Man of the Year:
Bucky Johnson
Mayor, City of Norcross

Even in a challenging economy, the City of  Norcross has had one great year. With a surge in economic development, three major corporations – FedEx Ground, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. and RockTenn – have brought their business to Norcross, sparking one of the biggest employment boosts for the state. Great leadership is one contributing factor to the ever-growing list of accomplishments for this city. The man of the hour, Mayor Bucky Johnson, has worked both within Norcross and with county officials to ensure his city’s continued success.

“The county and the cities are working together on a number of different issues that will be helpful and beneficial to all of our citizens,” he says.

Johnson has also contributed his time to the Atlanta Regional Roundtable as chairman. This year, he’s worked specifically on the Transportation Investment Act, a proposed regional penny sales tax for transportation projects that metro Atlanta residents will be voting on in 2012. The roundtable worked through the summer and fall months to draft a list of transportation projects that could be funded with the sales tax over a 10-year period. These projects include roads, bridges, transit, bus service, sidewalks, bike paths and more.

“There was a string of decisions on how to get people involved, working together and accomplishing goals involving the Transportation Investment Act. I was working with 20 other elected officials – 11 of them were higher ranked than I in terms of an elected position,” he says. One of Johnson’s greatest accomplishments in this position was getting a unanimous vote from both the executive committee and full roundtable on the draft and final regional transportation project list. “If we couldn’t have agreed on this list, it wouldn’t have gone to voters and there wouldn’t be an opportunity to improve transportation both in the Atlanta region and throughout our communities.”

So with this regional outlook, what’s great about working in Gwinnett? “I love just about everything about working in Gwinnett…There are so many things and people that are excellent in Gwinnett, you hope just some of that rubs off on you.”

Woman of the Year:
Charlotte Nash
Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash’s list of accomplishments this year is both lengthy and impressive. From Gwinnett County Government’s budget to the recently passed land acquisition policy, Nash has contributed much to our community for only being in elected office for less than a year.

However, in the chairman’s eyes, her greatest accomplishment to date is one she achieved prior to stepping foot into the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners office. “Running in my first race for elected office with three other individuals and managing – with a lot of help from dedicated supporters and volunteers – to successfully get elected without needing a run off. This is a big accomplishment in my mind considering I was a total novice at running for political office,” she says. This past spring, Nash secured more than 55 percent of total votes to emerge as commission chairman.

Motivated to make a change in local government, Nash entered her post with some tough challenges ahead. One of the first orders of business was the financial deficit that remained in the fiscal year 2011 budget. “Gwinnett County’s budget started off with a $38 million deficit this year and over the course of all of us working together, we’ve managed to erase that deficit and balance the 2011 budget. This led us to not only prevent an increase in the mileage rate, but actually reduce the mileage rate for 2011,” she recalls.

Another issue in the forefront was tackling head-on the land acquisition process. With honesty and integrity top of mind, Nash, along with the rest of the board, adopted a new policy that requires strict procedures for acquiring land, addressing the Special Grand Jury criticism reported last year. “I think that it’s going to bear fruit for us going forward in terms of thoughtfulness in which we will be acting on land acquisition items.” Next, Nash hopes to pass a revision to the county ethics ordinance, which will manage the ethics of local elected officials.

All in all, Nash is proud, honored and humbled to be in her position in the county that she calls home. “My husband and I know that we’re very fortunate to have been able to live and prosper in Gwinnett. It’s very satisfying to feel like I can give back just a little bit in gratitude for what Gwinnett has done for us.”

Each year, we’re pleased to see you cast your votes and let your voice be heard. More than 60,000 votes were tallied this year. Keep this issue at hand – it will serve you well throughout the year as a guide for the best finds in Gwinnett.

