Suwanee Magazine Interviews players and coaches of the 2017 NLL World Champion Lacrosse Team, The Georgia Swarm. By: Lizzy Kidney | Photos by Karl Lamb Unbeknownst to most, the City of Atlanta’s two-decade championship dry spell was actually brought to an end well before the big Atlanta United win in December of 2018. In just their second…
Introducing the 2019 Get Fit Challenge Contestants
After the success of last year’s Get Fit Challenge, in which the contestants lost a combined total of more than 100 pounds and nearly 20 inches, we decided to keep the momentum going into 2019! Once again we reached out to the Suwanee community looking for six people who wanted to reclaim their health and…
My Ride-Along with The Suwanee PD
Suwanee’s Citizens Police Academy gives residents a better understanding of the day-to-day functions of police officers as well as an opportunity to patrol Suwanee’s streets alongside an officer. In order to get a better understanding of what Suwanee officers do to protect our community, we sent Suwanee Magazine writer Lizzy Kidney to ride along with…
5 Outdoor Ways to Get Active in Suwanee
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means most of us have set lofty goals for ourselves — “new year, new me” as the saying goes. We often plan to get healthy, lose weight, or commit to some other health- related “resolution.” Although we mean well, sometimes those big goals fall to the wayside…
Restaurant Spotlight: Banana’s
LOCATED IN THE ATLANTA SILVERBACKS INDOOR ARENA, BANANA’S PROVIDES SPORTS LOVERS WITH A SAFE, KID-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES WATCHING THE GAME FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. By: Lizzy Kidney | Photos by Byron Beckwith and Dash Digital Imagine a sports bar that is actually surrounded by sports. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the big…
Meggitt Training Systems
With recent partnerships with the Suwanee and Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Meggitt Training Systems is helping to make a giant impact on law enforcement in the local community and beyond. By: Lizzy Kidney Located in a 235,000-square-foot building just off of Brogdon Road in Suwanee, Meggitt Training Systems is the leading supplier of integrated live-fire…
Business Spotlight: Hudson Legal
Danielle Hudson Laughlin went from a philosophy major to a law degree and now helps local small businesses thrive. By: Alicia Carter | Photos by Walt Wooden Danielle Hudson Laughlin refers to herself as a “second career lawyer,” and although her road to practicing law was a little more curved than straight, she says she’s…
Our Favorite Stories of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we decided to take a look back at some of our favorite stories of the year. And while there were a lot of standouts, there were five stories that really stood out to us — from a battle royal to be named Suwanee’s best taco to the more than…
8 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Christmastime has come and gone, but the celebrations aren’t over yet! New Year’s Eve is right around the corner which means we’ll all be staying up past our bed time to count down to 2019. If you’re feeling social and want to brave the crowds, we’ve highlighted eight events happening around town that will help…
Left Nut Brewing
Since opening in 2013, Gainesville’s Left Nut Brewery has grown into a true hangout destination, where on any given night you can find people of all ages sitting at long communal tables conversing and playing board games. And that’s exactly the vision owner Nilanjan “Pap” Datta had in mind when he left corporate America to…
Restaurant Spotlight: Aqua Terra Bistro
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Buford, Aqua Terra brings a fine dining experience featuring traditional classics inspired by influences from world cuisine. By: Lizzy Kidney While many restaurants come and go, Aqua Terra Bistro has remained a pillar in the community for more than 20 years. That kind of longevity is hard to…
A Lasting Legacy
Connections Homes provides hope, mentorship, and family to teens aging out of foster care. By: Angela Veugeler Four years ago, Suwanee residents Michael and Erin Lundmark planned to add to their family through adoption. The Lundmarks already had three wonderful children of their own, but Erin had a heart for children and was looking to adopt…
Business Spotlight: Heartis Suwanee
Heartis Suwanee is an inclusive retirement community with resort-style amenities that encourages its residents to live inspired while also living well. By: Lizzy Kidney How do you envision retirement? Do you see yourself enjoying chef-prepared meals, ambling along beautifully landscaped trails, or relaxing at a beauty or barber shop? What if we told you there…
Get Fit Challenge: Where are they now?
The 2018 Get Fit Challenge contestants give us an update on their fitness journeys By: Alicia Carter This time last year we put out a call to the community looking for people who wanted to get fit. Many of you applied, but in the end, we narrowed it down to six contestants. We challenged them…
Chill Out!
License To Chill Snow Island brings a slice of island life to the ’burbs this holiday season with an all-new winter wonderland. By: Alicia Carter How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? While most of us dream of a white Christmas filled with snow angels, mistletoe and hot cocoa, Jimmy Buffett had a…
Suwanee Performing Arts Gingerbread Festival 2018
THE BELOVED ANNUAL TRADITION THAT SIGNALS THE GREATEST TIME OF THE YEAR IS FINALLY UPON US. Since 2007, the Gingerbread Festival has hosted performances by the talented young singers and dancers of Suwanee Performing Arts’ Sounds of Suwanee and Suwanee Ballet, a gingerbread house contest, and an interactive telling of The Nutcracker by Suwanee Academy’s…