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As the daffodils begin to bloom, not only are we excited about spring, we are especially excited to bring you this issue of Suwanee Magazine.

With all of the great submissions, it was very difficult to choose just six contestants for the “Get Fit” Suwanee Challenge we announced in the previous issue. We finally narrowed it down, and on page nine, you can meet the lucky six Get Fit Suwanee contestants. The

contestants are just beginning their fitness journey with our partners in the community. They will be giving frequent updates on the Suwanee Magazine blog and Facebook about their workouts, nutrition, challenges and accomplishments. We will be giving a full update on their progress in the coming issues of Suwanee Magazine. If you would like to be involved and support their hard work and drive to get healthy, look to join us in public work outs which we will announce in advance on Facebook.

Summer is around the corner, so be sure to check out our Summer Camp Guide, which includes not only great area camps, but destination camps as well!

March 31st marks the Second Annual Suwanee American Craft Beer Festival in Town Center Park. This year’s Beer Fest is going to be even bigger and better than last year- there will be over 100 breweries represented, live music, great food, a home brew contest, and much more. A portion of proceeds will go to benefit Kingdom Kids. See the pull out guide for more information.

Be sure to check out the calendar for all of the other exciting events coming up, including a number of 5K’s, Suwanee’s Super Incredible Race, the Sunrise Service in the Park on Easter Sunday and more. Have a fun, active and safe spring!

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4 Suwanee Business Alliance Annual Golf Tournament

5 Investment Strategies With Bill & Cindi Porter

6 Business Spotlight Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

9 Suwanee Get Fit Challenge We reveal the contestants

12 Get Fit Hair Tips to keep your hair looking great

14 Restaurant Spotlight Marco's Pizza

17 Suwanee Government Mayor's State of the City Address

18 Home Outdoor Living spaces

22 Events Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest

23 2012 Suwanee Beer Fest Pullout 28 Charity Foster Children's Foundation

31 2012 Summer Camps Guide to the best kid's camps

35 City Buzz Suwanee happenings

40 Arts Carolyn McKinstry

41 Schools News from the clusters

43 People & Places On the scene in Suwanee

45 Events Calendar

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hil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Cristie Kerr, Sergio Garcia…No, you won’t see them at the Suwanee Business Alliance's annual golf tournament. But you will see Richard Trice,

Monty Montgomery, Sandy Richardson and John Miles! And just who are they?

They’re Suwanee business folks who love to have fun, play something that “sort of” resembles golf and raise money for some great people in our own backyard who could use a little help. On April 24 the Suwanee Business Alliance will hold the 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This tournament raises funds for a variety of causes in our own community and is one of the most fun local events of the year. Where else can you join your neighbors (the fun-loving ones), play hooky on a Tuesday, on a great golf course, enjoy some wonderful food, very cold beverages, win some great prizes, and do it all while helping your neighbors? The organization uses the proceeds from the event to help other local organizations like Annandale Village, the Quinn House, GaGa for TaTas, the Foster Children’s Foundation, Toys for Tots, North Gwinnett Schools, Suwanee Police Department, Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center, North Gwinnett High School athletics as well as various local families who could use a little TLC (Tender Local Care). During the past 10 years the SBA has invested more than $54,000 in our community and the need continues to grow. And you can help!

Sponsors will receive significant recognition on the SBA website and all tournament advertising, publications and banners. We’ll provide players with goodie bags, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, a host of great new awards and prizes, a silent auction, and a heck of a lot of fun. The tournament director, John Lowery, said this year’s tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever including the birth of the soon to be coveted “SBA Cup” as well as the “Suwanee Banker’s Cup.” We’re looking for players, teams and sponsors at various levels, prize donations, and people who want to not only get together for a great cause, but get to know their fellow business neighbors in the process!

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Play for the good of the community!Suwanee Business Alliance plans annual golf tournament

The SBA meetsthe 2nd Wednesdayof every month from

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at different business locations in town.

For more info: Suwanee.org.

By: Ed SzczesniakPresident, Suwanee Business Alliance

For more information please visit the SBA websiteat Suwanee.org or call John Loweryat 770-331-6361

When: April 24, 2012 8:00a.m. Registration / Breakfast 9:00a.m. Shotgun Start

Where: Hamilton Mill Golf Course

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secondly, the characteristics of the actual investment such as its potential upside, risks, taxes and how it may interact with any other investments in your portfolio. However, in today’s column, we will discuss you - the investor. There are two key questions you must ask yourself before making any investment decisions. The first question is how long do I plan to leave this money invested? While not guaranteed, typically long-term investments offer a higher possibility for making larger gains. However, many times these extended investments, such as stocks and mutual funds, can be more volatile and have big swings in their resale value. If you opt for these types of assets, you must be prepared to stay invested for many years. Otherwise you may have to sell at a low point in the market. If you think you may need the money in the next year or so, you should choose a short term investment. Matching your choice of investment with the appropriate time horizon is critical. Unfortunately many investors ignore this basic rule. The second question you should ask yourself is how much risk am I really willing to assume? A general rule of thumb when considering risk is that the potential upside is usually similar to the potential downside. In other words, if you think a particular investment might go up 25 percent in value, it is probable that it could also go down 25 percent in value. Make sure you only assume as much risk as you can afford financially and emotionally. You and your financial advisor should answer these questions before discussing any specific investments.

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Sky ZoneIndoor Trampoline ParkBY: Tana Christian Suggs

ove over skate parks, water parks and the like, and say hello to the newest thing in the fun and amusement business…Trampoline Parks. And Suwanee is home to Sky Zone, a new trampoline park. Jeff Cole, owner of the Suwanee location, moved to the city

from California where the trampoline parks are very popular. Cole said when he was looking for a place to move and open the park he found the Suwanee and surrounding area where the demographics are perfect. But that wasn’t all that drew the business owner to Gwinnett. “What I thought was incredible about Gwinnett was the amount of kids that are in sports here, and the parent's involvement,” Cole said. He opened the park on Dec. 17 when the area kids were out of school for the holidays, and he said everything went smoothly. So far, Cole said the reception in Suwanee has been exciting. “It has been incredible as far as how it has been received, even beyond expectations,” he said. The trampoline park is not just your backyard trampoline. The large facility houses wall-to-wall trampolines giving what Cole calls a “3-D effect.” He said 3-D dodge ball is one of the most popular events at the park. Cole plans to start Sunday night dodge ball tournaments soon. “Dodge ball itself is fun, but when you put it on the trampoline and people are bouncing off the wall, it adds a whole different level to it,” he said. “It’s fun to watch too.”Parents can sit in the parent lounge or they can sit in the park area. Each jumper must have a signed waiver. For children younger than 18, the waiver must be signed by a legal guardian. As with any sport, safety is the number one concern. Court monitors, like lifeguards at a swimming pool, are on hand to facilitate games and to make sure everyone is safe and doesn’t jump beyond their ability.

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With childhood obesity on the minds of many parents, perhaps Sky Zone is a good way to get children up and moving. Jumping

is a good way to exercise and Cole said one could burn up to as much as 1,000 calories per hour jumping. The park also holds SkyRobics, organized fitness classes, which offers a low-impact aerobic workout. “The main thing is, it’s so much fun you don’t think this is exercise,” he said. “That’s what kids want. You get the benefits of a great workout. It’s really a great thing.” While kids love jumping, keep in mind the park is not just for kids. Cole

said you just have to be brave. “The beauty of our business is that it really

attracts kids of all ages, adults too. If they are brave enough to get out there,” Cole

said. “It’s a lot of fun.” Check the park’s website for events, to schedule a party, information on summer camps and more.