Home is Where the Heart Is
Best Homebuilder
Best Realtor
Best Interior Decorator/Design Firm
Best Furniture Store
Best Landscaping Firm
Best Home Services and Maintenance
Best Neighborhood
Best Apartment Community
Best Retirement Community

Making a Living – Nine to Five
Best Employer
Best Business Address
Best Office Park
Best Accounting Firm
Best Bank/Financial Institution
Best Insurance Agency
Best Law Firm
Best Staffing Agency
Best Customer Service
Best Place for a Business Meeting or Retreat
Best Power Lunch
Best IT Service
Best Hotel

Getcha Some Grub
Best Barbecue
Best Pizza
Best Seafood
Best Sushi
Best Chinese Food
Best Mexican Food
Best Bakery
Best Cup of Coffee
Best Supermarket

Hangin’ With Your Buddies
Best Happy Hour
Best Sports Bar
Best Gwinnett Concert Venue
Best Local Entertainer
Best Golf Course

Relaxation Awaits!
Best Salon
Best Dry Cleaners
Best Tanning Salon
Best Spa

A Shopper’s Paradise
Best Mall
Best Place to Buy a Computer
Best Clothing Store for Women
Best Clothing Store for Men
Best Place to Buy Shoes
Best Antique Store

Happily Ever After
Best Restaurant for Romance
Best Jeweler
Best Place to Buy Flowers
Best Place for a Wedding
Best Photographer

Start Your Engines
Best Auto Dealer/Best Place to Buy A Car
Best Auto Mechanic
Best Car Wash

Become Culturally Diverse
Best Place for People Watching
Best Artistic/Cultural Scene
Best Social or Charity Event

Spending Quality Time Together
Best Child-Friendly Restaurant
Best Local Festival
Best Park
Best Summer Activity
Best Clothing Store for Children
Best School Field Trip
Best Childcare
Best Family Activity

Pet Friendly
Best Veterinarian
Best Place to Board a Pet

Tops in Our Community
Best Downtown
Best Local Charity
Favorite Elected Official

Feel Good, Look Good, Live Good
Best Place to Workout
Best Pediatrician
Best Physician/Practice
Best Dental Practice
Best Orthodontist
Best Chiropractor

Wildcard Winners

Sikes and Davis Interiors & Fine Furniture

A wise, young girl once said, “There’s no place like home.” And for Gwinnett, this is definitely true! Now with more than 800,000 people calling this county home, it’s clear that Gwinnett offers the best in quality options and amenities to fit any homeowner’s desires. Excellent communities, knowledgeable realtors and one-of-a-kind home décor – just to name a few. So even without ruby slippers to guide them, our readers picked their favorites in everything from best homebuilder to best retirement community.

❯❯  Best Homebuilder
You make your house a home, but a builder helps you with the myriad of decisions that will need to be made to build it. Trust these homebuilders as your top choice to pour the foundation and raise the roof: John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Homes, Richardson Housing Group, Touchstone Homes and Waterford Homes.

❯❯  Best Realtor
You realtor is your partner when you’re buying or selling a home. So you’ll want someone that has a no stress, savvy and smart approach to getting you what you need. Our readers put their faith in Chapman Hall Realty Premier – Jerry Wells, Harry Norman Realtors – Johnny Phelps, Renaissance Realty Group – Eric Reid and Tim Sweeney, Star Team Atlanta Realty of Keller Williams – Rodney Camren and Virtual Property Realty – Debbie Condon to make home sweet home a reality.

❯❯  Best Interior Decorator/Design Firm
Inspired to create a great room to entertain or finally redo your master bed and bath? Learn everything you need to know about home decorating, including painting basics to window treatments from Nouveaute/Angela Cain Interiors Incorporated, Office Creations and Sikes and Davis Interiors & Fine Furniture. They’ll definitely turn your space from drab to fab!

❯❯  Best Furniture Store
Where you place your furniture in a room truly sets the tone of how you’ll live in that space. Transform your old, blah room into a new and welcoming space with furnishings from American Signature Furniture, Brownlee’s Furniture, Havertys Furniture, The Perfect Piece Consignment Interiors and Underpriced Furniture.

❯❯  Best Landscaping Firm
Some homeowners have a natural green thumb and some don’t. Fortunately, Gwinnett has several landscaping companies that can spruce up your lawn in no time. Here are a few that our voters rely on: Allsouth Landscaping Group, Inc., Georgian Landscape Design, Innovative Outdoors, Russell Landscape Group, Inc. and Unlimited Landscaping Turf Management, Inc.

❯❯  Best Home Services and Maintenance
Got terminates? A leaky roof? A broken air conditioner or garage door? Allgood Pest Solutions, EMC Security, EverDry Roofing, Holtkamp Heating & A/C, Inc. and Voyles Overhead Door are able to lend you a hand.

❯❯  Best Neighborhood
Seems all Gwinnettians feel their neighborhood is the best! This year, the top list includes Château Élan, Hamilton Mill, Sugarloaf Country Club, Sugarloaf Park and Wild Timber.

