The Buford Health Center, supported by the Gwinnett County Health Department, is a local clinic that offers a range of public health services. It provides immunizations, women, infants and children care (WIC), dental care, children's health exams, school screenings, family planning, DNA/lab testing, pregnancy and prenatal care, cancer screenings, STD testing, environmental health services and refugee health services. Patients are advised to arrive at least one hour before the facility closes.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center offers miles of trails, a historical and cultural museum, a zip line course, and all kinds of educational programs and activities. It is a meeting place for many local groups and organizations, from school groups and summer camps to U.S. citizenship classes. It is a popular location for weddings, races, group activities and community events. The history and culture department features the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, McDaniels Farm, the Chesser-Williams House, Freeman's Mill and the Yellow River Post Office. The exhibits and activities emphasize history, culture and an appreciation of nature and the local environment. Many of the classes are centered around ecology and biology. The Center is also home to its own zip line course, where kids can participate in the Tree Cup Quest.