You will not be disappointed when you move to Lawrenceville. It is an upbeat and extremely diverse city that offers award-winning schools, a first-class restaurant scene, a multitude of job opportunities, great shopping, an historic downtown, and more.
Lawrenceville is full of tradition and is a culturally wealthy city with that good southern hospitality! Each neighborhood has its own personality and there is always a cultural event to attend--from an arts and craft festival to car shows, there’s something for everyone, young and old, any time of the year!
Lawrenceville is the county seat for Gwinnett County, one of the fastest growing counties in Northeast Georgia and the United States. It houses all of the governmental offices for one of the best counties in all of Georgia.
Downtown Lawrenceville--a charming mixture of shops, restaurants, and businesses that surround Gwinnett Courthouse Square--is the center of Lawrenceville’s and Gwinnett County’s colorful and long history.
Lawrenceville is the most highly populated incorporated city in Gwinnett County.
Location
Lawrenceville is only 19 miles from downtown Atlanta. It is located northeast of Atlanta with Interstate 85 north as the west boundary, Hwy. 29 as the southern boundary, and Hwy. 124 as the eastern boundary. It is bordered by Duluth, Suwanee, and Buford to the West and North, Dacula to the East, and Grayson and Snellville to the South.
Lawrenceville is 45 minutes from Atlanta's Hartsfield/Jackson International Airport.
History
Lawrenceville is the second oldest city in the Metro Atlanta area. Lawrenceville was incorporated on December 15, 1821. The city is named after Captain James Lawrence, a naval commander during the War of 1812. Lawrence is known today for his command "Don't give up the ship!"
Housing
Lawrenceville is a great place in which to live. As of February 2007, the average listing price for a 1 bedroom home is $92,233, for a 2 bedroom $154.154, for a 3 bedroom $173,905, and for a 4 bedroom $233,866. Rates are still low, so if you’re looking for a city with great schools, great shopping, and excellent community activities for your family, Lawrenceville’s the place!
Real Estate in Lawrenceville is affordable and diverse. Whether you seek a condominium, a single-family home or an estate, you can find it. Lawrenceville continues to sell new homes as fast as builders build them. There are numerous new and resale homes with large lots.
Parks, Recreation, and Attractions
Downtown Lawrenceville is rich in historically significant buildings. These include the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse and the Lawrenceville Female Seminary.
The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse foundation was constructed in 1885. It won first place in Historic Preservation in the American Society of Interior Designers, and it has been recognized as one of the most carefully revitalized courthouses in Georgia. The Courthouse stands in downtown Lawrenceville as one of the county’s most significant historic buildings.
War memorials dot the grounds of the majestic Courthouse, and the second floor houses the Gwinnett Historical Society.
The Female Seminary was originally built in 1837. Today, this structure is home to the Gwinnett County Museum. The seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Also downtown are various landmarks and antique locations. While downtown, relax in one of several parks, such as Bethesda Park, Collins Hill Park, Rhodes Jordan Park, and Ronald Reagan Park. Enjoy a great game of golf at the public Collins Hill Golf Club or the private Northwood Country Club.
In 2005, the city of Lawrenceville entered into a unique partnership with the Aurora Theater, which relocated to Lawrenceville. The Aurora Theatre conducts walking tours of the historic downtown lead by professional storytellers, and is “committed to producing quality, professional theatre for the Southeast, North Georgia, and our most ardent supporters, the residents of Gwinnett County. We will serve these communities by offering entertainment that nurtures a love of theatre and develops a new generation of theatre goers.”
Within a 2 to 10 mile radius of Lawrenceville, there are more than 70 restaurants, 40 theatres and The Mall of Georgia, home to Rich's, Macy's, Parisian, Sears, and JC Penney.
Weather
Lawrenceville, GA, gets 51.8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 38.8. Snowfall is 1.9 inches. The average US city gets 24.4 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 115.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Lawrenceville, GA, . The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Education
There are three public colleges in Lawrenceville-- the Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Perimeter College's Lawrenceville Campus, and Georgia Gwinnett College. Georgia Perimeter College will be closing the Lawrenceville Campus in 2008, and Georgia Gwinnett College will begin admitting freshmen in the fall of 2007. There are also two private, two-year colleges.
Public high schools
Central Gwinnett High School
Phoenix High School
Biggest public primary/middle schools
Creekland Middle School
Sweetwater Middle School
Richards Middle School
Simonton Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Alton C. Crews Middle School
Taylor Elementary School
Cedar Hill Elementary School
Lawrenceville Elementary School
Five Forks Middle School
Private primary/middle schools
Collins Hill Christian
Oak Meadow Montessori
Sola Fide Lutheran School
Montessori of Lawrenceville
Interesting Facts
The Gwinnett County Courthouse steps were the site of publisher Larry Flynt’s trial and shooting, featured in the movie The People vs. Larry Flynt.
Lawrenceville is called the Crepe Mrytle City for its abundance of these beautiful flowering trees.
The film Road Trip, including the breakfast scene, was filmed different sections of Lawrenceville.
Ezzard Charles was born in Lawrenceville in 1921. He eventually was heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
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