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Rest Haven is the smallest municipality in Gwinnett County — a town of roughly 45 residents along Georgia Highway 13, chartered in 1938. This page covers Rest Haven’s unusual status and how it fits into the broader Gwinnett County picture.
A City in Name, Buford in Practice
Rest Haven was originally chartered in 1938 to eliminate a rowdy roadhouse that once sat within its limits. The town is almost entirely surrounded by the much larger city of Buford, and for years residents have debated whether Rest Haven should be absorbed into Buford altogether. As of the most recent available information, Rest Haven still exists as its own municipality, but Buford provides its planning, zoning, utilities, and permitting services.
Government
Rest Haven maintains its own mayor and town charter, though with such a small population, its government footprint and public news coverage are minimal compared to Gwinnett’s larger cities.
Why It’s Worth Knowing About
Rest Haven is a useful example of how varied Gwinnett County’s 16 municipalities really are — from Mulberry’s 41,000 residents down to Rest Haven’s handful of households. It’s part of the same patchwork of city and county governance that shapes daily life across Gwinnett.
Stay Updated on Rest Haven
This page is updated if Rest Haven news develops. Follow Good Morning Gwinnett for ongoing coverage of Gwinnett County’s cities, large and small.
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