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Buford, GA

Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,144. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The northern sliver of the city is in Hall County, which comprises the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the larger Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.

The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.

The city operates its school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.

Buford is located in northern Gwinnett County in northern Georgia, with a small portion extending north into Hall County. The city is a suburb within the Atlanta metropolitan area. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010 the city has a total land area of 17.09 square miles (44.26 km²), of which 17.01 square miles (44.06 km²) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.20 km²), or 0.44%, is water. The city's elevation is 1,183 feet (361 m).

Buford's city limits are 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of the Eastern Continental Divide. Ridge Road, part of which uses Buford as a mailing address, runs along the Eastern Continental Divide, although the road itself is outside the city limits. Buford's primary water supply comes from Lake Lanier an impoundment on the Chattahoochee River.

Buford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering its residents an array of facilities and programs to support a healthy lifestyle. Healthcare in Buford is well-supported by facilities like Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Kaiser Permanente Sugar Hill-Buford Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. For a rejuvenating yoga and Pilates experience, visit Bodies in Motion Yoga & Pilates Studio. Enhance your beauty and relaxation at The Glamour Bar, or enjoy a therapeutic session at Spring Massage. Dive into a luxurious spa day at Garra Spas Atlanta or experience top-notch service at The Cosmopolitan. For fitness enthusiasts, Total Health Spa offers comprehensive wellness services.

Top sites in Buford, GA are Tannery Row Artist Colony, Buford City Park, and Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.

Population: 18,642 (2024). ZIP codes: 30515, 30518, 30519. Area codes: 678, 470. Elevation: 1,119 feet. Area: 18.22 sq mi (47.18 km²).

FAQs

Is Buford, GA a suburb of Atlanta?

Buford is located in northern Gwinnett County in northern Georgia, with a small portion extending north into Hall County. The city is a suburb within the Atlanta metropolitan area. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010 the city has a total land area of 17.09 square miles (44.26 km²), of which 17.01 square miles (44.06 km²) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.20 km²), or 0.44%, is water.

What is Buford, GA famous for?

Recent and current references to Buford’s past industry consistently label it “the tannery”, a serious misconception. While leather tanning was an important part of the city’s industrial complex and provided the leather for the other operations, it was only a part of the extensive manufacturers which made Buford nationally, even internationally known as “The Leather City”. At its zenith, Bona Allen, Inc. produced nationally known shoes, saddles of national and Hollywood reputation, harnesses, horse collars, and other leather products. The company also operated the only glue factory in the south. The city also conducted a large farming operation, which produced straw for horse collars as well as other farm products.

Is Buford, GA a good place to live?

Buford is in Gwinnett County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Buford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Buford, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Buford and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Buford are highly rated.

Sources

City of Buford

Wikipedia

Niche

Tannery Row Artist Colony

Buford City Park

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. 

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Kaiser Permanente Sugar Hill-Buford Medical Center

Bodies in Motion Yoga & Pilates Studio

The Glamour Bar

Spring Massage

Garra Spas

The Cosmopolitan

Total Health

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