I don't know if you remember the Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry - it's also sometimes called the Southeastern or South East Gwinnett Co-Op. Remember it closed (I think it was due to lack of funds?) and then they needed to find a new location. They finally did get a new location in the fall of 2007 I believe.
About a week ago, I heard that the Co-op was actually running out of food to give to needy families. They are really having a hard time. Snellville United Methodist Church has drums for food donations, if you would like to clean out the pantry and cupboards and spread the love a bit, you can just drop off your non-perishable food donations there. The drums are right by the church office. This would be a nice thing to do as a family.
Also, the Co-op is a registered non profit charity, so if you know a business that would be interested in giving to a local charity this year, be sure to let them know about the Co-op.
The Co-op helps the needy in OUR AREA.
I am also working to compile all the information I can on the Southeastern Co-op, so that anyone wanting to either donate or get help will be able to find it:
Information on the Southeast Gwinnett Coooperative Ministry
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Food Shortage at Gwinnett Co-Op Ministry
Today's Snellville News and Information
Calling all memories of South Gwinnett High
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The school, formed through a marriage of rival institutions in Snellville and Grayson, opened for the 1957-58 school year as part of a consolidation of ...
New London Theatre will present "Godspell", opening February 15th,
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
"Godspell" will be performed at New London Theatre, in their brand new building at 485 East Main Street, Snellville, GA, 30078 (corner of Rt. 78 and Rt. ...
USC tracking Peach State lineman
GamecockCentral.com - Brentwood,TN,USA
Snellville (Ga.) Brookwood offensive lineman Kellen Williams anchored one of the Peach State's best lines in 2007 and hopes to follow in the footsteps of ...
Free Meal from Ryans (with sign up to their e-club)
When you sign up for Ryan's new e-club, you'll receive a coupon for a free meal.
More information at SnellvilleEats.com
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Snellville News and Blog Picks
Controversial seniors-only community approved in Snellville
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD The Snellville city council voted to approve the re-zoning and annexation of 15-acres of property on Tree Lane Road for a controversial ...
Businesses worry water ban will pull plug on livelihood
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
And I have a baby to feed," said Chris Ward, president of Snellville-based Lazy Day Pool and Spa. "I know a couple of companies that have already gone out ...
Officials at Emory Eastside, who recently sought public support for a bid to bring open-heart surgery to Snellville, have announced that they were no longer interested in competing for the project. As a result, Gwinnett Medical’s state ...
HealthLeaders Media - Top Stories - http://www.healthleadersmedia
How Soon Bruce Garraway Forgets… and How Quickly We Should Forget ...
By Bob Griggs
Former City Council member Bruce Garraway has penned a commentary for the AJC expressing his concern for the future of Snellville. The obvious purpose of the article was to criticize Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer, the man who defeated ...
Snellville.com - http://www.snellville.com
Monday, January 28, 2008
Volunteers Search Gwinnett County for Homeless
Some 70 volunteers scoured Gwinnett County this morning, to tabulate the number of homeless. The data they collect will be used to allocate Federal housing assistance.
Although the information obtained would help the homeless, they are often scared to share their information.
The volunteers were advised regarding what they could say and to keep their body language neutral. When homeless people see someone coming toward them who could be the authorities, they tend to run away. AJC full story here
Bruce Garraway Article in the AJC
I'm posting this here even before I've read it myself...that's just how up to date we are here in Snellville LOL
Snellville is in need of cooperation, continuity to handle vital ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BRUCE GARRAWAY The next few weeks and months could be a perilous time for Snellville. Critical decisions await city government action. ...
Friday, January 25, 2008
New Services on www.GwinnettCounty.com
You can now register at Gwinnett County's website to receive customized email alerts about recent Gwinnett county news, animal adoptions, upcoming events, job opportunities with Gwinnett County, and more.
Registering will also allow you to receive notification by email that newsletters are available, like County Line and Gwinnett LIFE. We will also be able to check the status of permit applications online. Gwinnett County says that more benefits will be added in the future.
Sign up for free by going to www.gwinnettcounty.com and look for the mygwinnett registration image on the left side of the home page.
