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Welcome to the most widely read issue of the year! This issue focuses on Suwanee Day, a celebration of community. Last year on Suwanee Day, I gave birth to our third son. I cant believe he is almost one year old! That was a day I will never forget, and this year, Im looking forward to being part of Suwanee Day. We will be unveiling our new Suwanee Magazine mascot, Sammy, at Suwanee Day. Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello and meet Sammy! This issue features the Suwanee Day Guide, beginning on page 23 with a schedule of events, a map showing all the vendors

and a preview to help you make the most of your Suwanee Day celebration. Although summer is winding down and cooler weather is on the way, the heat is on with Get Fit Suwanee as the contestants push forward with regular meetings and group workouts! Be sure to check out their progress on page 10. Big Peach Running Co. is the official weigh in center for the Get Fit competition, and Jeff Rainwater, general manager of the Suwanee store, has been a huge support. Learn how the stores Tuesday evening run group has become a weekly community event on page 8. As a busy working mother, Im always looking for quick but healthy ideas for dinner! Fresh Market is more than just a grocery store with something for everyone! See whats waiting there for dinner on page 18. A special thank you to all of the advertisers who support this integral community voice...and welcome to new advertisers joining us to reach the community. After nearly two years of circulation the feedback continues to be extremely positive, and at Suwanee Magazine, we aregrateful for the community and the support.

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City Buzz Suwanee Happenings

Schools 40 Back to School 41 Summer Mission Trips

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In this issue:Business 4 Suwanee Business Alliance 5 Investment Strategies 7 Pooch N Paws

Fitness 8 Big Peach Run 10 Suwanee Get Fit Challenge Update

Home Bring on Autumn

Government Meet Beth Hilscher

Suwanee DayFestival Guide 24 Schedule 25 Featured Exhibitors 26 Map

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Who doesnt love a parade, vendors, artists, food, entertainment

and a fun-filled day for the entire family? It only happens once a year,

but its worth the wait! Its not just any event. It's...

Sept. 15 will mark the citys 29th Suwanee Day when area residents gather in

Town Center Park to celebrate the community. To help area residents make the

most of this special day, this insert contains a schedule of events to help you plan

your day along with a map to help you navigate through the hustle and bustle

during the event . So mark your calendar, plan your day and join neighbors

and friends live well, play hard and smile more during Suwanee Day!

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hen I was 21 years old, I lost my own mother to Breast

Cancer. Then in 2010, a dear friend, Lisa Rhines, was

battling stage four of the disease and I felt I had to do something for her and the millions of other people fighting this horrible disease. Thats when I formed The Gaga for Tatas. Last year the team was about $1,000.00 shy of raising the required $2,300.00 per team member for the 2011 Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk for the Cure when the Suwanee Business Alliance stepped up to help the team reach its goal with a bighearted donation to match. Shortly after that, an individual member of the SBA, Tom Vooris, made a personal donation. Then Alan VanCampen, owner of Squeakys Car Wash and Lube, held several fundraisers for the team and the cause. After months of training and fundraising, and with help from lots of friends and supporters, including The Suwanee Business Alliance, The Gaga for Tatas made it to the team goal of $10,000.00. So we laced up our shoes and took on the pavement and the disease one step at a time. As a team, we are a powerful force, and the walk forever changed our lives. We realize it would not have been possible without support from friends and strangers alike. We were surprised and appreciative to the SBA, an organization that truly cares about doing business and doing good in our community. After being a member for several years, and now serving on its Board of Directors, I am proud to be part of this organization whose focus is building relationships in business as well as making a true difference in the community. I cant imagine why any business person in the area would not join this group because of the benefits it offers.

Sadly, Rhines lost her battle to cancerin 2011. But The Gaga for Tatas will walk the 60 miles in three days once again in October 2012. Were fewer in number, but we continue to make a difference in the

fight to end Breast Cancer. We are forever grateful to our many supporters

and counting on you again to help us make it to the finish line.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information about the walk and how you

can help make a difference, visit www.the3day.org. To make a direct donation to Gaga for Tatas, go to the link and look for Gaga for Tatas.

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The SBA meets the 2nd Wednesday of everymonth from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at different business locations

in town. For more info: Suwanee.org.

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BY: Bill and Cindi PorterAileron Investment Advisors

It depends on which decade(s) you were invested.Generally speaking, if you want to invest for

growth you will choose the stock market. Historically it has offered higher returns but also higher volatility - and thus more risk if you needed to get to some (or all) of your money. For steadier returns, investing in bonds has been the choice for many who want a somewhat more predictable income. In the decades of extended economic growth (1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s and 1990s), the stock market has produced an overall better return for investors, although with perhaps more excitement than some prefer. In decades that saw depressions and recessions (1930s, 1970s and 2000s), income investors faired better than those who had aggressively banked on a growth strategy. So what should we do now? While every investor is different and has unique circumstances, emotional risk tolerances, time horizons, tax implications, and existing portfolio considerations, the general answer is twofold. First, looking forward, do you feel that the economy is in an upward or downward trend? If you think that you have a sense of the general market direction, invest accordingly. Second, if you are not sure, you may want to hedge your bets and create a portfolio that includes both strategies, as well as other asset classes. Past trends are not guaranteed for the future. Our problem today is the world has become so interconnected, unpredictable and explosive that it makes long-term trend predictions quite difficult. Bank rates are nearly zero, so we are forced to look elsewhere for reasonable places to invest. Your professional investment advisor may help you feel more confident about opting for growth or income in your portfolio.

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HAMericas VOTEKISS-A-PIG 2012

Vote for your favorite candidate by making a tax-deductible donation to AnnandaleVillage by visiting us at www.KISS-A-PIG.com. Each dollar donated equals one vote. The

candidate with the most votes received by "InHOGuration Day", November 1, 2012 will benamed the winner of Annandale's 2012 Kiss-A-Pig Campaign.

