1. Mall of Georgia
2. Margaritaville, Lake Lanier Islands & Water Park
3. Lake Lanier– Boating, fishing, swimming
4. Hiking
5. Buford Community Center

Buford City Schools are ranked A+ by Niche.com. Buford High School is continuously given the College Success Award by greatschools.org. They are known for extremely coveted and funded athletics and performing arts. They rank high in test and college readiness scores. “Buford’s overall grade is A+, receiving that same grade for teachers, clubs and activities, administration, food, college prep, health and safety and sports. Buford receives an A for academics, diversity, and resources and facilities” 

1 Public Buford High School: 

• Buford High School (8*) -College Success Award

6 Public Buford elementary schools:

• Ivy Creek Elementary School (9*)
• White Oak Elementary School (9*)
• Patrick Elementary School (8*)
• Harmony Elementary School (7*)
• Buford Academy (6*)
• Friendship Elementary School (4*)

Public Buford MIddle Schools

• Buford Middle School (9*)
• Twin Rivers Middle School (9*)
• Jones Middle School (8*)
• Lanier Middle School (8*)

*indicate ranking on greaschools.org

It’s 38.5 miles depending on where you are in Buford and as with any city it can take you 40 minutes or 1.5 hr depending on traffic. It’s 46.4 Miles to (ATL)Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

According to homefacts.com Buford crime rate is 51.42% lower than the national average. For specific up to date reports about crime in the specific area you can use this tool. 

• If you are over the age of 62 in Georgia you may be eligible for a school tax exemption. 
• There is also no tax on Social Security Retirement benefits
• No inheritance or estate tax
• Gwinnett County offers many senior focused activities
• Wickshire South Lee Buford
• Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill
• Benton House of Sugar Hill
• The Phoenix at James Creek