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BY: Tana Christian Suggs


Georgianative,MichelleMcShaneisanewresidenttoSuwanee.Amotheroftwowhoworksfromhomeparttimesaidshehasbattledherweightherentirelife,butitreallygot“outofcontrol”withherfirstpregnancy. “Beforemyfirstpregnancy,Iwasinasizefive,”McShanesaid.“Iwassomewhereintherangeof120to125pounds.” Butduetosomecomplicationsduringpregnancy,McShanegainedmoreweightthanonewouldexpect.Andsincegainingtheweight,McShanehasalsohadotherhealthissuesarisethatdoctorstellhercanbealleviated withweightloss.Aftertryingseveraldiets,McShanestillhasn’tfoundthesolutionandislookingtoSuwanee’sGetFitChallengeforhelp.Sheiscalling2012to beayearofchangeforthebetterandhascommitted100percenttotheprogram.Sheismotivatedbythepositiveexamplethatbeingapartofthechallengewillhaveonherchildrenandsaidherpositiveattitudewillseeherthrough. "BeingapartoftheGetFitSuwaneeChallengewilltrulybealife-changingexperienceforme,”McShanesaid.“FromthemomentIpickedupanissueofSuwaneeMagazineandsawtheGetFitSuwaneeChallengeonthefrontcover,IknewthatIhadtobeapartofit.Iamsoexcitedtojoininonthiswonderfulopportunity.I'manxiouslyawaitingthetransformationofmyhealthandmyfitnesslevel.”

DivyaDesaisaidshefeltlikeanangelshowedherthewaytotheGetFitSuwaneeChallenge. Wantingtoloseabout122pounds,Desaisaidsheisindesperateneedofhelp. “Ihavetriedmanyattemptsinthepasttoloseweightbutfailedbecausenoonewasholdingmeaccountable,”shesaid.Andthechallengeisjustwhatshefeelssheneedstogetherlifebackandtopointherhealthinanewdirection. Desaisaidshehasfelttrappedandhasavoidedactivities,peopleandevenfamily,afterhavingbeensubjecttorudecommentsandridiculebybothfamilyandfriends. Desaipointedout,“Wouldsomeonetellacancerpatienttheywilldieinfiveyears?Then,whyme?Iwanttobecured.” Shesaidifselectedforthechallengeshewoulddedicateherselfinordertochangeherhealth,togainconfidenceandbeginanewchapterinherlife.Nowthatsheisachallenger,DesaisaidshefeelsbeingselectedasaGetFitSuwaneeContestantisprobablythebestthingthathaseverhappenedtoher. “IfinallyfeelthatthedreamsIhaveseeninpastoflosingweight,beinghealthyand livinganormallifestylearefinallygoingtocometruewiththehelp,thesupport,andthetoolsthatGetFitSuwaneeisoffering.Iamveryexcitedtobeginthischallengeanddiscoverthenewme.”

BillKingisa47yearoldSuwaneeresidentwhosaidheisreadytogetridofthebellyandgethealthy. Aftergrowingupasaskinnykid,Kingsaidtheweightstartedcreepingupabout21yearsagowhenhiswifewasexpectingtheirfirstchild. Nowstandingat6feet4inchesand335pounds,Kingsaidtheextraweightiswearinghimoutandaffectinghis qualityoflife.Hesaidthatbeingapartofthechallengewouldhelphimsettheexamplehewantstobetohissonsandgivehimtheenergytoenjoyasharedpassionfordirtbikeswithhis14yearold.Healsosaidhefeelslikehisparticipationwouldbeapositiveinfluenceforhiswifeaswell. WhenKingsentinhissubmissiontobeapartoftheGetFitChallenge,hesaidhereallydidn’tthinkhewouldbechosen. “Whentheymeetme,theywillseethatI’mreallynotthatbig,”Kingsaid. ButKingwassurprisedwhenhemetwiththeselectionteam,andnotonlywasheaseriouscandidate,butthathewasaskedifhethoughthecouldlose100pounds. “Iwasdevastated,”hesaidaddingthathehassincecometogripswiththefacthecouldlosetheweightandhasresolvedtoworkatiteverydayuntilithappens.“…I’mthankfulforthisopportunity.”

Currentweight:.............. 335lbsGoalweight:.......... 240-260lbs

Michelle McShane Divya Desai Bill King

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We received an incredible number of responses to participate in Suwanee Magazine’s Get Fit Challenge, and as everyone shared their compelling stories, the selection was a tough one. A big thank you goes to all who applied. The decisions have been made and we are happy to introduce to readers the winners of the challenge, who during the year will be making positive lifestyle changes right before your eyes. In addition to the overwhelming response from those wanting to participate as challengers, many area businesses have stepped up and will be contributing throughout the year. Follow the contestants journeys online at SuwaneeMagazine.com and in future issues of Suwanee Magazine.

ErikaBeckwith,amotherofthree,aprofessionaldevelopmentcoordinator,abloggerandahostofanInternetradioshow,leadsaverybusylife. Afterthebirthofheryoungestchild,threeyearsago,Beckwithsaidshehashadadifficulttimelosingthe50poundsshegainedduringpregnancy.Havingtriedvariousdietswithnosuccess,sheturnedtoSuwaneeMagazinetobeapartofthechallenge. “…I’vetriedshakesandpillsandwraps,”shesaidinhervideosubmission.“Younameit,I’vetriedit.AndIjusthaven’tbeensuccessful.SoIneedyourhelp.Ineedtogetmysexyback.” Butshealsosaidit’snotaboutlosingweightandwearingasmallerdresssize.It’sallaboutgettinghealthy. ShecalledtheGetFitChallengeherlasthope. Nowasachallenger,Beckwithsaidsheisexcited,andwithhelp,sheislookingforwardtodevelopingafitnessplanthatwillallowhertolosetheweightandhelpheradoptahealthierlifestyle. “Iknowthatitisgoingtobealotofhardwork,sweatandmaybeafewtears,butintheendIknowitwillallbeworthit,”shesaid.

GinnyWurttembergsaidbeforehertripletswereborn,shewasrunningtwotothreehalfmarathonseachyear. “Ihaveneverbeenskinny,”shesaid.“ButIwasataveryhealthyweight,exactlywhereIneededtobe.” Andshecontinuedstayinghealthyandkeepingherweightincheckforthefirsttwoyearsofthekids’lives,backdowntoherpre-pregnancyweightandkeepingitoff.Thenlifegotintheway. “Managinglifewiththree2or3yearoldswastough,”sheadmitted. Ontopofthat,WurttemberghasMultipleSclerosis,anautoimmunediseasethataffectsthecentralnervoussystem. WurttembergsaidsheisreadytotakeonSuwanee’sGetFitChallengebecauseofherneedtobehealthyforherselfandherfamily. “Iwanttoshoweveryonenomatterthecircumstance,youcanbehealthy,”shesaid.NotonlywouldachangeinherlifestylehelphermanageMS,butshesaidherchildrenarethemainreasons. “Iwantthemtohaveamomwholovestoexerciseandplaywiththem,”shesaid.“Iwantthemtohaveahealthyexample.…Iamalreadythemostblessedpersonintheworld.Now,Ijustwanttogethealthyagain.”

