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 if you wanted to take a piece of Gwinnett home […]

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 stories from Gwinnett’s haunted locations still sends a shiver down […]

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 those names came to be. Cities, restaurants, neighborhoods and these […]

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 a little extra care to make using the restroom a […]