Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County is an administrative area in the north central part of Georgia, bordering eight other counties in the state. The territory covers forested hills, suburban neighborhoods and commercial zones between river courses and road networks.

The Georgia General Assembly created the county on December 15, 1818, naming it after a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Gold mining and textile mills shaped the economy in the 19th century before technology companies transformed the region in the 20th century.

The name honors Button Gwinnett, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence whose traces remain visible in street names and public buildings across the area. Communities maintain parks, libraries and schools used daily by families from diverse backgrounds.

Roads connect residential areas, business districts and protected nature sites spread across several incorporated cities. Public facilities and services are located in different municipal centers and administrative buildings.

Nearly a million residents form a population with no single ethnic majority, making this one of the most diverse counties in the Southeast. Technology firms have settled in former agricultural landscapes and built corporate headquarters among green spaces.

Location: Georgia

Inception: December 15, 1818

Capital city: Lawrenceville

Shares border with: Forsyth County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Rockdale County, Walton County, Barrow County, Jackson County, Hall County

Website: http://gwinnettcounty.com

GPS coordinates: 33.96000,-84.03000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:03