Bentwood Preserve at Sugarloaf

About the Area

Located in the Northern Atlanta suburb of Duluth with rolling hills and winding drives, Bentwood Preserve at Sugarloaf is nearby some of the finest dining and shopping in the region. Pride in Old and New, Duluth boasts a myriad of recreational opportunities and is just a short drive from the world-class, big-city amenities offered within Atlanta. Duluth was named Tree City in 1989 and is known for its dedication to preserving green space. Duluth is recognized as a model city for Gwinnett County. It is poised with a perfect blend of small businesses, entrepreneurial enterprise, major corporation and visionary developers. Its success rate has been obtainable through sound economic efforts, business advocacy and leadership development. The vitality of Duluth is no accident. It is the result of careful planning and great foresight on the part of its business and community leaders. From tangible communication programs to local events that influence and impact the business environment, Duluth embraces a unique, concentrated form of government. As the second largest city in Gwinnett County, Duluth is noted first in financial stability throughout the State of Georgia. As a result, there are no bond ratings, and the City basks debt free. This, in addition to Duluth’s favorable growth pattern, has earned it the reputation of a suburban oasis, making it a very desirable address, particularly at the start of a new millennium. Duluth remains a busy hub today, continuing in the vanguard of the Metro area’s great business and residential expansion. Despite phenomenal growth, it has retained its small-town character, where personal camaraderie, spirited by annual holiday and festive events, is savored. Duluth is home to more than 26,688 residents who live, work and play in its 9.8 square-mile community. Its commercial corridor is among Gwinnett County’s busiest. Over 1,750 businesses are located within the City limits.

Culture / Entertainment

Bentwood at Sugarloaf residents are only 1 mile from Gwinnett Arena and the Duluth Ice Rink. Enjoy time with family or friends shopping or dining in downtown Duluth where there is something for everyone.

Schools

Area schools provide quality education.
Gwinnett County

• Hull Middle School
• M. H. Mason Elementary School
• Peachtree Elementary School

Shopping

Discover Mills Mall only 2 miles from Bentwood at Sugarloaf. Other malls also nearby include Gwinnett Place Mall and Mall of Georgia.

Medical

Bentwood at Sugarloaf provides quality healthcare with facilities including: • Gwinnett Medical Center • Joan Glancy Memorial Hospital • Children's Healthcare at Satellite Boulevard • Children's Healthcare at Gwinnett/Sugarloaf

About the Area

Did You Know • Duluth is 9.8 square miles in size, and is located 25 miles northeast of Atlanta. Transportation is accessible by Interstate 85, Buford Highway, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Georgia Highway 120 and Pleasant Hill Road. • The corporate sector of Duluth welcomes over 1,750 businesses to the city, and by all indications, this number is likely to continue in growth.• Duluth is the first city in Georgia to implement multi-material curbside recycling. This program is free to all residents and was recently upgraded to include cardboard recycling and special waste, such as oil and paint. • Tourist attraction is strong in Duluth. The Southeastern Railway Museum preserves, restores and operates historical railway equipment. The Duluth Fall Festival, held the last weekend in September, offers more than 250 arts and crafts and food booths, and draws crowds greater than 80,000. • Duluth elected the first woman mayor in Georgia, Alice H. Strickland. She lived 1861-1947. She promised to “Clean up Duluth and rid it of demon rum.” Her contributions to the community included opening up her home for kids to have their tonsils removed (there were no hospitals at this time). She also lead the movement to protect forest lands and donated an acre for a community forest, the first in the area. Her home has been designated as a historic location by the Georgia Historical Society. • Duluth is the fourth oldest chartered City in Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville being the oldest following by Norcross and Buford. • The first school was built in 1870's where the current Monarch School stands. • The Bank of Duluth was the first bank to organize and open in 1904. It was located in the building currently occupied by Economy Pharmacy in Downtown Duluth. The Farmers and Merchants Bank opened in 1911. Both closed during the Depression. The Bank of Duluth was re-organized in 1945 in the original building. • Gwinnett’s first hospital was built in 1943 in Duluth – Joan Glancy Hospital. Glancy Jones Dunn was the first baby born at Joan Glancy Hospital. The hospital was funded by General A.R. Glancy after the death of Olin Burnett, 6, in 1941. his daughter, a Duluth cow farmer, and employer of the boy’s father, wrote to him about a small clinic to serve the people of Duluth’s medical needs. He sent $500 to get things started and sent $250 every year after. The hospital was named after the General’s daughter, Joan, who died of pneumonia.