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Backyard Pools 101: Clean, Safe, and Ready for Summer

Gwinnett, your backyard pool is more than just a way to cool off—it’s your summer sanctuary, your gathering place, and your personal resort. Whether you're hosting weekend cannonball contests, relaxing after work with a float and a good playlist, or watching your kids learn to swim, keeping...

It’s Turtle Time! Fernbank’s Slow and Steady Exhibit!

You might not think turtles are summer’s breakout stars—but this season, they’re taking center stage at Fernbank Museum. Just a short drive from Gwinnett, their new Turtles exhibit is serving up science with a side of charisma. Whether you’re turtle-curious, turtle-obsessed, or just trying to keep the kids occupied for a...

Picnic Like a Pro

A picnic isn't just a meal—it’s a mini vacation. It’s where your favorite sandwich tastes better, the lemonade feels colder, and your phone gets forgotten (for at least 20 minutes). So grab your blanket, fill up that basket, and let Gwinnett’s gorgeous parks and summer sunshine do...

Ending Summer Hunger, One Family at a Time

The North Gwinnett Co-Op continues to represent what communities can do when they work together. For the past 34 years, the Co-Op has supported individuals, families, and seniors by empowering Buford, Sugar Hill, & Suwanee residents with the tools to help fight hunger—and to build a pathway...

Date Night Just Got Interesting!

Let’s face it—there are only so many times you can make eyes over a bread basket before date night starts feeling more like a standing meeting than a spark. And while there’s nothing wrong with your favorite booth or go-to order, sometimes a little unpredictability is exactly...

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.

Splash Season Begins, Pools Are Opening!

The calendar might say spring, but in Gwinnett, it’s officially splash season. If you’ve been counting down the days until the pools reopen—or just trying to remember where you stashed last year’s sunscreen—it’s not just you!Memorial Day weekend marks the grand splash-off, but some of Gwinnett’s aquatic...

Summer Reads & Local Bookstores to Browse!

You know what pairs well with a poolside lounge chair or a long flight with spotty Wi-Fi? A real, dog-ear-able, sunscreen-smudged paperback. And lucky for us, Gwinnett is stacked with indie and big-name bookstores that make the search for your next great read part of the fun....

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!...

Scoop Dreams & Frosty Finds

There’s a moment, somewhere between your second and third spoonful of frozen goodness, when the heat of a Georgia summer officially surrenders. That’s when you know: ice cream season has arrived! And in Gwinnett, we don’t mess around with bland vanilla. We’re talking scooped, swirled, and served...

Backyard Pools 101: Clean, Safe, and Ready for Summer

Gwinnett, your backyard pool is more than just a way to cool off—it’s your summer sanctuary, your gathering place, and your personal resort. Whether you're hosting weekend cannonball contests, relaxing after work with a float and a good playlist, or watching your kids learn to swim, keeping...

It’s Turtle Time! Fernbank’s Slow and Steady Exhibit!

You might not think turtles are summer’s breakout stars—but this season, they’re taking center stage at Fernbank Museum. Just a short drive from Gwinnett, their new Turtles exhibit is serving up science with a side of charisma. Whether you’re turtle-curious, turtle-obsessed, or just trying to keep the kids occupied for a...

Picnic Like a Pro

A picnic isn't just a meal—it’s a mini vacation. It’s where your favorite sandwich tastes better, the lemonade feels colder, and your phone gets forgotten (for at least 20 minutes). So grab your blanket, fill up that basket, and let Gwinnett’s gorgeous parks and summer sunshine do...

Ending Summer Hunger, One Family at a Time

The North Gwinnett Co-Op continues to represent what communities can do when they work together. For the past 34 years, the Co-Op has supported individuals, families, and seniors by empowering Buford, Sugar Hill, & Suwanee residents with the tools to help fight hunger—and to build a pathway...

Date Night Just Got Interesting!

Let’s face it—there are only so many times you can make eyes over a bread basket before date night starts feeling more like a standing meeting than a spark. And while there’s nothing wrong with your favorite booth or go-to order, sometimes a little unpredictability is exactly...

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.

Splash Season Begins, Pools Are Opening!

The calendar might say spring, but in Gwinnett, it’s officially splash season. If you’ve been counting down the days until the pools reopen—or just trying to remember where you stashed last year’s sunscreen—it’s not just you!Memorial Day weekend marks the grand splash-off, but some of Gwinnett’s aquatic...

Summer Reads & Local Bookstores to Browse!

You know what pairs well with a poolside lounge chair or a long flight with spotty Wi-Fi? A real, dog-ear-able, sunscreen-smudged paperback. And lucky for us, Gwinnett is stacked with indie and big-name bookstores that make the search for your next great read part of the fun....

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!...

Scoop Dreams & Frosty Finds

There’s a moment, somewhere between your second and third spoonful of frozen goodness, when the heat of a Georgia summer officially surrenders. That’s when you know: ice cream season has arrived! And in Gwinnett, we don’t mess around with bland vanilla. We’re talking scooped, swirled, and served...