Named For General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812 Nickname "Poultry Capital of the World" County Seat of Hall County Most People Don't Know That the city's original name was Mule Camp Springs Notable Natural Feature Proximity to Lake Lanier with its 540-mile shoreline and recreational opportunities Famous Sons and Daughters Confederate General James Longstreet lived in Gainesville and died there. He is buried in Alta Vista Cemetery Top Annual Events Mule Camp Festival Best Kept Secret Brenau College Don't Miss Eulachee Nature Center