The following community leaders arevying for the opportunity to pucker up and kiss a pig in support of programs and services for men and women with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

ooch N Paws Pet Boutique and Bakery in Town Center, has a lot to celebrate in September. Not only is the shop celebrating its two year anniversary and the opening of a second location

in Oct. 2012 in Vickery Village in Cumming, but its now expanding to an online shopping option for pet owners to shop from the comfort of their own home. Bob and Starla Pellegrino, owners of the pet boutique, have launched the new Pooch N Paws online store offering customers a wider selection of pet accessories and more. Our stores are just a sample of what can be found on our online store, where a customer can choose from over 2,000 items available in an assortment of sizes and colors, Starla Pellegrino said. Shop from your home in your pajamas and get exactly what you want for your pet delivered to your doorstep.

While the online shopping experience is comfortable and convenient, its also easily accessed by visiting the stores

website, at poochnpaws.com and clicking the Shop Pooch N Paws button. The Pellegrinos said they have enjoyed building relationships with their customers and seeing the pet owners enhance their connection with their pets. We are so happy that we selected Suwanee, and specifically, Town Center to open our first store, Starla Pellegrino said. The community is so supportive of small

businesses and that has been critical to our ability to grow and give back. We have found that the more we give to the community, the more the community gives back. We love our customers and want them to continue to give us fresh new ideas on items they would like us to carry and events they would like to be a part of.

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n a normal day at Suwanees Town Center, one may see folks strolling from shop to shop or perhaps grabbing a bite to eat at one of the fine eating establishments. But if you happen to be there on a

Tuesday evening, you may notice a lot more people in the area. Thats because of the Big Peach Running Co. and its Tuesday run group. Big Peach joined the shops, restaurants and other businesses in Town Center in September 2011 and held the first official Big Peach run just a mere few weeks after the stores opening on Oct. 18, with about 69 runners who donned their running shoes and hit the Suwanee Greenway. We started this run group with the hope of providing a safe way to bring the community together for exercise and camaraderie with all ability levels welcomed, said Kermitt Bowen, guest advocate and run group leader. And since that first group run, the number has grown to an average of 150-200 runners at different ability levels ranging anywhere from a six minute per mile pace to a 15 minute pace. Jeff Rainwater, general manager for the Suwanee location, said they accommodate the number of runners at different levels by organizing runners into time groups, very much like a large race, and each group is released to start in 30 second intervals with the fastest runners starting first. Rainwater said by starting in intervals it helps to ensure theres not a bottleneck of runners on the boardwalk and on the Greenway.

On Sept. 11, the group will have a unique opportunity to be part of a special event when Runner's World, one of the leading magazines dedicated to the sport of running, comes to the group run in partnership with the American Cancer Society with the goal of bringing more awareness to ACS's DetermiNATION endurance

training and fundraising program. Nathan Haskins, manager of the store at Town Center, said DetermiNATION provides the training, coaching, support and encouragement to get you to the finish line of a half marathon, marathon or triathlon and, as a participant, you have the opportunity to raise money for cancer research. We are extremely excited to be partnering with them, Haskins added. Rainwater said the hope for the

run group is to continue to provide the community with a safe, enjoyable and encouraging place to be active, while also serving as a way to continue growing and encouraging an active lifestyle in the Gwinnett County area. Plans are to keep the runs interesting with periodic events such as scavenger hunts and poker runs. I think what makes this group so special is a combination of things: the park and the greenway, never having to run alone and being able to meet new people, Bowen said. It's turned into a great community event! The company also has groups meeting regularly at the Brookhaven, Marietta and Decatur locations. For more information, find the group page on Facebook by searching for Suwanee Big Peach Runners.


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SUWANEE GET FIT CHALLENGE

UPDATE:fter a busy summer where most of the contestants hit a plateau in their weight loss journey, we at Suwanee Magazine brainstormed on how to help get everyone back on track.

First, we had everyone re-read their original submissions for the competition. Reading over the reasons they had decided to make this commitment in the first place definitely hit home with the

contestants. Secondly, we decided to introduce a point system, encouraging a little friendly competition. Contestants are awarded points for activities that will ultimately help them to achieve their fitness goals. Points can be earned by working out, attending group workouts, running a 5K, blogging, posting workout photos on Facebook, and more. There have been several prizes along the way including free workouts at 9Round and Rainbow Pilates, SkyZone tickets, gift cards and more. We also announced that the Grand Prize winner (the contestant that loses the highest percentage of weight) will receive a romantic getaway at Chateau Elan, a makeover from Salon Greco, a platinum membership to Rainbow Pilates and more. The person with the most points will also receive a Chateau Elan retreat. Since the introduction of the point system, the contestants have been hitting the gym and workouts hard. The contestants had some great group workouts that included a 9Round 30 minute workout, which is a combination of nine stations - most of which are boxing and kickboxing. The group also attended a Rainbow Pilates workout. Contestants had the privilege of meeting and hearing personal accounts from Leah Fernandez and Jim Murphy, two people who have endured their own weight loss challenges and experienced success. Since February 2011 Fernandez has lost 116 lbs., and in the past year, Murphy has lost more than 150 lbs. Both Fernandez and Murphy shared how they made the decision to get healthy, what they did to lose the weight, and what they do today to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Michelle McShane has kept up a healthy diet and the scale is showing the results. Like the other contestants, McShane did not work out as much during the summer as she had hoped, but is now back on track regularly participating in group workouts, Big Peach Tuesday night runs and hitting the gym.

Bill King has had some setbacks including a back injury, but he is not giving up. He shared in a recent blog, Weight loss is my fundamental need right now and it is my fundamental problem. Levi (Kings trainer) says, You cannot exercise your way out of a bad diet, and he is right. Now King is doing better and continues to push forward with his workouts and nutrition goals.

