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SUWANEE, GEORGIAService with a smileSuwanee functions under a Council-Manager form ofgovernment. City Council is comprised of six members,including the mayor. A professionally trained citymanager is responsible for day-to-day operations ofthe City.The City’s nearly 100 staff members strive to provideexemplary service on a consistent basis and tolive up to the staff motto to “exceed expectations.”Among the services provided by the City of Suwaneeare police protection, planning, inspections, communitydevelopment, street and sidewalk maintenance,community events, litter control, grounds maintenance,public works, codes enforcement, parks, anda limited water system.Suwanee’s state-certified police department pridesitself on its community policing philosophy. Officersare assigned as liaisons to each of Suwanee’s neighborhoods,where they work closely alongside homeownersto help maintain a high quality of life and proactivelyaddress areas of concern. Suwanee’s crimerate and calls for service have declined slightly overrecent years despite a continuing increase in populationand the number of businesses.PHOTO: GWINNETT DAILY POST“We have everyshopping, restaurant,and leisure activity weneed within a 30-minute drive. Andof course we love the people. The cityleaders have a fascinating and fresh planfor controlled growth that enhancesproperty values better than any othermetro community.”— Scott Snead,12-year Suwanee resident