These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Springtime Edition
Raindrops on roses and… Springtime calls for sprucing up your yard, refilling your front porch pots and getting that summer garden started. Pick up your seasonal color while also supporting budding horticulturalists (see what we did there?) at Gwinnett Technical College’s Spring Plant Sale. The sale includes well-priced annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, houseplants […]
Homegrown vs Farmers Market: What’s Best for Gwinnett?
Let’s start with what we know to be true: locally grown food is more nutrient-dense, fresher and generally yummier than its supermarket counterparts. Anyone with a Netflix subscription and a penchant for documentaries knows that. So now the question becomes: do you grow your own food or do you have a standing Saturday morning date with […]
City Spotlight: Norcross
As one of Gwinnett’s greenest and most sustainable cities, Norcross is in full bloom this spring. The city is accredited as a Tree City USA and certified as a Platinum Green City, and it’s home to Gwinnett’s first arboretum in Pinnacle Park, making it a must-visit for plant lovers and outdoor explorers. From sun-drenched strolls […]
Diggin’ For Good: Sustainability Made Easy in Gwinnett
No more messing around! Going green is a necessity this year. With fossil fuel emissions and deforestation on the rise, our individual efforts to improve the earth are more important than ever! This is our planet and we should care for it as such, so this spring, we’re recycling, composting, thrifting and donating. Most of […]
Small Biz Spotlight: Good Things Home & Garden
Spring has finally sprung and the weather is perfect for spending a day out of the house! But whatever will you do? Take a bit of inspiration from me (your favorite small town explorer) and show some love to a local business this spring season. 2026, after all, is the year to show up and […]
Playlist: Flower Power Hour
Spring has sprung and so has our playlist! Blooming with tunes that feature flowers in every title, it’s the perfect soundtrack for sunny walks, garden days or just letting your spirit blossom. Press play and let the green vibes grow. Sunflower by Post Malone & Swae Lee Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison Daises […]
Animal Therapy in Gwinnett
With spring in full bloom, there’s no better time to focus on your wellness! Prioritizing your wellness doesn’t have to just be about getting active, though; it can take on many forms, such as animal therapy! Interacting with animals has proven to help release endorphins, which are those feel-good chemicals in your brain that help […]
Don’t Miss (this Spring) Concert Preview
Spring isn’t just for garden strolls and patio hangs. Sometimes you’ve got to swap the trail shoes for dancing shoes and turn the volume up. From open-air stages to high-energy shows, these concerts are bringing fresh beats to Gwinnett this season. Grab your crew and check out the lineup below. MARCH 5The Andrews Brothers Dueling […]
Fresh News Dug Up this Spring
EATS Taco ’Bout a ComebackTJ Street Tacos is back and going viral for a reason. This Duluth fave just hit the scene again with a bold, spicy new menu that’s straight fire. Think loaded tacos on homemade corn tortillas, juicy carne asada, fiery adobada and those can’t-miss Asada Fries. It’s hot, messy in the best […]
A Night for Everyone to Shine
On February 13, hundreds of kings and queens will be crowned in Gwinnett County alone. These royals will strut a paparazzi-filled red carpet, partake in a catered sit-down dinner and dance the night away at an unforgettable prom experience. This incredible event, known as Night to Shine, is a worldwide event that was started by […]