Community Partners
Wayne Hill, Former Gwinnett County Commissioner
I felt like I was interviewing a true celebrity when meeting with Wayne Hill, someone who helped shape the entire county for many years. He has retired multiple times from various positions but continues to…
Donny Phillips, Owner, Atlanta Flooring Design Centers
If you know about Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Suwanee, then you know owner Donny Phillips because he is unforgettable. Not only has he had a successful business since 1985, which moved to Suwanee 20…
Margaret and Joseph Fitzgerald, DVM, Suwanee Animal Hospital
Margaret and Joseph Fitzgerald are the mother-and-son team behind Suwanee Animal Hospital, which recently moved to a new, larger building in the heart of the city, The pair are respected in the community for their…
Jeff Chandler, Musician
Compassionate and resolute are the two words that come to mind when describing Jeff Chandler. The musician and hard-working family man is a strong advocate for addiction recovery and better social engineering. His mission is…
In Memory of David Pierce, Sr., Retired
Originally from Chamblee, Georgia, David Pierce, Sr., at 87 years young, is full of interesting stories about the rural town of Suwanee long before the parks and trails, Town Center, and the traffic. He is…
Steve Lederman, Owner of Executive Barbers
Executive Barbers was the very first business to open in Suwanee’s Town Center Park in 2006 and is still thriving today in its quaint space next to Ippolito’s. A favorite among locals in need of…
Valisa Kerr, Retired
Valisa Kerr was nominated for The Faces of Suwanee due to her years working part-time for the City of Suwanee back in the old days when it was still a small town of about 4,000…
Anthony Wilkins, Owner of Alloy Personal Training for Women
Anthony was nominated for Faces of Suwanee by someone close to his heart because of his desire to give as many women as possible a place and a way to become the best version of…
In Memory of Hank Freedman, Former WW II POW, Retail Merchandising
It’s almost impossible to believe that Hank Freedman is 97 years young when you have the honor of spending time with him and listening to all of the incredible things he has experienced and his…
Ray Stanjevich & Suzanne Cartwright, Owners of Friends Restaurant
It was not an easy task to get Ray and Suzanne in the same place at the same time! Busy running several restaurants in surrounding towns, these two live life large and somehow manage to…