Village is a residential and nursing facility off of Satellite Boulevard in Suwanee that provides life assistance to adults with developmental…