Theendof2011wasabusytimeforournextchallenger.LaceyHester,21,graduatedfromcollege,gotmarried,movedandstartedanewjoballinonemonth.Soundslikeagalwitheverythinggoingforher.Butinherinitialemail,Hestersaidalongwithallthebusyness,shecarriesaroundabout300poundsofwhatshecallslowselfesteemandpain. “ThisisthemostIhaveweighedinmywholelifeanditconsumeseverythingaboutme,”shesaidrealizingitmorethaneverasshelookedatherselfinamirrorabout15minutesbeforewalkingdowntheaisleinwhatshecalledthemostheartbreakingmomentofherlife. “Ihavealwaysusedfoodtomakemyselffeelbetter,”Hestersaid.“Needlesstosay,IeatwhenI'msad,happyandeveryotheremotioninbetween.” HestersawtheSuwaneeGetFitChallengeandreachedouttous. “IneedsomeoneonthesidelinescheeringformeandpushingmetodowhatIknowI'mcapableofdoing,”shesaid.“ThatispreciselywhyIthinkthisprogramwouldbebeneficialtome.”Aftertryingtoloseweightonherownandfailing,shesaidit'stheongoingsupportofthecommunitythatwillmakethedifference. “EveryonecanseeandhearmystoryandknowthatifIcandoit,theycandoit.”


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ccording to the company website, the founder of Marco’s Pizza, Pasquale (Pat) Giammarco who was an Italian immigrant, came to the U.S. when he was just a young boy and worked in his family’s pizzeria. Later, Giammarco set out to make high quality pizza using a “secret sauce” along with the freshest

ingredients. And from that, Marco’s pizza was born. This authentic Italian pizza can now be found in Suwanee. Marco’s offers authentic Italian food lovers a variety of specialty pizzas including the Meat Supremo, Hawaiian Chicken and the award-winning White Cheezy pizza that includes four types of cheese, just to name a few. And if pizza is not what you’re craving perhaps a Meatball Amore or a fresh-baked sub will hit the spot. D. J. Patel, owner of the Suwanee Marco’s pizza locations, opened the restaurant on Buford Highway in October 2011, and it didn’t take long for area residents to gain an appreciation for the food. After just opening, Marco’s Pizza won the best pizza award and placed third overall at the 2011 Taste of Suwanee. Patel said in looking for a location for his restaurants, it was all about being local and where he could develop the brand.

And it was the local atmosphere and sense of community that prompted

him to choose Suwanee for his restaurant locations. Currently Patel has three locations

in the area: Old Peachtree (takeout and delivery only), Mathis Airport Road (Windermere) and the newest location on Buford Highway. The Old Peachtree location was Patel’s first restaurant in Suwanee, and Patel said he really enjoyed the local community and has partnered with several of the area schools. The Buford Highway location offers a cozy and comfortable atmosphere that makes dining in a unique experience and a fun place for families. Beer and wine are also available when dining in. And Patel plans to open another location in Sugar Hill. Patel said it’s the freshness of the food that makes the food tasty and unique, and Marco’s staff starts the day off early prepping and preparing the food. “That makes a difference,” Patel said. So far, it looks like those who have tried Marco’s Pizza are coming back for more. But Patel said he doesn’t expect people to take his word for it, and he encourages everyone to try it and make their own decision.

Marco’s Pizza425 Buford Highway NW • Suwanee

678-541-2777marcos.com

Authentic Italian

sense of community that prompted him to choose Suwanee for his restaurant

locations. Currently Patel has three locations in the area: Old Peachtree (takeout and delivery only),

Mathis Airport Road (Windermere) and the newest location on Buford Highway.

The Old Peachtree location was Patel’s first restaurant in

in Suwanee


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Suwanee’s new mayor addressed residents and business professionals at the State of the City Address held by the Suwanee Business Alliance on Jan. 11 at Suwanee City Hall. Jimmy Burnette, a

Suwanee native, shared personal sentiment of his early years growing up in the city. He said for teenagers living in Suwanee in the 1960s, they went to Buford to hang out at the Dairy Queen, drove around on Main Street and if you had a date and wanted to get something to eat, the Suwanee Grill, located where Dillard’s BBQ is located today, was the place to go. “We were in the country,” he said. When he left to go to college at Georgia Southern, he knew he would come home to Suwanee. But after graduation, he said there were no jobs or homes in Suwanee. It took four years before Burnette and his wife, Caron, were able to move back to the city he loves. “My goal is to ensure that our community is a place where our kids want to return and can return to raise their families,” he said speaking about his goal in his new leadership role in the Suwanee of today. Burnette cited several major turning points for the city, most recently, the 2001 open space bond referendum that has propelled Suwanee to be the community it is today. He said the parks have added to the resident’s quality of life and has contributed to the city’s hometown feel. The Public Art Initiative is another area that Suwanee takes pride in, an initiative that enriches the lives of its residents.

The success of the Suwanee SculpTour, which has received several awards and accolades, is indicative of the impact it has had on the community. And from a financial aspect, the fact that Suwanee has maintained a high bond rating and has been able to maintain or decrease tax rates, even in light of unfavorable economic conditions has also been an indicator of the city’s positive progress. During his address, Burnette also highlighted the changes

that have taken place in the city over the years – from the location of Suwanee City Hall to changes in the role of Suwanee City Council Members. He also spoke of the hard work and dedication of the city’s staff. But he said there’s still work to be done. Work will continue on the 20/20 Vision Strategic Plan and the Suwanee Gateway has been a focus for several years, and city officials plan to continue their focus on those areas. Burnette described the reconstruction of Buford Highway as “exciting and impactful,” as city staff and officials have worked to keep Buford Highway a two lane road to maintain its rural and historic feel enhancing the Town Center area. The police substation, the sale of Pierce's Corner and reconstruction of Buford Highway

all offer positive ways for continued improvement for the city and its residents. Burnette recalled recent survey results indicating that 98 percent of residents found Suwanee an excellent place to live, and he said his goal is to keep the satisfaction rate high for people living in the community.

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homeDesign Tips from Suwanee DecoratingPros


ike gently rolling thunder, a wave of enlightenment has enveloped the home improvement industry.

The emergence in popularity of the “outdoor room” has focused attention on an area of the home often considered an afterthought. Fueled

by improvements to materials for outdoor furnishings, particularly fade resistant fabrics, homeowners are coveting comfortable outdoor living areas for family fun, entertaining friends, or for quiet enjoyment and relaxation. With a little imagination and creativity, quality outdoor living products can extend the homeowner’s personality and design preferences to outdoor living spaces. To many, this concept seemed foreign, and beyond their grasp. However, aided by the popularity of “do it yourself” and home improvement programming, our awareness and appreciation

for outdoor living spaces has blossomed. As consumers continue to embrace the outdoor room concept, phrases such as “backyard oasis,” “staycation” and “outdoor kitchen” have quickly become standards of the modern lexicon of home

improvement. Family and friends always gather where they are most comfortable, and outdoor rooms are fast becoming one of the most popular destinations of the home.Outdoor rooms can be crafted to include many of the amenities typically found inside the home such as upholstered furniture, kitchen appliances, audio, TV, decorative lighting, wall art, and more. And what better time to begin

to think about an outdoor room than springtime! An outdoor room project is an exciting and engaging process. A little pre-planning will help eliminate many obstacles in designing the outdoor living space of your dreams.

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The big picture: What is the intended use? Is it entertaining, dining, beautification or perhaps a personal getaway? Identify your needs/wants, the desired time frame for completion, impact on lifestyle and available resources. Imagine it – sketch it out.

