Community Groups and Boards
Sugar Hill citizens can volunteer their services to the city without pay on various boards and commissions. Some of these are established in the City Charter; others are set up by the Mayor or City Council to perform special, limited functions.
The Sugar Hill Arts Commission is a group of artists and art lovers set on a mission to encourage, promote, and expand public interest in the arts in Sugar Hill, Georgia.
Interested in becoming a member of the Sugar Hill Arts Commission? Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Attend virtually or in-person at the Art Gallery on West Broad St.
artscommission@cityofsugarhill.com
Sugar Hill Historic Preservation Society
Sugar Hill History Museum exhibits include photographs, documents, and memorabilia that highlight the community’s churches, schools, volunteer fire department, gold mining and moonshining history, and affiliation with the creation of Lake Lanier.
The SHHPS meets every third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the History Room at City Hall.
For information about the Sugar Hill Historic Preservation Society, please email shhps@cityofsugarhill.com.
Youth Council
The Youth Council provides an opportunity for the youth of Sugar Hill to acquire a greater knowledge of, and appreciation for the American political system through active participation in local government. The Youth Council assists the Mayor and City Council in solving the problems and accomplishing the goals of Sugar Hill by facilitating open dialogue and discussion with representatives of the youth.
The Sugar Hill Youth Council meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Sugar Hill City Hall, located at 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, GA.
Victoria Richburg, City of Sugar Hill, vrichburg@cityofsugarhill.com
Players Guild
In eight short years, the Players Guild has grown from a small theatre group performing for 30 people into a regional acting troupe putting on four shows a year before a sold-out house. As part of the relationship between the City of Sugar Hill and the Players Guild, members of the Eagle Theatre’s in-house performance troupe have exclusive access to the Eagle Theatre unlike any venue renter or performer.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Players Guild is growing dramatically and we would love for you to get involved.
If you would like to get involved, volunteer, or receive our newsletters, send an email to info@pgatsh.com.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is a volunteer board made up of five Sugar Hill citizens appointed by the Mayor and Council to assist with decisions related to current and future land use regulation in the city. One of its main functions is to conduct public hearings on proposed changes to the city’s zoning policies and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Mayor and Council. The Planning Commission does not create policy and serves only as a recommending body to the Mayor, Council, and city staff on a variety of land use policy issues.
Regular meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall, located at 5039 West Broad St. A 15-minute work session is typically scheduled prior to each regular meeting.
Nicole Klein, nklein@cityofsugarhill.com
Downtown Development Authority
The Sugar Hill Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a seven-member board appointed by City Council to serve as advocates and advisors to the city on issues related to Downtown Sugar Hill. The DDA and the city’s Downtown Coordinator works to attract business and investment to the downtown area, markets available properties, and provides support to existing businesses.
All DDA meetings are held in the History Room at Sugar Hill City Hall, located at 5039 West Broad St. The meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Broad St. Concert Band
The Broad St. Concert Band of Sugar Hill is a community band for adults that plays a wide variety of musical styles.
The band rehearses in the Eagle Theatre every first & third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Community Garden
The city’s community garden, located at Gary Pirkle Park, is open and plots are available to those interested in starting a garden in this collaborative gardening environment. All levels of experience are welcomed. Plots are 5 ft wide and 15 ft long. Water, tools, soil, mulch, and other supplies are available for our members. The annual membership fee (which covers your first plot) of $35. Additional plots are $20 each, with a maximum of 3 plots per member. New members start with 1 plot in their first year.
The highlight of the garden’s revitalization efforts is the complete rebuilding and expansion of existing plots. The old, rotten frames were removed, and larger, taller frames were built to provide an increased utilization rate of 50% for the garden area. A pollination garden was built in 2020 and expanded in 2021.
For more information on the garden, please contact Recreation Department at 770-831-7413 or email the Garden Board at sugarhillcg@gmail.com.
Other Groups to Join
Sugar Hill Women’s Club
The Sugar Hill Women’s Club meet most months on the last Thursday of the month. Follow the group on Facebook to find out where the next meeting will be located. We start at 6:30 with munchies and move on from there. Typical Thursday programs include guest speakers, icebreakers, holiday parties, and always a preview of upcoming events. There are also one to two additional get-togethers for stuff like Friday morning coffee, festival participation, group community service, committee workshops, and more.
sugarhillareawomensclub@gmail.com
Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill
The Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill welcomes Sugar Hill and Gwinnett residents that believe in the power of active participation in community service, having a sense of self, attending social events, networking, and the ever-beneficial bond of sisterhood.
Meetings are held each third Thursday 6:45 p.m.
Friends of the Greenway
The Friends of the Greenway welcome all runners who are wanting to run in a group environment with other dedicated runners. The Running Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. starting at Sugar Hill City Hall. Trail runs also occur on Sundays. Place and time will be posted each week for this trail run on Facebook. Please make sure to bring your water bottle.
Sugar Hill Business Alliance
The Sugar Hill Business Alliance provides a platform to enable members to gain exposure and relationships. Promotion and growth are facilitated through networking opportunities, sponsorships, social media exposure, and special events. The goal of the Business Alliance is to unite and empower local businesses in Sugar Hill and the North Gwinnett area.
Meetings are TBA.