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More about Buford
Historic Buford, established in 1872, offers the charm of small town living just 30 miles from the bustle of Atlanta. Named for Col. A.S.Buford, a railroad president, the town, which straddles Gwinnett and Hall
counties, was once known for farming and leather making. More recently, city dwellers have begun to flock to this former farmland, creating a burgeoning
circle of family oriented communities around the recently revived downtown area. In the pedestrian-friendly town center, European fusion restaurants
and hot jazz clubs mingle easily with antique shops, art galleries, brewpubs and historic buildings. Another top draw is Buford's proximity to the water recreation of Lake Lanier, where locals and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, camping and much more. Most visitors are surprised to find that the 38,000-acre body of water was once rolling farmland, and construction didn't begin on the lake until 1950. The lake achieved worldwide notice when it hosted several Olympic watersports events in 1996.
Buford Facts
Fact 1: Fishing is a popular sport at Lake Lanier, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources helps anglers out by performing annual stockings of hatchery-produced striped bass, a species that does not reproduce well in fresh water.
Keys to the City
Holidays & Business Hours : Buford
On federal and state holidays, many offices and businesses close or have truncated hours. Naturally, policies vary, but in general, the following holidays are broadly observed:
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| Third Monday in January |
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
| Third Monday in February |
Presidents Day |
| Date changes |
Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| Last Monday in May |
Memorial Day |
| July 4 |
Independence Day |
| First Monday in September |
Labor Day |
| Second Monday in October |
Columbus Day |
| November 11 |
Veterans Day |
| Fourth Thursday in November |
Thanksgiving |
| December 25 |
Christmas |
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