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Your Weekend, Upgraded: Gwinnett Edition

Your Weekend, Upgraded: Gwinnett Edition

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

Travis Cooper
September 11, 2025

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🦗 Sponsored By… Absolutely No One

Weekend ROI: Return on Interesting

Your weekend doesn’t need a spreadsheet—it needs a pulse. 🐶 Gwinnett’s alive with global beats at Around the World in the DTL, funnel cakes and ferris wheels at the County Fair, and dogs strutting in costumes at Dogtoberfest (arguably the peak of civilization).

Crowds not your thing? No problem. The couch is still the safest neighborhood, and our binge lineup is stacked—dragons torching kingdoms, superheroes behaving badly, and anchors fighting harder than politicians.

This isn’t about clocking hours—it’s about collecting stories. Go global, go greasy, or go ghost mode. Either way, The Loop’s got you covered.

-Coop

Burger Battle Royale
Not all patties are created equal. Some drip with craft perfection, others hit with late-night nostalgia, and a few just flex with size alone.

This isn’t about Yelp stars or foodie hype—it’s about your gut call.

So, who’s really wearing the burger crown in Gwinnett?

Vote loud. Argue harder. Or just sit back and watch the grease fly—we know you’ve got an opinion.

🍔 Battle of the Burgers

Which local burger joint hits hardest?

📅 The Essentials

Warning: High Chance of Spontaneous Good Times

🎯 FRIDAY – Sept 12

Lawrenceville
🌍 Around the World in the DTL
Kick off the weekend with global eats, culture, and live performances in Downtown Lawrenceville.
📍 Lawrenceville Lawn | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lawrenceville
🎡 Gwinnett County Fair
The fair is back—rides, games, livestock shows, and all the fried food you can handle. Runs through Sept 21.
📍 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | ⏰ Opens 5:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

🎯 SATURDAY – Sept 13

Lawrenceville
🌍 Around the World in the DTL (Day 2)
Global food, vendors, and performances continue in the heart of the city.
📍 Lawrenceville Lawn | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lilburn
🎨 Growing the Arts
A community arts celebration featuring local creators, live demos, and vendors.
📍 Lilburn | ⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

Lawrenceville
🎡 Gwinnett County Fair – Saturday
All-day rides, concerts, livestock, and food.
📍 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | ⏰ Opens Noon
🔗 Event Details

Duluth
🎶 GWB Presents: Les Bon
An energetic live music show bringing the weekend soundtrack.
📍 Downtown Duluth | ⏰ Evening
🔗 Event Details

Duluth
🐶 Dogtoberfest
Bring your pup for a day of treats, games, and contests—tails guaranteed to wag.
📍 Downtown Duluth | ⏰ Afternoon
🔗 Event Details

💺The Couch Potato

🎥 Binge Like You Mean It

Your weekend deserves more than comfort TV. House of the Dragon is medieval therapy with fire-breathing group sessions—civil war and betrayal scaled up to dragon size.

The Morning Show is less journalism, more knife fight with better lighting, proof that America’s real pastime is watching powerful people implode.

The Boys takes our superhero obsession and turns it into a blood-soaked roast of celebrity culture, reminding us that power corrupts, even in spandex.

And Severance—the creepiest vision of work-life balance ever filmed—asks what happens when your 9-to-5 self is trapped in a cubicle while your other half pretends it’s all fine.

Together, these shows aren’t background noise, they’re cultural X-rays—funhouse mirrors of power, ego, and the mess we call modern life.

***House of the Dragon*, Max**

Family therapy, Westeros edition. Civil war, dragons, and betrayals that make Succession look like Sesame Street.

***The Morning Show*, Apple TV+**

Based on Martha Wells' acclaimed sci-fi series, this adaptation follows a security robot with a sarcastic streak and a penchant for binge-watching soap operas, all while navigating corporate espionage.

***The Boys*, Prime Video**

Superheroes, but if they were sociopaths with PR teams. Bloody, outrageous, and still the best mirror we’ve got for American culture.

***Severance*, Apple TV+**

What if your work self and home self never met? Creepy, brilliant, and addictive. It’s Black Mirror with a performance review.

Together With Beren’s Frozen Custard

🍨 Where Sweet Dreams Melt into Reality

🥂 Good Eats: Kurt’s Euro Bistro – Duluth, GA

“European Flair, Southern Warmth”

Rated 4.9 on OpenTable across 2,300+ reviews, Kurt’s Euro Bistro has earned its place as one of Gwinnett’s most beloved dining destinations. Nestled in Duluth, this family-owned gem brings old-world European classics—think schnitzel, sauerbraten, spätzle, and potato pancakes—crafted with precision and passion. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance: intimate and rustic, but not overly stuffy, with a menu and service that feel thoughtful and authentic. Whether you’re looking for a quiet date night or an exceptional family dinner, Kurt’s delivers with a taste of Europe made warm and welcoming.

📍 Location: 2753 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096
🕗 Hours: Typically opens for dinner (best to check current hours)
🔗 Explore Menu

🧠 Weekly $25 Give-A-Way

Which blockbuster Netflix series filmed key scenes at Gwinnett Place Mall, turning a local landmark into an eerie piece of pop culture history?

A. Stranger Things
B. The Walking Dead
C. Ozark
D. Cobra Kai

👉 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 Answer: Kevin Hart

Last Week’s Winner: Adrian Mechelle ( Woot, Woot!)

Until next time,

Your Nosey Neighbor