Your lifestyle: Is it casual and relaxed, formal andtraditional, modern or transitional?

The budget: Research your options. Plan for all elements and then prioritize – fireplace, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, water features, furniture and accessories, vegetation, modification to utilities, etc.

The environment: Take advantage of the natural beauty of your environment. Topography, vegetation, coloration, natural vistas, shade patterns.

The seasons: Design the space for comfortable year round use. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and outdoor heaters provide warmth and comfort in cooler months.

Color: Effective use of color will bring even the most casual environment to life.

Assistance: Casual living magazines are an excellent source of ideas and inspiration. Consult qualified professionals. Larger projects require thoughtful planning, careful management and on-going monitoring.

With quality “outdoor ready” casual living furnishings and appliances more commonplace, the design of a comfortable, inviting outdoor room is limited only by one’s imagination.

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here are thousands of children in our community who wake up each day feeling hopelessly alone.

They live in unstable environments that can change frequently and many don’t have even the basic necessities needed to make it through each day. Despite these serious concerns, the greatest fear they face is the possibility that there might not be anyone who loves and cares for them. For these youth, knowing there are people in the community who truly care about them is a huge comfort that they can trust and rely on. The Foster Children’s Foundation provides for the material, emotional and educational needs of foster and at risk children in our community through programs and projects that improve their quality of life and raise their self esteem. The FCF provides many basic needs and crucial programs to help youth reach their potential. For thousands of children, they are like family they can depend on. The FCF provides a resource center where youth can come to shop at no charge for basic needed items such as clothing hygiene products, and school supplies. The organization plays host to numerous events throughout the year that allow youths to create lasting childhood memories and reunite with separated siblings. The FCF also provides a life changing mentoring program called Tomorrow Matters®. This program equips foster and at risk youth with the tools, resources, mentors and training they need to succeed. The FCF needs your help to continue offering these services and programs to children in need. Financial contributions are tax-deductible and allow the organization to support the needs of less-fortunate youth in our community. For more information or to make a donation, go to fosterchildrensfoundation.org.

CharitiesOrganizations& individualsWho areGiving Backto Suwanee

Foster Children’s Foundation

Have a Hat Day/Jean Day/Casual Day at your office. Get all of your co-workers to donate to the Foster Children’s Foundation and in return allow them to wear jeans, a special hat, or a Hawaiian Shirt for a day.

Hold a “Give Back Birthday” or “Party for aCause” at your house or office. Guests make a monetary donation upon entering the party. It’s a great excuse to have your friends and family over for a fun event and you will be making a difference in the lives of children in need. Hold an event such as a carwash, bake sale, tournament, or dance to benefit the Foster Children’s Foundation and Tomorrow Matters® Mentoring Program. Become an FCF Ambassador and make a monthly contribution that will allow us to continue to provide great services to less-fortunate youth.

They live in unstable environments that can change frequently and many don’t have even the basic necessities

Have a Hat Day/Jean Day/Casual Day at your Have a Hat Day/Jean Day/Casual Day at your office. Get all of your co-workers to donate to the office. Get all of your co-workers to donate to the Foster Children’s Foundation and in return allow Foster Children’s Foundation and in return allow them to wear jeans, a special hat, or a Hawaiian them to wear jeans, a special hat, or a Hawaiian

There are a variety of ways you can make a difference. Here are a few:

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Stay Active. Have Fun. This Summer.

My Sport Summer Camp at Suwanee Sports Academy gives kids an opportunity to experience a variety of sports and activities in a fun and safe environment - with nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor recreational space.

Sign up for one week or all ten weeks of summer. Each week is different. Register Online

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Hello Mother, Hello Father.It,s time to think aboutSummer Camp!As adults, perhaps some of the most treasured childhood memories come from the times you cut ties with parents and found newfound freedom at summer camp. And for parents of many school-aged children, summer means packing bags, loading up on bug spray and sun screen and sending your little camper off to have those same fun-filled experiences.

So whether it’s an overnight camp miles away or a day camp just down the road, Suwanee Magazine has put

together a list of summer camps near and far.

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camp. And for parents of many school-aged children, camp. And for parents of many school-aged children, camp. And for parents of many school-aged children, camp. And for parents of many school-aged children, summer means packing bags, loading up on bug spray summer means packing bags, loading up on bug spray summer means packing bags, loading up on bug spray summer means packing bags, loading up on bug spray and sun screen and sending your little camper off to and sun screen and sending your little camper off to and sun screen and sending your little camper off to and sun screen and sending your little camper off to have those same fun-filled experiences.have those same fun-filled experiences.have those same fun-filled experiences.

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According to the

American Camps Association, more

than 12,000 day and resident camps

exist in the U.S. and each year, more

than 11 million children and adults

attend camp.

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as the most important

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children to camp:

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For kids, ages 6 to 12, each 1 week program is jam-packed with adventure, exploration, and excitement. Outdoor fun and education on a "Higher Level" is what you'll find at Adrenaline Climbing. We take the term "Field Trip" to the extreme. We travel to exotic locales, both indoors and out, seeking the most unusual and interesting experiences for our kids. It's just one of the many reasons why we're voted the top day camp in Atlanta year after year!

Adrenaline Climbing770-271-1390 I AdrenalineClimbing.com

Travel to other countries and design your own creations. Explore your five senses. Taste your food art or make a tactile collage. Mix up paint creatures, ex: Giraphant - will the legs be short and heavy or thin and spindly? Connect and learn about artists as children. Dreams - Make pop out doors to reveal surprises in your dream paintings. Learn the basics, work with a wide range of art materials, learn about famous artists and other countries while having fun. Bring a sack lunch. For ages 6 – 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., supplies included. $120 per week or $30 a day, $10 registration fee

Anita's ArtsCool678-230-4937 I AnitasArtsCool.com

Voted best summer day camp by local publications, Camp All-American is the premier camp in North Atlanta. Join us for our 23rd summer and see for yourself why campers and parents alike rave about the Camp All-American experience. Our world class facilities include more than 100 secure acres loaded full of fun: 11 acre wilderness and ropes course area contains over 1 mile of zip lines, giant swings and one thrill after the other, pristine athletic fields, tennis courts, water complex, putting green, and over 300,000 square feet of air conditioned space.

Camp All-American678-405-2266 I Perimeter.org/camp

Camp Horizons540-896-7600 I CampHorizonsVA.com

Your child can be a meteorologist, robot maker, video game inventor, veterinarian, or space explorer! Club Scientific North Georgia is a high-quality science camp for children ages 4-13. With hands-on science projects and an 8:1 student/staff ratio, we provide programs to excite the minds of young children. Science was never this much fun!

Club Scientific404-932-2552 I northGeorgiaClubScientific.com

Technology learning PLUS summer camp fun! Emagination blends the latest in tech learning with cool non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience. Mercer University at Atlanta. Ages 8-17. 2-week sessions. Day and overnight. Create Flash® animations, 3D animations, digital music. Design video games. Build robots, RC cars, iApps. swimming & recreation. Emagination also offers a separate and immersive two-week course in video game development. At Emagination Game Design teens 15-18 join a team to build a 3D video game, visit a game development studio, learn from guest speakers and present to a panel of industry experts.

