Hey neighbor!

Happy Friday! The weekend is HERE — and so is your last-minute guide to making the most of it. Let's get into it. 👇

Starting chilly this morning (30s with wind chills in the 20s), but we'll warm up to the mid-40s this afternoon with plenty of sunshine. Good news: temps rebound Saturday, and we're looking at a warming trend straight through Christmas! 🎅

1. Dueling Pianos Christmas Sweater Party 📍 Slow Pour Brewing Co., 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville 📅 Saturday, Dec 20 @ 7pm | FREE Georgia's favorite sing-along, all-request show is back — and they're going full holiday mode. Ugly sweater encouraged. Great beer required.

2. Holiday Open House at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse 📍 185 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville 📅 Friday & Saturday | 5pm–9pm | FREE Self-guided tours through beautifully decorated rooms — including Santa's cozy Living Room. It's giving small-town holiday magic.

1. Break Coffee Roasters 📍 235 N Perry St, Lawrenceville (also in Downtown Duluth at 3122 Hill St) Small-batch beans roasted on-site, gorgeous natural light, grab-and-go sandwiches. Try the orange lavender latte. Trust me. Lawrenceville Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–5pm | Fri 7am–6pm | Sat 8am–6pm | Sun 11am–4pm

2. Beans and Butter Coffeehouse 📍 River Oak Plaza, 851 Oak Rd SW, Lawrenceville Cozy vibes, buttery croissants, and the house signature latte is chef's kiss. They've got gluten-free options and outdoor seating, too. Hours: 8am–3pm

1. Jak Handroll Bar (Duluth) 📍 Duluth's first handroll omakase experience! Sit at the bar while the chef serves you directly. Intimate, fresh, and totally unique.

2. Twisted Martini (Suwanee) 📍 New late-night cocktail bar with American classics and charcuterie. Perfect for date night or a girls' night out.

1. Glow Light Show at Coolray Field 📍 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville 📅 Through Jan 4 | $39.99+ Atlanta's premier drive-through light show. Over a million lights, holiday tunes, hot cocoa — all from the comfort of your warm car.

2. Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience 📍 Norcross (weekends in December) Model trains, holiday decorations, and pure childhood wonder. Free to walk through!

1. Avatar: Fire and Ash (Opens Today!) James Cameron takes us back to Pandora with the Ash People — a fire-aligned Na'vi faction. The longest Avatar yet with the biggest spectacle. IMAX recommended.

2. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Opens Today!) SpongeBob and Patrick venture to the deepest depths of Bikini Bottom. Pure nostalgia for millennials and giggles for the kids.

Both playing at AMC Sugarloaf Mills, Regal Mall of Georgia, and more!

You've wrapped the gifts. You've planned the meals. You've held it all together.

Now it's YOUR turn.

Here are a few spots to treat yourself this weekend:

Spa at Chateau Elan (Braselton) 📍 Full-day spa passes, mani-pedis, facials, massages — the works. Group packages available for 8+. 📞 678.425.6925 or [email protected]

Natural Body Spa + Med Spa (Buckhead, Marietta, Morningside) Perfect for a girls' day or solo escape. Customized treatments + mimosas in a serene setting. 🌐 naturalbody.com/group-bookings-spa-parties

Mobile Spa Party at Home (Spa Theory) Can't leave the house? Bring the spa TO you. Mani-pedis, facials, massages — all delivered to your living room. 🌐 spatheory.com

Have an amazing weekend, Gwinnett! Whether you're catching a movie, grabbing coffee, or finally treating yourself to that spa day — you've earned it.

Hit reply and let me know: What's YOUR weekend plan? 👇

See you next week!

— Gus Your Gwinnett neighbor and weekend hype man