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Gwinnett County has been one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

Current Population of Gwinnett County: 751,693
(Source: Gwinnett County Forecasting and Research Division estimate, 2006)

Geography

Approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta

County seat: Lawrenceville, GA

437 square miles

Adjacent counties: Barrow, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Jackson, Rockdale, and Walton

80 percent of the U. S. population is within a two-hour flight

Gateway to metro Atlanta from north and northeast via I-85 and I-985

Easy access to University of Georgia (at Athens) via University Parkway/GA

Highway 316

Minutes from scenic Lake Lanier

Home to 15 municipalities

History

Created in 1818 by state legislature

Some of the land had been part of Jackson County

The rest was frontier land ceded to the state by the Creek Indians

Named for Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence

Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County has a five-member Board of Commissioners, comprised of a full-time chairman elected countywide and four part-time, district commissioners. An appointed County Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of 11 executive departments. In addition to the commissioners, other elected County officials include: Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Sheriff, Solicitor, Clerk of Court and various judges, and the five members of the Board of Education.

Business & Econonmy
As one of the fastest-growing counties in America for several decades, it's no surprise that business is booming here. Three major shopping malls anchor the retail sector, while other businesses are attracted by the financial, legal, professional and technical services Gwinnett has to offer.