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.

FEBRUARY is a celebration of BLACK HISTORY, largely because much of it is not included in modern…read moreschoolbooks. So I wanted to feature some of my previous reviews with Black History in the narrative! IF you have never heard of her, let me introduce you to the story of Adeline Rose. Madison, Georgia was considered by Budget Traveler magazine as one of the 16 most beautiful towns in the world in 2012. Part of the reason is because of its historic charm and architecture. There are only a few historic structures you can tour for a small fee and the two I was most interested in were the Rogers House and Adeline Rose Cottage. *** ROSE COTTAGE - This small 3 room home was built in 1891 by Adeline Rose, a hard-working African-American woman who was once a slave. Legend has it that women could not take out loans at a bank and certainly not a black woman. But Adeline Rose was so respected for her arduous work ethic of washing and ironing linens for local homes and hotels that she was granted a $100 loan to help build her modest home. A home that only consisted of two bedrooms and a work area for her laundering business. None of the furnishing inside the home are Adeline's except two pieces, a portrait of her and a quilt she made with her own two hands. You will notice the quilt says, "Jesus Saved" with the second 'S' on Jesus turned backwards. This was to signify how a person's life turns toward Jesus when they become a follower. The brochure states: "She earned her living by taking in washing and ironing at 50 cents a load. Most of her early work was done for the boarders of the Hardy House, which was owned by the mother of the famous comedian Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy). Adeline Rose died in 1959 after living in the house for 68 years. In 1966, the City of Madison moved the Rose Cottage to its present location. It was felt that it was very important to save this little house built out of the labor of love of a woman who was born into slavery." Adeline is of French origin meaning NOBLE. She was a widow and the mother of two children. She is part of a legacy of men & women who fought against ALL odds to not only survive, but thrive. *** ROGER HOUSE - When Madison was first established, it created 48 original lots with the average lot being sold for around $155. Reuben Rogers purchased lot #6 for $111 and built the house in what was known as an 'I-House' or 'Piedmont' plan style, which was popular in its day. The house was completed around 1810 and stands on its original lot as the last remaining residence from the original 48. The tour begins on the front porch where you will notice the ceiling of the porch is painted a pale blue, a customary practice of its day which was meant to attract insects upwards. Inside is a long hallway with a parlor (or family room) on one side and another identical room on the other side. The home is filled with period furniture, including a sugar chest, where the lady of the house often kept raw sugar cubes under lock and key! It also contained several decorative pieces from China, which were popular decorating choices of the time. Towards the rear were additions most likely added around 1820 when census records showed that 18 people lived in the house (according to the informative brochure). It also states the house pre-dates the Morgan County Courthouse (located just next door) by almost 100 years and has had 17 owners. The rear room is currently set up as a dining room, but was likely once a rear porch. It sits about 4 inches lower than the original home and includes a relocated set of steps that are horribly uneven, but add tremendously to the old charm. Upstairs are two bedrooms. The master was the smaller of the two and had a second bed in a small corner nook which was required to house any soldier that knocked on your door seeking shelter. It was also used for housing a traveling pastor or judge and its placement inside the master bedroom was twofold. One, to keep an eye on this stranger and two to keep the visitor uncomfortable. The bed also looked uncomfortable, but the tour guide said that was by design to encourage the soldiers and other visitors not to overstay their welcome! The children all slept in the larger bedroom. *** * Hours of Operation Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM Sunday: 1:30PM - 4:30PM FINAL THOUGHTS The fact that this community felt it important to save and preserve the story of Adeline Rose alone is worthy of 5 stars. This is, after all, the South! History has not often been kind to African American, but emerging from the wreckage of this disastrous period in human rights are stories like Adeline Rose, letting you know there were pockets of kindness that have not been shared. I for one feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn of the history here. 2021 / 34 #BlackHISTORYseries

The library itself is very nice and a great place to study. However the person they have on staff…read morenamed Kane was a total d*ck. Learn some customer service or get a job where you don't have to have those interactions. I understand it may be your 50th time answering the same question that day but that's not a patron's fault... passive aggressive and rude for no reason very disappointing. All of the other staff members were great, guess one just slipped through the cracks....

The Gwinnett Public Library and libraries in general are a wonderful place to read, get work done…read morein a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. They have a kid friendly area here where children of all ages can go to find a plethora of books and also they have a weekly reading time which is also nice for the kids. Their free use computers for adults and children are great. Sometimes the kids will be on the computers for a long time though, so if that happens you can kindly remind them or or their parents their a time limit for computer use when other kids are waiting to use them. Library cards are free and they allow you to renew books, videos, cds via the Internet, phone call, or at the location itself. Parking is plentiful here and access is quite easy. 5 stars for me! :) p.s. Free wifi ! Code is gwinnett

Unfortunately the Mill is not operational at this time. The locks on the doors are rusty and looks…read morelike it has been closed up for sometime. It would be really neat if the Georgia State park system would get it fixed backup to produce a few products to sell.