❯❯  Best Apartment Community
There are a plethora of benefits to being an apartment dweller. The freedom of not having a mortgage, a great way to meet new people, less to clean and free maintenance are just some reasons. See for yourself and check out these top apartments in our area:
AMLI at McGinnis Ferry, Century Park, Century Pointe at Suwanee Station, Overlook at Gwinnett Stadium and The Reserve at Sugarloaf.

❯❯  Best Retirement Community
Are you looking to live life to the fullest as an active senior? Why not consider one of these top retirement communities: Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett, Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, Laurel Grove Holiday Retirement, Noble Village and The Parc at Duluth. These facilities offer socially engaging activities while providing the support you need.

Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center

Gwinnett’s economic development and job growth were on the up and up this year! From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, each made their presence known in Gwinnett by bringing an increase in jobs as well as capital investment. In July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Gwinnett was leading Georgia in employment growth, with a rate almost double the national average. For Gwinnettians, this news promises a bright future ahead despite challenging times. Here’s what our readers told us about their favorite companies in Gwinnett.

❯❯  Best Employer
Awesome benefits, fantastic pay and fun co-workers are some things people look for in an employer. These are some Gwinnett companies that hit high marks with our readers: Chick-fil-A, Hire Dynamics, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett Medical Center and Lloyd Pro Group, Inc.

❯❯  Best Business Address
Sometimes what we deal with in business is very similar to what we address in our personal lives. Location for your business is just as important as finding the right place to live. If you think of your business location as your second home, you won’t go wrong setting up shop in Downtown Buford, Downtown Duluth, Downtown Lawrenceville, Mall of Georgia or Suwanee Town Center Park.

❯❯  Best Office Park
You don’t have to travel to the city for a great location for your next business venture. The best office parks are right here in Gwinnett, including Duluth Town Green, One Sugarloaf Centre (Brand Properties), Sugarloaf Corporate Center (Taylor & Mathis, Inc.), Suwanee Town Center Park and Technology Park Atlanta.

❯❯  Best Accounting Firm
When tax time rolls around, it pays to have a good accountant on your side. The votes point to using 10 Key Solutions; DeLuca, Ladd & Carroll, LLC; Forrestall Galeano & Li, CPA, LLC; Hamilton Financial, PC; McMullan & Co., CPAs; and Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan for all your financial needs.

❯❯  Best Bank/Financial Institution
Your relationship with your bank should be a mutually beneficial one, so find one that fits your requirements to a “T.” Bank of North Georgia, Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia United Credit Union, Gwinnett Community Bank, KeyWorth Bank and The Brand Banking Company are Gwinnett banks that excel in customer service.

❯❯  Best Insurance Agency
Much has been said about the importance of top-quality insurance, whether it’s for your home, car, boat or more. Our readers told us Burnette Insurance, E2E Benefits Services, Inc., Lloyd Pro Group, Inc., Sampers Financial, Inc., State Farm and Talbert Insurance Services get their stamp of approval.

❯❯  Best Law Firm
In the times your family needs legal assistance, it’s key that you’re paired with the best in the field to solve your legal dilemmas. Work with attorneys that have the experience you can trust like Andersen, Tate & Carr, PC; Gary Martin Hays & Associates, PC; Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP; O’Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys at Law, LLC; Speed, Seta & Waters, LLC; and Thompson & Sweeny, PC.

❯❯  Best Staffing Agency
Many Gwinnett companies rely on staffing agencies to help them find the right person for the job. These companies not only place individuals in the designated position, but also work in partnership with their clients to ensure success. The best staffing agencies in our area, according to our readers, are Hire Dynamics, MD&E Clarity, Einstein HR, ProLogistix and Staffing Resources.

❯❯  Best Customer Service
Top-notch customer service is crucial to running a prosperous business. By maintaining excellent customer satisfaction, you’ll keep customers around for the long haul. Our voters suggest Chick-fil-A, Georgia United Credit Union, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lloyd Pro Group, Inc., Einstein HR and The Pet Garage for an exceptional customer experience.

❯❯  Best Place for a Business Meeting or Retreat
A business meeting is a great reason to get your employees out of the office. New surroundings are said to re-energize employees’ imaginations and initiative, so they perform better when they’re back at work. Top Gwinnett execs pick the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, Gwinnett Center, IACC Conference Center at Château Élan, Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and The 1818 Club as the top-rated meeting spots.