Ginny Wurttemberg has had added challenges with Multiple Sclerosis flare ups. Wurttemberg in her blog wrote, This flare has been worse than others because it affected my feet and legs. For the past two weeks, I have felt like I was walking around on pins and needles that had just come out of the fire. I also had some weakness in my left leg. When I have a flare, I am put on intravenous steroids for three days and receive more steroids than 15 medrol dose packs you get when you have bronchitis or a severe sinus infection. Then after those three days, my entire system crashes because my adrenal gland shuts down since it wasnt needed while using the steroids. The crash is WORSE than the medication itself. Im still trying to come back to normal. But Wurttemberg is a trooper and said the exercise helps her MS, and she has been hitting the gym and running when she can.

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Divya Desai leads the point competition by a long shot. Between her frequent and multiple workouts each day and number of blogs she posts, its hard to keep up! In one of her recent blogs, she shares inspirational quotes and perhaps this quote sums up how far Desai has come in this challenge: If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. - Bruce Lee. Desai is doing just that. She participated in the Skylars Run 5K Aug. 18, and beat her last 5K time in March by more than six minutes.

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Erika Beckwith has done well with increasing workouts and keeping a positive attitude. Her recent blog explains her challenges and plan. With almost four months left in the challenge (YIKES), its time for me to step things up a bit. For the past three weeks, I have been doing a great job with the active part of losing weight. I have been making a conscious effort to schedule my workouts for at least four to five days a week; sometimes working out at least two times a day. As a result, I feel great, have increased energy and have recently noticed that my clothes are starting to fit a little looser. However, the number on that scale has not moved significantly enough for me to claim total success.So this means its time for me to step things up a bitno let me take that backI need to significantly kick things into high gear.I already know who the culprit is my diet is to blame for the slow decrease in weight.To help me identify where I am going wrong, I have decided to enlist the help of the app, Lose It!" See sidebar for more information on Lose It!

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TOTAL LOST:15 lbs

Lose It!(recommended by Jim Murphy) allows you to keep track of your daily food intake and exercise. You can customize the app according to your weight loss goals and it will tell you how many calories you should eat on a daily basis according to how many pounds you would like to lose on a weekly basis. It also includes comprehensive reporting features to make tracking your progress easy. Erika has been using Lose It! and has seen results. "The main thing that I like about it is that you can use Lose It! on both your smart phone and via the internet. That means whether Im working from home or Im out with the family, I have no excuse for NOT making healthy eating choices. Nor do I have an excuse for NOT recording what Im eating. said Erika.

If you see one of the contestants in the gym or around Suwanee, let them know they are doing a great job. Knowing you have people rooting for you is a huge help. Follow their blogs - they are often inspirational and even entertaining. The Get Fit Suwanee final weigh in will take place in mid-December with the winner announced in the January/February issue of Suwanee Magazine.

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choices. Nor do I have an excuse for NOT recording what Im eating. said Erika.

If you see one of the contestants in the gym or around Suwanee, let them know they are doing a great job. Knowing you have people rooting for you is a huge help. Follow their blogs - they are often inspirational and even entertaining. The Get Fit Suwanee final weigh in will take place in mid-December with the winner announced in the January/February issue of Suwanee Magazine. 13


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The Best Culinary Experiences Suwanee Has To Offer


foodBY: Tana Christian Suggs

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ince opening in June 2006, The Fresh Market, located at 1500 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee,

offers the atmosphere of an old world European market with its unique fare, outstanding quality and an array of departments including an old-style butcher shop and fish market, bakery, produce and floral stand, and delicatessen all under one roof. Jim Healy, store manager of the Suwanee location, said staff at The Fresh Market is dedicated to delivering a superior shopping experience that exceeds customers' expectations by offering fresh, premium products and providing a high level of customer service. Our goal is to become an out of the ordinary food destination store for those who enjoy cooking and good eating, Healy said. From our bountiful produce and high quality meats to our convenient prepared foods and gourmet cooking ingredients, you will find that we are committed to

variety, freshness, and above all else, quality. No time to shop and prepare dinner yourself? The Fresh Market has a prepared food section offering a gourmet dinner that would rival any restaurant for those who need to eat and run. And the markets rotisserie foods offer just that.

Healy said theres something special about the rotisserie at The Fresh Market.

Perhaps it is the transformation of your favorite foods into an excellent meal by the gentle

rotation in front of the intense heat, he said. Or, perhaps its the convenience of a wholesome and healthy dinner for families on the go. Whatever it is, our customers cannot get enough of our rotisserie foods. According to Healy, rotisserie involves grilling, roasting, smoking and basting all at once, and basting the meat both internally and externally produces an exceptional moistness. Baby back ribs, whole chickens, split chicken breasts, salmon and some of the best wings in town can be paired with a side dish and a fresh salad from the deli for the perfect fresh and convenient meal.

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Superior sandwiches begin with the finest ingredients possible and are made from the Signature Collection Deli Meats. Pair one with an apple or a single-serving of the tortellini or pasta salad for the perfect lunch combination. And finally, customers can indulge in the over-the-top desserts from The Fresh Market Bakery including fresh baked pound cakes, nut breads, cookies, bars, brownies and dessert classics such as clairs, fruit tarts, cannolis, tiramisu and crme brle. Since opening, The Fresh Market has experienced tremendous growth, and Healy said he feels very strongly about The Fresh Market being a part of the community. We participate in events like Taste of Suwanee, Suwanee Day and Music Fest at Town Center Park, he said. In addition, the market is a sponsor of Suwanee Magazines Get Fit Challenge. We continue to look for opportunities to give back to the community, and we support many local charities, fundraisers and schools, he said, including the daily donation of products not sold to help feed the hungry. Sept. 7, 8, and 9, the market will hold its annual fundraiser "Hope Floats" to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Check the website, thefreshmarket.com, for details about this years Taste of the Holiday event coming up just in time for holiday planning.

