Buford, GA - Official City Website

2300 Buford Highway
Buford, Georgia 30518
Office (770) 945-6761
Fax (678) 889-4649

Welcome to Historic Buford, a thriving live, work and play community! Face any direction and you’ll find shopping, recreation, history, business opportunities and more in Buford. It’s a great place to start a business, raise a family or settle into a life of leisure. Whatever your course, there’s a path in Buford. Start with Buford’s historic downtown district, with its many restaurants, shops and galleries. It’s the perfect place to get acquainted with our great city. Friendly restauranteurs invite you to come by for a fresh brewed cup of coffee, glass of wine or a full course meal before you enjoy a casual stroll along Main Street. We welcome you to our city…come live, work and play with us, while you enjoy our historic past and become part of our exciting future!

Current News

COVID-19

Governor Kemp Issues Executive Order to Ensure a Safe and Healthy Georgia

Click here to view a listing of Governor Kemp's Executive Orders

Click here for Georgia Department of Public Health Restaurant Guidelines.

Below are non-profit and small business assistance programs made available through the CARES ACT and administered by Gwinnett County.

COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits & COVID-19 Grant Funding Cycle

Small Business Assistance Program – CARES ACT funding

Business Licenses

The deadline for business license renewal has been extended from March 31 to May 29. For information about how to handle applications or renewals please call 770-945-6761.

Buford Community Center

Due to concerns for the health and safety of our patrons and clients as it relates to COVID-19, the Buford Community Center is currently restricting events pursuant to guidelines regarding gatherings and social distancing as issued via Executive Order by the Governor's Office. For specific event information or inquiries please contact Todd Cleveland at tcleveland@cityofbuford.com or 770-945-6762. We will continue to monitor the guidance and policies issued by the appropriate government agencies and assess future events and scheduling. BCC staff continues to work on rescheduling events and offering refunds to those who cannot reschedule.
Thank you for your support and patience during this time.

Greater Buford Athletic Association-Baseball and Softball

The City of Buford is encouraging citizens to stay informed regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Click the following links for factual resources during this global health concern:
Latest news on COVID19 in Georgia from the Governor's Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information

Coronavirus Relief Options-Paycheck Protection Program

Participate in the 2020 Census

East Moreno Street Road Closure

East Moreno Street will be closed between S. Harris Street and Garnett Street from
July 15, 2019 to April 30, 2020. Exhibit-Moreno Street Closure.pdf

Renewing your Business License

If you already have a Occupational tax certificate, you can renew online now: Online Occupational Tax Renewal

ADA Transition Plan-2019

City of Buford Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan

Buford Community Center

The Buford Community Center offers smaller meeting rooms and a large ballroom. Our first-class staff is ready to host your business or social event. Please see the Buford Community Center website for information and event planning.