❯❯  Best Power Lunch
Your client wants to grab a bite to eat instead of meeting in the office? No problem! Our followers advise mixing a little work in at these neighborhood lunch spots: Chocolate Perks, Gary’s Bistro, Luciano’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge, Marlow’s Tavern, McCray’s Tavern On The Square and The 1818 Club.

❯❯  Best IT Service
In today’s technologically booming world, it’s essential to have the top companies troubleshooting all your IT challenges. Hire Interactive Business Technologies, LAN Systems, Inc., MIS Solutions, Inc. or Rocket IT next time you encounter a computer error or malfunction.

❯❯  Best Hotel
Are you looking to find a great place for your clients to stay while in town? Or maybe you’re seeking a little R&R without the kids? Either way, our voters say these places show the best hospitality in our community: Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place, Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia, Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort at Stone Mountain, Hilton Atlanta Northeast and Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. You can’t beat these hotels’ comfy beds, soft pillows and top-of-the-line customer service.

Cinco Mexican Cantina

Atlanta has long been known as the dine-worthy city of the South, but nowadays Gwinnett has been stepping up in the culinary scene. With residents craving top cuisine outside the perimeter, our county’s eateries have started filling their patron’s bellies with a smorgasbord of big flavor and good eats at quality prices. Gwinnett’s restaurants have tantalized customers’ tastebuds, taking them across the globe in one bite. Our readers highlighted their top picks on where to grab a bite in Gwinnett.

❯❯  Best Barbecue
You can’t beat down home southern barbecue! Sink your teeth into the meats at Dicky Doo’s Diner, Dillards Barbecue, Holy Smokes Barbecue, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Spiced Right Smokehouse BBQ. They’re sure to have reached smoky perfection!

❯❯  Best Pizza
Oh Mama Mia! Did you know that 94 percent of Americans eat pizza regularly? That’s a whole lotta pies! Pick up a slice at these favorites: Fini’s Pizzeria, Johnny’s New York Style Pizza, Mellow Mushroom, Pepperoni’s and Steverino’s. Manga, manga!

❯❯  Best Seafood
Fish doesn’t just taste good, it’s good for you, too. Fish is an excellent source of protein, low in saturated fat and loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which keeps your ticker in top shape. No need to dive under the sea for a fresh catch. Get your Friday night fish fry from Bahama Breeze, Bonefish Grill, Oyster Bay and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen.

❯❯  Best Sushi
Chin Chin 7, Kani House, Mori House, Niko Niko, Orient Garden and Shogun serve top sushi rolls that are better than the rest! Fulfill your craving with our readers’ choices for best sushi.

❯❯  Best Chinese Food
Chinese food is the world’s most popular cuisine. Eatingchina.com says more than 1.3 billion people devour this delectable food. What’s you’re favorite dish? Mongolian beef? Chicken fried rice? Egg drop soup? Try any of these dishes and more at our voters’ top picks for eastern world cuisine: Chin Chin 7, Lavender Asian Bistro, Mah Jong Restaurant, Orient Garden and PF Chang’s China Bistro.

❯❯  Best Mexican Food
Kick up the spice in your life and grab a quick Mexican dish that’s a little caliente. Let’s have a fiesta at local restaurants like Cheeky Taqueria, Chonas Mexican Grill, Cinco Mexican Cantina, Frontera Mex-Mex Grill and Taqueria Los Hermanos. Arriba!

❯❯  Best Bakery
There’s nothing like fresh baked bread or a warm slice of apple pie à la mode to satisfy your sweet tooth. Bill Rhodes Bakery, Kneaded Perk Bakery Café, Parkside Bakery & Café, Sweets on the Square and Whimsical Sweets Bake Shop offer up the best culinary confections and pastry delights in Gwinnett.

❯❯  Best Cup of Coffee
Put down that coffee mug! In 1675, the King of England banned coffee shops because he claimed they were places where people gathered to conspire against him. Luckily, today we can enjoy our java without a royal beheading. Visit Chocolate Perks, Starbucks Coffee Company, The Flying Biscuit Café or The Singin’ Bean Coffeehouse to get your next caffeine fix.

