Victoria Hawkins
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Victoria Hawkins

Cool off in Gwinnett's Great Splash Pads

It's hot. We'll help you cool down. The verdict is in—it's freakin' hot. The last thing you want to do is spend all of your summer inside, but it can also be hard to find outdoor activities that aren't sweltering. Great news! Gwinnett's got some great splash pads where you can cool off. Remember…

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Celebrate Black History Month in Gwinnett

Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to United States history. It was first created as a week-long celebration in 1926, and became a month-long celebration in 1976. It takes place in the month of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham…

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Black Owned Businesses to Check Out in Gwinnett

Gwinnettians are proud to live in one of the most diverse counties in the Southeast and this diversity carries over to the wide variety of black-owned restaurants, shops and tourism-related businesses. Below, check out just some of the Black-owned businesses that are pushing Gwinnett's tourism…

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Best Gwinnett Spots for Engagement Photos

So you've gotten the ring, changed your Facebook status from "dating" to "engaged" and launched a a deep dive on Pinterest for all the latest wedding trends. What's missing from your to-do list? Engagement photos! McDaniel Farm Park McDaniel Farm Park is one of the most popular places for…

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Gwinnett's Ultimate Fall Checklist

Let's pumpkin spice things up. Fall is here, and we want to help you find all the foliage, festive treats, and family fun. Check out our ultimate Gwinnett Fall Checklist. 1. Buford Corn Maze Autumn activities here are endless. Play in the corn box, take a hayride, enjoy a haunted forest and…

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Celebrate National Pride Month in Gwinnett

🌈National Pride Month activities are plentiful this month in Gwinnett! We're proud to say that we've got everything from book talks to Bingo. Check out these 2024 events: Fridays N Duluth- Pride: June 14th at 6pm-9pm on Duluth Town Green (3142 Hill Street, Duluth) Phone: (770) 476-3434…

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Gwinnett Celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth is so much more than America's newest (2021) federally observed holiday. Also referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas…

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