The Guide to Gwinnett

10/30/2025

A cancer diagnosis affects more than one person. 💗
That’s why Paint Gwinnett Pink helps patients and families with essentials like rent, utilities, and prescriptions, because no one should face the journey alone.

10/30/2025

Looking for a hands-on way to give back? Join Harvest Gwinnett’s Bethesda Community Garden Workday on Tuesday, October 28th, from 5–7 PM at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will plant, w**d, and mulch together to help keep the garden thriving while learning about sustainable growing and healthy soil.

Learn more: https://gwinnettmagazine.com/leaf-your-mark-at-bethesda/

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 Lawrencev...

10/29/2025

The City of Sugar Hill, Georgia is known for its welcoming spirit, lively downtown, and deep sense of hometown pride. What started as a quiet stop along the railroad has grown into one of Gwinnett’s most vibrant cities, where neighbors connect, businesses grow, and families put down roots.
With parks, concerts, and community events that bring people together, Sugar Hill continues to build on its legacy of connection and progress while staying true to its small-town charm.

Learn more: https://www.guidetogwinnett.com/georgia/sugar-hill/churches-charities-community-organizations/city-of-sugar-hill

10/29/2025

Happy International Cat Day!

Today’s all about paws, purrs, and personality.

Celebrate International Cat Day by giving your cat an extra treat and showing them off below, and be sure to tag us. We’re ready to be impressed!

10/29/2025

Cooler weather means it’s the perfect time to hit Gwinnett’s trails and parks. Enjoy a peaceful morning at Ivy Creek Greenway or test your endurance at Harbins Park, where the fall colors and forest paths make every mile feel like a reward.

Read the full story: https://gwinnettmagazine.com/natures-playground-awaits/

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 ...

10/28/2025

What started as one idea between two women became a decade of impact. 💕

Paint Gwinnett Pink continues to make a difference, one step, one story, one community at a time.

10/27/2025

No need to cross the ocean for a taste of Ireland! IrishFest Atlanta returns this November, filling the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and City Hall Grounds with live music, dancing, and culture. Enjoy performances from world-renowned Irish bands, hands-on workshops, storytelling sessions, and authentic food and crafts.

Read more: https://gwinnettmagazine.com/get-your-gaelic-groove-on/

IrishFest Atlanta

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....

10/25/2025

The goal is to start housing residents by Nov. 1.

10/24/2025

Downtown Lawrenceville is getting its first boutique hotel, and it’s a showstopper. The Lawrence, a $40 million project from Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, will feature 120 rooms, event space, and a design that mixes industrial edge with hometown warmth. With the Aurora Theatre, restaurants, and festivals just steps away, it’s the perfect addition to the city’s growing downtown.

Learn more: https://gwinnettmagazine.com/new-stays-hot-eats-all-gwinnett/

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 softe...

10/23/2025