About Lawrenceville, GA

Home to around 30,000 residents, Lawrenceville, Georgia, also hosts the Gwinnett Historical Society and the Veterans' Memorial Museum, serves as a venue for social gatherings, and has been a frequent backdrop in popular films (Fox's Sleepy Hollow) and TV and movie scenes.

As a modern, progressive Main Street USA Community, Lawrenceville, GA, appeals to many interests and lifestyles.  The recently renovated Aurora Theatre and new Lawrenceville Performing Arts Center stage a number of national touring plays, performances, musicals, live music, and comedy events for the entire household, while eateries along the nearby square, just past the newer parking deck, some with rooftop dining, serve up the finest in American and international cuisine, entertainment, and more.  

One block south of the square is the new Lawrenceville Lawn, with a walking pad, play areas, seating, an amphitheater, arbor shades, tables, parking, and more.  This stunning mixed-use downtown development is the perfect venue for the popular Summer Concert Series, Broadway on the Lawn, free movies, fairs, and other community events, such as Rock'n the Ville BBQ and Kids Games, known as Chill'n the Ville.  The Lawrenceville Senior Center is where loved ones enjoy activities that enhance their independence, social activities, and other services designed to maintain their quality of life, while Georgia Gwinnett College, an accredited four-year institution and an affiliate of the University System of Georgia, joins Gwinnett Technical College, rated among the best technical colleges in Georgia, in providing an excellent secondary education. 

The new college corridor makes it easier to achieve educational goals at Georgia Gwinnett College, an accredited institution of higher learning affiliated with the University System of Georgia, ranked among the highest in the southern region, and Gwinnett Tech, with over 140 associate degrees and continuing education, all around two miles west of the city.  Lawrenceville, Georgia, is also home to the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, a state-of-the-art facility that supports emerging entrepreneurs as they grow into thriving small businesses.  Georgia Highways 20, 120, 124, and 316, along with multiple transit stops, provide access to the approximately 33-mile trip into Central Atlanta, while air travel is available through carriers serving Briscoe Field just outside the city.