Celebrate Black History Month in Gwinnett

Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to United States history. It was first created as a week-long celebration in 1926, and became a month-long celebration in 1976. It takes place in the month of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham…

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Black Owned Businesses to Check Out in Gwinnett

Gwinnettians are proud to live in one of the most diverse counties in the Southeast and this diversity carries over to the wide variety of black-owned restaurants, shops and tourism-related businesses. Below, check out just some of the Black-owned businesses that are pushing Gwinnett's tourism…

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Treat Your Date to Something Different

We all expect the typical date. Dinner and a movie. Netflix and chill. Sound familiar? Well, we want to get you out of your date night rut. Gwinnett makes this easy because there are about a million ways you can surprise that special someone in your life with a better date. Make Something Together…

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Indoor Playgrounds in Gwinnett

Let's Play! The winter months can be difficult when trying to find activities for kids. If it is too cold outside, you might be stuck inside and that's no fun for anyone. Gwinnett has many indoor playground options that will keep your kids out of the cold and entertained for hours. We rounded up a…

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New Year's Resolutions

It is time to begin another year, which means a fresh start. They say it takes an average of 60 days to form a habit which means there is no time to waste starting your news years resolutions. Thankfully, Gwinnett has everything you need to accomplish your resolutions. Whether you want to get…

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Know Before You Go: BAPS Mandir

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta was completed in 2007, and it's quite the site to see. This Mandir (temple) was built from more than 34,000 hand-carved stone pieces. Visiting the Mandir is an activity I recommend to every Gwinnett County visitor (and resident!). Being inside this…

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Mall of Georgia

Let's Go Shopping Did you know Gwinnett is home to the largest mall in the southeast? The Mall of Georgia in Buford has been around since 1999. It is home to many popular anchor stores, like Macy's, Von Maur, Dillard's, and Belk, but it also has a great variety of other shopping options. Box Lunch…

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Where to Shop for Stocking Stuffers

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." Gifts are great, but opening my stocking on Christmas morning has always been one of my favorite things. *Santa* has always left the cutest trinkets and candies, like chocolate oranges, handmade…

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Guide To Holiday Gifts In Gwinnett

Peachtree Corners Town Center: Sooni & Tommi Korean Cosmetics: 5230 Town Center Blvd Suite #140, Peachtree Corners Known for delivering cult favorites from top established brands and discoveries from companies whose products are unavailable outside Korea. Sooni & Tommi allows anyone and everyone…

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Halal Options in Gwinnett

Halal is an Arabic word that translates to 'permissible' in English. Halal normally refers to actions behaviors, or items that are allowed under the teaching of Islam, but halal is also applicable when it comes to food and its preparation. Here's a list of a few halal-certified places around…

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