Local Farmers Market

Who doesn't love fresh produce in the summertime? There is nothing better than strolling around a local farmers market on a summer Saturday morning. All the produce is fresh from local vendors who work hard every week to sell their product. Farmers markets can be inspiring and prompt you to try…

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The Best Noodle Spots in Gwinnett

You thought you'd grow out of ramen noodles—man were you wrong. When I say ramen noodles, I don't mean the kind you heat up in the microwave and eat out of a cup. One thing I always appreciate about our dear Gwinnett County is it's diversity. Our cultural differences are exemplified by our…

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Gwinnett

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the exciting local events below! Suwanee March 15: Kiwani's Annual Shamrock 5K @ Suwanee Town Center Park ( 8 am - 10 am) March 15: Suwanee Beer Fest @ Suwanee Town Center ( 12 pm - 5 pm) Peachtree Corners March 14: Luck of the Forum @ The Forum Peachtree…

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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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Treat Your Date to Something Different

We all expect the typical date. Dinner and a movie. Netflix and chill. Sound familiar? Well, we want to get you out of your date night rut. Gwinnett makes this easy because there are about a million ways you can surprise that special someone in your life with a better date. Make Something Together…

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Know Before You Go: BAPS Mandir

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta was completed in 2007, and it's quite the site to see. This Mandir (temple) was built from more than 34,000 hand-carved stone pieces. Visiting the Mandir is an activity I recommend to every Gwinnett County visitor (and resident!). Being inside this…

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Where to Shop for Stocking Stuffers

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." Gifts are great, but opening my stocking on Christmas morning has always been one of my favorite things. *Santa* has always left the cutest trinkets and candies, like chocolate oranges, handmade…

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Halal Options in Gwinnett

Halal is an Arabic word that translates to 'permissible' in English. Halal normally refers to actions behaviors, or items that are allowed under the teaching of Islam, but halal is also applicable when it comes to food and its preparation. Here's a list of a few halal-certified places around…

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