Not the Norm

On a recent DiG exploration, we uncovered an oddball worm named Norm! As an honorary team member now, he will be digging up all things strange and unusual in Gwinnett. You may think you know Gwinnett, but he has a few tricks up his posterior to share with you all. Featured in our Not the Norm series, things are about to get weird in the best way… 

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Dugout Drama: Groundhog vs. Worm

As we discussed in my last feature, I have dug deep into Gwinnett during my time with the DiG, quickly becoming the face of our little operation here. It’s not official or anything, but people often refer to me as “Gwinnett’s Mascot,” which is very

Unearthing a Year of Highlights

It has been over a year since I first took my position as mascot and columnist here at the DiG. In that time, I have brought grounded, down-to-earth stories and thought-provoking conversation to the county through my articles. Together, you and I have tried dining

Not the Norm: Dining in the Dark

One of the many joys of worm life that I think you humans are really missing out on is the ritual of dining in the dark. So many sights pull you away from the moment you’re having at the table: the noisy nearby tables, servers

What Santa Wants in 2025

Let’s get down to earth for a second. My column here at the DiG has always been about going out and doing the undone, finding wonders buried in the dirt and sharing them with you all. My goal has always been to encourage Gwinnettians to

Not The Norm: Pink Eats Around Gwinnett

You surface folk have a saying: “you are what you eat”. For a worm like me, a healthy diet of dead plants, forgotten apples and neglected coffee grounds keeps me down to earth. If you don’t share my refined palate but still want a diet

Not the Norm: Thrifting in Gwinnett

Gwinnett is a community full of unique experiences. Many of these gems of the county are permanent fixtures, like the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Chateau Elan in Braselton or the Mall of Georgia in Buford. These places help define our community, but what

Haunted Places in Gwinnett

In my time digging into Gwinnett, I have come across all kinds of stories. Few things in this county surprise a well-traveled bookworm like me, but every now and then I come across a story that can’t be explained by natural logic. This collection of

Not the Norm: Odd Street Names

Like many of my fellow bookworms, one of my favorite topics of conversation is etymology: the study of the origin of words. Often in my journeys across Gwinnett, I find my attention drawn to the names of places around the county, and I wonder how

Not the Norm: Gwinnett’s Best Bathrooms

Anyone can review a restaurant, but we never talk about the unsung hero of public dining: the bathrooms. I’ve inched my way across Gwinnett in search of the bathrooms that go above and beyond, creating a space of relaxation and wonder. These restaurants put in

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