by Nathan Deen | Mar 8, 2023 | Community
Santiago Restrepo and Lesly Montoya signed up to be lifeguards in high school thinking it would be a convenient and temporary summer job. But now Restrepo is going on his fifth year working at the West Gwinnett Aquatic Center in Norcross and just started a new...
by Nathan Deen | Mar 7, 2023 | Events - Calendar, Faith
Springtime includes the religious observances of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan for many residents. Here are some of the many events planned in the area. Alif Institute The Alif Institute is hosting A Taste of Ramadan in the Arab World Artist & Artisan Bazaar from...
by Nathan Deen | Jul 4, 2022 | Feature, Food & Drink
Southwest Gwinnett breweries are growing with support from cities, customers and each other. When Preston Smelt first opened Anderby Brewing in 2019, he wanted to provide something that didn’t exist in the southwest Gwinnett area. But he wasn’t the only one who...
by Nathan Deen | Jun 12, 2022 | Food & Drink
11 Places to Indulge with Food and Drink and be Outdoors With springtime and friendly weather arriving, more restaurant patrons will seek to dine at places that offer great outdoor venues. Whether it’s a traditional open-patio setting, a screened-in patio that can...