Hey Neighbor,

I hope your Tuesday is off to a great start! I don't know about you, but this week is packed with some really fun stuff happening right here in Gwinnett — and I couldn't wait to share it with you.

From a St. Patrick's Day party at a local brewery to a week full of $12 specialty burgers, there's genuinely something for everyone. Let's get into it!

If you or someone you love is 50+, this one's for you — and it sounds like a blast.

This Tuesday, March 17th, head over to Bethesda Park & Aquatic Center in Lawrenceville for a St. Patrick's Day-themed Friendly Feud. Think Family Feud-style gameplay where you're guessing the most popular survey answers, competing with friends, and trying to make it to the Fast Money bonus round — all while enjoying light refreshments and good company. It's only $4/person (non-Gwinnett resident fees apply), and runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

If you've got a parent, grandparent, or neighbor who needs a fun afternoon out, this is the perfect invite to send their way.

📍 Bethesda Park & Aquatic Center — 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

📞 (678) 277-0179 | 📅 March 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | $4/person

Okay, Gwinnett Burger Week is happening right now through March 22nd, and there are $12 specialty burgers at restaurants all across Gwinnett County. I want to spotlight one that I think is worth making a reservation for:

Local Republic in downtown Lawrenceville is serving up The Highlander — a beef and lamb blend seared with garden peas, carrots, onions, a golden beer cheese croquette, and drenched in a rich red wine demi-glace on a pretzel bun. I mean... come on.

This place has serious character. It's right on Perry Street in downtown Lawrenceville, and they do accept reservations — which I'd highly recommend for this week.

📍 139 N Perry St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | (678) 205-4782 | localrepublic.com

⏰ Tue-Thu 11am-10pm | Fri-Sat 11am-11pm | Sun 11am-10pm | Closed Monday

You've probably heard of O4W Pizza — they started inside the Perimeter and now have a home right in downtown Duluth, and honestly it's worth the drive. Their Burger Week pick is the Grandma Pie — a thin crust, square-shaped beauty topped with housemade marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and Pecorino Romano. Pro tip: you can order it by the slice at lunch, which makes it a super easy midday stop!

📍 3117 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096

📞 (678) 587-5420

🌐 o4wpizza.com

⏰ Mon–Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

If you haven't been to 1910 Public House in downtown Lilburn yet, Burger Week is the perfect excuse to finally go. This place is modern and cool but does classic Southern food really well. They make their own pimento cheese from scratch — and their Grilled Pimento Cheese sandwich stacks that housemade pimento cheese with fried green tomato and bacon on grilled sourdough. It's the kind of thing that stays on your mind for days. I'm not joking.

📍 107 Main St NW, Lilburn, GA 30047

📞 (770) 564-6911

🌐 1910publichouse.com

⏰ Lunch: Sun–Sat 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Dinner: Sun–Thu 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fri–Sat 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Peachtree Ridge Park — Suwanee

This is one of those parks I keep coming back to. Baseball fields, a football field with a walking track, a playground, and picnic pavilions — it's a solid all-around spot for the family or a solo walk. Highly rated (4.6 stars, 952 reviews) and dogs are welcome!

📍 3170 Suwanee Creek Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 | 📞 (678) 277-0910

Bogan Park Community Recreation and Aquatic Center — Buford

If you haven't been here, you're missing out. This is a large complex with multiple swimming pools, a gym, a dance studio, and more. Dogs are allowed, there are picnic tables, and it's just one of those places that has something for every member of the family.

📍 2723 N Bogan Rd NE, Buford, GA 30519 | 📞 (678) 277-0850

Gwinnett (Coolray) Field Carnival — through March 22nd

Admission and parking are FREE — and the fun is real. Unlimited ride wristbands are $37 on site (or $35 cash), and you can snag them online for just $29 each before 5pm Thursday. There's also a 2/$55 or 4/$99 deal if you're bringing the whole crew. Midway hours run Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat noon-11pm, and Sun noon-10pm. Guests under 18 must be with an adult 21+.