Emagination Computer Camp877-248-0206 I ComputerCamps.com

Encore! Band Camp provides an enjoyable musical experience for band students from 5th through 9th grade. Students receive a great blend of educational and recreational activities during the week. Rehearsals and master classes are conducted by highly skilled specialists with proven success in working with band students at this level. In addition to rehearsals and master classes, afternoon and evening recreational activities are scheduled. The camp closes with concert performances in the evening of the final day of camp.

Encore Music Camp770-914-8866 I EncoreMusicCamps.com

Harrisonburg, VA

An all-around, try stuff, get dirty, have fun, make friends summer camp in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Co-ed, ages 6-17. One and two week sessions. Programs include Discover (ages 6-8), Journey (ages 9-11) and Explorer (ages 12-16). Activities include sports, swimming, water slide, canoeing, arts & crafts, movie making, radio, photography, drama, dance, ropes course, climbing wall, caving, rock climbing, hiking, nature, horseback and more! Check out our specialty camps for Horseback (girls ages 10-14), Adventure (ages 14-17) and Performing Arts (ages 14-17)! Airport pickup available from Washington Dulles. ACA Accredited.

Camp All-American

Camp Horizons

Parents cite the following

as the most important

reasons for sending their

children to camp:

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Come join Head Coach Wayne Norton and his staff for the 2012 Track & Field camps at the University of Georgia. We look forward to seeing you at camp! Each camp is designed for all ability levels (this includes beginners, advanced athletes and coaches) where focus will be placed on their desired target area. Each camper will get the help that they need in any level. June 11-14, 2012, June 17-20, 2012 Track & Field and Cross Country Camp I Overnight and Day Camp

Georgia Track Camps706-542-7915 I GeorgiaTrackCamps.com

You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to experience any of the five camps throughout Greater Atlanta. A wide variety of programs are available for a first time camper or a bold adventurer -watersports, crafts, horseback riding –even rock wall climbing! Girls will have a summer of memories that last a lifetime! Overnight and day camp opportunities available for all girls in grades 1-12!five great camps accessible to the Atlanta metro area.

Girl Scout Summer Camp770-702-9136 I GirlScoutSummer.com

Summer is coming soon! Your kids will have A LOT of fun AND learn focus and manners too! We are offering two Karate Camps to kids of ages 4 and up who want to learn more about Taekwondo and self defense. We will play karate games, have a water balloon fight, and a pizza party. There will be two separate Karate Camps offered, they will be held June 11th – 15th and July 9th – 13th from 9am – 1pm. Register before April 1st and receive a $20 discount off of Camp. We have camps occurring in Hamilton Mill, Duluth and Suwanee.

Karate Atlanta678-714-0000 I KarateAtlanta.com

Beat the heat and come unleash your inner Picasso. Our summer camps are incredibly fun and super creative. Campers will enjoy daily painting and art instruction, snack, games and more. Learn about some of the "Greats" like Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and more. If the weather is right, we can paint "en plein air" just like they do in Montmartre France! Camps run Monday – Thursday, 9a.m.-12 p.m., Daily price is $35, weekly is $115 and includes canvas, paint, apron, brushes, instruction, snacks, crafts and games. Week long campers get a shirt, too!

Masterpiece Mixers678-928-1100 I MasterpieceMixers.com

Join us at our new location for our 3rd year of AWESOME Summer ART Camp! Every week we journey through cool mediums including glass fusion, clay sculpture, canvas painting, tie dye, mixed media and of course, pottery! We have 8 weeks of camp starting May 28th thru July 27th. Each camp runs from 10am-2pm everyday. The cost is just $170.00 / artist for the entire week and includes a Peace, Love & Pottery shirt! Ages 5 +. Be sure to check out our online calendar for details about our other school holiday day camps too!

Peace, Love & Pottery678-714-5683 I PeaceLoveandPottery.net

The Multi Sports Summer Camps focus on keeping kids active in a fun sports-centric experience. Participants will enjoy activities including soccer, football, wiffleball, kickball, PE Games, and more as well as a field trip to local Atlanta area attractions. Spring Break Camp Only - $100. Summer Camps - $150 includes: Field Trip, Silverbacks T-shirt, Two ticket vouchers to any Silverbacks regular season home game. 9 AM- 4 PM. Extended Hours are 7:30am start and 6:30pm finish all week for an additional $20 fee (No additional fee during Spring Break).

Atlanta Silverbacks678-436-8075 I AtlantaSilverbacks.com

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, located in Suwanee, offers multiple weeks of soaring summer FUN with SkyCamp! SkyCamp includes five half days of out-of-this-world and unmatched activities atop Sky Zone's patented, all-trampoline, walled playing courts where participants can bounce off the walls - literally! Activities include open jump, 3-D Dodgeball, Foam Zone, SkySlam basketball, and SkyRobics 4Kids, and the agenda also includes breaks, snacks, and various off-the-court arts, crafts and games. Take YOUR summer to the SKY with SkyCamp!

Sky Zone SkyCamp678-745-9900 I SkyZoneAtlanta.com

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Little Princesses (ages 3 - 7) will have Enchanted Adventures each morning at the Castle with the Fairy Godmother, Queen Bee and Princesses, culminating with a Majestic Ball. Little Heroes (ages 3 -7) will have action-packed morning adventures while training to save the day. They will learn basic tumbling, sports and aerobic skills, as well as character traits of Superheroes. In the Musical Theater Performance Workshop, campers (ages 7 – 13) will experience all facets of putting on a musical performance for family and friends! Summer Kindermusik classes, too!

Suwanee Academy of the Arts678-482-6333 I SuwaneeAcademy.com

Suwanee Sports Academy is Gwinnett's premier multi-sport facility, and with nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor recreation space it is definitely the place for Suwanee kids to be this summer. SSA's My Sport Summer Camps run every week of the summer and give kids the opportunity to learn and play a variety of sports and activities in a fun, safe and air-conditioned environment. Suwanee Sports Academy also offers numerous sport specific camps for basketball & volleyball players.

Suwanee Sports Academy770-614-6686 I SSASports.com

Tavani Soccer Camps are back for their 10th year. Our camps are for all levels of players, boys & girls ages 7-15, M-Fri, 9-12. The camps are designed to develop tactical, technical and physical skills to a higher level. Skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and playing as a team are emphasized in small-sided games daily. Each player receives a camp t-shirt, leather hand-stitched ball and a personal evaluation.

Tavani Soccer770-396-8258 I TavaniSoccer.com

Goddard School770-831-2588 I GoddardSchool.com

Print, paint, draw, sculpt, sew, throw, hammer, carve and glue! The Hudgens offers a variety of fine art camps for budding artists of all ages. From weekly day camps for 5 to 12 year olds to an intensive portfolio development course for teens, The Hudgens has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the visual arts this summer at The Hudgens! Color Wheel Summer Camps, ages 5–12, each week in June. Summer Pottery Camps, ages 8–14, July 9-13 & 16-20. Teen Summer Portfolio Development Intensive, ages 14–18, July 23-27. Online enrollment for camp opens March 15.

Hudgens Center for the Arts770-632-6002 I TheHudgens.org

Come join us at V.C. Giles Music Studio for “Music Around the World.” Each day we will grab a passport and “travel” to a different country. Come play the “Didgeridoo” from Australia. Dance to “Bouzouki” music from Greece. Sing songs in Spanish. Play games, pick your favorite food and enjoy arts and crafts. When? June 11-14, or June 18-21 9:30 – 12:00 noon. Ages? 4 – 10 years old. Cost? $90.00 Early Bird Special (before May 14th) $99.00 After May 14th.

