Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville is a city of Hall County, Georgia. Because of its large number of poultry processing plants, it has been called the “Poultry Capital of the World”. In 1956, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Lake Piney Lanier, by building Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River. During the 1996 Summer Olympics, Gainesville served as the venue for the rowing and kayaking medal competitions. Road Atlanta, a world-renowned road racing course is recognized for hosting the Petit LeMans each year.

Downtown Gainesville is filled with a myriad of shops and restaurants. Located south of the downtown is Elachee Nature Science Center, which is part of the 2,674 acres of Chicopee Woods Area Park, which also has Aquatic Studies Center, a Golf Course, and many hiking and biking trails.

Population: 42,296 (2020)