Loganville, Georgia
Loganville is a small city straddling Walton and Gwinnett counties in the eastern Atlanta metropolitan area. It had 10,458 residents at the 2010 census and is a mix of historic downtown and suburban growth.
Loganville is a city located in both Walton County and Gwinnett County in the state of Georgia, United States. According to the 2010 census, the city had a population of 10,458. It lies within the eastern portion of the Atlanta metropolitan area and combines a traditional small-town center with suburban residential neighborhoods that have expanded in recent decades.
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The city retains a clearly defined downtown area with local shops, churches and municipal services, while newer subdivisions and commercial corridors surround it. Loganville's community identity is shaped by its mix of historic properties and modern development, family-oriented neighborhoods, and civic activities hosted by local organizations and schools.
History and development
Loganville developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a local market and service center for surrounding agricultural areas. Over the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st, growth from the greater Atlanta region spurred residential and commercial expansion. The city has worked to balance preservation of older buildings with new construction and infrastructure improvements.
Government, services, and infrastructure
- Municipal government provides local services, public safety and parks.
- Public education is administered by the respective county school systems where students live.
- Transportation is based on county and state roads; many residents commute to employment centers in the Atlanta area.
Loganville is representative of many smaller cities on the perimeter of a major metropolitan region: it offers a quieter residential setting with access to urban jobs and amenities, ongoing population growth, and local efforts to maintain community character while accommodating development.
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- factfinder2.census.gov : "American FactFinder"