Editing Suwanee, Georgia (section)

==History==
===Early history===
Suwanee, like many towns in Georgia, has its roots as a [[indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] village. It thrived along the [[Chattahoochee River]], where various societies flourished.<ref name=(Suwanee)>{{cite web| title=Suwanee's History| url=http://www.suwanee.com/aboutsuwanee.history.php| access-date=26 September 2012}}</ref> The city was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1837, following the establishment of a post office. With the construction of the [[Georgia Air Line Railroad]] in 1871, and the Rhodes House hotel in 1880 to accommodate railroad passengers, Suwanee saw in influx of people and a boost in trade and economic activity.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> Although a devastating fire in 1881 spared only one building on Main Street, the town continued to persevere. From 1880 to 1920, the population remained relatively static, growing from 216 people to 241 over 40 years.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> {{As of|2015}}, Suwanee's population had surged to over 18,000, reflecting its growth and development.<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|access-date=July 2, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160602200744/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|archive-date=June 2, 2016}}</ref>

===Recent history===
From 1933 to 1936, the now heavily traveled [[Buford Highway]] was constructed through Suwanee.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> In 1960, [[Interstate 85 in Georgia|Interstate 85]] was extended just south of Suwanee, where it ended at the time. Over the past century, several primary education schools have opened in Suwanee, including [[North Gwinnett High School]] and Suwanee Elementary School. Suwanee High School dates back to 1880, when it was a one-room schoolhouse.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> The first city hall was built in the early 1960s, with a second city hall constructed in 1997. In 2005, Town Center was built in 2005 and completed in 2009, at which time the city hall moved to its current location in Town Center.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> In 2003, Suwanee was named a City of Excellence by the ''Georgia Municipal Association and Trend Magazine''.<ref name=(Suwanee) /> In 2017, Suwanee was recognized as a Green Community by the [[Atlanta Regional Commission]], earning bronze-level certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in sustainability practices.