Suwanee, Georgia

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Suwanee is a city in the northern section of Gwinnett County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,355;[1] this had grown to an estimated 20,907 as of 2019.[2] In 2020, its population was 20,786.

Portions of Forsyth and Fulton counties also have Suwanee and its ZIP code (30024) as a mailing address.[3]

History

Early history

Suwanee, like many towns in Georgia, has its roots based in the name of Native American with this name being from the Shawnee and a former Shawnee area. Settlment always thrived along the Chattahoochee River, where various societies flourished.[4] The city was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1837, following the establishment of a post office. With the construction of the Georgia Air Line Railroad in 1871, and the Rhodes House hotel in 1880 to accommodate railroad passengers, Suwanee saw in influx of people and a boost in trade and economic activity.[4] Although a devastating fire in 1881 spared only one building on Main Street, the town continued to persevere. From 1880 to 1920, the population remained relatively static, growing from 216 people to 241 over 40 years.[4] As of 2015Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., Suwanee's population had surged to over 18,000, reflecting its growth and development.[5]

Recent history

From 1933 to 1936, the now heavily traveled Buford Highway was constructed through Suwanee.[4] In 1960, Interstate 85 was extended just south of Suwanee, where it ended at the time. Over the past century, several primary education schools have opened in Suwanee, including North Gwinnett High School and Suwanee Elementary School. Suwanee High School dates back to 1880, when it was a one-room schoolhouse.[4] The first city hall was built in the early 1960s, with a second city hall constructed in 1997. In 2005, Town Center was built in 2005 and completed in 2009, at which time the city hall moved to its current location in Town Center.[4] In 2003, Suwanee was named a City of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association and Trend Magazine.[4] In 2017, Suwanee was recognized as a Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission, earning bronze-level certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in sustainability practices.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Geography

Suwanee is situated in northern Gwinnett County and southeastern Forsyth County. It is bordered to the northeast by the city of Sugar Hill, to the southwest by the city of Duluth, and on the west by the Chattahoochee River, which marks the Fulton County border. Across the river lies the city of Johns Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Suwanee has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.70%, is water.[1]

There are several areas with Suwanee postal addresses that lie in unincorporated Gwinnett County and unincorporated Forsyth County. Those areas are not within the Suwanee corporate limits.[6]

Climate

Suwanee experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers.

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Demographics

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Historical population
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Building in Old Town Suwanee

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Suwanee had a population of 20,786 and 5,235 families. The median age was 38.7 years. 25.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.3 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 7,506 households in Suwanee, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.2% were married-couple households, 15.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 7,861 housing units, of which 4.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 9,994 48.1%
Black or African American 3,006 14.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 94 0.5%
Asian 5,266 25.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 0.1%
Some other race 672 3.2%
Two or more races 1,743 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,832 8.8%

Arts and culture

Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Suwanee branch in Suwanee.[12]

Sports

Suwanee was the practicing home of the Atlanta Falcons football team from 1979 to 2001.

Parks and recreation

  • Town Center Park is a Script error: No such module "convert". park located at Buford Highway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. It serves as the community's primary venue for special events and features an amphitheater that can accommodate up to 1,000 audience members for concerts and various performances. The park is also home to Gwinnett County's largest interactive fountain, known as the "Big Splash". The fountain boasts 43 jets and recycles Script error: No such module "convert". of water per minute. Additionally, Town Center Park is situated next to the Suwanee Public Library.[13]
  • George Pierce Park is a Script error: No such module "convert". park, making it the largest in Suwanee. Amenities includes fields for football, baseball, soccer, and softball fields, a fishing pond, hard- and soft-surfaced trails, picnic areas, public restrooms, a playground, outdoor basketball courts, and a senior center.[13]
  • Suwanee Creek Greenway is a hard-surfaced multipurpose Script error: No such module "convert". trail with wooded areas and wildlife habitat. It is favored by walkers, joggers, and bikers.[13] A spur trail is being added to connect to the Western Gwinnett Bikeway.
  • Suwanee Creek Park is an Script error: No such module "convert". park commonly used for family picnics and other reunions. It is connected to the Suwanee Creek Greenway.[13]
  • Playtown Suwanee is a super playground built by 1,200 volunteers in 2004. It is known as "the playground my mommy and daddy built."[13]
  • Sims Lake Park was opened in 2008. It consists of a Script error: No such module "convert". lake with a looping trail surrounding it.[13]
  • Each February, Suwanee hosts the annual Suwanee Half Marathon. This is a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race.[14]

Pedestrians and cycling

In 2016, Suwanee unveiled the first bike share program in Gwinnett County.[15][16][17]

The city of Suwanee has released a master plan of existing and proposed trails and sidewalks to connect the community neighborhoods, schools and businesses.[18] Major trails include:

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Education

Suwanee is within the Gwinnett County Public Schools district,[20] and primarily served by Collins Hill High School, North Gwinnett High School, and Peachtree Ridge High School. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Georgia campus is also located in Suwanee.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Major roads and expressways

Airport

The nearest commercial air service is provided by Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is south of Atlanta. The nearest general aviation airport is Gwinnett County Airport.

Notable person

References

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External links

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