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Suwanee consistently ranks among the top places to live in Georgia — known for Town Center park, a packed calendar of festivals, and a small-town feel inside a fast-growing county. This guide covers Suwanee’s city government, community life, and where to find the latest Suwanee news from Good Morning Gwinnett.
City Government: Mayor & City Council
Suwanee operates under a council-manager government: a Mayor and five Council Members, elected by citywide vote to specific posts, work with an appointed City Manager who runs daily operations.
- Jimmy Burnette — Mayor (previously served 16 years on City Council before his election as mayor in 2011)
- Larry Pettiford — Council Member
- Linnea Miller — Council Member
- Peter Charpentier — Council Member
- Beth Hilscher — Council Member
- Julianna McConnell — Council Member
Read more in our profile of Mayor Jimmy Burnette.
Town Center & Community Life
Suwanee Town Center Park anchors the city’s identity, hosting concerts, festivals, and a farmers market throughout the year. The city’s parks and greenway system, along with its highly rated schools, are a big reason Suwanee routinely lands on “best places to live” lists nationally.
Business & Economy
Suwanee’s downtown and Town Center corridor continue to draw new restaurants and small businesses. Good Morning Gwinnett covers Gwinnett-wide business trends that touch Suwanee, including our recent look at how rising costs are affecting local household budgets and our weekly roundup of things to do around the county, which regularly features Suwanee events.
Stay Updated on Suwanee
This page is updated as Suwanee news develops — city council decisions, Town Center events, and community milestones. Follow Good Morning Gwinnett for ongoing Suwanee coverage.
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