Even though the water towers started coming down, residents still believe that "Gwinnett is Great" and that "Success Lives Here." The AJC had a write up on the demo of the iconic towers and it made me start to wonder if just because the visible proclamation would be removed from I-85, would the ideology still remain? The answer is an astounding YES!
As a resident of Gwinnett County since 2002, the main drive for my relocation was to purchase a home in a good high school district. I knew that chasing good elementary and middle schools was not the route to go to maintain stability for my kids and sanity for myself. Being a Realtor, giving people a reason to move is something I put into action for others everyday, but I don't like doing it myself! Sure enough Gwinnett has stayed atop the ranks for public schools and Brookwood High School was ranked in Newsweek's top high schools in the nation! You can read my blog with full details on that accomplishment AND search BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL REAL ESTATE. There are numerous schools (Archer High School being the most anticipated) being built as I type to accommodate the new and existing residents of Gwinnett.
The second reason I consider Gwinnett to still be one of the top counties to live in is because of the retail establishments. With 3 shopping malls and numerous retail centers like The Avenue Webb Ginn in Snellville, you don't have to venture out to get what you want to spend your money on. On top of the booming retail there are attractions that are only rivaled by Fulton County like the Gwinnett Arena (Phillips Arena), the new Gwinnett Braves Stadium (Turner Field), and Town Center Park in Suwanee (Centennial Olympic Park).
The third reason is interstate / highway expansion and road conditions. With the completion of the I-85 and SR-316 interchange two years ago being the most prominent, expansions of major roadways are combating the notorious traffic unlike other counties (who shall forever remain nameless) that have had the same issues for years. On a side note, cheers to Dekalb for finally finishing the Wesley Chapel and Memorial Drive bridges--good stuff.
The last reason is crime! According to the GBI stats from 2009, even with the second highest population of all of the counties in Georgia, Gwinnett is lower than a couple of neighboring Atlanta counties. Check out the stats for yourself!
