The City of Gainesville, county seat of Hall County, is located in Northeast Georgia, approximately 50 miles northeast of Atlanta and 100 miles southwest of Greenville, South Carolina. Gainesville is the largest of six cities in Hall County with a population of 165,771. The City's population is 31,107. As the business hub for Northeast Georgia, Gainesville's daytime population is estimated in excess of 100,000.

The City of Gainesville remains financially sound operating on a fiscal year budget. In cooperation with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations, the City has been aggressively recruiting new industry to the area while at the same time working with existing industry to encourage expansion, growth, and diversification.

Hot Spots Around Gainesville

Lake Lanier
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.

Chattahoochee Golf Course
Located on the northern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier, the oldest golf course in North Georgia is now the newest. The renovated Chattahoochee Golf Course has something for everyone…from scratch to novice. The multi-million dollar renovation puts Chattahoochee in a class by itself when it comes to municipal courses.

St. Ives Coffee Shop
At St. Ives Coffee Roasters... we know a great cup of coffee is one that pleases you. We roast each order separately and on demand, guaranteeing you'll get the finest, freshest Gourmet Coffee available.