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5 Tips for Deck Design

Timing can be everything, especially when it comes to planning an outdoor living space. By getting a jump-start on planning, you can afford yourself time to complete the process with maximum creativity and minimal stress. Try these expert tips and tricks of the trade to help make your dream deck a reality. Lay a Solid Foundation Don't skimp on the substructure. Often...
If your idea of window blinds is stalled at the thin vinyl slats in your college apartment, we have some great news for you from Budget Blinds, serving the Lawrenceville and Suwanee areas. Modern blinds are elegant and highly functional additions to your home decor. Do you have small children? Install cordless and fire-retardant window coverings to keep them safe....
Making sure you have a roof in good working order is one of the central imperatives of home ownership. Storms - whether hailstorms or the occasional tropical-force winds from a hurricane - don't make this job any easier. Accent Roofing is there for you. Accent Roofing Service was founded as a full-service residential roofing company in 1989 by Tom Scribbins,...

The Lions Roar for our Troops

The Peachtree Ridge High School Lions hosted the football game against the Newton Rams on Fri., Sept. 8. This home game was incredibly special since it was dedicated to the brave troops that protect our country. Everyone in the stands was wearing army green, the cheerleaders were wearing the blue, white, and red uniforms, and our spirit leaders made...
The Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council recognized Suwanee Municipal Court with the distinguished Program of the Year award for Suwanee's HOPE Court. The Program of the Year award honors municipal courts throughout the state of Georgia that are making a difference. The awards committee selected Suwanee's HOPE Court for its efforts in educating first-time youth offenders and providing them...
Social responsibility comes in all shapes and sizes, but ultimately it comes down to one common purpose: making the world a better place. From volunteering at local shelters and community centers to feeding those in need at your local food bank, there are countless ways to give back within your community. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 25...

Suwanee Fest is This Weekend!

It's tremendously fitting that the designer of the Suwanee Fest: Community at Work logo should just happen to also be an architect. "This year's theme made me relate community unification to a building construction process," said winning designer Jacob Miramontes. "Like a building, a community needs to be based on a strong foundation and be raised with all of its...
This is a competitive juried show for members of The Hudgens. Not all entries will be selected for inclusion in the exhibition. Deadline: Entries accepted through September 20, 2017 Juror: Larry Walker utilizes painting, drawing, collage and mixed materials as the primary processes for his work. His career spans 50+ years and includes an extensive exhibition record: more than 200 invitational...
Attracting more than 14,000 attendees to Lawrenceville's Downtown District, Rock'n Ribville will bring local businesses, a Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) National Competition and traditional Southern barbecue together with live music, arts, crafts and kid-friendly activities. A map of the event can be downloaded by clicking here. Festivities will run from 12-8pm on the Lawrenceville Lawn, located at 210 Luckie Street...
As cleanup takes place after hurricane Irma, the City of Duluth will be offering yard debris removal for its residents. All yard debris must be bagged and trees/limbs cut into manageable pieces and placed curbside at your home by 10:00 am on Saturday, September 16. City of Duluth staff and volunteers will pick up the debris from 10:00 am until...