Gwinnett County, Administrative county in Atlanta metropolitan area, United States
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.
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