Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lawrenceville is a little over 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, near the intersection of transportation routes 85, 316, 20, and 29. It's neighboring communities include Grayson, Loganville, Auburn, Dacula, Snellville and Winder. Lawrenceville has a population of about  29,000.  It's a diverse community with about 69% of it White, 13% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. You'll hear a good bit of Spanish and Asian languages spoken in certain parts of town. Lawrenceville is mostly lower middle class on an economic scale, with an average household income of about $43,000, and an average income per family of $49,000.

Lawrenceville is going through a lot of changes and redevelopment. City managers are trying to revitalize the city by building new shops and entertainment facilities. There is also a new college.

Apartments and Neighborhoods in Lawrenceville

Apartments and other rentals tend to be scattered in Lawrenceville, so you have many options. Choices include Colonial Grand at Sugarloaf on Veranda Chase Drive, Sugar Mill and Madison at River Sound, both on Walther Blvd, and Harmony Manor on Hurricane Shoals Road.

Things to Do in Lawrenceville

The Mall of Georgia is between Buford and Lawrenceville. It's the second largest mall in the southeast, with 2.2 million square feet. This includes an outdoor concert pavilion and a skatepark. There are a number of historical buildings downtown that you can stroll past. Lawrenceville hosts the annual Gwinnett County Fair every fall, with the usual livestock judging and shows, and competition of rural skills, such as canning and pie making.