Hit Men, Hot Rolls, and Hometown Heat

"Local happenings, straight up — the way your neighbor should have told you."

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Travis Cooper
May 22, 2025

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🥵 Mild to Wild—Pick Your Wing Destiny.

The Gwinnett Loop Weekend Playbook

This isn’t just your weekend agenda—it’s a curated escape route from boring.

We’ve lined up everything from block parties and food truck rallies to secret-weapon coffee shops and under-the-radar shows. Yes, there are ads. But they’re local, useful, and vetted—no toothpaste subscriptions or AI girlfriends here.

Go full-send or stay horizontal. Either way, you’ll know what’s worth your time.

The Loop’s got you.

– Coop

Off the Record, On the Radar

This is the sandbox for the bold, the blunt, and the beautifully opinionated.

No echo chambers. No vibe-checking your hot takes. Just a free-range zone for sharp thoughts, spicy polls, and the kind of honesty that gets side-eyes in corporate Slack channels.

Say it loud. Say it weird. Or don’t say a thing and just read like a digital voyeur—we’re still flattered.

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📅 The Essentials

Warning: May Cause Spontaneous Plans

Red, White, Bluegrass, & Bach

🎯 FRIDAY – May 23

Lawrenceville
🎓 Gwinnett Online Campus Graduation
Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of 2025.
📍 Gas South Convention Center | ⏰ 6:00 PM
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Suwanee
🎶 Red, White, Bluegrass, & Bach
An evening of patriotic music blending bluegrass and classical tunes.
📍 Suwanee Town Center Park | ⏰ 7:00–9:30 PM
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Gwinnett Balloon & Laser Show

🎯 SATURDAY – May 24

Lawrenceville
📚 Hope Won't Let Go Book Signing with Reading by Author Sharon Scott
Meet author Sharon B. Scott at Liberty Books for a book signing and a special reading at 2:00 PM of her inspirational collection, "Hope Won’t Let Go."
📍 Liberty Books, 178 E Crogan Street | ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
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🎭 Waitress: The Musical
Experience the heartwarming tale of "Waitress," featuring Sara Bareilles' enchanting music and lyrics.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street | ⏰ 2:30 PM & 8:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lawrenceville
📸 GNPA Gwinnett - Tips from the Best!
Join the Georgia Nature Photographers Association for a session where top photographers share insights on taking an image from raw capture to finished product.
📍 Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Rd | ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lilburn
💦 Splash Bash! (Splash Pad Opening Day & Celebration)
Dive into summer at the Splash Bash! as we celebrate the opening day of the splash pad in Lilburn City Park with music, games, and cool treats.
📍 Lilburn City Park | ⏰ 12:00 PM
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Lawrenceville
🎈 Gwinnett Balloon Glow & Laser Show
Enjoy a spectacular evening with hot air balloons and a mesmerizing laser show.
📍 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | ⏰ 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lawrenceville
🎓 2025 ATU National Taekwondo Championship (Day 2)
Witness top martial artists compete in this national event.
📍 Gas South Convention Center | ⏰ All Day
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Snellville
Memorial Day Program
A ceremony to honor and remember those who served, featuring patriotic music and keynote speakers.
📍 2342 Oak Rd | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
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💺The Couch Potato

📺 Couch Potato Mode: Activated

You’ve earned this. Whether you’re dodging group chats or melting into your furniture with strategic intent, these picks go beyond background noise—they’re full-send worthy.

the Sympathizer, HBO

Spy thriller meets identity crisis. Robert Downey Jr. plays multiple roles and still doesn’t steal the spotlight from this razor-sharp, Vietnam-era satire. Smart, weird, and worth your bandwidth.

Outer Range, Amazon Prime

It’s like Yellowstone took shrooms and found a time portal. Josh Brolin + Wyoming + sci-fi = your new “WTF just happened?” binge.

The Idea of You, Amazon

Anne Hathaway falls for a boy band frontman. Sounds cringe, plays surprisingly well. It's the cougar fairy tale no one asked for—but secretly wanted.

Hitman, Netflix

Glen Powell plays a fake assassin who gets way too deep. Smart, funny, and a little dangerous—basically a rom-com with a body count.

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🍔 Good Eats: Pêche Modern Coastal in Duluth, GA

“Southern Comfort Gets a Seaside Upgrade”

Tucked inside Parson’s Alley, Pêche brings Gulf Coast vibes to downtown Duluth—with oysters, cocktails, and just enough bougie to impress without trying too hard.

The menu leans into low-country elegance: blackened redfish, buttery crab cakes, and hush puppies that should be illegal. Pair it with a smoked Old Fashioned or a cucumber gimlet and you've got yourself a coastal escape—no airfare required.

Whether you're here for date night, brunch flex, or just to flex on Instagram—Pêche serves ambiance with a side of saltwater soul.

📍 Location: 3550 W Lawrenceville St, Duluth, GA 30096
🕗 Hours: 5PM – 10PM (Brunch on weekends)
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🧠Weekly $25 Give-A-Way

🎥 Trivia of the Week
Which chart-topping country artist, known for hits like “What Ifs” and “Heaven,” grew up in Georgia’s Gwinnett County before skyrocketing to fame with a genre-blending style?

A. Luke Bryan
B. Morgan Wallen
C. Kane Brown
D. Thomas Rhett

👉 First to reply with the correct answer wins. Bragging rights included. Gift card optional. Email us at [email protected] with your answer for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

Last Week’s Winner: Jeff Daughtry

Until next time,

Your Nosey Neighbor