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Creation
Gwinnett County, Georgia was created on December 15, 1818, one of seven counties created on that date. Hall County, Walton County, and Gwinnett were named in honor of the Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Name Derivation
Gwinnett County is named for Button Gwinnett, who signed the Declaration of Independence, led a expedition to take Spanish Florida during the American Revolution, and served as leader of the executive branch of the state government.
Early government
Return of the Atlanta Crackers
From 1902 until 1965 the Crackers were Atlanta's baseball team, although not affiliated with a league until after the 1950 season. Technically disbanded after 1965, the team continued on as the Richmond Braves. In 2009 the Atlanta Braves decided to move the team closer to home, about 40 miles from Atlanta.
Gwinnett County, Georgia
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