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fter serving as a Suwanee City Council member for nearly 10 years, Jace Brooks resigned to run for Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and as a result, Suwanee City Council welcomed new council member, Beth Hilscher, who ran unopposed, to her

first meeting in July. At Suwanee Magazine, we wanted to learn more about Suwanees newest council member, so here is a little more information about Hilscher, her family, and her plans for the community. Hilscher is a practicing attorney with an office in Suwanee since 2000. She has been married for 15 years to her best friend, Steve, who works in medical supply sales. Their son, Ryan, is a sophomore at North Gwinnett High School, and will soon be an Eagle Scout. Their daughter Emily, 12, is a seventh grader at North Gwinnett Middle School and is a girl scout. Emily also plays soccer. Both children are active with the youth group at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church.

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Suwanee Magazine: How long have you been a Suwanee resident? And what made you choose Suwanee? Hilscher: I have lived in Suwanee for 13 + years. My husband and I knew we wanted to live in Gwinnett due to its highly regarded school system and we were just starting our family. We feel fortunate that we landed here - we had no idea of how great of a community Suwanee would become.

SM: When and how did you get involved with the city of Suwanee and what compelled you to do so? Hilscher: Shortly after moving my office to Main Street, I became involved in the Downtown Development Authority. Naturally, I was interested in the economic vitality of the downtown area.

Serving on the DDA has been a good stepping stone to becoming more involved in the community. SM: What made you decide to join the Suwanee City Council? Hilscher: I have considered running for Suwanee City Council for the past few years; however, in previous years, I felt I had too much on my plate to take on the role effectively. In addition to building my law practice and serving on various business and civic organizations, I served on the PTA, the Homeowners Association Board and coached youth soccer. Last spring, I completed Leadership Gwinnett and am no longer involved with some of my previous activities, so the time seemed to be right.

More importantly, I feel like my children are now at good ages. We discussed the commitment as a family and the decision was made with my familys full support.

I am raising myfamily in Suwanee, I have a home in Suwanee, and I operate my business in Suwanee. I have benefited from all that Suwanee has had to offer for the past 13 + years, and now I want to do my part to make sure that Suwanee continues to be a

wonderful place.

Sept. 15 will mark the citys 29th Suwanee Day when area residents gather inTown Center Park to celebrate the community. To help area residents make themost of this special day, this insert contains a schedule of events to help you planyour day along with a map to help you navigate through the hustle and bustle during the event. So mark your calendar, plan your day and join neighbors

and friends as they live well, play hard and smile more during Suwanee Day!

SM: What do you think is your greatest strength that you bring to the council?Hilscher: I would say the greatest strength I bring to city council is the fact I am fully invested in the community. I am raising my family in Suwanee, I have a home in Suwanee, and I operate my business in Suwanee. I have benefited from all that Suwanee has had to offer for the past 13 + years, and now I want to do my part to make sure that Suwanee continues to be a wonderful place.

SM: What would you like to accomplish as a member of Suwanee City Council? Hilscher: My first priority is to serve honestly, with common sense, and with fiscal responsibility. One thing I would like to see completed is the establishment of a non-restrictive, National Historic District Registry in the old town area giving property owners within that district potential tax incentives for rehabilitating and improving their historic properties. It is an endeavor that was initiated last winter and was supported by the DDA. The application is now pending approval. Additionally, like many of my neighbors who voiced their opinion through the 20/20 Strategic Vision planning process, I would also like to see continued improvements made along the I-85 gateway area in order to ensure the entrance to our city is safe and aesthetically pleasing so as to attract new business and spur economic growth in our community.

SM: Suwanee's motto is Live, Work and Play. What are a couple of your favorite things about Suwanee and how do you spend your leisure time? Hilscher: Living in Ruby Forest, we are fortunate we have easy access to Suwanee Parks without getting in our cars. We love to cycle or walk our dogs on the trails at George Pierce Park to access the Suwanee Greenway or Town Center Park. And of course, we take part in many of the fabulous events held at Town Center Park.


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Sept. 15 will mark the citys 29th Suwanee Day when area residents gather inTown Center Park to celebrate the community. To help area residents make themost of this special day, this insert contains a schedule of events to help you planyour day along with a map to help you navigate through the hustle and bustle during the event. So mark your calendar, plan your day and join neighbors

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Pink Wish Foundation770-609-9833Follow us on Twitter:@pinkgirlsrockLike us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/pinkwishfoundationpinkwishfoundation.orgPaint Suwanee PINK!Help create confident, empowered girls in Suwanee! Offering etiquette and leadership skills to girls ages 8-16. Make a $5 Donation and receive a free etiquette course valued at $45 for your son or daughterfrom Mrs. Manners of Le Reve Image! All ages welcome!

