CID Board Member Spotlight: Milan Patel
Milan serves as the Director of Development at Monaco Hospitality, a boutique real estate investment and development firm based in Buford, GA. In this role, he directs the complete lifecycle of new commercial construction, specializing heavily in hotel development. Milan acts as the central strategic liaison connecting general contractors, engineers, investors, and branded partners to […]
Draw the District Recap
On March 7th, Sugarloaf CID, Gas South District, and The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning hosted Draw the District: A Chalk Arts Festival, presented by Coca-Cola. This “first-ever” event for our area activated public spaces outside of The Hudgens Center and brought together competing chalk artists, various artisan vendors, and delicious food trucks for […]
First Artistic Crosswalks in Gwinnett installed at Gas South District Entrance
First artistic crosswalks in Gwinnett are installed on Satellite Blvd. at Gas South District DULUTH, Ga. (October 14, 2025) – An official ribbon-cutting for the vibrant artistic crosswalks on Satellite Blvd. at the entrance of Gas South District took place today. County officials, venue and community partners, and local leaders gathered to celebrate the project. […]
Sugarloaf Ascension Sculpture Ribbon Cutting Recap
The Sugarloaf Community Improvement District held a ribbon cutting on September 16, 2025 to celebrate the completion of the Sugarloaf Ascension Sculpture as a welcome to Gwinnett’s downtown. The stainless-steel sculpture, located at the corner of Sugarloaf Parkway and the Interstate 85 southbound exit ramp, is 37 feet tall and highlights the district as a […]