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COMMUNITIES GAINESVILLE Buford – Pop. 14,000
H A L L C O U N T Y GEORGIA - USA Buford was established in 1872 as a depot
Downtown Gainesville Square on the railway line between Atlanta and
Charlotte, N.C. The city sits between Hall and
Gwinnett County, straddling both county
lines. Today, Buford is a bustling city and
home to major domestic and international
companies that thrive in the area’s ripe
business climate. The city is also a major retail
center for the area, hosting the three-story
Mall of Georgia and a revitalized downtown
full of art galleries and signature restaurants
that appeal to residents and visitors from
miles around. cityofbuford.com
Braselton – Pop. 9,000
Braselton spans across four counties:
Hall, Gwinnett, Jackson, and Barrow. Named
for the Braselton family, this town is the best
of many worlds and is home to not only
some of the finest attractions in the North
Georgia Mountains, but also a thriving
business climate due in part to its location
on the I-85 corridor. Visitors and residents
enjoy the famous Chateau Elan Winery and
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