12 Facts About Buford GA

Buford GA was named after Algernon Sidney Buford GA, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway.

Buford GA appears in historical records beginning in the early 19th century.

The city was named after Algernon Sidney Buford GA, who was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway during the railroad's construction.

Buford GA became a large producer of leather products, including saddles, horse collars, bridles, and shoes.

Buford GA is located in both northern Gwinnett County in northern Georgia, with a small portion extending north into Hall County.

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City of Buford GA is governed by a city commission government headed by a Commission Chairman.

City of Buford GA operates the Buford GA City School District for residents that live within the city limits, while Gwinnett County Public Schools and Hall County Public Schools operate schools for residents that live outside of the city limits.

Buford GA Community Center is a multi-purpose facility that was completed in 2012.

Buford GA is served by the Gwinnett Daily Post, which is the most widely distributed newspaper in Buford GA as well as Gwinnett county's legal organ.

Several movies have been filmed in and around Buford GA including the 2010 film Killers, Need for Speed, Blended, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Simple Twist of Fate.

Buford GA has several clinics and family doctors, including an Emory Healthcare clinic and a Northside Hospital imaging center, but no major hospitals inside the city limits.

Buford GA has been both the birthplace and hometown of a number of notable individuals, including notable athletes and musicians.