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Renter's guide to Lawrenceville, GA

Lawrenceville, Georgia is a classic southern city steeped in tradition, but modern in its approach to living. Best of all, the distance from Lawrenceville to Atlanta is only 30 miles. Its historic and quaint downtown district features shopping, restaurants, entertainment and tours of the 19^th-century architecture. But Lawrenceville is not stuck in the past. In fact, Lawrenceville is home to the best high school in Georgia. The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology is a leader in tech-enhanced and driven curriculum, and is the fourth best high school in the nation. 

With close to 30,000 residents, Lawrenceville is much smaller than its neighbor, Atlanta. It’s an ideal city to live in if you value small-town atmosphere, but still want—or need—to be close to a big city. The drive into Atlanta can take as long as 45 minutes to an hour during rush hour, but it’s closer to 30 minutes if you’re traveling during calmer breaks in traffic. Other cities less than an hour away include Alpharetta, Athens, and Decatur. A day trip to Augusta from Lawrenceville will take about two-and-a-half hours to drive, and Savannah is four hours away. The Hatsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is only an hour away.

With an average of 215 days of sunshine per year, the weather in Lawrenceville is perfect for any outdoor activity. January’s typical high is 51°F, while July, Lawrenceville’s hottest month, maintains an average temperature of around 87°F. Not surprisingly, you won’t see a whole lot of snow—the region gets about an inch of the fluffy white stuff every year.

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Things to do in Lawrenceville, GA

Among the fun things to do in Lawrenceville is spending time at the city’s parks. Bethesda Park‘s Aquatic Center allows for tons of fun things to do with kids, with a slide, climbing frames and other play-structures to keep them busy for hours. There are also Softball, baseball, soccer, and football fields, basketball courts, walking trails, and a lake.

Rhodes Jordan Park is one of the county’s highest rated parks with plenty of things to do with kids. A playground, duck pond, trails, baseball fields, a community center and a 22-acre lake provides plenty of activities for the family. Alexander Park has a playground, disc golf course, fishing, and even horseshoe pits. Many more parks can be found throughout the county, too.

One of the top attractions in Lawrenceville every summer is Rockn’ Ribville, featuring Southern barbecue, live music, plenty of beer and a kids’ zone. Other family-friendly things to do include Gwinnett Braves minor league baseball games in the summer, or Gwinnett Gladiators hockey matches in the winter. For a truly different—and fun!—dining experience, Lawrenceville’s Medieval Times restaurant features jousting knights, falconry and no utensils. The Mystery Room at Sugarloaf Mills Mall is like a Clue game come to life. Once you solve the mystery, shop at the mall’s retail stores.

Lawrenceville, GA employment & economy

Healthcare professionals will find an abundance of work in Lawrenceville, thanks to the largest hospital and health center in the county, Gwinnett Medical Center, and biotech supply company Atlanta Biologicals. Since Lawrenceville is the seat of Gwinnett County, government and court services are located here, which translates into a wide array of government jobs. Lawrenceville is also home to the headquarters for Cisco, an international electronics manufacturing company, which means tech jobs are in large supply too.

Education in Lawrenceville, GA

Lawrenceville is a great place to get an education. With the four-year Georgia Gwinnett College and Gwinnett Technical College, the options are plenty. Two of the county’s best elementary schools, Gwin Oaks and Freeman’s Mill, are located in Lawrenceville, and the city offers several choices for high schools, including the already-mentioned The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, and the highly ranked Collins Hill High School.