Poll Workers Needed for February 5, 2008 Elections
Poll managers are paid $250 while assistant managers earn $165 and clerks get $110 including required training. All poll workers must report to the polls by 6:00am on election day and work the whole day. Poll managers and an assistant must deliver the votes to Lawrenceville in person that evening. Meals are not provided.
Poll managers and assistant managers must attend a four-hour training session while other poll officials need one hour of training. Poll workers must vote by absentee ballot and are allowed to work at any polling location in the county.
Dirty Talk
Gwinnett County Public Utilities (ie Water) is encouraging residents to pick up their animal's wastes.
"Pet waste left on sidewalks, streets, yards or other open areas can be washed away and carried by rainwater into storm drains and drainage ditches which flow to nearby rivers, lakes, and streams. When pet waste enters our waterways, it decays using up oxygen dissolved in the water, contributes nutrients that cause excessive algae growth, and introduces bacteria that can cause disease. Remember, we use these waterways for fishing, swimming, recreation, and as our drinking water supply!"
Wow..yikes!
When I first had my dog, I found picking up after him to be totally gross, but as time went on, picking up his leavings was not hard to do at all. Just a few plastic grocery sacks tucked in your pocket work great. I would put my hand inside a bag and use it as the pickup tool - so you don't touch le poopee' at all.
So, please pick it up. By picking up your pet's waste, bagging it, and properly disposing of it in a garbage can [and not throwing it at the pet owner's house, no matter how much you want to], you will be doing your part to prevent stormwater pollution.
You can report illegal dumping to storm drains or waterways by calling the Stormwater Management Division at 678-376-7000 (24 hour line). Illegal dumping to storm drains is a violation of Gwinnett County's Illicit Discharge and Illegal Connection Ordinance.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Happy Anti-Procrastination Day!
I have been procrastinating about posting about Anti-Procrastination Day.
I woke up today thinking that today's the day to get to all the stuff I've been putting off.
I took care of two biggies - well, they seem big when you're putting them off, but now that I've done them, I don't know why I put them off so long. I think I put them off because they had to do with my kids, and what these projects deal with has me kind of scared (appointment for mole removal by a plastic surgeon for my daughter and Speech Therapy Application for my 4 year old son.) You wouldn't believe the amount of paperwork and proof of residency that is required for the Gwinnett County Speech Therapy application!
I'm going to pick a certain day of each month to be Anti-Procrastination Day. That way, I can tell myself it's okay to put it off, but I can only put it off for so long before I get to the next Anti-Procrastination Day, and will be forced to take action.
The new issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine has some good tips on how to stop putting things off: LINK
Wacky Snellville Robbery
Tip: Don't use floor mat to hide stolen cash
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS A Snellville man called the police to report a robbery. The man said he went outside to investigate a noise shortly after midnight and ...
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This is a really weird story. I would love to know what y'all think of this.
I guess if I had been the resident, I'd be in trouble, because I wouldn't have wads of cash to throw at the robbers. I could put some Monopoly game money in my pocket, but for some reason, I don't think the perps would be fooled by small pastel pieces of paper.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
SnellvilleEats at Moe's Southwest Grill
SnellvilleEats.com new review of Moe's Southwest Grill, located on Scenic Highway in Snellville.