❯❯  Best Supermarket
Even if you’re not looking to be on Extreme Couponing, grocery visits are necessary to buy the week’s home essentials. Fill your fridge with goodies from Fresh Market, Kroger, Publix, Trader Joes and Whole Foods.

Arena at Gwinnett Center

Everyone enjoys a good time! Whether it’s watchin’ the Dawgs take on the Jackets at the local watering hole, practicing your swing at a nearby club, or even rockin’ out at your favorite band’s show, having fun is a vital part of our culture and an important way to unwind after a long day. Gwinnett is a perfect place to find anything and everything to keep you entertained all night long. From top sports pubs to concert venues, our county is home to many of the best hangout spots in metro Atlanta. Now our readers share the places they enjoy right in our own backyard!

❯❯  Best Happy Hour
After a long day of work and play, our over 21 followers like to order a cocktail and chill out at Marlow’s Tavern, McCray’s Tavern On The Square, Olde Towne Tavern & Grille, Sunset Cove Beach Café and Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Taco Mac.

❯❯  Best Sports Bar
Looking for a place to watch the next big game? Gwinnett top sports fans cheer on their favorite teams at Arena Tavern, Olde Towne Tavern & Grille, Taco Mac, The Hail Mary Sports Pub and Wild Wing Café. These pubs offer a wide selection of beer on tap as well as burgers, sandwiches and house specialties.

❯❯  Best Gwinnett Concert Venue
Many locals like to spend their free time listening to their favorite band. 37 Main: A Rock Café, Duluth Town Green, Suwanee Town Center Park, The Arena at Gwinnett Center and Wild Bills are the ideal venues to see Enrique Iglesias, Bret Michaels and everything in between.

❯❯  Best Local Entertainer
Gwinnett is home to some of the best entertainers. Support local talent like Andy Velo, Departure: The Journey Tribute Band, Don Law, Iron Mullet and Reality Check. You never know when you’ll see their name in lights.

❯❯  Best Golf Course
You may not be able to play golf like the pros, but you have always enjoyed a good game with friends. Master your swing at Bear’s Best Atlanta at Edinburgh, Château Élan Golf Club, Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, The River Club Golf Course and TPC at Sugarloaf.

The Spa at Château Élan

It’s so important to take some “me time” every now and then. Self-pampering allows you to become refreshed and rejuvenated in taking on your day-to-day activities. It’s even proven to help both your mental and physical state of mind. So, if it’s spending a few hours at the spa or getting a new hairdo, you know you have worked hard to enjoy it! Our readers recommend the following places to get top-notch personal services.

❯❯  Best Salon
Ready for a new look? Get a new hairdo or tame your mane at these local salons: Bella Fiore’ Salon, Kathy Adams Salon, Salon Greco, Studio 93 Salon and The 124 Group (Salon 124 and Genesis Salon).

❯❯  Best Dry Cleaners
Dacula Cleaners, Dry Cleaning To-Your-Door and Executive Clothing Care offer the best services to make sure your shirts are starched and your
pants are ironed.

❯❯  Best Tanning Salon
Do you want that sun-kissed glow without spending hours exposed to UV rays? Become a bronze goddess this winter with a natural tan from these top salons: Classy Nails & Tan, EnvyTan, Outback Tanning Studios and Tropix Tanning Salon.

❯❯  Best Spa
It’s time to relax and indulge yourself. Spas offer a full range of services to impact both your mind and body with massages, facials and manicures. Some favorite spots in Gwinnett include Miracles of Massage – Lawrenceville Therapy & Wellness Studio, Salon Greco, The Spa at Château Élan and Tranquility Spa at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Mall of Georgia

Do you die for a great pair of shoes or a killer handbag? Are you a master at finding the best deals and sales? Do you tend to shop ’til you drop – literally? Well look no further, Gwinnett has the greatest shopping venues around to fulfill every shopaholics addiction. Become obsessed with our top shoppers favorites. Now go and be glamorous!

❯❯  Best Mall
Gwinnettians have little to worry about when it comes to shopping in and around our community. From outdoor malls to outlet centers, our county has anything a shopper could ask for and more! Our readers love to shop at Discover Mills, Gwinnett Place Mall, Mall of Georgia, The Avenue Webb Ginn and The Forum on Peachtree Parkway.

❯❯ Best Place to Buy a Computer
Ready to nerd out on the latest technology? Our voters visit the Apple Store, Best Buy, Fry’s Electronics, Inc. and Vision Computers, Inc. for top products and customer expertise.

