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Freedom Fest: Gwinnett’s Juneteenth Celebration

Mark your calendar—and maybe clear a little room on your plate—because Juneteenth celebrations are lighting up Gwinnett this June! From city-sponsored gatherings to grassroots festivals, three standout events in Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Sugar Hill are honoring the holiday in ways that are joyful, thoughtful, and rooted in...

Dog Days Done Right: Sit, Stay, & Chill in...

You know that look your dog gives you when the leash comes out—but instead of excitement, it’s just... mild disappointment. Like, Really? The same sidewalk again? Sometimes your pup needs more than just another lap around the block, and honestly, you probably do too.

Classical Brilliance Meets Pop Power—Experience Gwinnett Symphony Live on...

Everybody loves a good season finale—especially when it’s got an unforgettable soundtrack. Your favorite movie/show’s big moments wouldn’t hit the same without the music. That’s the power of a symphony! Gwinnett Symphony is bringing that same energy for their Masterworks V: Pictures at an Exhibition; Choral POPS!...

Holiday Happenings in Gwinnett

It's the holiday season in Gwinnett! Our downtowns are decorated with wreaths and lights. The city squares are home to beautiful Christmas trees. Our calendars are filling up with parades, photo ops, celebrations, and feasts with friends and family. Here's an overview of...

¡Celebremos! Yo Amo Lawrenceville Student Program

Love Lawrenceville Day brought the spirit of community and opportunity to life with a special Spanish-language immersive edition hosted by the Students46 program. The day is thoughtfully designed to give Spanish-speaking students a welcoming, immersive introduction to careers and local government. This year’s event,...

Veterans Day: Honoring Our Heroes Across America

It's time to celebrate the heroes in our lives. Veterans Day is a time for Americans to unite in gratitude and respect for those who have served in our Armed Forces. The holiday originates from the armistice with Germany that was signed on November 11, 1918. Originally...

Gwinnett County Public Library Now Accepting Applications for New...

It's never too late to stop learning. Sure the shelves are stocked with books on anything that might make you curious, but now the Gwinnett County Public Library offers even more. With the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator Program, formerly incarcerated individuals will have access to a six-month...

Paint Gwinnett Pink With Doctor Miller

This podcast episode of The Guide To Gwinnett focuses on the event Paint Gwinnett Pink, which is a major annual event in Gwinnett County that celebrates breast cancer awareness and honors those affected. Nate McGill, one of the hosts, interviews Dr. Debra Miller, a medical professional with...

GCPS Community-Based Mentoring to Host 13th Annual Golf Tournament

French inspired countryside and a round of golf? Sign us up! On Monday, October 14, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program will host its 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Chateau Elan. Registration—which includes breakfast, entry in both the Hole In One Contest and the Longest Drive Contest, and the awards luncheon—is $150...

Gwinnett Chamber Announces Seven Moxie Award Winners

The Gwinnett Chamber has named seven distinguished winners and acknowledged over 120 finalists at the 2024 Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. This annual event, which celebrates the achievements of women professionals, drew its largest audience to date, with more than 620 attendees. “The Moxie Awards...

Freedom Fest: Gwinnett’s Juneteenth Celebration

Mark your calendar—and maybe clear a little room on your plate—because Juneteenth celebrations are lighting up Gwinnett this June! From city-sponsored gatherings to grassroots festivals, three standout events in Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Sugar Hill are honoring the holiday in ways that are joyful, thoughtful, and rooted in...

Dog Days Done Right: Sit, Stay, & Chill in...

You know that look your dog gives you when the leash comes out—but instead of excitement, it’s just... mild disappointment. Like, Really? The same sidewalk again? Sometimes your pup needs more than just another lap around the block, and honestly, you probably do too.

Classical Brilliance Meets Pop Power—Experience Gwinnett Symphony Live on...

Everybody loves a good season finale—especially when it’s got an unforgettable soundtrack. Your favorite movie/show’s big moments wouldn’t hit the same without the music. That’s the power of a symphony! Gwinnett Symphony is bringing that same energy for their Masterworks V: Pictures at an Exhibition; Choral POPS!...

Holiday Happenings in Gwinnett

It's the holiday season in Gwinnett! Our downtowns are decorated with wreaths and lights. The city squares are home to beautiful Christmas trees. Our calendars are filling up with parades, photo ops, celebrations, and feasts with friends and family. Here's an overview of...

¡Celebremos! Yo Amo Lawrenceville Student Program

Love Lawrenceville Day brought the spirit of community and opportunity to life with a special Spanish-language immersive edition hosted by the Students46 program. The day is thoughtfully designed to give Spanish-speaking students a welcoming, immersive introduction to careers and local government. This year’s event,...

Veterans Day: Honoring Our Heroes Across America

It's time to celebrate the heroes in our lives. Veterans Day is a time for Americans to unite in gratitude and respect for those who have served in our Armed Forces. The holiday originates from the armistice with Germany that was signed on November 11, 1918. Originally...

Gwinnett County Public Library Now Accepting Applications for New...

It's never too late to stop learning. Sure the shelves are stocked with books on anything that might make you curious, but now the Gwinnett County Public Library offers even more. With the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator Program, formerly incarcerated individuals will have access to a six-month...

Paint Gwinnett Pink With Doctor Miller

This podcast episode of The Guide To Gwinnett focuses on the event Paint Gwinnett Pink, which is a major annual event in Gwinnett County that celebrates breast cancer awareness and honors those affected. Nate McGill, one of the hosts, interviews Dr. Debra Miller, a medical professional with...

GCPS Community-Based Mentoring to Host 13th Annual Golf Tournament

French inspired countryside and a round of golf? Sign us up! On Monday, October 14, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program will host its 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Chateau Elan. Registration—which includes breakfast, entry in both the Hole In One Contest and the Longest Drive Contest, and the awards luncheon—is $150...

Gwinnett Chamber Announces Seven Moxie Award Winners

The Gwinnett Chamber has named seven distinguished winners and acknowledged over 120 finalists at the 2024 Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. This annual event, which celebrates the achievements of women professionals, drew its largest audience to date, with more than 620 attendees. “The Moxie Awards...