Suwanee is exceptional — at least that’s the word from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
The DCA named Suwanee as one of two new Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities this week. The recognition highlights cities for their work to revitalize their downtowns and address economic development and community innovation. The other new Georgia Exceptional Main Street, or GEMS for short, community named this week was Canton.
“These cities have shown what’s possible when local leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning come together,” said Cherie Bennett, Director of the Office of Downtown Development at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. “We are proud to welcome Canton and Suwanee into the GEMS family and look forward to the continued impact they will make across the state.”…