LINK
Gwinnett Community Clinic Awarded $3,000 Grant
This award was presented at the Christmas luncheon. "Gwinnett Community Clinic (GCC) was awarded a $3,000 grant from the Emory Eastside Medical Center Auxiliary. Auxiliary president Joanne Gilbreath presented Dr. Laurence Lesser, clinic co-founder, a check to be used for the clinic's operations. Lesser, a local cardiologist and clinic volunteer and supporter for over 15 years, shared some of the heartwarming stories of GCC patient successes and disease interventions. He stressed that individual and corporate financial gifts are how the clinic is able to continue to provide healthcare services to the uninsured, indigent residents of Gwinnett County. The GCC opened in the old Lawrenceville Health Department in 1988 and currently operates from the Emory Eastside Heritage Center on Fountain Drive in Snellville. Appointments are necessary. Patients may call for an appointment to determine qualification for clinic services by calling 770-985-1199. The auxiliary raises money through its Forget-Me-Knot Gift Shop revenues, jewelry shows and annual bake sales. To learn more about the Emory Eastside Auxiliary, visit www.emoryeastside.com." LINK & LINK
Brandon Clay of Snellville Earns Eagle Scout Award
"Brandon Clay of Troop 566, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, earned his Eagle Scout award. Brandon is the son of Kent and Terilyn Clay of Snellville. He is in the 11th grade at Brookwood High School. Brandon's project involved supervising and building 50 artificial fish habitats for Fort Yargo State Park's lake. The habitats were dropped into the lake at Fort Yargo to help boost the fish population and cut down on expenses for the park. Over 20 volunteers and nearly 110 hours of work made the project a success. Brandon has earned 30 total merit badges and has served as his troop's senior patrol leader and scribe." LINK Congratulations Brandon!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Scrapbooking Event to Benefit SMS Relay for Life Team
Scrapbooking "Crop" to benefit
Snellvile Middle School's Relay for Life Team
February 16, 2008
Snellville American Legion Post 232
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All proceeds from the crop will be donated to Snellville Middle
School's Relay for Life Team.
Your crop fee of $35.00 gives you 11 hours of crop time, lunch, dinner,
and afternoon snacks, along with hourly door prize drawings
and make 'n' take table.
So load up your photos and come out to Snellville American
Legion Post 232,
3163 Main Street W, Snellville, Georgia 30078 on Saturday,
February 16.
Scrappers age 12 and up are welcome.
In addition to scrapbook supplies, they will have other vendors selling
their products to help raise funds for Relay. So all you non-
scrapbookers please come out and select from the products being offered.
Please e-mail Jerrie Greene at cmjgreene@aol.com or you can mail
your check today to: Jerrie Greene,
2822 Greystone Cove S., Atlanta, Georgia 30341
or call her at 770-491-6394 or 678-978-2447.
Jerrie also accepts credit cards.
Reservations are requested to plan for meals.
Jerrie said, "This is such a worthy event and
I'd like to be able to fill
the facility so please come out and crop."
Friday, January 18, 2008
Feng Shui for Snellville City Hall?
In the Atlanta Journal & Constitution's Snellville.Talk blog, written by Susan Gast, Susan suggested that perhaps redecorating the City Hall building with soothing colors and feng shui would balance human relationships between Mayor Oberholtzer and the Snellville City Council and cut down on all the drama.
I let my smart-aleckness* get the better of me, so I don't know if my message will be approved, but here's what I commented:
"I think they need some festive helium balloons tied to their chairs, and a bright metallic star sticker for the foreheads of everyone who makes it through a meeting."
Yeah. This is why I am so popular. LOL!!!
I am such a jerk sometimes.
*who, me?!? ;-)
New Snellville News and Blog Posts
Health Dept. gives school failing grade
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By LAURA DIAMOND Pharr Elementary in Snellville failed its regular inspection from the Gwinnett County Health Department, scoring a 65 out of 100. ...
Baby Jane All You Can Eat Restaurant Buffet Snellville GA
If you remember the Home Field Cafe, it is located in that building, at 2054 East Main Street in Snellville. Prices at Baby Jane's are as follows: $5.99 plus tax $5.49 plus tax for Seniors (over age 60) $3.99 for kids ages 3 - 9. ...
Snellville Eats - http://snellvilleeats.blogspot
Perdue to make his case on vetoes to the Senate
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Senate Rules Chairman Don Balfour (R-Snellville) told reporters that his committee could take up the one or two of the vetoes next week, with a vote by the ...
North Georgia Dodges Wintry Bullet; Drought Situation Improves
By Jon Richards
I noticed that ice was still sticking to trees after noon today along Wisteria Drive in Snellville, and the pine trees along Ronald Reagan Parkway were similarly burdened. So much of what happens in a winter storm is temperature ...
