Barrington

About the Area

How did the City get its name? The "Unofficial" Story: Many years ago Buford was a railhead from which several freight wagons traveled regularly to Cumming, which even today has no rail lines. The story is that on one of the freight trips a heavily loaded wagon lost a wheel on a high hill and spilled a part of its load, including several large bags of sugar. The wheel was repaired and the wagon reloaded - except for the sugar, which had broken open and spilled on the hill. The area became known as "The hill where the sugar spilled." It was shortened to "The Sugar Hill" and then just to "Sugar Hill." Sugar Hill existed as a Georgia Militia District for many years before it was charted as a city on March 24, 1939.

Culture / Entertainment

There are many nearby options for you and the family to get out and enjoy a weekend or holiday. Visit the Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett County Civic and Cultural Center, take in an event at the Gwinnett Arena, or tour Historic Buford. Be sure to take in an event at the Town Center Park and Amphitheater, see a movie at the IMAX Theatre in the Mall of Georgia, or a performance at the Playtown Suwanee. Get out and enjoy the Georgia weather at the Sugar Hill Golf Course. Or if you prefer inside sports and cooler temperatures, head to the Duluth Ice Forum. Dining Destiny—Legacy Lodge located at Lake Lanier is perfect for family gatherings to intimate affairs, from a night out with the guys, the girls or a gathering of friends to lavish Holiday buffets, Legacy Lodge is the place to celebrate. There are also many dining options minutes away in Buford, such as Sperata, Aqua Terra, and 37 Main Rock Cafe.

Recreation

Tee Time-Sugar Hill has it's very own Golf Course less than a mile from Barrington! Since its opening in the spring of 1992, Sugar Hill Club has proven itself to be one of the most beautiful and artfully laid out courses in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. You can also enjoy the Legacy on Lake Lanier Golf Club. Nature Abounds-Gary Pirkle Park is a spectacular outdoor venue beautifully surrounded by nature.If you love the outdoors you'll love it's 67 acres with Richland Creek running through. You will be dazzled by the peaceful serenity as you stroll thru the 1.7 miles of paved lighted walking trails. The cummunity is also situated only 0.3 miles from Lake Lainer! A boater's dream, you can store your boat less than 5 mintues from the community and be on the lake within 10 minutes! Snap Fitness is also conveniently less than 2 miles away and is a 24 Hour Gym and Health club offering personal training. Spa Retreats—Located only minutes away, Tranquility, The Spa at Lake Lanier offer a full list of services that are sure to relax your body and appease your mind.

Shopping

You'll find everything you need for the house, the kids, and yourself at the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett Place Mall, North Point Mall, and Discover Mills—all near by Barrington.

Schools

Residents of Barrington attend Gwinnett County Schools: • Lanier High School • Lanier Middle School • Sycamore Elementary or White Oak Elementary

Medical

Barrington is serviced by the following medical facilities: • Northside Forsyth • Gwinnett Medical Center • Joan Glancy Memorial Hospital • Children's Healthcare at Satellite Boulevard • Children's Healthcare at Gwinnett/Sugarloaf Kids Village

Transportation

Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) serves the Barrington area. The neighborhood is also close to several major highways including I-85, GA 400, and I-985.

Utilities

Utility companies serving this community include: • AT&T for TV, high-speed Internet, and telephone services (1-800-288-2020 www.att.com/connectup) • Georgia Power for electricity - 888-660-5890 • Sugar Hill Gas for gas - 770-945-6716 • Gwinnett County Public Utilities for water - 678-376-6800

Education

The education needs of Sugar Hill's children and youth are met through the Gwinnett County Public School System, one of the southeast’s largest and most acclaimed. Students in this system consistently score well above state, national, and city averages on standardized tests. Sugar Hill Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Lanier Middle School, and North Gwinnett High School serve Sugar Hill students; while nearby Gwinnett Technical College, Gwinnett University Center and Gainesville College provide outstanding opportunities for higher learning.

Recreation

Barrington is the only community in Sugar Hill attached to the incredible Gary Pirkle Park. Gary Pirkle Park opened March 13th, 2010. Park hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm. Park Amenities Include: • 67 Acres with Richland Creek running through • 5 Multi-purpose Fields - 3 Synthetic Turf Fields (255,000 sq.ft. largest in the Southeast), 2 Natural Grass Fields • Giant Playground under a 90' Solar Powered Shelter Pavilion • Restrooms & Concession Facility(2) 60' x 40' Picnic Pavilions • 1.7 Miles of Paved, Lighted Walking Trails & Benches • Viewing Grandstands • Community Garden & Activity Barn