Lawrenceville
The city of Lawrenceville, known as the Crepe Myrtle city, is the county seat of Gwinnett County and was incorporated in 1821, making Lawrenceville the second oldest city in the Atlanta area. Located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, you are only minutes away from Lake Lanier or a short drive puts you in the breath-taking North Georgia Mountains.
The City of Lawrenceville is named after Captain James Lawrence, the Commander of the Frigate Chesapeake during the war of 1812. Captain Lawrence was mortally wounded in battle between The Chesapeake and the H.M.Shannon. As he lay wounded, he gave his men the battle cry, "Don't give up the ship!" Those impressive words motivated resident William Maltbie to suggested naming the city in Captain Lawrence's honor. The suggestion was adopted and the city became known as Lawrenceville
Downtown Lawrenceville is a charming mix of shops, restaurants and businesses surrounding the historic Courthouse Square, where events are held year-round, including Moonlight and Music Concerts, Taste of Gwinnett, Brown Bag Concerts, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony and art festivals. Neighborhood pubs, sports bars and live music can be found through Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville has experienced tremendous growth, and with it's excellent schools, plenty of shopping and employment opportunities, Lawrenceville is filled with Southern hospitality and hometown charm.