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LUXOMNI

A Lasting Legacy

Remembering the people, places and stories of the Luxomni community in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

A Place Called Luxomni

Long before the growth and development that transformed Gwinnett County, Luxomni was a small community where families lived, worked, worshiped and built their lives together.

Luxomni Baptist Church, local families, businesses such as Landress Store, community gathering places and the cemetery all became part of a shared history that stretched across generations.

This site preserves the photographs, stories and memories of the people who called Luxomni home.

EXPLORE THE STORY
Historic Landress Store in the Luxomni community of Gwinnett County, Georgia
C. H. Landress Store, Luxomni, Georgia  •  1973 Chaney Halvert Landress opened the store around 1921.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP REMEMBRANCE

At the Heart of Luxomni

Some places become more than buildings or landmarks.
They become part of a community's story.

Historic white Luxomni Church building
FAITH

Luxomni Church

For more than 130 years, Luxomni Church has been a place of faith, worship and fellowship for generations of families in this community.

Explore the Church
Members of the Luxomni Sewing Club
FELLOWSHIP

Luxomni Sewing Club

Friendship, fellowship and service brought generations of Luxomni women together, creating memories and relationships that became part of the community's story.

Discover the Sewing Club
Luxomni Cemetery in autumn
REMEMBRANCE

Luxomni Cemetery

A place of remembrance for generations of Luxomni families, preserving the names and stories of those who came before us.

Visit the Cemetery

Life in Luxomni

More Than a Place on a Map

Luxomni was more than a church, a store, or a name on a map. It was home. Families worked the land, children grew up together, neighbors gathered for meals and celebrations, and friendships often lasted for generations. These photographs capture ordinary moments that made up an extraordinary community.

Historic gas pumps with the Landress home across the road in Luxomni
Chaney and Belle Landress' home across the street from his store, 1973.
Luxomni Sewing Club float in the county fair parade with Charity Hope Faith signs
Luxomni Sewing Club in the county fair parade.
Families and children gathering outside Luxomni Church
Fellowship after church at Luxomni.
Preparing food at Luxomni's Annual BBQ
Luxomni's Annual BBQ
LUXOMNI, GEORGIA
Historic gathering in Luxomni

Every photograph holds a piece of Luxomni’s story.

HELP PRESERVE OUR HISTORY

Do You Remember
Luxomni?

Every photograph has a story. Every family has memories.

Help us preserve the people, places and moments that made Luxomni home.

If you have old photographs, family stories, newspaper clippings, documents, or a memory you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. If you recognize someone or have a correction to a name, date or place, please let us know.

Together, we can preserve the story of Luxomni for generations to come.

SHARE A MEMORY OR CORRECTION