Lawrenceville Weather Blog - http://www.lawrencevilleweather
Local Concierge Company Announces Courier & Delivery Service
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Snellville, GA (PRWEB) January 18, 2008 -- Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC a leading provider of personal and corporate concierge services, announced today that it ...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Comic Book Artist and Comic Book Business Entrepreneur to Speak at Library
If you are interested in how comic books and graphic novels are created, then put this on your calendar: Kyle Puttkammer, creator of "Galaxy Man" and owner of the Galaxy Quest Comic Book Stores, will be at the Elizabeth H. Williams Library Branch on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Kyle will explain the three steps to becoming a skilled artist and all attendees will have an opportunity to draw. It is not necessary to bring supplies. Kyle will do some demonstrations.
This event starts at 7:45 pm and will end at 8:45 pm. The Elizabeth H. Williams Library branch is located at 2740 Lenora Church Road in Snellville. Here's a video that tells a bit more about Kyle:
Littering in Snellville
A MySnellvilleBlog reader is vexed by the littering in Snellville and has this to share with us:
Have you ever asked yourself why people litter? Personally, I blame it on their ignorance! Littering in the streets has got to be one of the laziest and stupidest things a driver or passenger can do…believe me I know. I littered once in college and was unfortunate (or fortunate) enough to get caught by a passing policeman. After paying the fine, I vowed to never throw trash out of my vehicle again.
So I asked myself as I was sitting at Wisteria & Highway 78 during lunch hour today…what possessed that man in front of me to throw his cigar wrapper out of his burgundy Buick sedan? After pondering, I came to the conclusion that the inside of his car must be immaculate and that there must not be any trash receptacles where his is traveling. So I placed my truck in park, walked around my car between the other parked cars, and picked the wrapper up for him. I of course, knocked on his window and politely told him that I would throw this away for him, and that he didn’t need to worry about it.
I would love to see the streets of this community, and everywhere for that matter, free of wrappers, beer cans, and fast food restaurant bags. How can we accomplish this?!? I would have loved to write the man in the burgundy Buick a citizen citation but I don’t think it would hold much merit, and besides, he would have probably just thrown it out the window anyway…any suggestions you or any of your readers have would be a great help. Thanks.
~Scott Henle
Scott, I hear ya. I just wrote about Baby Jane's Buffet on www.SnellvilleEats.com , and what I didn't mention about it was that I found the information about the restaurant from the flyer - which I found as litter in my backyard. Along with 2 styrofoam plates and a wrapper from a ground beef package (none of it was my own trash.) I also observe a LOT of litter on Rockdale Circle right near Skyland. It's horrible. I have taken my children, with gloves and trash bags in hand, and scoured our whole neighborhood for trash.
It's probably time to do that again. We received odd looks from our neighbors. LOL!
Here's a page from Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful about why it's important to prevent littering and steps we can take as citizens.
Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
This is straight from the City of Snellville's website:
Please Be Aware - New Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
There is a new scam targeting seniors. Unscrupulous people are befriending seniors and helping them with their business affairs and finances. After building confidence and a rapport with the senior, the scammer will bring a “stack” of documents over for the senior to sign. Many seniors will not take the time to read what they are signing because of their trust in this individual. Some of these papers may require notarization and a notary may be present. Hidden in the stack will be legal power of attorney that if signed, will authorize the scammer to withdraw funds from the seniors’ bank accounts.
If you are a senior, please be alert for this type of activity. If you have a parent, some other relative or friend who is apparently being befriended, please check into the person. Do not allow them to help the senior with their finances. Report this type of activity immediately to the Police Department at 770-98-3555.
Sleet, Snow Close Some Schools in Georgia
CNN story about how snow and sleet affected local area: LINK
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Snowing in Snellville - School Closings
We heard a kid yelling outside, and when we looked, we discovered it was snowing! Big, fat flakes of snowy goodness. I say any kind of precipitation is a good thing, so bring it on! I don't think the kids will be going to school tomorrow, (but don't depend on this as your school closing report)...only time will tell, and it has always seemed to me that the Gwinnett County School System doesn't close the schools unless they deem it very dangerous.
