A northern suburb of Atlanta, Duluth is one of the more upscale areas in the metro region. With easy access to I-85, Duluth is desirable not only for its affluence but also its relatively easy commute to downtown Atlanta. Zip code 30097 serves Duluth (and parts of newly incorporated Johns Creek) and has some of the most expensive neighborhoods in the metro area. Such neighborhoods include Sugarloaf Country Club, St. Marlo, and St. Ives.
For the sports fans, The Bellsouth Classic is held each May at the TPC at Sugarloaf golf course, and the Atlanta Athletic Club in nearby Johns Creek hosted the 1981 and 2001 PGA Championships. The Gwinnett Gladiators, a professional minor league hockey team play in the Arena at Gwinnett Center, which also plays host to major concerts and events throughout the year.
