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GAINESVILLE

H A L L C O U N T Y GEORGIA - USA

Photo by Arlen Kennedy Photography Atlanta Botanical Garden / Gainesville

COMMUNITIES A B OCUOTMHMAULNL I TCIOEUS N T Y

Gainesville/Hall County

Hall County and our cities and towns are the perfect place up-and-comers take advantage of the
to call “home.” With our Southern charm and proximity to impeccable business climate; Gainesville
Atlanta, you’ll find the best of both worlds in Hall County. was rated as one of the “Best Small Places
for Business and Careers” for the last four

Eight communities comprise Hall friendly, walkable center of commerce and consecutive years by Forbes magazine.
County, all with unique personalities government, and a Georgia Main Street Likewise an older generation takes
and opportunities you won’t find City. Visitors and residents especially enjoy advantage of Gainesville’s small-town feel
anywhere else. Whether you prefer the array of boutiques, galleries, eateries, with an abundance of recreational activities.
metropolitan areas or a more “home town” antique shops, and more that surround the Gainesville was recognized as one of the
feel, you can discover how easy it is to feel at Downtown Square. “Top 5 Places to Retire Affordably” by Where to
home in Gainesville/Hall County. The bustling, yet friendly city serves as Retire Magazine. With so much to offer,
the county seat, and its diverse population it’s no wonder Gainesville was designated
one of Georgia’s “Cities of Excellence.”

Gainesville – Pop. 38,000 continues to grow at a steady rate. Young gainesville.org

Chartered in 1821, Gainesville was named

for General Edmund P. Gaines, a hero of the

War of 1812. Since its establishment the city

has been the center of trade and business

in North Georgia, and two centuries later,

Gainesville is still a thriving epicenter of

commerce, entertainment, and opportunities.

One of the most charming aspects of

Gainesville is the beautiful downtown

district, which was destroyed by a tornado in

1936 and later rebuilt by President Franklin Dragon Boat Race
D. Roosevelt. Today the area is a vibrant,

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