Here is the Gwinnett County Schools' page with information about how they make the decision to close the schools: LINK
I will put the pages that show reported school closings here:
WSB School Closing Updates
WGCL-TV School Closing Reports
Snellville City Council and Mayor at Odds Again
Mayor Oberholtzer asked Interim City Manager, Jim Brooks to hold off on doing employee reviews until Brooks' contract expires February 13th, his reason being employee morale. Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer would like Mr. Brooks' successor to conduct the reviews and pay raises.
People without any management experience would wonder, "why wait on the reviews?" The reason is that when a predecessor has done reviews and pay raises, employees will generally be more loyal to the reviewer. By allowing the new City Manager of Snellville (when hired) to conduct the reviews, it will help the employees bond with the new supervisor. It just generally makes sense from a people perspective...but it probably generally angers the employees when they hear that their reviews (ie pay raises) have been stalled. This is only good for employee morale if the employees involved do not know about it. If they know about it, it will backfire and hurt morale. Oops. Who talked?
According to this news story, Mayor Oberholtzer felt attacked by members of the City Council, so he walked out on the meeting. I don't really blame him. The frustration must be really...well, frustrating! Better to walk out than to cuss out people. LOL!
But Hubs has a different perspective - he says that what should and needs to happen should just happen on schedule (the reviews and pay raises) and that the problem with management types (like me?! LOL) is that we try to arrange things to fit our business agendas, and we should just keep things simple. Hmmm. Good point there.
Technologically Challenged
I have minutes. No, it's not a new disease you should know about. I have cell phone minutes out the wazoo. I have a Net10 cell phone, the kind that you pre-pay 10-cents a minute. I hardly talk on the phone, it's more of an emergency phone for the car, and I will not talk on the cell phone when I'm driving, so the minutes just don't get used.
Every 3 months or so, I have to add more airtime to the phone to keep it current. I always buy the least amount I need to in order to keep the phone working.
Yet, here I am with nearly 2,000 minutes on the thing. My mom lives 250 miles away, so I've been trying to use up the time by calling her. I figure that it's long distance I've already paid for, so why not? She might even be getting sick of hearing from me, I am calling so much to get rid of those minutes because I have a new cell phone from TracFone, and I won't be renewing the Net10 model.
Same kind of deal, you pre-pay the minutes. It was time for a new phone. This one is a flip top phone, and frankly I don't fully understand how to use it yet. I called a friend yesterday with it, and then realized I had no idea how to hang up.
Sad.
Rosebud and US 78 Shopping Center Proposal
Rosebud/78 Shopping Center Proposal Off Again
By Bob Griggs
The recently refiled annexation and rezoning proposal to build a Publix-anchored shopping center at the corner of Rosebud Road and Hwy. 78 has been withdrawn again. Danny Herrmann of Diversified Development, had filed, delayed, ...
Snellville.com - http://www.snellville.com/
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Snow in Snellville (Maybe)
There's a 90 percent chance of a mixture of rain, sleet and snow for Wednesday night, with lows in the low 30s, according to the AJC....story here
It's sure to be an "interesting" commute Thursday morning.
In Snellville, prayer returned to public schools, where children of all ages lifted up to the Lord their fervent prayers for a snow day.
If you stock up on bread and milk in sheer panic - Kroger has a really good deal on bread right now, they have the Sara Lee white bread on sale for $1 a loaf, as part of their 10 for $10 sale.
Snellville MLK Day and other news
Snellville to celebrate MLK day for first time
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Snellville municipal employees will observe the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday even though the city council has not passed a ...
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Senate Rules Chairman Don Balfour (R-Snellville) on Jan. 14 said his committee will consider the 12 overridden bills -- but not before Jan. ...
Monday, January 14, 2008
Longest Hair Competition
In Lithuania, they had a competition cleverly called "Miss Longest Hair." Unless you want to see a lot of long hair, you can skip ahead to 1:45 and check out the grand culmination of the most quiet competition ever.
The hirsute winner is presented with a brand new bicycle, and oddly, they play the theme to Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! I have to be honest, I will probably have nightmares about these hair creations tonight. What do you think, should we get a competition like this organized for Snellville?
