Citing Lake Lanier and the poultry industry, HGTV has named Gainesville one of the country’s up-and-coming small cities.
“Gainesville, Georgia, sits in a prime sits in a prime spot in north Georgia, well north of the hustle-and-bustle of Atlanta in the foothills of the Appalachians and along the northern banks of Lake Lanier,” the TV show says. “For those reasons, and a growth in jobs and wages,” it made the cut, while citing the poultry industry as being a major reason for the city’s growth in economy.
“This town of 45,000 may be a suburb of Atlanta — just 55 miles northeast of downtown — but Gainesville is more like a weekend escape thanks to its proximity to Lake Lanier,” HGTV says.
“This haven for outdoor enthusiasts draws in visitors for boating, fishing and paddling. Lake Lanier is also the largest lake in Georgia with nearly 700 miles of shoreline. Off the lake, you’ll find boutiques, galleries and restaurants in downtown Gainesville, making it easy to stay and settle into local life.”