V.C. Giles Music Studio678-376-9800 I VCGilesMusicStudio.com

Come and spend an amazing fun-filled week with us this summer at Wonder Colors Art Studio! During our art summer camps we will complete full art lessons, play games, make crafts, watch movies, have snacks, and make friends for grades K thru 5th. Our art lessons will involve a wide range of art materials and techniques such as natural clay, paper mache, oil pastels, soft pastels, tempera paint, water colors, and collage! Our small camp sizes also allow for your artist to get the personal attention they need. Discounts available for siblings and artists who wish to attend multiple weeks!

Wonder Colors Art Studio770-831-7417 I WonderColorsArtStudio.com

Energetic teams of teachers plan developmentally appropriate activities to nurtureself-confidence and instill a lifelong love of learning. Children, up to ten years, are exposed to science and nature, arts and crafts, drama, computers, sports and games, and special visitors for exciting learning opportunities in a safe environment centered around this year’s theme, Passport Around the World (May 29th-August 30th). Energetic teachers plan days filled with developmentally appropriate activities to foster children’s skill building, self-confidence and cognitive development. Enroll by April 30 and receive free registration (for new families only).

Mission Completed!


Mission Completed! On Jan. 15, 2012, Kyle Maynard and his team of both “able-bodied” and “disabled” civilians and military veterans,reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, at 19,340 feet. Maynard is the first quadruple amputee to get to the top without assistance. According to the Mission Kilimanjaro website, when Maynard was asked why he was taking part in this mission, he responded, “I am climbing for the people who may not realize how much potential they have in their lives. I am climbing to pay tribute to my heroes – the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have sacrificed so much to preserve my freedom.I am climbing because it will be the hardest thing I have ever attempted. I am climbing because I can.”

Suwanee Events Garner Awards at Conference Events Manager Amy Doherty attended the Southeast Events and Festivals Association annual conference in Kingsport, Tenn., where Suwanee won a gold award for its 9-11 commemorative event/Remembrance unveiling and a silver award for the Suwanee Day flash mob in the "event within an event" category. Go Suwanee!

Festivals…races…and… concerts – oh my! The city of Suwanee’s 2012 eventscalendar, now available on the What’s New/Events page at suwanee.com, offersan entertaining harmony of sights and sounds. Event attendees will see a locallyproduced Broadway show, artists at work, and cultural displays and performances.They also will hear ekes and screams at October’s Terror on the Trail, barks duringStar 94’s Woofstock event in May and cheers when the Atlanta Braves present aGame on the Green, also in May. In all, Suwanee will host approximately 35city-sponsored and privately presented events in 2012. The first concert will celebrateAtlanta’s Greatest Hits Birthday Bash on April 14.

City Releases 2012 Event Calendar

SuwaneeWins

Another One!

The city of Suwanee has been recognized twice for its public artsinitiative and particularly for its inaugural Suwanee SculpTour exhibit. Jan. 22, Suwanee was one of six Georgia cities recognized as a Trendsetter by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Georgia Trend magazine. And later, the city was awarded a Community Impact - Community Arts ProgramAward from ArtWorks! Gwinnett. The city of Suwanee was a co-winner, along with the Gwinnett County Public Library, of the Community Impact - Community Arts Program Award, presented by ArtWorks! Gwinnett.

Star 94’sWOOFSTOCKMay 12th

City Releases 2012 Event Calendar

The city of Suwanee has been recognized twice for its public artsThe city of Suwanee has been recognized twice for its public artsinitiative and particularly for its inaugural Suwanee SculpTour exhibit. Jan. 22, initiative and particularly for its inaugural Suwanee SculpTour exhibit. Jan. 22, Suwanee was one of six Georgia cities recognized as a Trendsetter by theSuwanee was one of six Georgia cities recognized as a Trendsetter by theGeorgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Georgia Trend magazine. And later, Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Georgia Trend magazine. And later, the city was awarded a Community Impact - Community Arts Programthe city was awarded a Community Impact - Community Arts ProgramAward from ArtWorks! Gwinnett. The city of Suwanee was a co-winner,Award from ArtWorks! Gwinnett. The city of Suwanee was a co-winner, along with the Gwinnett County Public Library, of the Community Impact - along with the Gwinnett County Public Library, of the Community Impact - Community Arts Program Award, presented by ArtWorks! Gwinnett.Community Arts Program Award, presented by ArtWorks! Gwinnett.

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For photos from the summit and more visit

missionkilimanjaro.com

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Not Just Surviving Cancer but Kicking Its Butt!

100+ Team Volleyball Southeast Tournament Invades Suwanee

Bikers Batting Breast Cancer and their Pink Kick-Starter Project are one of the 30 national finalists eligible for a $50,000 grant needs your online votes. This local non-profit rallies the support of the motorcycle community to raise funds for local programs to support education, awareness and early detection, as well as provide Pink Kick-Starters™ to empower newly diagnosed breast cancer patients on their journey. The grant is offered through the Lester Smith Pink Well Challenge with two ways the finalist can win a $50,000 grant: by raising the most money for their cause or by receiving the most

online votes between now and May 15. Voters

can go to www.pinkwell.org and vote everyday.

Donations can also be made

on the website.

For many in Suwanee the weekend of Jan. 14 -16 was all about digs and spikes as Suwanee Sports Academy held the Mizuno Southern Dream 2012 Volleyball Tournament. Cindy Young, director of volleyball at Suwanee Sports Academy coordinated the tournament where more than 100 teams from Ga., N.C., S.C., Tenn., and Ala., participated and coaches from about 50 colleges came to see some of the best teams in the southeast compete and scope out the talent. Younger club teams played games at the Suwanee Sports Academy, while the older girl’s teams and power teams played nearby at Gwinnett Center. The tournament was sponsored by A5 Volleyball Club.

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Husband and wife Jason and Stephanie Miller completed the Peanut Island 24 hour Ultra Marathon on Peanut Island, FL, beginning on New Year's Eve and ending on New Year's Day. Stephanie, a Go Performance/Gold's Gym Suwanee trainer completed 117.485 miles in 24 hours, coming in 1st place overall. Jason finished with 101.316 miles and was 1 of 9 people to finish 100+ miles. Way to go Stephanie and Jason!

Suwanee residents and owners of Signarama Gary and Nancy Rosenberg celebrated the grand opening of their new location, 4737 Thompson Mill Road in Buford, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 25th where friends, clients, area professionals and members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the new location and company’s ongoing success. The move to the new and larger facility will allow the owners and staff to better service the needs of their clients. In addition, the 6,000 square foot facility will also accommodate the company’s expanding client base allowing for continued growth.

Local WomanRuns 117.485 Miles in 24 Hours

Suwanee Business Owners Celebrate Success

(L-R, front row) Bob Lampl, Suwanee City Council Member, Doug Ireland, Gwinnett Chamber’s Vince DeSilva, Owners Nancy & Gary Rosenberg, Darrel Israel, Johnny Phelps, Shelly Bloom &

employee Tina Hunter

City Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Police Department Substation

L-R: City Manager Marty Allen, Russell Small, Former Capital Projects

Manager with Moreland Altobelli Associates, Councilmember Dick Goodman,

Councilmember Kevin McOmber, Councilmember Jace Brooks, Mayor Jimmy Burnette, Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones, Deputy Chief Janet Moon, Jerry Spangler,

Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh Associates, Architects Paul Hogan, Hogan Construction Group

The city of Suwanee held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 12, at the site of the Suwanee Police Department substation at 2996 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. The 7,100-square-foot police substation and training facility will provide a highly visible and enhanced police presence in the Suwanee Gateway area while providing a class space for regional police training and indoor firearms practice. Construction of the facility, designed by Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates, is expected to cost a little more than $1.6 million; the anticipated total project cost is approximately $1.99 million. The project is funded primarily through SPLOST funds.

