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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. 

Celebrate America in Gwinnett

Feel the crackle of excitement in the air? The Fourth of July is almost here, a day steeped in history and vibrant celebration! Back in 1776, a bold declaration of independence ignited the spark that became the United States of America. Now, centuries later, we honor that spirit with joyful…

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Trivia in Gwinnett

Looking to test your trivia skills and see if you are the smartest in the room? There are plenty of places in Gwinnett that offer trivia each week. Most of them are at our awesome local breweries, so it's the perfect chance for you to try them out. Some of them even have special themed nights, so be…

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Local Love: Hand and Stone

If you're like us, life can get pretty hectic. Between work, family, and everything else under the sun, taking time for yourself often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But what if we told you there's a place in Gwinnett where you can escape from the daily grind and emerge feeling refreshed…

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Gwinnett Burger Week: Know Before You Go

Did somebody say burgers? Ummmm, yes we did! Gwinnett Burger Week returns March 16-22 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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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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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 some ways you can save this summer. Gwinnett Library System - If you plan to spend some time in…

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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. Suwanee Town Center on Main Meet up at Suwanee Circle, where the energy…

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