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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. 

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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Ask An Explorer: Kate Conaway

No one knows Gwinnett better than our very own Explorers. Through our Ask an Explorer series, you'll learn all the reasons why our staff love Gwinnett. Meet our Marketing Coordinator, Kate Conaway, who grew up in Gwinnett County. Her Mom has worked for Gwinnett County Parks most of Kate's life so…

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Ask An Explorer: Race Roberts

No one knows Gwinnett better than our very own Explorers. Through our Ask an Explorer series, you'll learn all the reasons why our staff love Gwinnett. Meet our Sales Manager, Race (like a racecar) Roberts! Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Race is a true Gwinnettian and he shares some of his…

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Guide to Gwinnett: Food Trucks

Isn't summer the greatest? The weather is awesome, school's out for summer, and food trucks are rolling through Gwinnett County. We're here to tell you when and where to be to try some of Metro Atlanta's best food trucks. Lilburn Food Truck Tuesdays The second Tuesday of each month May through…

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Local Love: Boxete Kitchen

We sat down for a Q&A with Julee Kim, Marketing Manager of Boxete in Suwanee. Boxete is a combination of street food from all over the world. Customers can taste the culinary delights in their dishes made from scratch by Executive chefs. Q: How did your business get started? A: "Our first…

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