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

The Governor's 4/2/20 Shelter in Place Order preempts all local emergency orders related to COVID-19. Under the Order the State of Georgia is responsible for all aspects of implementation. The State Order also supersedes and suspends all previous County and City Orders. At this time, the City of Buford is not authorized to enforce the Governor’s Order. Please contact the office of the Governor at gov.georgia.gov, covidcomments@georgia.org, or 404-656-1776 for further information.

Executive Order to Ensure a Heathy Georgia

State of Emergency
City of Buford

BUFORD CITY COMMISSION ORDERS SHELTER IN PLACE AND STAY AT HOME EFFECTIVE 12:01 A.M. ON MARCH 28,2020

Executive Order 2020-2

Gwinnett County and all 16 Gwinnett Cities Issue Stay at Home Orders

A Message from the Buford City Commission
The greatest duty of any government is to protect the health and safety of its citizens. We want our citizens to Stay Home and Stay Alive. Over the last several days, the Buford City Commission has been on calls with leading healthcare professionals providing advice in hopes of flattening the curve of new COVID-19 cases and lessening the demand on our hospitals and providers and slowing community spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we are very mindful of our wonderful business community and the people they employ and the families they support. With that said the Buford City Commission has joined with Gwinnett County and its Cities and adopted a State of Emergency calling for Shelter in Place and Stay at Home. It is essential that you follow the guidelines set forth in the Order. When you are conducting essential business, practice social distancing of at least 6 feet separation at all times. This includes all situations outside of your home such as the grocery store, pharmacy, gas station and other businesses providing essential services. Buford has an incredible community spirit, and we are sure that everyone will follow these guidelines safeguarding ourselves, kids, parents and elderly in our community.

Executive Order 2020-01

The CITY OF BUFORD has issued a STATE OF EMERGENCY in Buford, Georgia in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration allows the City to prioritize resources, coordinate an effective response, and other steps necessary in response to this emergency. The declaration is effective as of 12 p.m. on March 25, 2020.

The declaration of emergency orders the closure of restaurant dining rooms, including patios and outdoor dining and prohibits dine-in at these establishments. Establishments may continue to sell food via delivery service, takeout, and drive thru service.

Click here for Georgia Department of Public Health Restaurant Guidelines.

The declaration of emergency orders the closure of all gyms, fitness centers/studios, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades, nail salons, hair salons and entertainment centers and other similar establishments within the corporate limits of Buford. Home hair and nail salons are exempt.

The order also extended the business license renewal deadline to May 29, 2020 and allows restaurants to sell unopened beer and wine curbside and takeout in compliance with sales under the alcohol license.

The City of Buford and various emergency health providers including the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, Georgia Department of Public Health, and Gwinnett, Newtown, Rockdale County Health Department along with Gwinnett and Hall Counties are actively monitoring the risks presented by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our area. The Gwinnett County Health Department is the lead response agency for our area. The City of Buford is in close and regular contact with these organizations. The order also states that all employers and businesses which remain open for use by the public must take the necessary steps to restrict in person contact and maintain a distance of 6 feet between individuals while in the establishments. The order also incorporates Governor Kemp’s Executive Orders issued on March 23, 2020.

City Facilities Closed to the Public

City Hall, Public Works, and Park and Recreational facilities are temporarily closed to the general public until further notice. Please do not visit these facilities seeking service.

Many city services can be accessed by phone or online as outlined below. Please continue reading to learn more about contact information and accessibility options.

City Hall

City Hall is temporarily closed to the general public. Drive-thru is open at City of Buford. Essential employees will continue to report and maintain essential operations. However, at this time all direct public interactions are suspended. City Hall General Information: 770-945-6761.

Essential Services

The City of Buford will continue to provide essential services. Leaf and limb pick up,

and curb side trash pick up have been suspended. Please refrain from placing these

items on the curb until further notice. Housed garbage service remains as scheduled.

Building Inspections

All aspects of the building inspections process will be handled via email or phone. Inspections can be scheduled where circumstances allow them to be performed without others present.

Building permits will be issued by appointment only. Please call 770-945-6761 to schedule an appointment or email Kim Wolfe at kwolfe@cityofbuford.com or Rhonda Cunningham at rcunningham@cityofbuford.com.

For more information please call 770-945-6761.

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.

Utility Bill Payments (City of Buford)

City of Buford Utility bill payments can be mailed, dropped off at the drop box outside of City Hall, or pay online. For more information please call 770-945-6761

Municipal Court

City of Buford Municipal Court Sessions are postponed until May 15, 2020. For more information please call 770-945-6761.

Official City Meetings

Official City meetings are as scheduled until further notice. Please monitor website for further updates.

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

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.