Community Partners
Candy Hillyard, American Family Protectors
Each time I see Candy around town at networking and volunteer opportunities, I am greeted with a beautiful smile and sweet disposition. Candy is very involved with the Suwanee community, an expert in her field…
Vickie McCrary, Gallery Owner, Artceptions
As an admirer of her paintings for many years, the opportunity to sit with and talk to Vickie was like visiting an old friend while learning so much about her interesting life… What inspired…
Dave Williams, Former Mayor of Suwanee, Metro Atlanta Chamber
Lots of people in Suwanee know Dave Williams. After all, with his high energy and great ideas, he’s not easily forgotten. As someone who has been deeply involved with Suwanee over the past two decades,…
Elvira Rogers, Administrative Services Director, City of Suwanee
If you have been in Suwanee long, then you’ll recognize Elvira Rogers as a familiar face at City Hall. This ageless beauty has lived here for 32 years in the beloved Old Town District, the…
Nick Masino, President, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
It was delightful to interview someone like Nick Masino, who absolutely loves getting up for work every day and has realized the opportunities everyone can have when they get involved in their communities and discover…
Jimmy Burnette, Mayor of Suwanee
Finding the chance to sit down with Suwanee’s mayor and lifelong resident is time well spent! Jimmy Burnette loves his community and truly cares about its people. He can tell you about the old days as well…
Kevin and Donna O’Brien, Founders of Cooper’s Crew
Donna and Kevin are perhaps the most well-known couple in Suwanee and once you know them, they are very hard to forget. Together they founded Copper’s Crew, a Suwanee-based nonprofit formed in memory and honor…
In Memory of Dick Goodman, City Councilman
It was delightful to spend a morning with Suwanee City Councilman Dick Goodman and hear about his life, his involvement with the city, and his many talents such as photography and writing. What inspired…
Dick Cunningham, Owner of Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant
There are few people in Suwanee who don’t know Dick Cunningham and his restaurant at Town Center, Ippolito’s. Dick has a great personality, generous heart, and an always-smiling face. What inspired you or led…
In Memory of Adam Edge, Downtown & Business Development Manager
The first time you meet Adam Edge, you are struck by his gigantic smile and contagious, jolly laugh. After arriving in Suwanee six years ago, he has seen a lot of change and helped bring…