❯❯  Best Clothing Store for Women
Ladies, are you searching for cute clothes at affordable prices? Check out Back by Popular Demand Consignment Store, Charming Charlie, Nordstrom, ReDooz and Uptown Girl Boutique for the latest trends that will make you look super chic and fabulous.

❯❯  Best Clothing Store for Men
Women aren’t the only ones who need to have a classy personal style. Men, we also want you to look debonair. Gwinnett has great stores for men’s apparel including Jos. A. Bank, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Men’s Warehouse and Nordstrom.

❯❯  Best Place to Buy Shoes
What’s a woman’s favorite accessory? The shoes of course! DSW, Macy’s and Nordstrom carry ones that will be the perfect fit.

❯❯  Best Antique Store
Are you a fan of the show American Pickers? Get great deals on antiques and collectables, much like they feature on the show, locally at Ally’s Attic, Classy-Finds Consignment, Queen of Hearts and Scotland Yard. Our followers voted these shops as the best spots.

Payne-Corley House

It’s a little bit funny. This feeling inside. Is it love? If so, Gwinnett’s got plenty of romantic spots to make your love flourish and sweep her off her feet. It’s the perfect recipe for romance – a restaurant, flowers and maybe even a ring! So guys, woo your ladies at these top romantic recommendations.

❯❯  Best Restaurant for Romance
It’s date night and you and your sweetheart need a great place to spend some quality time together. Our readers suggest Aqua Terra Bistro, Dominick’s, Luciano’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge, Park Café and Three Blind Mice to set the mood and enjoy fine cuisine.

❯❯  Best Jeweler
Every girl loves a little bling or sparkle in her life, particularly if that comes in the form of a ring. Pop the question with jewelry from these shops our readers’ deem best: Goldsmith Jewelers, Inc., Guven’s Fine Jewelry, More Than Diamonds, Sparkle! and Tara Fine Jewelry Co., Inc.

❯❯  Best Place to Buy Flowers
Flowers can go a long way when you need to say, “I’m sorry” or for special occasions, but mostly, the best time to give flowers is for no occasion at all. A beautiful bouquet tends to put a smile on anyone’s face. Pick from A Daisy A Day Florist & Greenhouse, Buford Florist, Inc., Huff’s Flowers, Snellville Florist, Inc. and Still Lake Nursery when you need to send a gift to that special someone.

❯❯  Best Place for a Wedding
When a couple starts thinking about saying, “I do,” one of the first things they plan is the venue for their perfect day. According to our readers, the top places to tie the knot in Gwinnett are 550 Trackside, Carl House, Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Payne-Corley House.

❯❯  Best Photographer
Photos capture memories and times you want to remember forever, so it’s imperative you have a talented photographer to document these events. Our readers’ rate Dash Photography – Maryan Aiken, Ella Rue Photography, Jennifer Stalcup Photography, Main Street Photography – Julie Perdue, Matt Adams Photo and Rod Reilly Photography as the top photographers in Gwinnett to snap your pictures.

Christian Brothers Automotive

Gwinnett is made up of more than 2,750 miles of road, over 660 signalized intersections, thousands of miles of traffic striping and the fourth-busiest airport in the state, according to the Georgia DOT. With lots of people traveling on these roads daily, it’s important your car stays in tip-top shape. Changing your oil, checking your tires and keeping your vehicle as clean as new are just a few top priorities for drivers. Luckily, our readers love their cars and have suggestions on where to get your cars cleaned, tuned up or even find a brand new ride.

❯❯  Best Auto Dealer/Best Place to Buy a Car
When it’s time to get into some new wheels, these dealerships will provide quality customer care as well as a great ride: Gwinnett Place Honda, Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett and Team Toyota Mall of Georgia.

❯❯  Best Auto Mechanic
Ugh! Got a flat tire again? Call Christian Brothers Automotive, CV Experts, Inc., Fenski Automotive Center and Mahdavi Motorsports when you’re stuck in a bind and need fast automotive advice. Our readers suggest it!

❯❯  Best Car Wash
Is your car looking a bit rough these days? Maybe it’s time to get it squeaky clean. Our readers named Fairway Carwash, Hamilton Mill Car Wash & Auto Spa, Mr. Clean Carwash and Nexus Auto Detail as the best places to get your car cleaned.