Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Sydney Lanier is considered by most to be Georgia’s greatest playground. The residents of nearby Buford are able to play well and often on Lake Lanier’s 38,000 surface acres and 540 miles of shoreline. Buford excellent location also offers easy access to the metropolitan city of Atlanta, which is less than an hour’s drive away. In fact, Buford is positioned in Gwinnett County just northeast of Atlanta between Suwanee and Flower Branch along I-85 and I-985 on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Gwinnett County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. Browse the downtown shops for a unique shopping experience. Nostalgia fills the streets of downtown as Artists open their shops to show their talents from woodworking, traditional paintings, pottery, stained glass, and so much more.