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Renter's guide to Gainesville, GA

Gainesville is a small city in Georgia, located near the beautiful Lake Lanier and the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Outdoor recreation is an activity of choice for those living in Gainesville or just visiting the area as there are beautiful parks in the city as well as the Atlantic Botanical Garden which is a must-see. The AARP (American Association for Retired People) ranked Gainesville as one of the top five places to retire affordably in USA Today. Commonly known as the Poultry Capital, Gainesville attracts families of all ages.

Less than one fourth the size of Atlanta, Gainesville is a smaller city with a bustling downtown scene. It's larger than Dalton and just a little smaller than Roswell. Gainesville is about a little over an hour from Atlanta and Stone Mountain and a little less than an hour from Lawrenceville. The city is about three hours and 40 minutes from Charlotte, NC, but it's only half an hour away from Dawsonville.

As a typical southern city, Gainesville is known for hot, humid summers. Fall is cooler, as the temperatures slowly decrease, announcing the short burst of winter. The winters get very cold, but they are relatively short and followed by wet, stormy springs. Average temperatures vary from 32 F lows in January to 87 F highs in July, and Gainesville residents see, on average, 53 inches of rainfall per year.

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Things to do in Gainesville, GA

Formerly known as the Queen City of the Mountains, Gainesville is full of the small-town charm, while offering plenty of things to do, many parks and bike trails. Gainesville's Lake Sidney Lanier hosted the 1996 Olympic rowing and kayaking events. The Road Atlanta hosts the Petit LeMans road racing course each year.

Lake Lanier is a significant focal point of the Gainesville life. The lake offers swimming, islands to explore, and it attracts boaters and water sports enthusiasts. It's a top free thing to do, especially for families with kids. Another great thing to do for families is visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The garden has an amphitheater and hosts cultural community events. Families with younger kids can enjoy the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) and a children's museum, with lots of hands-on activities. Other recreational spots are the many parks spread throughout the city, like the River Forks Park and War Hill Park.

There are two fun annual events in Gainesville, the Spring Chicken Festival and the Mule Camp Market Festival. The Spring Chicken Festival is a celebration of all things chicken, with cook-offs, live music, and shopping. Craft vendors from all over the US come to Gainesville for the Mule Camp Market Festival, a three-day event in October.

Gainesville, GA employment & economy

The main industries in Gainesville are agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The city has lower rates of unemployment compared to the rest of the United States. Neighboring counties like Forsyth, north Fulton, and Gwinnett offer employment opportunities for those living in Gainesville and willing to commute. Some of the top companies to work for in Gainesville are the Northeast Georgia Health System, Mar-Jar Poultry, and Cantrell.

Education in Gainesville, GA

There are two options for elementary, middle, and high school education, the Gainesville City School District and Hall County Schools. Some top schools in this city are the Gainesville Exploration Academy, Centennial Arts Academy, Lakeview Academy, and East Hall Middle School. There are four colleges in Gainesville: Brenau University, Lanier Technical College, American Professional Institute, and the Interactive College of Technology.