HEY, I SEE YOU LOOKING ALL CUTE AND FUNCTIONAL!…read more This city hall building is gorgeous and functional. As I walked up to the building I noticed the cute little park that is adjacent to the property. This park is the perfect place to stop, relax and gather your thoughts before heading into court. I noticed that on the south side of the building, there is a drive-thru where you can just drive up and pay your fines and fees. Genius! Upon entering the building, you will notice the sunshine streaming in from the massive windows and the cushioned seating beckoning you to have a seat. I love the sweeping stairway that leads up to the planning department and other offices. This building is tastefully decorated in an inviting manner. It was obviously designed with warmth and comfort in mind. You can easily stroll around the building and explore the various departments without disruption. In the upstairs hallway, you will find a display of memorabilia and awards that have been presented to the the city. The people who work here are warm, friendly and inviting. What a pleasure!

The city of Norcross is nice except for one problem throughout the city. Someone needs to upgrade…read morethe traffic signs that hang on the guide wires throughout the city. They are faded pealing and have no reflection value at all. They are old and ragged and should be replaced. You cannot see them at night and are useless.

This place is close by home. Sign-up was easy and quick and the staff was friendly. You just need a…read moredrivers license and create a pin to get your library card. I came to check out some children's book and I was happy with the selection. They have a small area just for kids. I was surprised to see Macs in the room. Kids are welcome to use the computers and they have a table to play with some puzzles. Place looks clean and quiet. Open on the weekends till 5pm so if you want to kill some time and also educated your kids, come on by. You can check out up to 75 books and up to 3 weeks at a time. Im glad I stopped by and look forward to read to my kids!

While I appreciate having a library so close to home I really wish the city of Buford would…read moreconsider doing a refresh on the library itself. The library feels outdated and old. I really enjoy going to the Hamilton Mill library and even the Suwanee library but somehow the Buford Library feels like it could use some love from the city. Thank you for listening!

It's unbelievable that i have to write such a review but here we go:…read more I love this location for getting tested for COVID which Ive had to do 3 times(negative btw *knock on wood*). It is appointment only according to the website and the signs on site and it's drive through which makes it convenient. Booking and securing an appointment is easy peasy and the staff is friendly. Once you arrive there's signs to follow and there are check points where your appointment is verified, your name and DOB, inform you on what the next steps will be etc. then the final check point is where you're given the swab and guided the entire process and you can go your merry way! The quote for results is up to 7 business days but my first time was 3 days and my last 2 times, i received the email from labcorp which is where results are uploaded to by the next business day. It's not a given but just telling you my experience. Please dont harass them about getting your results sooner than quoted. STAY SAFE AND COVID-FREE

I have had multiple COVID tests at multiple locations and the Gwinnett County Health Department was…read morethe BEST! It was easy to make an appointment, they took me right in-no waiting. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They explained things clearly and were very professional. I did not encounter professionalism at the other testing sites. I appreciated their great service and like knowing they are a part of my community.

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce sits off Sugarloaf Pkwy near Satellite Blvd. There is a large…read moreparking lot, but you'll be hard pressed to find a close up spot most days of the week. That's a sure sign that this place is the nucleus of Gwinnett. I started attending Chamber events a couple months back and utilizing my company's membership. I've been to other Chambers, and this one, HANDS DOWN, does it better than any I've ever been associated with. They have two great weekly networking options: Thursday's at 7:30am or Friday's at 9am. I've yet to go to Thursdays but Friday is pretty much packed every meeting. Meetings are generally 50-70+ people, and combination of small business owners and representatives. I love the energy and lay out of the meetings, and there is always a chance for your elevator pitch plus door prizes. Also, all the members are there to help you so you can help them. Networking at its best. The Chamber also hosts small business seminars to work on your networking, sales pitch, time management, website, etc. There is also a bounty of special after hour events and chamber functions where members get in free or at a discounted rate. They work so well with local businesses to come up with unique and fun events. Another part of the Chamber is Explore Gwinnett. They host separate events that cater to the community and are mostly free. My favorite is their GTEP (Gwinnett Tourism and Education Program) program, where you earn your tourism certification. It's mainly geared towards the hospitality industry but I highly suggest business owners attend to. You make great connections and learn a lot about local entertainment in Gwinnett, as well as the history. It's a 6 step program, and they supply breakfast too. Cricket does an excellent job with this. Also part of the Chamber building is the new addition of Frankie's Steak House. That'll be a separate review in the future. Overall, you will not go wrong investing in a Gwinnett Chamber Membership. I encourage you to try out one of their networking events. The Chamber is known for helping out local businesses and being entrenched in the corporate community. Great group of people!

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is one of the most prestigious organizations in the south. It's…read morenot a wonder the building is perfectly constructed. There are meeting rooms, class rooms as well as office space. Not to mention the 1818 club is on the 3rd floor! Be sure to check out more about happenings at the chamber through their website.

This historical marker is located near the railroad tracks in downtown Ballground. If you copy and…read morepaste this code 866Q8JQF+3J onto your google map it will pinpoint the exact location for you. The historical marker reads as the following BATTLE OF TALIWA Two and one-half miles to the east, near the confluence of Long-Swamp Creek and the Etowah River, is the traditional site of Taliwa, scene of the fiercest and most decisive battle in the long war of the 1740's and 50's between the Cherokee and Creek Indians. There, about 1755, the great Cherokee war-chief, Oconostota, led 500 of his warriors to victory over a larger band of Creeks. So complete was the defeat that the Creeks retreated south of the Chattahoochee River, leaving to their opponents the region later to become the heart of the ill-fated Cherokee Nation. 028-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953 If you're by the area...hope you'll see it. If you blink you'll miss it as I did about a million times....

I went to this place to find out which parts are the best fishing parts. I asked the guy inside for…read morea map and to circle 3 of the best spots to fish. He told me everything that I needed to know and he was really very helpful. I just went out today scouting for a place to fish as I like to visit different places. So within the next 2 weeks, I'll already know where I'll be.

The FOCO Sheriff's Department is among the best in the country. I'm so glad I live in a community…read morethat has such dedicated law enforcement.

Lauren and Taylor did an outstanding job catching and relocating a mother potbellied pig and her…read morebabies. 2 weeks later, they caught a young male pig and gave him a great home too. Fast and very professional all the way. I would vote for them a raise! Thanks Girls. I really appreciate your hard work. Jenny Patrick

SMALL TOWN FLAVOR…read more Flowery Branch is a historic railroad town and continues to have several trains driving through the town each day. I discovered the town when I had traveled to the area for a seminar. It was a quiet and peaceful drive and I always thought that I would like to return and explore the downtown area. I recently did just that. The downtown area is very small but it has an antique store, a hair salon, café, bakery, candy shop and other businesses all housed in original structures. Prior to arriving at the shops, you will pass a historic caboose and depot, (built in 1890). Both have been lovingly restored and are currently being used as museums. The depot is also used for weddings, receptions and community events. It can be toured on Saturdays between 11am and 2pm. Just behind the depot you will find Depot Park which is the community green space. It is also where the large Christmas tree has been installed and on this day, additional decorations were being added. Next door to the depot, you will find the Lakeview Art Center which recently installed a mural of a Southern Crescent train on the side of its building. A similar train once ran through the town and is a now a reminder of this period of time. If you want to make the most of your visit to this town, I definitely suggest going when you can tour the caboose and depot, grab a snack from one of the local shops and take a walk down to City Park to enjoy your snack and take in the view!