Suwanee soars with HAWK,
budget presentation

The first of its kind to be used in Georgia, Suwanee’s HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) pedestrian signal has garnered a Golden Shoe Award from the PEDS pedestrian advocacy organization. At the 10th annual Golden Shoe Awards celebration in Atlanta November 10, the City of Suwanee received one of eight awards presented for outstanding pedestrian-friendly initiatives.

The HAWK signal was activated at Buford Highway and Town Center Avenue in August, as part of the larger railroad underpass project, to help provide safer and easier pedestrian access between Town Center and historic Old Town.

In addition, the City of Suwanee has received recognition once again from the Government Finance Officers Association, this time for its 2009-10 budget presentation.

Suwanee’s budget was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fourth consecutive year. The award acknowledges the budget’s proficiency as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device.

Photo contest is a snap

Among the 14 winning entries in the 2009 Snap Suwanee contest were ‘Snow’ by Shawn Nollen and ‘Clean Up Suwanee’ by Jeanne Towne.

Have you snapped a photograph of the Suwanee community that’s worth about a thousand words? If so, your picture could be a winner in the 2010 Snap Suwanee photo competition.

Snap Suwanee is an ongoing contest with photos accepted year-round, but to be considered for the 2010 exhibit to be on display at City Hall around March 1, entries must be received by December 31.

Pictures submitted to the Snap Suwanee Photo Contest should be taken within the City of Suwanee limits, preferably within the last two years. Ideally, photos will be taken at identifiable Suwanee locations and convey a sense of the community. Click here for more information and an application.

Approximately a dozen winning photos will be selected and exhibited at City Hall throughout most of 2010. More than 130 photos from 49 photographers were submitted through the 2009 competition. The 14 winning photos will remain on display at City Hall until the 2010 exhibit is ready.

You better watch out…

Santa will make his grand entrance in Suwanee on Saturday, December 5, as he does each year: He’ll ride in a tractor-pulled sleigh down Main Street, pause to wave his magical bells in order to light the red caboose, and then settle himself at Pierce’s Corner to listen patiently to the wishes of Suwanee-area children and to have his photo taken with them. It’s the community event that those who’ve been “nice” over the past year wouldn’t dare miss.

The Old Town Holiday Festival and Caboose Lighting will begin at 5 p.m. with performances of holiday tunes by the Riverside, Level Creek, and Suwanee elementary choruses. String students from the Gwinnett School of Music also will perform. Free hot chocolate, cookies, and s’mores will be available, and the Downtown Development Authority will offer hot dogs for purchase.

In addition to meeting and having photos taken with Santa – be sure to bring your own camera! – children can make holiday crafts. Carriage rides will be available for $4/person or $15/family of four or more.

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