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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. 

Gwinnett Burger Week: Know Before You Go

Did somebody say burgers? Ummmm, yes we did! Gwinnett Burger Week returns March 17-23 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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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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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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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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Celebrate National Peanut Butter Month in Gwinnett

Smooth or crunchy? Did you know November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month? According to PeanutButterLovers.com, "Southern Peanut Growers, representing southeastern peanut farmers, started the celebration as Peanut Butter Lovers Day on November 4, 1990. November 4 marks the anniversary of the first…

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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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Summer Savings in Gwinnett

Summertime and the livin's easy. We're big fans of deals, and we bet you are too. With kids out of school and a little more time to spare this summer, we want to help you have fun on a budget. Here are seven ways you can save this summer. 1. Gwinnett Library System. If you plan to spend some time…

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6 Ways to Celebrate Labor Day

You work hard—you deserve a break. Celebrate Labor Day in Gwinnett! According to the Department of Labor, "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national…

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Celebrate America in Gwinnett

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England. This event eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Most Fourth of July celebrations involve cooking out…

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