Opening the New City Hall and a Changing of the Guard

2012 and 2013 would bring a new city hall to downtown as a new mayor and city manager take the leadership reins.

Nov 17 • 

Taylor Anderson

A Bridge to Truth - Part 2 - ELECTION DAY

When the "Government Watchdog" was watching the government dog.

Nov 4 • 

Taylor Anderson

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October 2025

Clearing Up Campaign Rhetoric

One candidate for City Council uses a lot of campaign rhetoric without any detail. Even answers to questions don't provide clairty - if you get them at…

Oct 28 • 

Taylor Anderson

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A Bridge to Truth

The 2019 Whitehead Road bridge replacement brought Sugar Hill politics to a focal point. This article exposes the true nature of a mayoral candidate…

Oct 27 • 

Taylor Anderson

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State of the City

Mayor Brandon Hembree gives his third annual State of the City of Sugar Hill in podcast format this year.

Oct 23 • 

Taylor Anderson

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The 1998 Comp Plan and 2005 Land Use Amendment

We discuss how the comprehensive plan from 1998 and the subsequent 2005 land use amendment got us to where we are today.

Oct 14 • 

Taylor Anderson

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16:09

The 1998 Comprehensive Plan was Wild

It projected over 5,000 multi-family units and a population of 55,000 in 2020 in Sugar Hill.

Oct 10 • 

Taylor Anderson

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June 2025

The Suwanee Dam Road Annexation: A Deep Dive into Zoning, Planning, and Community Impact

A proposed annexation & rezoning near Suwanee Dam & Hwy 20 could bring a vibrant retail and recreation hub to Sugar Hill. This article explores in…

Jun 17 • 

Taylor Anderson

4

March 2025

Part 2 -Sugar Hill is Growing Slower Than Ever

What about housing, permits, rezonings and annexations?

Mar 13 • 

Taylor Anderson

2

Sugar Hill is Growing Slower Than Ever

Despite perception, Sugar Hill's population growth rate is at its slowest in the city's history. Meanwhile, the schools are seeing falling enrollment.

Mar 4 • 

Taylor Anderson

4

February 2025

End-of-Year Finance Update for the City of Sugar Hill

The city ended 2024 in a strong financial position.

Feb 28 • 

Brandon Hembree

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October 2024

Bridging Our City's Road Rivers

We have a few road rivers in our city - Highway 20, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and the railroad impede pedestrian access. We'll have an opportunity…

Oct 2, 2024 • 

Taylor Anderson

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