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Coca-Cola Caravan coming to Lanier Islands Resort | Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover | Gwinnett native Brandon Brigman changes life through CrossFit
Top Stories for December 2nd
Publish Date: December 2nd
PRE-ROLL: BUFORD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, December 2nd and Happy Birthday to Nelly Furtado
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Coca-Cola Caravan coming to Lanier Islands Resort
- Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover
- Gwinnett native Brandon Brigman changes life through CrossFit
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!
Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia - Downtown Lawrenceville Holiday
STORY 1: Coca-Cola Caravan coming to Lanier Islands Resort
The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is rolling back into Lanier Islands Resort on Saturday, Dec. 13, lighting up the night alongside the resort’s Magical Nights of Lights. Picture it: a glowing 18-wheeler, mile after mile of twinkling displays, and all the holiday vibes you can handle.
From 5 to 8:30 p.m., the Caravan will park outside Game Changer, where you can snap pics with Santa, sample new Coke flavors, and browse holiday merch.
Beyond the Caravan, there’s Game Changer—an indoor playground with arcade games, axe throwing, and festive cocktails—and License to Chill Snow Island, featuring snow tubing, skating, and carnival rides.
Magical Nights of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 4, with carload pricing starting at $35. Discounts are available for military, first responders, educators, and toy or food donors on select nights. For details, call 770-945-8787.
STORY 2: Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover
A bold new mural now greets visitors at Suwanee’s Town Center on Main, and it’s a stunner. Titled “Bookshelf,” the piece was created by renowned artist Pat Perry, whose jaw-dropping, photorealistic murals have popped up all over the globe.
Back in early 2025, Suwanee put out a call for artists, and nearly 90 submissions poured in. Perry’s work stood out—his knack for blending realism with thoughtful, site-specific designs won over the Suwanee Public Arts Commission (with a little help from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund).
Over two and a half weeks, Perry turned the walls outside the Suwanee branch of the Gwinnett Public Library into a vibrant tribute to storytelling. The mural’s placement—right by the pedestrian bridge—was no accident. It ties together the library, the park, and the new Town Center on Main.
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