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 […]
Design selected for artistic crosswalks on Satellite Blvd.
Local artist Alexandra Sorto’s Quilt design will soon be installed on crosswalks on Satellite Boulevard at the entrance to the Gas South District. The Quilt reflects both the vibrancy of the nearby business and entertainment district as well as the community’s people and cultures. In her design proposal, the artist writes, “My design draws inspiration […]