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About Gainesville Georgia |
Gainesville is on Lake Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Gainesville has received many awards and titles over the years because of its location and people. Gainesville is know as both the Queen City of the Mountains and also as the Poultry Capital. Gainesville hosted the 1996 Olympic Rowing/Kayaking Venue on Lake Lanier ? where a NBC broadcaster called Gainesville the "Hospitality Capital of the World". The city is known for both its natural beauty and charming, hospitable residents.
The City of Gainesville offers its residents and visitors many entertainment options. Gainesville is bordered by the beautiful Lake Lanier, a 38,000 acre lake, with 60 recreational areas, and seven 
commercial marinas. The city is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, which offers camping, hiking, and many other parks ? there is always something to do in the mountains no matter what season. Gainesville is also home to the Lanier National Speedway , a3/8 mile asphalt stock car racing track sanctioned by NASCAR and Elachee Nature Science Center, a woodland refuge and museum, a 200-acre park and 40-acre show ground arena. Chicopee Woods features trails for the jogging, hiking and biking enthusiast. For those who wish to get away from the stresses of life the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort is located in nearby Braselton, Chateau Elan is a luxury and more featuring a spa, hotel, Irish Pub, championship golf courses, winery and is the prefect place to get away. Sports fans of Gainesville are proud to be the home of the Atlanta Falcons Football Complex which is where the Atlanta Falcons have ther practice facility and headquarters in Flowery Branch.
Gainesville is the perfect place for those wishing to get away from the big city and enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere.
Information on Gainesville - 30501
Population : 39,751
Population Density (Per Sq. Mile): 1829
Median Home Value: $181,707
Median Household Income: $41,650
Information on Gainesville - 30504
Population: 20,995
Population Density (Per Sq. Mile): 1272
Median Home Value: $175,992
Median Household Income: $52,030
Information on Gainesville - 30506
Population: 42,814
Population Density (Per Sq. Mile): 415
Median Home Value: $228,100
Median Household Income: $62,145
Population: 28,096
Population Density (Per Sq. Mile): 396
Median Home Value: $159,183
Median Household Income: $51,156
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