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Georgia "Bubbleman" ..................................................................................... 10:30 amDragons of Steel ....................................................................................................11:15 amGeorgia Gymnastics Academy ...........................................................................12 pmAlma de Mexico ..................................................................................................12:45 pmNorth Georgia Academy of Dance ................................................................1:30 pmPrem's Studio for the Performing Arts .........................................................2:15 pmShadowbrook Baptist ChurchPraise & Worship Band ...........................................................................................3 pmWild Wing's Battle of the Bands Winner, Brothers Belvedere ...............4 pmThe Buggs ......................................................................................................................5 pmCapitol City Xpress ...................................................................................................6 pmGasoline Brothers ......................................................................................................7 pmThe Smithereens ..................................................................................................8:15 pmFireworks ................................................................................................................9:45 pm

Georgia "Bubbleman" .............................................................................................11 amPicadilly Puppets .................................................................................................11:30 amAll Star Performing Art ....................................................................................12:30 pmTaiwanese School Drum Team ......................................................................1:30 pmTiger Martial Arts ................................................................................................ 2:30 pmStoryteller John Beavin .....................................................................................3:30 pm

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Peace Love Pottery678-714-LOVE (5683)4264 Sudderth Rd. Ste. BBuford, GA 30518peaceloveandpottery.netPeace, Love & Pottery is a paint-your-own pottery and canvas painting studio. Come experience various artistic mediums during our classes offered throughout the month. From Home School Days to Afterschool Programs to our Adult Night Out, we have something for all! Find us at peaceloveandpottery.net or on Facebook to stay in the loop!

The Fresh Market678-714-09761500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.Suwanee, GA 30024Thefreshmarket.comVisit our booth for delicious beef, chicken and shrimp kabobs as well as savory strawberry cheesecake and strawberry pillows. Our store offers an open air market feel with the freshest meats, produce and deli in an inviting and friendly atmosphere.

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Sugar HillChristian Academy678-745-41214600 Nelson Brogdon BoulevardSugar Hill, GA 30518sugarhillchristianacademy.comHelping your child grow in character and faith while being successful in the modern world is our vision. K-8th Grade ACSI & SACS Accredited Low Student/ Teacher Ratio Competitive Sports Enrichment & Extracurricular Activities Affordable Tuition Ranked in the top 3% for academic performance nationwide (ITBS)

Mellow Mushroom Suwanee678-714-2233320 Town CenterAvenue Suwanee, GA 30024Feeling Mellow? Experience the one and only Mellow Mushroom Bake Bus at Suwanee Day on September 15th! Fresh baked pizza, jammin grooves, and pizza-tossing pros, this Mellow Mushroom on wheels is something you do not want to miss! Come hungry!

Anita'sArtsCool678-230-49374264 Sudderth Rd.Buford, GA 30518anitasartscool.comTeaching Gwinnett to draw, paint and sculpt since '98. Limited to stick figures? No problem! Classes are packed with techniques and short cuts that will have your art "singing." Parents love our fun + educational art parties. Visit any Children's, 'Tweens', Teens' or Adults' class before signing up.

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Fine ArtMitsubishiElectricCooling & Heating678-376-29003400 Lawrenceville -Suwanee RoadSuwanee, GA 30024MitsubishiComfort.comMitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, headquartered right here in Suwanee, is the leading brand of high-performance, cost-efficient and innovative air-conditioning and heating systems. We want to make your life better with solutions that improve your comfort, conserve energy and promote environmental sustainability.

Pattons Meat Market770-495-00773931 Peachtree Ind. BlvdDuluth, GA 30096pattonsmeatmarket.comMeat Markets have become a trade of the past, with the future asking for them back. Weve been here since the past, remaining in the present, and will continue into the future. Come visit us at Suwannee Day for Filet Mignon, Chicken and Shrimp Kabobs made fresh with Peppers and Vidalia Onions.

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Arts/CraftsCheryl Adams ........................................Booth 96ALS Pottery ................................................Booth 68Angel Clay Flowers ...........................Booth 194Anita's ArtsCool ..................................Booth 105Diane Atkinson ..................................Booth 196Black Back Coasters ..........................Booth 139Landon Brockmeyer ........................Booth 107Chateau Le Pup ...................................Booth 104Courtney J. Greetings ........................Booth 88Dawgnots.com ....................................Booth 143Designs by Diana ..................................Booth 81Doggie Bags ........................................... Booth 123ER2 Workshop ....................................Booth 140Lynnis Evans ...........................................Booth 79Brandi Everet ..........................................Booth 215Karen Fields ............................................Booth 193Four Corners of the World ...........Booth 103Four Little Bubbles .............................Booth 176HALO Fabric and Dye ....................Booth 108Hand Kreations ...................................Booth 124

Leslie Hansard .......................................Booth 177Heavenly Candles ............................ Booth 129Mee Her .....................................................Booth 158Image Makers Salon Suites ........Booth 164In Stitches ................................................Booth 195Leng Konn .....................................Booth 179, 180LaRaines Creations ..............................Booth 61David Leonard .......................................Booth 80Lose a Finger ..........................................Booth 138Made for You ..........................................Booth 119Masterpiece Mixers ..........................Booth 173MB Art Glass ...........................................Booth 137Michaelees LakeshoreHomemade Fudge ..............................Booth 54Michelle Paints ......................................Booth 84Moon Buckles ......................................Booth 109John Mosses ............................................Booth 181Mud Buddies Pottery .........................Booth 77Mudslinger Pottery ...........................Booth 112Marie Myles .................................Booth 188, 189Naturally For YouBath n Body ........................................... Booth 101

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Jan Steger ...................................................Booth 98Stichin Twins .........................................Booth 172Sharon Strom ..............................Booth 219,220Terry Hosey Photography ...........Booth 174The Playbed Company .........Booth 126, 127The Sandbox ..........................................Booth 192Trish Benson ..........................................Booth 198Star Walton ..............................................Booth 83Vickie Winkle ........................................Booth 120Wreaths All Around .........................Booth 214Your Doll Connection......................Booth 168Zeebows...............................................Booth 94,95

Fine ArtBenu Glass Creations .........................Booth 75John R Duke Fine Art .........................Booth 76Lightning Bug Shadows ..................Booth 73Jason McCall ............................................Booth 65Nancy's Pottery .....................................Booth 63Barbara Pirkle ..........................................Booth 62Tony Pisaturo ..........................................Booth 74Richard Shivers .......................................Booth 72

