Buford, GA blends a unique set of amenities and local history with those of Gwinnett County to provide an ideal mix of offerings that deliver the finest quality of life anywhere in Metro Atlanta. This charming town located between Flowery Branch and Suwanee along Highway 20 near Lake Lanier in Northern Gwinnett County began as a depot on the railway line between Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. It was the third chartered township in Gwinnett County having incorporated in 1872 and served as the home of both the first county bank and Bona Allen Tannery, the nation's largest producer of cowboy gear, postal bags, and more.
Buford, GA is a wonderful place to call home.
Today, Buford, GA offers the finest amenities and services consistent with the ideal quality of life typically offered in larger cities.
Living, Learning, and Working in Buford, GA
Buford is among the few cities in Georgia offering enhanced educational opportunities through its highly competitive, well-recognized local K-12 school system, Buford City Schools. The city also provides some utilities and is home to the Buford Senior Center, the Buford Health Center, a Gwinnett County Public Library, the new Buford Arena, a US Post Office, and urgent care through the new Northeast Georgia Medical Plaza all within the city limits. Homes for sale in Buford, GA are available as new construction or existing townhomes, single-family homes, and priced from affordable to luxury.
The Buford Business Alliance promotes and supports local small businesses. But larger national operators appreciate the affordable, scalable office, retail, and warehouse space only a few miles from mass transit with easy access to Interstates 985 and 85 just a few hours from the Charleston Port.
In addition, Buford is around
- 47 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
- 14 miles from Briscoe Air Field, less than 30 from other airfields
- 20 miles from the nearest Amtrak Station (Gainesville, GA)
- 39 miles from Central Atlanta
How to Enjoy the Buford, GA Area Like A Local
Hang out with and make new friends at resorts nearby, Lake Lanier and Chateau Elan where cooking shows, wine tastings, and other events are held. Bring your blanket, cooler, and pillow to a free movie or show inside the city at the Buford Community Center, Town Park, and Theatre, a venue for outdoor performances by popular country artists, classic rockers, cover bands, and others. There are also outdoor performances nearby at the Bowl at the City of Sugar Hill, and the Village at the Mall of Georgia (the largest shopping destination in the state just outside of the city). Coolray Field, home to the Gwinnett Stripers MLB, also serves as a venue for occasional free concerts and festivals. Care to just chill? Take a cooking class while enjoying a wine tasting at Chateau Elan just a few miles away, take a hike along a trail or tour the science museum at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.
Consider Buford, GA as your next home to avoid a home-buying mistake, and enjoy your time here in Metro Atlanta. Shop the Homes for Sale in Buford, GA.
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