Author: Brandon Hembree
Sugar Hill history — A patchwork of the past sewn together in a quilt
Quilting has a long history. For early settlers in Gwinnett County, quilts were essential for keeping...
Sugar Hill history: Shaped by flowing water
From a geographic perspective, Sugar Hill is uniquely situated. Our western border comprises the...
Sugar Hill history: From a ledger to online — Digitized documents open up world of information
In April 1939, the new mayor of Sugar Hill and the new city council held their first meeting at a...
Sugar Hill history: ‘Otherworldly’ spirit at local distillery inspires stories of haunting
If you are a student of history, then you know that history is made up of stories from our past. I have...
Sugar Hill history: Pawpaw Trees are local Native American legacy
Growing up in the north Georgia mountains, I thought it was normal for grandchildren to call their...
Sugar Hill history: Honoring the late Charlotte Howerton, an ‘amazing’ woman
WWII had a significant impact on our country and the communities here in Gwinnett County. Many men from...
Sugar Hill History: Once forgotten slave graves at local church cemetery will now be remembered
From a historical standpoint, the issue of slavery is a difficult subject matter. The research is time...
Sugar Hill History: Revolutionary War hero may be laid to rest locally in modest, unmarked capstone
If you are inclined to explore the several historic cemeteries in Sugar Hill, you will find markers for...
History: Duckpin bowling, radio-controlled car racing helped create community at play
The phrase “live, work and play community” is a modern-day creation. In recent years, the phrase has...
History: Canneries provide evidence of local agricultural community in Sugar Hill
It is hard to imagine today, but the economy of Sugar Hill and Gwinnett County in the late 1800s and...
