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Clara Rooks

Clara Rooks grew up in Gwinnett County and is an alumnus of Dacula High School. She loves to frequent local coffee shops and check out books from the library. On the weekends you will find her spending time with her husband, daughter, and two Goldendoodles, but in her free time, Clara loves to go shopping, reading, running, and drinking smoothies. 

Where to Play Pickleball in Gwinnett

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row and it seems like everyone is playing it these days. If you have never heard of pickleball, it is a mixture of tennis and ping-pong played on a smaller tennis court with a paddle. It can be played in singles or doubles so…

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Gwinnett Burger Week: Know Before You Go

Did somebody say burgers? Ummmm, yes we did! Gwinnett Burger Week returns March 18-24 and we've got a few tips for you to help you maximize the meatiest week of the year! Gwinnett Burger Week Pass STEP 1: GET YOUR PASS at Pass.ExploreGwinnett.org New this year, is our mobile pass! (no apps…

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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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Affordable Gwinnett Wedding Venues

The Knot.Com recently reported that couples in the U.S. spend and average of $30,000 on weddings. We understand not everyone has this type of budget. Gwinnett is home to several gorgeous, affordable venues, so you can save on what is typically a large cost for your big day. 1. Gwinnett Historic…

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Christmas in Gwinnett

It is the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is gearing up for the holidays, even the businesses here in Gwinnett. The holidays are meant to be experienced through lights, trees and shopping. Christmas traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it's what each person…

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Best Proposal Spots in Gwinnett

We have decided to round up some of the best places for you to make your proposal special, right here in Gwinnett. Events: There are tons of great award-winning events that take place in Gwinnett every weekend. Find an event that is special to you and your partner, you can see all of the events…

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Guide to Gwinnett: Tree Lightings

It's the holiday season. We want to make sure you know where to kick it off with this version of Guide to Gwinnett: Tree Lightings. First, we'll start with this—we are in no way trying to skip over Thanksgiving. After all, giving thanks and eating food are two of our very favorite things. So…

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10 Tasty Pizza Places in Gwinnett

"No thanks. Pizza is gross," said no one ever. Let's be honest—you don't come across a lot of people who don't like pizza. And if you do, we suggest you head in the other direction. Gwinnett's got more than a few places to grab a slice or two and we've rounded up a list of our favorites…

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Sandwiches You Should Savor

You can make any meal into a sandwich, and any sandwich into a meal. How can something so simple be so amazing? A sandwich is just meat, cheese, and maybe some veggies, put in between two pieces of bread. But, when you think about, there are so many delicious types of bread and countless things…

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Plan Your Family Reunion in Gwinnett

Hear from family reunion planning expert, Maurice Odoms Gwinnett is a very popular destination to host family reunions. From our great parks system to diverse food choices, it is the perfect family-friendly place for your next get together. Senior Sales Manager, Maurice Odoms, loves to help…

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