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 Current Population of Gwinnett County: 700,794
(Source: Gwinnett County Forecasting and Research Division and U.S. Census Bureau, 2005)
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 - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years.
Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools, located in the metro-Atlanta area, is the largest school system in Georgia and continues to grow. One of every five Gwinnett County residents is a GCPS student.
Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, diverse community and strongly support the school system's pursuit of excellence. The finest teachers in the profession, involved parents, and a supportive community are key elements in the school system's quest to become a system of world-class schools.
Information Cited on Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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