Gwinnett Country , Georgia, is home to Lawrenceville and with more than 22,000 people residing in the city as of the 2005 census, this is actually one of the oldest cities among the larger Atlanta metropolitan suburbs. The year 1871 saw the real establishment of Lawrenceville as a city unto itself, with the building of the city courthouse and surrounding streets, and with the digging of the town well. Today’s still standing Lawrenceville courthouse was erected in 1885.
Several well known historical figures have come from Lawrenceville: Charles Henry Smith (AKA Bill Arp), Ezzard Charles, Olivery Hardy and even Larry Flint have come to fame from this part of Georgia. Charles Henry Smith left Lawrenceville to become a humorist in many 19 th century Atlanta newspapers; Lawrenceville native and African American Ezzard Charles would come to be the heavyweight boxing champion of the world; star of the early big screens Oliver Hardy lived here as a child and radio star Larry Flynt, in the city to face obscenity charges, was shot and disabled while on lunch break from his trial.
Lawrenceville is also home to the Gwinnett Country Airport Briscoe Field, an airport not dedicated to international tourism but to commercial and mainly privately owned aircraft. The city is in close proximity to the heart of Atlanta and as such is a major stopping ground for people driving into the capital city. Tourists not only take the time to stretch their legs and have lunch before getting to their final destination, but they also take the time to tour a little bit around historic Lawrenceville simply because of the beautiful historical buildings and homes and the carefully manicured Georgian gardens and trees.
The views in this city are definitely worth the money you will spend on a rental accommodation, so if you are looking for an apartment in Lawrenceville, you need not worry too much about location. If you are looking for private or shared apartments, you should be able to find what you are looking for in a decent setting (close to downtown or other amenities) in a price range that does not venture too high. If you would prefer shared accommodation then the price will clearly drop - you will be looking at a rental fee that starts around $500 and rises depending on the apartment and the number of bedrooms you wish to have. Private apartment rental will cost you roughly $700 to $1,500.
Living in Lawrenceville is somewhat more expensive than the other Atlanta metropolitan suburbs however you are paying for a lively neighborhood, a great number of facilities and the knowledge that the job market is open and ready for you. More than 10 percent of the population do live under the poverty line, however this number is lower than many other surrounding areas. It can be taken into consideration that there are many young people in the area who will not break into the average income for a few years yet. On the whole, rental accommodation should not be difficult to find and the city has a great deal to offer you when you do become settled.