LILBURN CITY

Lilburn is a small city in Gwinnett county and it is one of the best areas in Georgia, United States. Lilburn is a developed suburb of Atlanta with a population of about 12,559 inhabitants. This city offers a dense suburban feel. As home to North America’s largest Hindu temple, Lilburn enjoys a diverse culture with a small-town American atmosphere.

Historical Background

Lilburn was founded by the Seaboard Air Lin Railway back in 1890. It was one of the first cities in Gwinnett County to develop as population growth emerged from Atlanta. This city was previously called “McDaniel” and was renamed after Lilburn Trigg Myers, the general superintendent of the railroad for the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Historical researchers didn’t confirm the specific link to Myers until when the city was first incorporated on July 27, 1910. From there, Lilburn prospered.

In the 1920s, this city experienced a devastating moment that ended its development. However, a revitalization of the original historic area emerged with restaurants and shopping in the old town district which has been considered as a “slice of history.”

New Developments and Trends

Development across Lilburn flourished in 2018 with numerous significant projects finalized or under construction. Some of these include;

ü The wooden walkway along Camp Creek Greenway was removed and replaced with 957 feet of precast concrete. There’s also the construction of new facilities like a new, expanded playground, a new restroom facility, and a new parking area at Lilburn City Park.

ü Many companies have opted to expand their businesses in Lilburn. One prominent project is the 351,340 square-foot distribution center presently under construction on Indian Trail Lilburn Road.

ü The completion of the new Lilburn Municipal Court Building and Police Headquarter, at 4600 Lawrenceville Hwy.

ü Many transportation problems were addressed in 2018. New sidewalks and streetlights were established on Hillcrest Road beside the Lilburn Activity center. In 2019, a new High-intensity Activated Crosswalk pedestrian signal was installed on Killian Hill Road at Shelley Lane.

ü Housing opportunities are growing. A 4.2-acre mixed-use development is under construction downtown. This project includes 55 townhomes with future storefronts along Main Street.

Education

The development of every community begins with an educated person. So, Lilburn is home to a variety of schools, all of which are open to both locals and internationals. Here are some of the top-rated public schools in Lilburn based on a variety of measures such as academic performance and equity.

       I.      Elementary schools

• ·         Camp Creek Elementary School
• ·         Mountain Park Elementary School
• ·        Arcado Elementary School
•      Knight Elementary School
•      Lilburn Elementary School

   II.     Middle Schools

• ·        Trickum Middle School
• ·        Lilburn Middle School

III.       High Schools

• ·        Parkview High School
• ·        Berkmar High School
•      Meadowcreek High School

It’s important to note that these schools listed above are the top-ranked schools in this community.

Knowing the importance of recreation in building healthy families, the city of Lilburn is proud to have approximately 150 acres of developed park space which permits families to spend quality time together. Municipal parks include the Camp Creek Greenway and Lilburn City Park. There’s also the beautiful stone mountain park which is just two minutes from the town. It has everything you’ve ever dreamt of. Here, you’ll experience the perfect environment away from home.  There are plenty of restaurants, grocery, and retail stores nearby.

Parks Near Lilburn

Lilburn is well-known for its remarkable restaurant, coffee shops, and local shopping centers which offer exactly what is needed. Examples include the 1910 public house restaurant, Alcove Coffeehouse, Indian Trail Shopping Center, and many others. These facilities are passionately committed to offering outstanding service in an environment that is casually dramatic. 

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