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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. 

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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Local Love: Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious

We sat down for a Q&A with three best friends who own Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious, Lawrenceville's newest brunch spot! They offer indulgent comfort food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and catering. From great vibes, music, and atmosphere to top-notch service, Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious is highly addictive…

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Where to Grab Tasty Tea in Gwinnett

There's always time for tea. Did you know January is National Hot Tea Month? We'll help you celebrate. You can always make tea at home, but why go through the effort when there are so many places to order tea in Gwinnett? If you don't know where to start, no worries. We're here to tell you all…

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Local Love: Further Down the Rabbit Hole

We sat down for a Q&A with Tracy, owner of Further Down the Rabbit Hole (FDTRH), a women's boutique in Historic Downtown Buford for our next Local Love feature. FDTRH carries limited quantities of specialty handpicked items and handcrafted jewelry from local vendors. Since opening in 2014, Further…

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Sadie's List: Gwinnett's Best Dog-Friendly Gifts

You may have noticed that one of our magazine covers has an adorable dog on it, that is our mascot, Sadie. She is here to remind you that dogs need to be treated too! We talked with Sadie and rounded up her favorite places for doggie gifts. A Day at the Spa Pamper your pooch this Christmas…

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Local Love: Anita Darling Fine Art

With Gwinnett being a community so rich in diversity, we are very fortunate to have local artists around every corner. We sat down for a Q&A with Anita Darling for our next Local Love feature. Anita Darling is the owner of Anita Darling Fine Art, and you can view her work at Tannery Row Artist…

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5 Ways to Treat Yourself in Gwinnett

You deserve something special. Sometimes life gets moving, and it feels like it never stops. Every once in a while, you've got to slow down and TREAT YOURSELF. There are countless ways to get pampered in Gwinnett. 1. A Day at the Spa Anything but your typical spa experience, treating yourself…

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8 Remarkable Rehearsal Dinner Spots

While your wedding is the main attraction, the rehearsal dinner is an exciting event to share with your closest friends and family. There are numerous locations to host your dinner in Gwinnett, but here is a quick list to get the ball rolling. 1. Cuts Steakhouse (Suwanee) Cuts Steakhouse offers…

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