The city of Suwanee is poised to implement a $3.3 million Livable Centers Initiative grant to reconstruct a portion of Buford Highway. Rather than widening the roadway, as many communities are contemplating, Suwanee will reconstruct sections of Buford Highway as a context-sensitive roadway that will accommodate multiple modes of transportation and help improveconnectivity to and within downtown. Work begins with a scoping study andconstruction is anticipated to begin sometime in 2013.

A New Buford Highway

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Re/Max Center in Suwanee had a record number of sales in 2011. The office sold 2,175 homes, the most since it opened for business in 1994. There are currently about 115 full-time Realtors at the Suwanee office.

For the third consecutive year, the D. Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing of Annandale Village has received the prestigious "five-star" ranking in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Nursing Homes. Of more than 15,500 nursing homes in the United States, the center ranked highest among all nursing homes in the state of Georgia and is the only nursing home in Gwinnett County to be awarded the five-star rating. U.S. News's evaluation of nursing homes is based on data from Nursing Home Compare, a consumer website run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The government agency sets and enforces standards for nursing homes (defined as facilities or portions of facilities enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid that provide 24-hour nursing care and other medical services). Homes earn an overall rating of one to five stars, as well as up to five stars in each of three underlying categories: health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of care.

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Record Sales for Re/Max Center

Suwanee's Annandale VillageRanked Highest in Georgia

The Latest from the SuwaneeArt World arts

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Author gives personal account of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing during visit to Suwanee Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library

Witness to HistoryCarolyn McKinstry


“I want future generations to have a historically accurate account of what actually happened.”- Author Carolyn McKinstry

The early 1960s was a time of racial discrimination and turmoil. Birmingham, Ala., was one city in the forefront of that turmoil. It was also a time when Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, a big

dream and shared it with the nation. His message was one of tolerance, understanding and love. His dream was to fight the hate, intolerance and discrimination without violence. During that time, King was very eminent in Birmingham spreading his message and giving advice on how to create change in a nonviolent matter. Carolyn McKinstry, a 14 year-old African American girl growing up in Birmingham, was fully aware of what was going on during that time. And for McKinstry, Sept. 15, 1963 started out like any other Sunday - off with her two brothers to church for Sunday school. As she made her way to church, little did she know in just a few short hours, her life would change dramatically all because of the hate and the turmoil, and McKinstry, along with members and visitors of the Sixteenth Street Church would become victims that Sunday of a crime fueled by the racial discrimination that ran deep in the roots of the south. McKinstry, author of “While the World Watched,” recounted her story as she addressed the crowd in January at the Suwanee Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library about her book and the tragic event that took place that Sunday in 1963. She said she wrote the book to provide a look into history. “I want future generations to have a historically accurate account of what actually happened,” she said.

As a young girl, McKinstry took an active role in spreading King’s message, and the church was a meeting location where King frequently visited and spoke of his message. “We understood clearly what Dr. King was trying to change,” McKinstry said. “And what we were trying to change.” During that time McKinstry took on the role as the church secretary. The morning of the bombing, she said around 10:15 a.m., she headed upstairs to take care of her reports. But first, she stopped by the bathroom where she chatted with several of her friends about youth day at the church and exciting plans they had later that day. McKinstry said she made it upstairs and answered a phone call. The male caller on the other end of the line simply said “three minutes,” and by the time she stepped into the sanctuary, the bomb exploded. Four of McKinstry’s friends that were in the bathroom died in the explosion. She recalled that at the time of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing, there were about 80 unsolved bombings and bombings had become a way of life. Since then the building has been renovated and the area where the girls were has been sealed off. Dignitaries and other well-known people continue to visit the church, as a place where people died as a result of the bombing. Read more about McKinstry's personal account in her book "While the World Watched". McKinstry's visit to the library is just one of many events held by the Gwinnett County Public Library. For more information and upcoming events, visit gcpl.org.

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North Gwinnett High School seniors joined fifteen other Georgia schools from across the state in January for the Operation Drive Smart Senior Challenge. The 637 seniors want to help remove Gwinnett County from the top three counties in Georgia known for teenage vehicle crashes, injuries and deaths. On Jan. 9 the participating seniors signed a Senior Promise to just drive and avoid distractions that all too often are leading to vehicle crashes which have placed Gwinnett County in the top three for the past ten years. The other two counties include DeKalb and Fulton County. North Gwinnett seniors that signed the “Senior Promise” received an Operation Drive Smart specially minted challenge chip as a keep sake and reminder that in a split second, their life can be forever changed.

Teacher on list for kidney transplant

Ateacher spends much of their time using skills, talents and

education to teach and to foster the children in

the community. Paul Murphy, a special needs teacher at Lanier Middle School in Sugar Hill, is such a teacher who said he strives to teach his students by inspiring them. But Murphy has polycystic kidney disease, a genetic kidney disease where clusters of fluid filled sacs called cysts develop in the kidneys and interfere with their ability to remove toxins and waste from the blood. As a result the kidneys become enlarged, and eventually, the disease can lead to kidney failure. After living with the disease since birth, Murphy is currently on the list to receive a kidney transplant.

A concert featuring several local bands, “Live 4 Music,” is being held March 9 at the Lanier High School Theater. Doors open at 7

p.m. and music will begin at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be collected and all proceeds will go to benefit a matching grant fund for Paul Murphy at the Georgia Transplant Foundation. Murphy, who has always been a music lover and leads the Guitar Club at the middle school, said a relaxing evening of live music was something he

could get excited about. “It’s going to be a great show and a fun night,” he said. In the meantime, Murphy, who is otherwise in good health, said he’s working to remain healthy doing everything that his doctors tell him to do. “I feel very fortunate,” Murphy said.

Donations can be made online:www.gatransplant.org/client/pcmurphy.

- Lanier Middle School Teacher, Paul Murphy

Live 4 MusicBENEFIT

CONCERTfor Paul Murphy

March 9th7pm

Lanier High School Theater

Operation Drive Smart at North Gwinnett High

schools from across the state in January for

Happenings in the SuwaneeSchoolClusters

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With the large population growth Gwinnett County has recently experienced (especially Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Grayson and Dacula), the school board has shifted the dial and redrawn the district lines. With the reapportionment, North Gwinnett High School, Lanier Middle, Level Creek Elementary and Suwanee Elementary as well as some other Suwanee schools welcome District III representative, Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, as their new board member. Mary Kay is in her 16th year with the Gwinnett County Board of Education. The board members have a lot of interaction with the schools. Mary Kay says that in addition to her biological children, she has “163,000 other children.” She frequently attends school events and said she enjoys getting to know the students and their families. “The district lines are drawn according to major intersections,” Mary Kay explains. “The new arrangement is very complimentary. There are many opportunities to work together on behalf of the children. The Board members share best practices in each school through communication and visitation.” While she welcomes the new Suwanee schools, she is also excited to keep many schools in Norcross, Peachtree Ridge and Duluth. School board members are elected by the residents. Some of the responsibilities of the school board members include setting policies for all activities and operations, making sure the practices match the policies, employing and reviewing the superintendent on behalf of the citizens and setting and reviewing the budget.

