BUFORD, Ga. — Their journey has covered thousands of miles from the shores of Sri Lanka to the streets of New York, from Atlanta’s corporate towers to the bustling hubs of South Korea. But for Niranga and Vatey Sumanatilleke, the road home ended in Buford.
In November 2024, the couple opened their independently owned Pet Supplies Plus at 3280 Hamilton Mill Road, bringing global experience and a love for animals to the heart of the community.
“Buford’s strong sense of community perfectly mirrors the values we envisioned for our store,” Niranga said. “We were drawn to its growth, welcoming neighbors and the opportunity to be part of something special.”
Niranga spent two decades at UPS, overseeing projects like the construction of the Atlanta SMART Hub, before moving to South Korea to help scale operations for Coupang, often called the “Amazon of South Korea.” When the couple returned to the U.S., they searched for a business that aligned with their passions and found it in Pet Supplies Plus…