Southwest Gwinnett magazine

20/10/2025

20/10/2025

Happy Monday! 😊 There are some exciting things happening this week!

19/10/2025

Four years. Sixty-two rejections. And a cardboard box that turned into a New York Times bestselling career. Today, Peachtree Corners resident Gregory E. Lang—author of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad—shares how a father’s love, a business lesson about royalties, and a whole lot of perseverance reshaped his life. Faith, family, creativity, and the truth about publishing today - with your UrbanEBB podcast host Rico Figliolini, let’s get into it.

18/10/2025

Teasing their 50th anniversary, the “50 Things to Do at Chattahoochee Nature Center ” is designed to encourage the community to experience the beauty of CNC all year long. 🦉 🌳 It kicks off this month during the popular Halloween Hikes event and runs through June of next year.

Activities range from canoeing and hiking to participating in art projects and wildlife encounters. Those who complete 45 of 50 listed activities can submit their challenge tracker with a photo for the chance to win prizes.

For More Info: https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2025/10/chattahoochee-nature-center-launches-50-things-to-do-challenge/

Photos courtesy of Chattahoochee Nature Center

16/10/2025

The long-anticipated exhibit, silent auction, and fundraiser, Norcross Shapes, is on display at Norcross Gallery and Studios ! 🎨 This annual event raises funds for exhibits, community events, and classes throughout the year and also helps provide support for local art, artists, and culture.

Guests are invited to visit Norcross Gallery & Studios throughout October to enjoy the exhibit and bid on the works that they love. Final bidding will take place at 2 PM on November 2 at the closing festivities. City of Norcross - Government

For More Info: https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2025/10/shapes-up-in-norcross-gallery-studios/

14/10/2025

It isn't too late to grab our latest issue of Southwest Gwinnett magazine! 🍂🐶 Look for this adorable cover at one of your favorite local businesses and give it a read!

Duluth High School District at Duluth Apartments Tree Sound Studios Peachtree Corners Animal Clinic J.R.'s Loghouse Soul Asylum Studios ATL Laboratory

14/10/2025

Lanier High School senior, Mariah Lewis, has organized a unique fall fundraising event for the community! “What Haunts Us – A Night of Poetry” is a Halloween-themed, county-wide poetry slam taking place on October 17 as part of Gwinnett County’s Great Days of Service.

The evening event will feature raw performances from young poets and aims to bring together students, families and community members in support of Tabitha’s House, an organization that provides vital resources for survivors of trafficking.

October 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lanier High School Theatre
918 Buford Highway, Sugar Hill, 30518

RSVP save your spot and get event updates.

For More Info: https://livinginpeachtreecorners.com/2025/around-atlanta/what-haunts-us-a-night-of-poetry-at-lanier-high-school/

13/10/2025

Next week, on October 20th, Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE will host three powerhouse institutions, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (A*O), and Turner Classic Movies: TCM (TCM), for the AJFF 25th Gala Concert. 🎶

This one-night-only celebration honors the iconic music of Jewish film, spotlighting scores that have shaped the silver screen. It’s a concert that unites the best of Atlanta’s performing arts and film communities, while elevating the city’s reputation as a global center for creativity, storytelling, and cultural leadership.

https://ajff.org/concert

13/10/2025

Enjoy the company of the community at one of these upcoming events in Southwest Gwinnett! 🤩 Catch a movie, discuss a book, try new food, or get active!

12/10/2025

City of Dunwoody Parks & Recreation has been recognized among the best in Georgia for the 5th consecutive year. 🏆 🌳 The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association named the department District 6 Agency of the Year during its annual awards banquet earlier this month.

In 2025, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation focused on making programs and events more inclusive by adding Special Pops Tennis, Adaptive Soccer and several therapeutic programs. The department also invested in new public art installations, like “Reflections” at Two Bridges Park.

Park improvements include a new playground at Waterford Park, four SaveStations equipped with life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and a new Veterans Memorial that’s scheduled to be completed in time for Veterans Day.

For More Info: https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2025/10/dunwoody-parks-and-recreation-earns-statewide-recognition-for-fifth-consecutive-year/

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10/10/2025

Unique and creative artists are coming to Norcross this weekend for the annual Historic Norcross Art Splash Festival ! 🎨 🧑‍🎨 The talented exhibitors will be out on Saturday, October 11 from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, October 12 from 10 AM to 5 PM in and around beautiful Thrasher Park.

Photo courtesy of City of Norcross - Government

For More Info: https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2025/10/norcross-art-splash-at-thrasher-park-october-11-12/

09/10/2025

Explore Gwinnett has announced the 9th annual ARTober Gwinnett, a monthlong celebration of the county’s arts, culture, and community! 🎨

This year’s 31 days of programming also includes the return of “Not Your Mother’s Art Fest” in Lawrenceville. Named the 2025 Best New Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Festivals & Events Association, “Not Your Mother’s Art Fest” will take place tomorrow, October 10, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Slow Pour Brewing Company. 🍻 🧑‍🎨

Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett

For More Info: https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2025/10/a-living-gallery-the-ninth-annual-artober-gwinnett-celebration/

City of Lawrenceville