Gainesville, Georgia

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the shore of Lake Lanier, the city of Gainesville is the county seat in Hall County and occupies 27 square miles of land. Because of a large number of poultry processing plants located in the city, Gainesville is sometimes called the “chicken capital of the world”. The King’s Delight and Mar-Jac processing facilities continue operations in the city today.

The Airline Railroad, later named Southern Railroad, ushered in a new era to Gainesville. The city population swelled and the textile industry ran the economy. Shortly after the Civil War ended, Cargill, Incorporated developed a grain facility in Gainesville and the company experienced growth through the 1960s. Grain, soybean processing, vegetable oil, flour and corn milling and animal feed production stimulated Cargill’s growth. In 1957, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Lake Sidney Lanier, a 38,000 acre lake that adds $2 billion annually to Gainesville’s economy. Lake Lanier is one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation. Other notable corporations with facilities based in Gainesville include the William Wrigley Jr. Plant and Pacolet Manufacturing Company’s Owen Osborn Plant.

Asbestos exposure in the workplace has been a problem in Gainesville for many years. Workers in Gainesville who believe they have been exposed to asbestos products may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, a type of asbestos related cancer. Asbestos cancer affects more than 3,000 people every year in the United States.

Jobsites in Gainesville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Gainesville, GA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Gainesville, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Gainesville, GA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Gainesville, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Gainesville, GA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.