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Painted Walls
Duluth
Colorful murals can be found all over Gwinnett BY KELUNDRA SMITH
Tumblefield
s one of the most diverse counties in the nation, each of Gwinnett’s cities has its own personality. Nowhere is that more evident than in the murals that color buildings in the downtown areas. These paintings by local artists tell the story of the county’s past, present, and future. Be sure to look for these 11 unique works of art the next time you visit.
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Every day is decadent at The Chocolaterie, a store carrying local and handmade artisan truffles in the heart of downtown Duluth. After you indulge in something sweet inside, pose with the stunning Chocolate Lady mural painted on the outside of the building. The chocolates in the palm of her hand are just as beautiful as the ones inside. Get ready to glow in The Cosmic Tunnel, an interactive mural in Bunten Road Park, which shows the size and spatial relationship between the planets, as well as their orbital paths. Artist Brenda Ehly has called Duluth home for more than 30 years; her Dream Big mural, located along Hill Street, was inspired by some of the tiniest creatures on the planet—ants. The mural shows them working together to achieve a common goal; it represents the daily tasks that can sometimes feel like an ant pushing a boulder uphill. Some of music’s most talented singers and songwriters have performed at Red Clay Music Foundry, including the Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, and Jason Isbell. Before your next concert, take a photo in front of the Fanfare mural that covers the windows on the side of the building. Its sentiment is simply that we love music.
Lawrenceville The menu at Strange Taco, located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville, includes unique, made-from-scratch taco flavors, ranging from cheeseburger to fried green tomato. In between bites, head out back to snap a photo in front of the Strange Taco mural. A shoutout to Dr. Strangelove, it features a cowboy riding a blimp.
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