Gwinnett County buys 61 acres for park near Stone Mountain

LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County acquired 61 acres of land with a view of Stone Mountain and plans to turn it into a park that offers hiking, jogging, picnicking and other activities. <br> <br> The tract of land on Georgia Highway 124 near Centerville was purchased yesterday for $1.5 million with funding from the state&#39;s 2002 Georgia Greenspace Program. <br> <br> The land meets the criteria required under the program, including the protection of scenic property, the promotion of passive recreation, protection of water quality, wetlands, and flood-prone areas and the preservation of archaeological and historical sites. <br> <br> Last year the county used funding under the greenspace program to acquire the historic Alcovy Gristmill near Lawrenceville and partially fund the purchase of 350 acres near Norris Lake.