StudioBarrett ..........................................Booth 90Jennie Viers ..............................................Booth 64VJohnsonPerceptions .......................Booth 67Margret Von Keiser ..........................Booth 69

Food/ConcessionsBahama Style Daiquiris andPolish Sausages ......................................Booth 31Blissful Sweets ....................................Booth 3, 4Brown Bag Deli & Cafe ....................Booth 44Charles Henderson .............................Booth 42Chick-fil-A ...................................................Booth 41Taste Jamaica ...........................................Booth 33Dandy Cotton Candy .........................Booth 37Diggers Grill and Tap ...........................Booth 7Dunwoody Cafe.....................................Booth 12Golden Seven ...........................................Booth 32Granny's Old-FashionedLemonade ...............................................Booth A, BGreek Tavern .......................Booth 26,27,28,29Henry's Concessions ...................Booth 38,39Hobie Pop Kettle Corn .......................Booth 14Jimmie's Ice Cream andYogurt Company .................................Booth 34Johnny's Pizza ...................................Booth 19,20K & G Concessions ..............................Booth 30Patrick Laurent ......................................Booth 135Mellow Mushroom ................Booth 23,24,25Moondance Restaurantand Lounge ..............................................Booth 221Not Just Nuts ..........................................Booth 45Organo Gold ...............................................Booth 6Patton's Meat Market .........................Booth 11Petey's All Around Town.........Booth 13,163Rey's Cuban Cafe .....................................Booth 5Rita's Italian Ice ............................. Booth 22,191Trevis Roberts .....................................Booth 2, 43Sugar D's - Food ......................................Booth 16Sugar D's Sweet Shack ...............Booth 17,18The Cloves Indian Restaurant ...Booth 10The Fresh Market ..............................Booth 8, 9The Runaway Pigs .............................Booth 40

JewelrySamantha Barchard ..........................Booth 217Bella Green Jewelry ..........................Booth 142Beth Blanc Design .............................Booth 102Cove Creek Creations .......................Booth 122GDarlingDesigns ..................................Booth 78Gary Huguenard ..................................Booth 82Kimberly Kelley ....................................Booth 86LKY Glass ....................................................Booth 93Macks Beads ..........................................Booth 178Pat Martin..................................................Booth 70Sassy Frass .............................................Booth 136SFB Originals ...........................................Booth 97Silver and Shine .................................Booth 128


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Jewelry (cont.)Silver Box Designs ..............................Booth 113Spirit Jewels ............................................Booth 175Stones To Wear ......................................Booth 111Unique Boutique ...............................Booth 106

Non ProfitsChristChurch Suwanee ..................Booth 60Georgia SPCA ...........................................Booth 55Gwinnett CountyPublic Library ..........................................Booth 49Gwinnett Humane Society ..........Booth 47Kingdom Kids .........................................Booth 48Lanier SU of Girl Scouts..................Booth 167Miss Suwanee .........................................Booth 51NE Atlanta Huggers, GAchapter of The Hugs Project .........Booth 50North Gwinnett ArtsAssociation ..............................................Booth 66North Gwinnett Churchof Christ .......................................................Booth 56North River Church -4:4 NoMore! Water for the Poor ............Booth 182Pack 846 .......................................................Booth 57Pink Wish Foundation ......................Booth 53Shadowbrook Baptist Church .....Booth 52Sugar Hill Christian Academy& Sugar Hill UnitedMethodist Church ........................Booth 58,59Suwanee Business Alliance .......Booth 154

OtherBIGhead Cartoons .............................Booth 159Georgia Force .......................................Booth 169Glenn's Inflatables andSand Art .....................................................Booth 155Gwinnett Braves ................................Booth 170Silver Backs ..............................................Booth 171Strother Magic & AirbrushTattoos ........................................................Booth 157

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Image MakersSalon & Spa Suites678-758-58573725 Lawrencevile Suwanee Rd, Suite B-7 Suwanee, GA 30024 imagemakerssalonsuites.comWe specialize in the latest Color Trends, Haircuts, Babe Hair Extensions, Keratin Treatments, Makeup and Updos. Check out our booth for fun temporary GLITTER TATTOOS and the newest craze in temporary hair color, HAIR CHALKING! Also be sure to grab your free FAN loaded with local company info and coupons!

Johnny's Pizza770-932-19981165 A Peachtree Industrial BlvdSuwanee, GA 30024johnnyspizza.comVisit our booth for fresh, hand-tossed slices right from the oven cooked on site. Our restaurant also offers a large selection of subs, salads, Italian dinners, calzones and specialty pizzas. Party accommodations, dine-in, catering and delivery available.

Live, Work & Shop SuwaneeSuwanee Business Alliance Booth 154suwanee.org.The Suwanee Business Alliance boasts 200 local companies of excellence. Dont pay for referrals from a publically traded company. Weve got you covered! Since 1999, we have been facilitating business, supporting local charities while fostering community spirit.

ChristChurch SuwaneeMeeting at Robert's Elementary251 Buford HighwaySuwanee, GA 30024christchurchsuwanee.org

Gymworks Gym770-925-36364240 Jenkins CourtSuwanee, GA 30024gymworksgymnastics.com

Sundays at 10:30am"ChristChurch Suwanee is a new church founded upon the historic Christian faith and message of grace. We aim to be an environment of grace, discovering truth, embracing the community, giving back, and becoming all God created you to be. Stop by our booth during Suwanee Day for a FREE family photo.

Come join us for gymnastics fun! Learn skills on all of the Olympic events such as Bars, Beam, Vaulting, Tumbling, and Trampoline. Skills are learned in progressions so learning is easy, safe and fun! Stop by Mudslinger pottery booth #112 at Suwanee Day Festival and pick up some discount coupons!

