Grayson, Georgia


Grayson is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 estimated population of Grayson, GA is 4740 people. The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census, up from 765 in 2000.

History

The city of Grayson was first called Trip. In 1901, John Ellery Jacobs, the postmaster and civic leader, wrote to the post office department requesting that Trip, Georgia be changed to Berkley, Georgia. On December 6, 1901, the General Assembly of Georgia approved an act to incorporate the town and change the name. Shortly after, Ellery Jacobs was notified that there was already a Berkley, Georgia. He then suggested Graymount, but it was also taken. He then suggested the name of Grayson, Georgia.

Geography

Grayson is located southeast of the center of Gwinnett County at . SR 20 is the main highway through town, leading north into Lawrenceville, the county seat, and southeast five miles to Loganville. SR 84 leads southwest five miles to Snellville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and, or 2.30%, is water.

Climate

Grayson has a Humid Subtropical Climate. Grayson falls under the USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone.
Grayson suffered a damaging tornado on June 27, 1994, killing a 10-year-old girl. The city has been suffering from exurban growth in eastern Gwinnett County, especially in the late 1990s and through the 2000s.

Demographics

RaceNum.Perc.
White 1,69135.75%
Black or African American 1,82738.63%
Native American140.3%
Asian57612.18%
Pacific Islander30.06%
Other/Mixed2234.71%
Hispanic or Latino3968.37%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,730 people, 1,245 households, and 1,049 families residing in the city.

Government

Local government

The city government of Grayson consists of a mayor and four council members.
The current mayor and council members are:
  • Mayor: Allison Wilkerson
  • Council members: Bob Foreman, Gene Ussery, James Gillespie, and Linda Jenkins.

    Arts and culture

Modeled after Snellville Days in nearby Snellville, Grayson Day Festival, held annually on a Saturday at the end of April, features a parade down Main Street, food vendors, crafts, and live music. The city and local businesses sponsor the event, which takes place mostly in the centrally located Grayson City Park. The football team, marching band, and cheerleaders from Grayson High School, as well as other local organizations, politicians, and groups make the parade a favorite tradition among residents.

Education

The county operates under Gwinnett County Public Schools and Gwinnett County Public Library, with GCPS operating numerous schools within the Grayson cluster, which are