January 6th 2026

Tuesday Trivia Night at Universal Joint

📅 When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Universal Joint, Downtown Lawrenceville

ℹ️ What: Join us for Trivia Night and compete for a chance to win house cash prizes. This weekly event tests your knowledge on a variety of topics.

Thursday Trivia Night at Slow Pour Brewing Co.

📅 When: Thursday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Slow Pour Brewing Co., Downtown Lawrenceville

ℹ️ What: Put your useless knowledge to the test at this weekly trivia night event featuring fun questions and friendly competition.

Annual MLK Celebration Parade

📅 When: Monday, January 19, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

📍 Where: Downtown Lawrenceville

ℹ️ What: The United Ebony Society hosts the annual MLK Celebration Parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with community festivities and celebration.

Tuesday Line Dancing at Slow Pour Brewing Co.

📅 When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Evening)

📍 Where: Slow Pour Brewing Co., Downtown Lawrenceville

ℹ️ What: Join us for line dancing every Tuesday night at Slow Pour Brewing. A fun way to enjoy music and community with fellow dancers.

The Play That Goes Wrong at Lawrenceville Art Center

📅 When: Dates vary (Check venue for current schedule)

📍 Where: Lawrenceville Art Center, Downtown Lawrenceville

ℹ️ What: Aurora Theatre's hilarious comedy follows an inept theatre troupe attempting to stage The Murder at Haversham Manor. A must-see theatrical experience.

Mei Garden (Asian)

A popular spot for Asian/Chinese fusion offering dishes like Mongolian Beef, Sesame Chicken, Crab Rangoon, and Pot Stickers with delivery and takeout.

Located at 3059 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville; open until around 8:30 pm–9:30 pm depending on day.

Le Sorelle Ristorante Italiano (Italian)

Family-run Italian restaurant by three brothers showcasing Italian cooking talents, inspired by their experience under master chefs in California.

Located in Lilburn (near Lawrenceville) at 4760 Lawrenceville Hwy; closed Jan 1st for New Year, open regular hours other days.

Poulet Bleu (French)

Beloved French bistro reopened recently after a three‑year hiatus with a redesigned heated patio and Paris‑inspired cuisine by Chef Graham McCollum.

Located at 3517 Butler St., Lawrenceville.

Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano (Mexican)

Family‑owned since 2020, serving authentic Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, plus handcrafted cocktails.

At 1848 Old Norcross Rd L‑1200, Lawrenceville; bar open late (til midnight‑2 am on weekends).

Aladdin Café (Mediterranean)

Well‑known Mediterranean café praised for its hummus, falafel, shawarma, lentil soup and pita; good sit‑down option reviewed fondly by locals.

Located in Lawrenceville; sits down dining; praised in local Reddit discussions Jan 2025.

Discovery Titans Boys Basketball Victory

🏆 Result: Discovery 68, Duluth 66

Discovery High School's varsity boys basketball team defeated Duluth High School in a close nonleague matchup on Friday, January 2, 2026. The Titans secured a one-point victory at home in Lawrenceville.

Central Gwinnett Boys Basketball Win

🏆 Result: Central Gwinnett 61, Discovery 42

Central Gwinnett High School's varsity boys basketball team defeated Discovery High School on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Black Knights dominated the matchup with a convincing 19-point victory.

Discovery Titans Upcoming Basketball Schedule

🏆 Result: Multiple games scheduled

Discovery High School has several upcoming basketball games this month, including girls JV games at Mill Creek on January 6 and boys varsity matchups against Buford on January 13 and Mountain View on January 16. The Titans continue their competitive schedule throughout January.

City of Lawrenceville Adopts FY 2026 Budget with $227.7 Million

📍 Location: Lawrenceville, GA

The Mayor and City Council approved the FY 2026 Budget totaling $227.7 million, with $31.1 million invested in infrastructure projects including street resurfacing, utility system upgrades, and downtown improvements. The city is adding 16 new positions across various departments to support growth and service delivery.

Water Main Replacement Project Phase 2 Resumes

📍 Location: Lawrenceville, GA

The City's Water Main Replacement Project Phase 2 resumes in January 2026 with nighttime construction work focused on installing new waterline within travel lanes. Final restoration is expected by late February 2026.

Lawrenceville Designated as PlanFirst Community

📍 Location: Lawrenceville, GA

The City of Lawrenceville entered into a three-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) beginning January 1, 2026, receiving statewide recognition and eligibility for program benefits including placement on DCA's website and outreach materials.