📍 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 | 📞 (866) 666-3247

St. Patrick's Day @StillFire — March 17th

If you're looking for a fun Tuesday night out, StillFire Brewing in Suwanee is throwing a St. Paddy's Party starting at 8 PM. Keltic Kudzu takes the stage for a night of Celtic music, and they'll have plenty of green craft brews and cocktails to help you celebrate the luck of the Irish. Who says a Tuesday can't be festive?

📍 343 US-23, Suwanee, GA 30024 | 📅 March 17 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE

🎳 St Patrick's Day at Social Fox Brewing — March 17th

Another great option for a low-key St. Paddy's evening — Social Fox Brewing & Distillery in Norcross is celebrating starting at 5:00 PM. Free to attend and a great neighborhood vibe.

📍 20 Skin Alley, Norcross, GA 30071 | 📞 (470) 359-4109 | [email protected]

Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen — March 18th

If hockey is your thing (or you've never been and want to try something new!), the Gladiators are hosting Jacksonville on Wednesday night at Gas South District in Duluth. Puck drops at 7:10 PM. The Gladiators are an ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators, and the atmosphere at a live hockey game is always electric.

📍 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 | 📅 March 18 | 7:10 PM

FIT @ MOG (Mall of Georgia) — March 19th

Every Thursday evening at the Mall of Georgia, you can join a FREE workout class hosted by rotating instructors from Sathya Hot Yoga & Wellness, Pure Barre Hamilton Mill, and Mommy & Me. This week's class runs 6:30–7:30 PM — a great way to move your body and meet neighbors!

📍 Mall of Georgia — 3333 Buford Dr NE, Buford, GA 30519 | 📞 (770) 271-9458 | FREE

Downtown Car Show — March 21st

For the car lovers — there's a FREE car show in Auburn, GA on Saturday morning featuring vintage hot rods, classic cars, and trucks. A fun, easy family outing if you're looking for something to do with the kids or your dad.

📍 1369 4th Ave, Auburn, GA 30011 | 📅 March 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE

Cornhole League at the Forum — Starting March 19th

This one is for the competitive ones in the room. Cornhole ATL is kicking off their Spring League at The Forum Peachtree Corners on March 19th, running weekly on Thursdays through May 14th. It's $70/player, 7 weeks, with a season-ending tournament and championship trophy. Over 400 players already call this home — so it's the real deal.

📍 5155 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 | [email protected]

Okay, I have been looking forward to this moment ALL week.

If you've been following along, a couple of weeks ago I announced a giveaway for 5 personally signed copies of Unstoppable by my dear friend and partner, Nick Vujicic. Nick is one of the most remarkable people I've ever had the privilege of knowing and working alongside — a world-renowned speaker and author who was born without arms or legs and has spent his life showing millions of people around the world that nothing — nothing — can stop a person with faith and purpose. This book has genuinely changed lives, and I was so honored to be able to give away copies signed personally by him right here to our Gwinnett community.

The response was incredible, and I'm so grateful for everyone who entered. Today, I get to announce the 5 lucky winners! 🎊

🏆 YOUR 5 WINNERS ARE:

Congratulations! I'll be reaching out to each of you directly to arrange delivery — whether that's a personal drop-off, local pickup, or mailed straight to your door.

And if you didn't win this time — don't be discouraged. I love doing things like this for our community, and this definitely won't be the last giveaway. Stay subscribed and stay tuned. 😊

I started Gwinnett Best because I believe this county is genuinely one of the best places to live in the country — and I want more of us to actually experience it, not just drive through it. Every week, my goal is to hand you something you can actually use: a place to eat, a park to visit, an event to go to with someone you love.

If this email was helpful to you, the best thing you can do is forward it to a neighbor, friend, or coworker who lives in Gwinnett. Let's build this community together, one inbox at a time.

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See you next week,

Gus

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