[7] During the tumultuous era of the Civil War, Gwinnett County stood as a notable exception, casting its vote against secession.

Despite its initial reluctance to join the secessionist cause, Lawrenceville found itself drawn into the conflict as it rallied to support the Confederate war effort.

This mill played a vital role in producing essential textile goods, including uniforms, to supply the Confederate army.

The town became a target for frequent raids by Union forces, disrupting daily life and instilling fear among its inhabitants.

This act of destruction not only symbolized the toll of war on the town's economy but also underscored the intense division and strife tearing through the nation during this tumultuous period.

[citation needed] Lawrenceville was one of many venues in the nation where Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt faced obscenity charges in the late 1970s.

On March 6, 1978, during a lunch break in his Lawrenceville trial, he and his local attorney Gene Reeves were shot by a sniper near the courthouse.

Years later, imprisoned serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin claimed to have been the shooter, but he never produced any proof and was not charged in the case.

[10] Nearby cities are Dacula to the east, Buford to the north, Suwanee to the north-northwest, Duluth to the northwest, Norcross to the west, Lilburn to the southwest, Snellville to the south, and Grayson to the southeast.

[citation needed] Peach State Federal Credit Union headquartered in Lawrenceville serves 39,800 members across Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee, and Walton Counties.

The Old Seminary Building, Isaac Adair House and Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fallen Heroes Memorial & Armed Forces Monument pays tribute to all Gwinnett residents who died in the line of duty in either military or public safety service.

It will incorporate cultural and historic objects and artifacts with the library's resources and information, offering the opportunity for the public to learn the history of segregation and desegregation in Gwinnett.

Within Lawrenceville are two public colleges: Xpress GA/ RTA Commuter buses and Gwinnett County Transit serve the city.

[citation needed] The CDC and ATSDR Specimen Packaging, Inventory and Repository (CASPIR) biorepository located in Lawrenceville, Georgia holds over 6.5 million samples.