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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. 

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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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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Local Love: Ashli Hazel

We sat down for a Q&A with Ashli Hazel, head Brewmaster at Cultivation Brewing in Norcross. Ashli is the only female brewmaster in Gwinnett County and we are excited to get to know her a little better. Continue reading for more on her story and be sure to stop by Cultivation to say hey! Q:…

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Shop Small This Father’s Day

Not sure what to get Dad this Father’s Day? We recommend shopping small in Gwinnett. Gwinnett’s full of one-of-a-kind stores. Here are just a few recommendations of where you can pick up a gift for the dad in your life. The Chocolaterie Is Dad a chocoholic? If so, he’ll love a sweet surprise…

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Local Love: Damian AhChing

We sat down for a Q&A with Damian AhChing, co-owner of Laundry Events, in honor of Pride Month. Laundry is a private events facility on Lawrenceville Square specializing in weddings and other intimate gatherings. Sleigh on Perry, the Christmas-themed pop-up bar, also takes place here each year…

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Local Love: Thip Athakhanh

We sat down for a Q&A with Thip Athakhanh, owner of Snackboxe Bistro, a Lao Street Food restaurant in Duluth in honor of AAPI month. They are more than just sticky rice, you will experience a casual, relaxed atmosphere serving cuisine from Southeast Asia that is full of savory flavors and spices…

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Hospitality Heroes

May 7-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week To celebrate NTTW we wanted to highlight a few hospitality heroes in Gwinnett County. The hospitality industry is obviously very near and dear to our hearts, but it also services thousands of jobs. This industry includes hotels, restaurants, venues…

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Local Love: Tola Mak

We sat down for a Q&A with Tola Mak who owns quite a few businesses here in Gwinnett. He owns Polished Nail Salon, Sugarloaf Salon and Suites, Peche Modern Coastal, Parkside District, and Stage Kitchen and Bar. You might have been to one of his businesses and not even known it. Read more about his…

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Experience The Masters Traditions in Gwinnett

It's truly a tradition unlike any other. There are so many things to love about The Masters. Aside from the golf, there's great food, delicious beverages, and quirky traditions. Not able to be at Augusta National this year? No worries. We'll give you a few ways you can make it feel like you're…

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Local Love: Tupelo Rose Candle Boutique

We sat down for a Q&A with Chaunda Walls who is the owner and creative director of Tupelo Rose Candle Boutique, an online candle store that specializes in unique candle scents. She also sells wax melts, warmers, and tools for your own candles. It is important to her to create a candle that means…

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