Stone Mountain officially opened as a public park in 1965. However, people had been coming here…read morelong before it became an international phenomenon. It was a ceremonial and meeting place for Native Americans up until the 1800's when Aaron Cloud built a 165 foot wooden tower on top of the mountain, charging a small fee to climb it until it blew over a few years later. The railroad surrounding the mountain was once upon a time used to haul granite quarried from the mountain all over the world. It is said that nearly every state has at least one building (likely a government building) using stone from this mountain. In 1958, the State of Georgia purchased the mountain and the land surrounding it. Soon after, a sky lift, train, riverboat, memorial hall, museum, golf course, beach and even hotels opened on the grounds, making stone mountain a premier tourist destination. In the same year of its official open, two historic structures were brought to the park to serve as their permanent home. A grist mill from Elijay Georgia and a gorgeous covered bridge from Athens, Georgia. See covered bridge review here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/stone-mountain-covered-bridge-stone-mountain?hrid=1ZxoLxg21z3lxl58tqaKyw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) FINAL THOUGHTS The mill was found abandoned in Fannin County, before being carefully relocated to Stone Mountain. The Mill was built in 1867, making it 148 years old (2015). Here it will stay for the rest of its days, enjoying an entirely new life for more generations whom will admire its simple and quiet beauty.

This is one of the best libraries in Gwinnett hands down. We drive 20 minutes just to come to this…read morelibrary when we want to read, study, or just experience what a great library has to offer. We have a library right next to our house but come to this one when we productivity is a priority and we want a pleasant library session. Thank you for helping our family develop good habits!

Okay, so I was looking up the hours for this library and saw people reviewing a library and giving…read morethis one crappy reviews...seriously!!! It's free! And the Gwinnett library system is really good, I have lived so Many places and belonged to many libraries, but this one is excellent! Esp. The Hamilton mill location, it's lovely! Quit complaining about free! Free?!

We love the library! Great service, very open and filled with light. The children's section is a…read morenice space for my toddler to explore.

Library Information:…read more The Dacula branch is one of 15 in the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL) system. The Dacula library is adjacent to Dacula Park and within walking distance of Dacula Middle School and Dacula High School. According to Executive Director Nancy Stanbery-Kellam, Gwinnett County Public Library's award-winning 15-branch system is the result of active citizen support over the years. Operating Hours: Mon: 10 am - 6 pm Tues: 12 pm - 8 pm Wed: 10 am - 6 pm Thurs: 12 pm - 8 pm Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Sat: 12 pm - 5 pm Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm Accessibility Details: There are several handicapped parking spaces with curb cuts for sidewalk access. The library has automatic doors and accessible restrooms. Review: The Dacula Public Library is a beautiful and newer location. It is very well maintained, the bathrooms are always clean and the staff here are friendly and always so very helpful. If you are looking for books for children, DVDs, read along books, or just need a quite room to write a research paper and need wireless access, this library is for you. Just remember, if you bring your laptop and need to get on-line, the wifi password is in all lower-case letters, the password is: gwinnett Never stop learning!

Had a great time first time here . Me and my baby had a blast kinda crazy right a blast lol but no…read morereally we had fun this was my first time at this location just as well as the first time my four year old been to a library. The service was pretty fast we signed up for a card at home then went to go pick it up and browsed around for a while. The guy at the entrance was really nice who was actually checking us in and helping us get our actual card. he provided a lot of information and provided us with a couple of pamphlet that was very helpful. they look like they have a few events that take place there from time to time it is currently still summer. They have different summer programs going on , plus you can tend to register to vote here as well. Anywho my daughter enjoyed herself playing on the computers they had set up for kids in like the kids zone she was able to play games that were already set up on there just as well as they had lots of books to pick from. We would definitely be back. They made a great first impression only downfall that I could say is none of the books that I really wanted to check out was available somewhere on Libby available to be audio read but I actually want the physical book so right now I'm currently in line waiting to get the book that I want.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Good afternoon , i'm writing to…read moreappreciate M's Katrny for her Good job in making sure i get the help i needs anytime i come to this branch library to seek for help during which i don't know what to do in the computer. she is Always there to assist me. I have been hearing same help she had been rendering to others here. She is very dedicated to her job, and to every one in this library. She deserve an accolade award for her good job, possibly promotion. This is the kind of good employee the good people f Gwinnett county wants. Thank Nicholas Adeleye Mr

This trestle has been used in one of my favorite tv shows from the late 80's and early 90's, In the…read moreheat of the night. It was also used in The Dukes of Hazzard. Stone pillars are thought to be leftover from the civil war.