Gwinnett County School Board Shifts District Lines

Cindy Newman, Assistant Principal Level Creek Elementary and Grey Brinson,

Winner of the Level Creek Spelling Bee

Archer HS

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Dyer ES

Mountain View HS

Grayson HS

Couch MS

Lanier HS

Shiloh HS

Lovin ES

Duluth MS

Parkview HS

Duluth HS Collins Hill HS

Mill Creek HS

Norcross HS

Trip ES

Trickum MS

Berkmar HS

Peachtree Ridge HS

McConnell MS

Jones MS

Hull MS

Creekland MS

Lanier MS

Osborne MS

Radloff MS

Rosebud ES

Shiloh MS

Alcova ES

Moore MS

Brookwood HS

Berkmar MS

Dacula HS

Meadowcreek HS

Taylor ES

Cooper ES

Craig ES

North Gwinnett MS

Riverside ES

Grace Snell MSMagill ES

Crews MS

Mulberry ES

Minor ES

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Roberts ES

Partee ES

Bay Creek MS

Sycamore ES

Alford ES

White Oak ES

Woodward Mill ES

GIVE West/GOC Harbins ES

Head ES

Burnette ES

Mason ES

Sugar Hill ES

Nesbit ES

Suwanee ES

Lilburn MS

Twin Rivers MS

Jackson ES

Snellville MS

Starling ES

Norton ES

Dacula ES

Central Gwinnett HS

Patrick ES

Centerville ES

Chesney ES

Britt ES

Corley ES

Benefield ES

Shiloh ES

Annistown ES

Harmony ES

Puckett's Mill ES

Simpson ES

Pharr ESFive Forks MS

Ivy Creek ES

Hopkins ES

Knight ES

Harris ES

Arcado ES

Anderson-Livsey ES

Fort Daniel ES

Jenkins ES

Richards MS

North Gwinnett HS

South Gwinnett HS

Simonton ES

Sweetwater MS

Level Creek ES

Pinckneyville MS

Rock Springs ES

Lilburn ES

Kanoheda ES

Grayson ES

Winn Holt ES

Freeman's Mill ES

Ferguson ES

GIVE East

Stripling ES

Camp Creek ES

Gwin Oaks ES

Brookwood ES

Bethesda ES

Rockbridge ES

Peachtree ES

Walnut Grove ES

Phoenix HS

McKendree ES

Beaver Ridge ESSummerour MS

Berkeley Lake ES

Chattahoochee ES

Meadowcreek ES

Norcross ESLawrenceville ES

Mountain Park ES

Buice School

Monarch School

Ivy Prep

New LifeDuluth

Hooper Renwick

Oakland Meadow School

New LifeNorcross

Duncan Creek ES

Parsons ES

Dacula MS

Cedar Hill ES

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Maxwell HS

Archer

Mill Creek

Dacula

Shiloh

Duluth

Norcross

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Lanier

Parkview

South Gwinnett

Brookwood

North Gwinnett

Berkmar

Peachtree RidgeCollins Hill

Meadowcreek

Mountain View

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&people placesSweetheart SprintFEBRUARY 11th, 2012TOWN CENTER PARK

TheMarriagePromTM Suwanee 2012Presented by PassionateSpouse.com

FEBRUARY 4th, 2012NORTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS I LILY McGREGOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Tu-Tu runners

Winner of 11-14 girls Ashlyn Mumme and Duane Champlin Event Coordinator

Elizabeth Tralongo, Mary Warren and Debbie Williams welcome Dr. Mary Kay Murphyto the North Gwinnett Community

Overall winner Peyton Hoyaland Rotary member

Dawn Pogue


Suwanee Business Alliance February MeetingFEBRUARY 8th, 2012

ACADEMY FORE GOLF

PHOTOS I JULIE PERDUE

SBA President Ed Szczesniak presents $500 check to the SPCA Run

for the Rescues

John Lowery and Glenna Tanner

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Suwanee State of the City AddressJANUARY 11th, 2012

CITY HALLPHOTOS I JULIE PERDUE

Author Carolyn McKinstry

JANUARY 26th, 2012SUWANEE BRANCH OF THE

GWINNETT COUNTYPUBLIC LIBRARY

PHOTOS I JULIE PERDUE

Jessica Roth and Jimmy Burnette

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Upcoming Suwanee Events calendarMarch 2012

Live for Music benefit for Paul Murphy

Daylight Savings Begins

First Day of Spring

Arbor Day

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Run for the Rescues5K and Fun Run

Spring Plein Air Event

Saturday, March 24th @ 9amTown Center ParkSponsored by Georgia SPCA

Saturday, March 31st &Sunday, April 1stAll Around SuwaneeThe North Gwinnett ArtsAssociation is sponsoring the Second Annual Spring Plein Air Event March 31 and April 1.During the two-day eventpainters, photographers and mixed media artists will be creating artworks all around the Suwanee, primarily in the public parks, competing for prizes that will be awarded at a reception held Sunday evening where artwork will be on exhibit and for sale. For information and registration, visit www.suwaneepleinair.com.

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Friday, March 9th @ 7pm Lanier High School TheaterConcert featuring several local bands. Donations will be collected and all proceeds will go to benefit a matching grant fund for Paul Murphy at the Georgia Transplant Foundation.

Saturday, March 17th @ 8amTown Center ParkSponsored by Suwanee Kiwanis

Presented by The Growler Store, the second annual Suwanee AmericanCraft Beer Fest is a celebration of the rich brewing styles of America's finest breweries. The event will feature a sampling of more than 200 beers while listening to live music at Town Center Park in the heart of Suwanee. This year’s festival also includes a home brew competition, silent auction with beer related paraphernalia and cooking demonstrations by Kroger chefs utilizing beer as an ingredient in some fantastic recipes. A portion of the festival proceeds and all silent auction proceeds will be donated to KINGDOM KIDS. Food will also be available for purchase from a variety of vendors on site. Tickets available online at SuwaneeBeerFest.com

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April 2012

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Gwinnett County SchoolsSpring Break

Easter CommunitySunrise Service

Atlanta’s Greatest Hits Birthday Bash

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Sunday, April, 8th @ 6:30amTown Center Park

Suwanee Business AnnualAlliance Golf Tournament

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Saturday, April, 14th @ NoonTown Center Park

Thursday, April, 26th @ 6pmTown Center Park

Tuesday, April, 24th @ 8amHamilton Mill Golf Course

Toast at Town Center26Saturday, April, 21st @ NoonTown Center Park

Suwanee's SuperIncredible Race

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This tournament raises funds for a variety of causes in our own community and is one of the most fun local events of the year.

Saturday, March 31st @ 1pmTown Center Park

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Château Élan | 100 Tour De France, Braselton, Georgia 30517Located I-85 North, Exit 126 - 30 Minutes North of Downtown Atlanta

35,000 sq. ft. Newly Renovated Spa Mansion Flavorful Spa Dining at the Fleur de Lis Restaurant

Luxurious Overnight Spa Guest Suites • Romantic Couples TreatmentsSpa Loyalty Program • Wellness Assessments & Fitness Classes

35 Treatment Rooms • Relaxation Room

Visit us at www.chateauelan.com to start planning your next getaway.

Or, Call 678-425-0900

Atlanta’s Premier Spa DestinationCelebrating 20 Years of Wellness

With a Luxurious New Look

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Suwanee Magazine March - April 2012