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Braselton, Georgia

Braselton is a town of 15,178 people in Barrow County, Georgia, founded in 1884.

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Population15,178 +32.5% since 2019
CountyBarrow County
Elevation909 ft 277 m
Founded1884
Land area13.2 sq mi
ZIP codes30517, 30519, 30548
Nearest airportLee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) 12 mi

Why visit Braselton

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 46 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Panoz, Braselton Town Green and Chateau Elan Golf Club.

About Braselton

Braselton is a town in Jackson, Barrow, Gwinnett, and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia, approximately 49 miles (79 km) northeast of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 13,403, and in 2024 the estimated population was 17,390, making it the town in Georgia with the largest population growth.

From the Wikipedia article Braselton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks3

Panoz

Museum · 1.1 mi

1089 GA 124, Hoschton

"by appointment"

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Hoschton Train Depot

Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi

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The Braselton School Bell

Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Braselton Town Green

Park · 2.9 mi

9924 Davis Street, Braselton

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Chateau Elan Golf Club

Golf course · 1.5 mi

6060 Golf Club Drive, Braselton

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Chateau Elan Golf Club - Executive Par 3 Course

Golf course

6060 Golf Club Drive, Braselton

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Hoschton Park

Park · 2.8 mi

4727 Highway 53, Hoschton

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City of Hoschton Playground

Playground · 2.9 mi

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Hoschton Recreation Park

Park · 2.7 mi

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Outta Park

Park · 2.6 mi

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Reunion Country Club

Golf course · 3.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes46

Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi

2630 Old Winder Highway, Braselton

Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 678-960-4056

Hoschton Coffee Company

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi

73 City Square, Hoschton

Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-16:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-706-824-3610

La Hacienda

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi

5391 Green Street, Braselton

Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-706-654-0070

Sliced

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi

21 City Square, Hoschton

Tu-Su 11:30-21:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-706-921-4915

Waffle House

Diner · American · 0.9 mi

1935 GA Highway 211, Hoschton

24/7

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 2.9 mi

5597 Green Street, Braselton

24/7

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Juke N Jive Creamery

Ice cream · 3.0 mi

4162 Highway 53, Hoschton

Mo-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-470-574-3732

Fergusson's on the Square

Cafe · 2.9 mi

39 City Square, Hoschton

We-Sa 11:00-14:00

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Le Petit Cafe

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi

07:00-18:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

5748 Old Winder Highway, Braselton

Open in Google Maps · +1 404-783-5838

Sugar n' Proof

Bakery · 2.9 mi

We-Sa 10:00-16:00

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The Depot

Bar and pub · 3.0 mi

4272 Highway 53, Hoschton

Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 11:30-16:00

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Where to stay7

Baymont inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi

2069 Highway 211 Northwest, Braselton

Open in Google Maps · +1 770-988-6224

Best Western Braselton Inn

Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi

303 Zion Church Road, Braselton

Open in Google Maps · +1 706-654-3081

Country Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

925 Highway 124, Braselton

Open in Google Maps · +1 770-868-5419

La Quinta Inn & Suites Braselton

Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi

200 Kaival Lane, Braselton

Open in Google Maps · +1 706-684-3266

The Lodge, Hampton Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi

5159 Golf Club Drive, Braselton

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Golf Villas

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi

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History

The first permanent settlement at Braselton was made in 1884. The town is named after Harrison Braselton, a poor dirt farmer who married Susan Hosch, the daughter of a rich plantation owner. Braselton built a home on 786 acres (318 ha) of land he purchased north of the Hosch Plantation. The land he purchased was later called Braselton. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Braselton as a town in 1916.

In 1989 actress and Georgia native Kim Basinger and other investors bought 1,751 acres (709 ha) of the town's 2,000 privately owned acres for $20 million from Braselton Brothers Inc, intending to turn it into a tourist destination. In 1995, facing personal bankruptcy, she and her partners sold the land for $4.3 million.

From the History section of Braselton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship12

Shopping4

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Gas and EV charging11

Schools, colleges and libraries12

Healthcare6

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Map of Braselton

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People and cost of living

$120,984median household income
$459,400median home value
$2,082median monthly rent
40.5median age
44.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
74.4%of homes are owner-occupied
29.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1820%18 to 3419%35 to 6440%65 and over20%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Barrow County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.

  • Hoschton 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
  • Auburn 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
  • Alpharetta 26 mi west, about 43 min by car
  • Athens-Clarke County 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
  • Sandy Springs 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
  • Brookhaven 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
  • Belvedere Park 36 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
  • Atlanta 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Acworth 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • South Fulton 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

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