Fenski Automotive Center770-945-45561010 Peachtree Ind. BoulevardSugar Hill, GA 30518fenskiauto.comAre you looking for an Honest auto mechanic? Fenski Automotive Center has been voted "Best Auto Mechanic of Gwinnett" seven times. We employ industry certified technicians that fix your car right the first time. We still believein customer serviceand quality work at fairprices. We serviceall vehicles.

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Kick-off parade note earlier starting time @ 9 am Get your shopping on! Nearly 100 arts & crafts exhibitors Free admission and off-site parking with free shuttle transportation Inflatable rides (unlimited fun for $15), plus childrens stage & activities Variety of yummy food All-day on-stage entertainment, including headline performer The Smithereens New this year! Man Land offers flat screens, football games, sofas, and beverages.


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Look for these trends in the upcoming months and report your findings. Take a digital picture when you see someone sporting the above trends in Suwanee before the next Suwanee Magazine issue and post them on the

Salon Greco Facebook page as we vote for our favorite trend. The winner will be issued a full day of pampering. Have fun spotting the new trends!

Look for these trends in the upcoming months and report your findings. Take a digital picture when you see someone sporting the above trends in Suwanee before the next Suwanee Magazine issue and post them on the

Salon Greco Facebook page as we vote for our favorite trend. The winner will be issued a full day of pampering. Have fun spotting the new trends!

pampering @ Salon Greco!Spot the Trends & win a full day of

Apparel & Accessory Trends:Oversized outerwear, royal brocades and head-to-toe leather are the seasons biggest trends. Deep chocolate brown and olive green shades of avant-garde and

cutting edge intensity leopard print patterns with accessories of leather and velvet combinations add intense appeal for an unforgettable statement.

Salmon and mauve shades of pure virtue and divinely refined appeal can be combined with layers of

beaded chiffon. Accessories include pale orange and deep reddish-brown tones of ethereal like

silken scarves. Slate, grey and mauve shades are found in tailored lines. Muted blue and icy green hues are worn underneath woolen suiting. Charcoal and crimson shades are paired

with deep plum, rich teal and silk velvet. Accessories are studded with sparkles and beads for a stunning finish.

Hair & Nail Trends:Dominant hair colors include lively expressive colors like dark chocolate, violet ash and copper ash. Also look for dark faded purple hair with apricot accents, dark hair with hot pink accents, pale lilac and lavender blonds, earthy tones with super shine and reflection. Finally, we say Goodbye to hair feather extensions and Hello totinsel shimmer.

BY: Cathie P. Fennell Owner Salon Greco

Progressive salonswill continue intricate,

whimsical hair braiding for customers this fall and winter,

and hair extensions will continue to grow in demand.

Whether they are added for fullness, length or color

accents, they are considered an instant gratification

hair accessory.

An emergingtrend in accessories is the iClutch, the chicest way to carry your iPad, your keys, business cards or essential

cosmetics. With unisex appeal, iClutches come in

different colorsand textures.

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GAPCOM programs include Doctor of OsteopathicMedicine

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If last issue's quiz had you seeing double, it's probably because we printed the answers wrong (sorry Dr. Chip!). Here is the quiz again with the correct answers:

Qeye-?whats your

How much do you know about vision?By Dr. Chip Reddy &

Dr. Kristen Daniel, Suwanee Vision Center

Two blue-eyed parents will produce children with ____.a) only blue eyes b) any eye color is possiblec) any eye color but brown d) tiny noses and large eyes

What percentage of children under the age of 12 need vision correction?a) 3% b) 5% c) 10% d) 100%. Everyone needs glasses all the time, even while sleeping! How do you think we see dreams?

An eyelash falls out after about _________.a) 2 years b) 5 months c) 25 days d) 13,132,800 seconds

Less than 1% of mothers are color defective. If one of these mothers has a son, he will be color defective ________.a) almost 100% of the time b) less than 1% of the timec) the national average which is about 8% for boysd) Who cares? Color vision is totally overrated in our lives!

The human eye is able to distinguish about how many shades of gray?a) 25 b) 500 c) 10,000 d) Zero. I cant even tell red from green!

Under the right conditions, the human eye can see the light of a candle at a distance of ______.a) 14 miles b) 73,920 feet c) 887,040 inchesd) about the length of Lake Lanier e) all of the above

Nearly ____ of American children between the ages of 3-16 wears a vision correction.a) 10% b) 25% c) 67% d) we wish it was 100%!

Over 33 million Americans wear contact lenses, which is about ____ of those that require a vision correction.a) 20% b) 30% c) 40% d) seems like everyone in Suwanee!

A recent study in Hong Kong found that most children starting at age ___ did well with contacts, and their confidence and self-esteem increased significantly in school.a) 7-8 b) 10-12 c) 13-16 d) none of them could get the darn things in their eyes!

About ____ of UV exposure in a persons life occurs by the age of 18.a) 20% b) 30% c) 50% d) 80%

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Ranking: 0 correct: Are you good at anything?1-3 correct: not that great, but you have potential.4-6 correct: very impressive, you know more than most!7-9 correct: on your way to becoming an eye doctor.10 correct: you ARE an eye doctor (or you should be)!

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The human eye is able to distinguish about how many shades of gray?a)

Under the right conditions, the human eye can see the light of a candle at a distance of ______.a)d)

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Want to run in the Suwanee Day Classic? Theres still time to register. Go to Suwanee Magazines website for details.

Annual Celebrate Service Music

Festival planned for Town Center Park

Amigos for Christs Annual Celebrate Service Music Festival will be held Oct. 6 at Town Center Park. For more information about the festival, go

to suwaneemagazine.com.

