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 Berkeley Lake
The majority of the land in the Berkeley Lake city limits (the 700-acre Berkeley Lake Properties) was developed by Frank Coggins in the late 1940's. The dam, constructed in 1948, is one of the largest earthen dams in the state. The city's namesake, Lake Berkeley (88 acres), was named after Mr. Coggins' Berkeley Blue Granite Quarries in Elberton, GA. In 1950, the Berkeley Lake "subdivision," which included five reserved Free Pass and Repass tracts (FPR) and the residential and fishing lots around the lake, was laid out. In 1952, Calvin and Kate Parsons, along with John and Dorothy Bagwell, purchased the Berkeley Realty & Investment Company and its 700 acre property.


Buford
Located in Gwinnett County, the City of Buford was incorporated August 24, 1872. The original developers of the area, Thomas Garner and Larkin Smith, named the town after Colonel A. S. Buford, the president of the railroad that ran from Atlanta to Charlotte, NC. Buford is located in North Georgia near the metro Atlanta community area and along the southern edge of beautiful Lake Lanier in Gwinnett County.

  




Dacula
Dacula is a city that straddles Winder Highway and the CSX railroad line between Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. We sit squarely in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the state. We are in the Vee created by interstate 85 and Georgia 316, strategically located half-way between cosmopolitan Atlanta and academic Athens, home of the University of Georgia.


Duluth
Located in Gwinnett County, Duluth was incorporated February 28, 1876. The community was originally named Howell's Crossroad, by a grandson of Evan Howell, who came from North Carolina to settle here in 1821.

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth is a showcase for items historically significant to the nation's railroads. Duluth hosts the Duluth Fall Festival in September as a benefit for Downtown Duluth. This arts and crafts festival includes a parade, a road race, games and continuous entertainment at the Pavilion in the city's park. In addition to the Fall Festival, Duluth has concerts, movies, and a Winter Wonderland during the year in the Town Green.

  


Grayson
The rich lands of Gwinnett County, Georgia were home to the Lower Creek and Cherokee Indians many thousands of years before the first European settlers set foot on them. In February 1784, Franklin County, which is now part of Gwinnett, was opened for settlement.


Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, the county seat of Gwinnett County, was incorporated on December 15, 1821, making it the second-oldest city in the Atlanta area. The city is named after Captain James Lawrence, Commander of the Frigate Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Captain Lawrence, mortally wounded, gave his men the battle cry, "Don't give up the ship."

Numerous events are hosted throughout the year in Lawrenceville, including the annual Lighting of the Tree on Thanksgiving Day, an event that draws between 6,000 and 8,000 people to the county's historic courthouse.

  



 

 Lilburn
The city of Lilburn was founded in 1890 by the Seaboard Airline Railway.  The area previously known as McDaniel, Georgia was renamed Lilburn, after the General Superintendent of the railroad, Lilburn Trigg Myers. The town prospered and was incorporated as Lilburn, Georgia on July 27, 1910 but after a devastating fire and hard economic times in the 1920's, the City of Lilburn ceased to exist. A revitalization of the original historic area has emerged with shopping and restaurants in the Old Town district which has been described as a Slice of History. Lilburn Daze, an Arts and Crafts Festival promoted by the Women's Club is celebrated on the second Saturday in October featuring over 400 vendors. The Annual Christmas Parade, held on the second Saturday in December is always an anticipated event for the community.


Loganville
The City of Loganville took its name from James Harvie Logan who purchased the original 62.5 acres for $150 at a sheriff's sale.

Loganville was incorporated in 1887 and had its original limits extending a half mile in every direction. It has continued to grow through the years and today, under the direction of the Mayor and six Council Members, has grown to a population of 6,500.

  



 

Norcross
The City of Norcross is Gwinnett County's second oldest city and has played many roles in local history and development. It was founded as a resort town for wealthy Atlantans by J. J. Thrasher, who named the city for his good friend Jonathan Norcross, a former Mayor of Atlanta.

All sections of the city are connected to the downtown core by a network of sidewalks. Many times, we hear the expression that Norcross is "an island in the midst of intense commercial development". That expression aptly describes Norcross; it is indeed a quiet, green, primarily residential area, in the midst of high quality high tech industry. Its future is driven by its vision.


Snellville
Snellville, located in the southern portion of Gwinnett County, was incorporated as a town on August 20, 1923. Two young men, James Sawyer and Thomas Snell, who came to the United States from England in 1874, first settled Snellville. The city is named after Thomas Snell. The historic Mason-Todd House is one of the city's oldest homes that is still standing within the city limits and will be available for events.

Snellville has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of six communities in the Metro Atlanta area with the lowest Personal Crime Rate. Atlanta Magazine publishes an annual article highlighting the "Best Places to Live" in Metro Atlanta. Snellville was honored in their 1994 Issue as one of the top spots to live. The city hosts the annual "Snellville Days Festival" the first weekend of every May. This annual event has an old-fashioned parade down Main Street and a weekend craft fair.

  



 

Sugarhill
Since the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, was incorporated more than six decades ago, it has become one of the premier communities of the Atlanta Metro area. Minutes from Lake Lanier and the Georgia Mountains, but a short distance from the City of Atlanta, Sugar Hill's country setting has much to offer. The Sugar Hill City Park offers two pavilions, regulation fields and courts for sports, and an amphitheater. The Sugar Hill Golf Club is one of the best courses in the area and has reduced rates for city residents. The Sugar Hill Community Center offers a place for members of the community to meet and relax.

The ability of the leaders of Sugar Hill to keep all eyes and ears open to the needs of the community has enabled it to become and remain a city worthy of a reputation for living "The Sweet Life."


Suwanee
The Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend magazine named the City of Suwanee a 2003 City of Excellence, which means that Suwanee is a great place to live, work, and play. Suwanee is friendly, progressive, and committed to maintaining a high quality of life. Named for a Shawnee Indian tribe that settled in the area in the latter part of the 18th century, Suwanee was until recently a small agricultural town with strong ties to the railroad. And just as the railroads brought growth in the late 1800s, so has Suwanee's convenient access to Atlanta fueled growth over the past 15 years.

One of the fastest-growing cities in Georgia throughout the 1990s, Suwanee, home today to about 10,500 residents, has worked hard to retain its charm and sense of neighborliness. In addition, Suwanee is committed to preserving and enhancing its historic area, providing outstanding services to citizens and businesses, and fostering a true sense of community. Not only is Suwanee an excellent place to live, work, and play, it's a great place to call home.

  

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