Located between Atlanta and Athens, Grayson boasts well-ranked schools, plenty of parks and festive community events. So, it’s little surprise that the city is ranked as a top spot for families to settle down, with an A rating from Niche. “It’s a small town, but everything you need is close by. You can walk to parks, churches, shops, the library,” says Susan Kliesen, a Realtor with RE/MAX Center who lives in Grayson. “It’s a really diverse area. Every single nationality in the world is here. There are people from China, Russia, South Korea, Columbia. It’s a melting pot.”
This clock tower stands at the heart of the small town of Grayson.
Several parks and walking trails are available to the residents of Grayson.
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The Grayson Day Festival is a beloved tradition
Grayson Park, on Grayson Parkway, hosts several city-sponsored events throughout the year. Locals look forward to annual Easter egg hunts, free movie nights with popcorn and cotton candy in the summer months, and the Grayson Day Festival. Held the last Saturday in April, the festival features a parade, local artisans and food vendors.
Local residents and families enjoy a free movie at Grayson Park.
Hundred. of local residents line the streets of downtown for the annual Grayson Day.
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Locals get their errands done at Grayson Commons
Residents have their pick of multiple shopping centers. Grayson Commons, on Grayson Highway, offers a Kroger, as well as a dentist’s office, bank and hair salon. Just south of town, Grayson Village has a Publix grocery store and restaurant chains like Waffle House and Wendy’s.
For a taste of something local, Moonshiners Bar & Grill on Moon Road serves up gourmet burgers and beers. It’s a great spot for gamedays or just a Friday night out to shoot pool. Date night options include dinner and a movie at AMC Dine-In in Lawrenceville, just 5 miles northwest.
Several shopping opportunities area available to the local residents of Grayson.
Several grocery stores are available to the residents of Grayson.
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Grayson’s got curb appeal
Grayson features classic suburban neighborhoods with well-established sidewalk space, uniform grid-patterned streets, and cul-de-sacs. Homebuyers will find a wide variety of home styles here including bungalows, Colonial Revivals, ranch homes and Cape Cods. “You get more land and more spacious homes than you’d get in Atlanta for the same price,” says Samantha Pino, a Rockhaven Realty agent, who specializes in the area.
The average sales price hovers around $480,000. A cozy three-bedroom could sell for around $325,000, while a sprawling estate might fetch nearly $2 million.
Custom built homes on large lots can also be found in Grayson.
Unique homes can be found in mature neighborhoods all over Grayson.
There are a lot of new construction homes going up all around Grayson.
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Students attend well-ranked Gwinnett County Schools district schools
Grayson Elementary, Couch Middle and Grayson High serve the city. Part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools district, the elementary and middle schools score A-minus Niche grades, while the high school earns a B-plus. "Families love living in Grayson because Gwinnett County Schools is one of the state's biggest and most raved districts,” Pino says.
The high school’s Grayson Technical Education Program preps students for careers in multiple fields ranging from photography to sports medicine. It also boasts winning football, basketball and baseball teams. “At one point, the best baseball player and the best football player in the country were in the same class at Grayson High,” Kliesen says.
Grayson Elementary School has a dedicated staff to help your child learn and grow.
Main entrance to Couch Middle School in Grayson GA
Grayson High School serves students in the Outlying Gwinnett County community.
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Grayson Park serves as a community gathering spot
At the center of town, Grayson Park offers a green space where residents can picnic under shady Georgia pine trees, walk their dogs or watch their kids blow off steam on the playground. Grayson Shakespeare in the Park, a local thespian troupe, performs free shows at the park’s amphitheater in the summer months.
Bay Creek Park, on Ozora Road, features a track, tennis courts and a skate park. A quick 5-mile drive east leads to the 700-acre Tribble Mill Park, with miles of biking and horseback riding trails winding through the forest and a lake for boating and fishing.
Grayson Park
Local vendors line the sidewalks that run through Grayson Park for the annual Grayson Day.
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Residents hop on U.S. Route 78 to get to Atlanta and Athens
With widespread sidewalks and nearby establishments, Grayson is easy to navigate on foot, but driving is necessary for longer distances. The city is conveniently located near U.S. Route 78, which leads to Atlanta and Athens. Atlanta is a 38-mile drive west and Athens is 45 miles east.
The small town of Grayson still has it's southern charm.
Enjoy a walk down the shaded sidewalks of Grayson.
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