Suwanee Resident crowned Miss Georgia 2012 The 68th annual Miss Georgia Pageant has crowned Leighton Jordan, Miss Capital City, as Miss Georgia 2012 on June 23. She is the daughter of Jim and Clemmie Jordan of Suwanee. For her talent, Jordan, a 19-year-old resident of Suwanee, Ga., performed a ballet en pointe to David Garretts "Hes a Pirate." Jordan was among the 33 contestants competing in the Miss Georgia Pageant this year. She attends Georgia State University where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA and plans to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner. In addition to the opportunity to represent Georgia in the Miss America Competition, the new Miss Georgia will receive prizes including a $15,000 cash scholarship, jewelry, wardrobe for the Miss America Pageant and a vehicle provided by Kia for her use as she travels the state throughout her year of service. While traveling the state promoting her platform, The Sibling Support Project: Encouraging Special needs Children and Their Siblings, she will be preparing for the Miss America Pageant to be held in Las Vegas in January 2013.

Atlanta Hawks, Jeff Teague offers tips atSuwanee Sports Academy Campers learned some basketball tips from one of Atlantas own during the week of July 30-Aug. 2, when Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague and the Atlanta Hawks basketball de-velopment team visited the 2012 Jeff Teague Elite Sports Academy at Suwanee Sports Academy. During the camp, boys and girls ages 7-16 were taught speed, agility and other fundamental basketball skills.

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Vertical Horizon RocksTown Center Park at the 2012 annual summer concert Area residents were treated to a summer concert featuring alternative rock band Vertical Horizon Aug. 11 at Town Center Park. The band took the stage and played some of their familiar hits such as, "Everything You Want" from the 1999 Everything You Want album, which eventually went double platinum, selling more than 2 million copies. The band's most recent album is 2009's "Burning the Days."

Area residents got the opportunity to see perhaps some of their favorite Disney characters up close and personal including Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian and evil Ursula on July 27 and 28 as the 2012 Broadway in the Park cast and crew performed Disneys Little Mermaid Jr., for Suwanee Performing Arts' annual summer performance and fundraiser. An original one-act play, Filligan's Island, a take on the popular 1960s television series Gilligan's Island, opened the event each evening. Suwanee Performing Arts is a nonprofit community arts organization founded on the belief that performing arts ignites a passion for excellence within a community. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.suwaneeperformingarts.com.

Town Center Park went Under the Sea for Suwanee Performing Arts 2012Broadway in the Park

Moondance Restaurant & Lounge celebrates one year in Suwanee

Moondance Restaurant & Lounge will celebrate its one year anniversary in Suwanee during the month of October. Christine Alestra, owner of the restaurant, said they are thrilled that their vision of having an upscale restaurant with live entertainment right here in Suwanee has resonated so strongly, andyou no longer have to drive to Atlanta or Buckhead. We have the same level of food, ambiance, service and entertainment without the long drive, Alestra said.Check out the restaurants calendar for special promotions, offers, their annual "adult-only" prom night, cooking classes, and vast entertainment schedule at www.moondancelounge.com.

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Jim Ellis Buick GMC Mall of Georgia celebrated a groundbreaking at 3612 Buford Hwy in Buford, GA on August 15. Its new and larger state-of-the-art 55,000 square foot facility will sit on 12 acres. Mark Frost, vice president of GM Brands, explained that when acquiring the Buick GMC franchise two years ago, Jim Ellis leased the current facility from the previous owner. The current facility is decades old and is inadequately suited to meet the needs of consumers in today's retail environment, Frost said. The new facility will be a significant upgrade, befitting of the premium/luxury image of the Buick and GMC brands and will afford Jim Ellis customers the latest in comfort and convenience in sales, service, and parts." The new facility is scheduled to open in mid-2013.

After 15 years in Duluth, Parsons has moved to Suwanee. The new location is in the Suwanee Jubilee Shopping Center, at 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., near The Fresh Market and offers a large selection of unique gifts and name brands such as Pandora, Brighton and Vera Bradley. The store is open seven days a week.

Suwanee native, Kyle Maynard, recently won the 2012 ESPY award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability. The award is given out annually by ESPN for sports excellence. He was chosen after his successful climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in January, being the first quadruple amputee to get to the top without assistance. Maynard climbed with a team of wounded veterans, friends and professional climbers.

From left to Right: Eddie Mock, Pro Building Systems; Geoff Coz, GM Sales District Manager; David Richerson, General Manager Buford Buick GMC; Mark Frost, VP of GM Brands for Jim Ellis; Jimmy Ellis, Vice President and COO of

Jim Ellis Corporation; Mr. Ellis, Owner; Vine DeSilva, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Matt Bemister, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Wyatt Dehnke, GM

Fixed Operations Manager Atlanta; David Fortunato, GM Customer Care and Aftersales Manager.

Jim Ellis breaks ground on new Buick GMC location in Buford

Kyle Maynard Wins ESPY- for the 2nd time!

Parsons Gifts moves to Suwanee

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During the summer, students take a much needed break from the classroom. Its a time for students to rest and relax after months of the daily grind of school. Also during that time, many students opt to do something meaningful and to take part in an experience of a lifetime. Many Peachtree Ridge, North Gwinnett and Greater Atlanta Christian High School students spent several months to train, and this summer, took part in Sugarloaf Missions, a Student Mission Group that is part of Sugarloaf United Methodist Church in Duluth.

There were four levels of mission trips: Level one went to Newport, Tenn. and Savannah, Ga. Level two went to New Orleans, Philadelphia and Rosarito, Mexico. Level three went to Costa Rica and Panama. Level 4 went to Peru and Cambodia. Students who went to Peru worked with a missions organization called Frontline Peru, spending one week in the capital city of Lima working in the area of Pachacutec, and then one week in the Amazon jungle in the city of Pucallpa holding Vacation Bible Schools, youth outreach programs, orphanage visitation and other special construction projects to show Gods love in real and practical ways.

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