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Gainesville

Georgia, United States · North America

About Gainesville

Gainesville is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Oakwood, 17km from Road Atlanta.

Gainesville is a town located in Georgia, United States. With a population of 38,712, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Gainesville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gainesville to your route.

About Gainesville

Brenau Downtown Center is an event facility operated by Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. The facility was originally built as Georgia Mountains Center in 1980 by the City of Gainesville as a multi-purpose facility and featured an 18,000 square foot arena capable of seating up to 2,500 people. The arena had a

Read more 24' ceiling height and balcony seating along two walls. In the past, it has hosted trade shows, conventions, among other social, business, and sporting events. WCW taped a lot of their TV wrestling shows here in the late 80's and early 90's. Wrestling history was made at the center on May 1, 1981 as Harley Race defeated Tommy Rich to win the NWA World Heavyweight Title. In addition to box office and food service facilities, the Georgia Mountains Center included a 300-seat theater with a 16-foot proscenium and 36' by 27' stage with full fly loft and orchestra pit. Three meeting rooms of various sizes are located within the center, and can seat up to 375 people when utilized together. In 2013, the Georgia Mountains Center was converted into Brenau Downtown Center. The arena portion of the former Georgia Mountains Center was remodeled into a two-story facility that houses the university's graduate programs in the health sciences like physical therapy. The theater is still open for public use and continue to be a prominent venue for groups like the Gainesville Theatre Alliance and the John Jarrard Foundation.

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Where is Gainesville located?

Gainesville is located in Georgia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.2979 latitude, -83.8241 longitude.

What is the population of Gainesville?

Gainesville has a population of approximately 38,712 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
38,712
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Georgia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.2979, -83.8241

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911
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Worth the detour from Gainesville

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Road Atlanta

A challenging natural terrain road course in Braselton, Georgia, famous for Petit Le Mans and its daunting downhill esses.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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