If you’ve been around Gwinnett long enough, chances are you once cruised through Lanier Islands’ Islands twinkling trails to celebrate the holiday season. Grab the family, pile into the car, and get ready: Gwinnett’s brightest tradition is returning! After several years as a walking-only display, Magical Nights of Lights is back as a drivable light show, and...
If your idea of holiday shopping involves fluorescent lights and frantic crowds, you’re doing it wrong. This November, Vintage Market Days returns to Buford Town Center from November 14–16, turning Gwinnett’s retail scene into a merry mashup of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit. Think of it as Santa’s workshop, but with better snacks and a lot more...
Something remarkable is sprouting on the eastern edge of Gwinnett County, and it’s not another neighborhood or shopping center. The Rowen Convergence Center, a 10,000-square-foot facility set to break ground in 2026, will become the first building on the 2,000-acre Rowen campus near Dacula. When it opens in mid-2027, it won’t just be a building; it’ll be...
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for morethan 40 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett andsurrounding counties. A 310-bed, multi-campus system of care, thehospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical programs includingcardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery,rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health,bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations...
There’s something about that first crisp snap in the air that makes even the most dedicated homebodies dig out their sneakers and start Googling “best local trails near me.” Luckily, in Gwinnett County, you don’t have to go far to find your slice of nature’s playground—no passport, park pass, or hiking poles required!
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If you’ve ever dreamed of spending a weekend surrounded by fiddles, folklore, and the infectious rhythm of Irish step dance, you won’t have to cross the Atlantic to find it! IrishFest Atlanta is back for its 13th year, transforming Roswell into a little slice of the Emerald Isle from November 7–9. The festivities will spill across the...
If your idea of “getting grounded” usually involves yoga mats or mindfulness apps, Gwinnett County has a refreshingly old-school alternative: the Bethesda Community Garden Workday. On Tuesday, October 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, locals will trade screens for shovels at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville, getting their hands dirty for a cleaner, greener community. It’s part of...
Lawrenceville’s next landmark isn’t a courthouse or concert hall…it’s a hotel! And not just any hotel, but The Lawrence, a $40 million boutique property set to join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection when it opens in mid-2026. Think modern comfort with a nod to history, industrial elegance softened by Southern charm, and a location that puts guests right in...
If you’ve ever wanted to step into a story that’s been told for generations, Stone Mountain Park is the place to be this fall. From October 30 to November 2, the mountain will pulse with drums, color, and movement as the Native American Festival & Pow Wow returns for four days of culture, community, and celebration.
Gwinnett’s food scene is having a serious glow-up. From brunch that moonlights as cocktail hour to wine bars that feel more like community living rooms, there’s a new wave of flavor reshaping the county one local plate at a time.
Plates, Pours, and Hidden Doors
Lawrenceville kicks things off with Giovanni’s...