Dawn's Snellville Squirrel Habitat
Other websites have actual news, but I bet they can't say they have as many adorable squirrel pictures as MySnellvilleBlog.com has! Yeah, CNN is soooo jealous they can't stand it.
This picture of a cute furry guy was taken by MySnellvilleBlog.com reader, Dawn. Dawn's birdfeeders are turning into squirrelfeeders. This picture was taken today in Dawn's yard. She says they had 6 at one time. We might need a new Snellville zip code if this keeps up.
Snellville Job Opening
Account Receivables Clerk ( Snellville, GA US )
We have an immediate opening for an Account Receivables Clerk to help with everyday data entry and reconciliation. A great opportunity for someone looking to expand their career as this environment suits fast paced problem solvers. ...
Hmm...pays 35K to 45K....I could do this....(here's my LinkedIn page) but nah, it would take me away from all my adoring fans here on the blog LOL
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Search for Justin Gaines Expands to Cherokee County
Search for Gaines Expands
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Family and friends of 18-year-old Justin Gaines passed out flyers in Cherokee County Saturday. Gaines was last seen at Wild Bill's night club in Duluth on ...
Friday, January 11, 2008
Snellville News
Hilton is 'scary,' some recall
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
"He was a crazy man," said McKinney, who, along with her husband, hired Insulated Wall Systems to do some work on their Snellville home in 2004. ...
Gym Dogs open season at No. 3 Utah
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Lauren Sessler, a Snellville native, likely will make her debut on the vault. After the Utah meet, Georgia will visit No. 5 Stanford on Sunday. ...
Work out a plan with expert advice
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
They ate too much over the holidays and have developed a winter belly," said Becky Heidel of LA Fitness in Snellville. The problem is, the commitment ...
Information about swimming instruction in Gwinnett County GA Gwinnett County Aquatics. Bethesda Park Aquatic Center (Lawrenceville). Bogan Park Aquatic Center (Buford). Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center (Lawrenceville) ...
Snellville Resources and Information - http://snellvilleblog.blogspot
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Snellville in the News
What's the allure of the road to Loganville?
Snellville Talk Blog by Susan Gast
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
"I mentioned this surge of development last week, along with the lament by Snellville’s mayor that it is outside, rather than within, Snellville. ...
McMahon closed her final sale, a house in Snellville, Ga., in late November, the mother of two felt a swell of relief. “Now I can finally get my own house back together,” she says. “I’m nervous about the future, but I feel happy.”
Refinance Your Home - The Best... - http://www.thebestfixedrates
Junior OL is getting early attention
By Chad Simmons
... a month away from signing day 2008 and many schools are already out evaluating prospects for the class of 2009. One prospect in Georgia that is getting early attention is an offensive lineman out of Brookwood High School in Snellville.
Georgia Bulldogs Football: UGASports.... - http://UGA.rivals.com/
Bottom Line On Charities; For Some, 2007 Was Very Good; Others See ...
Officials with the Dream House for Medically Fragile Children haven't finalized their fourth-quarter books, said development director Kim Marks, whose office is in Snellville. But indications are the organization will exceed its ...
Accountability Central - http://www.accountability
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
One Way North Road from Wisteria to Oak
UPDATE September 2009: I actually like what they've done with this street now. I guess I had to get used to it!
It's been this way for a little while now - and if you exit the Snellville Post Office, you are forced to go left.
If you want to get on Wisteria, then you must exit left out of the post office, then turn right onto Oak Road, then sit and stew at the light of Oak Road and Scenic Highway, turn right onto Scenic, then turn right again onto Wisteria.
I used to be able to just turn right out of the Snellville Post Office, then turn right onto Wisteria.
What is the deal with this decision? It seemed sudden. What is this helping? All I can imagine is that it saves the waiting time for the people at the Wisteria/North Road light.
The first day I realized I had to go left, my first thoughts were of the business A Better Sign, which relocated to the North Road location from their old location at 78 and Scenic Highway.
I would guess that a lot of their business customers would go to their P.O. Box at the post office, then exit right out of the post office, and then pull into A Better Sign's parking lot. But the way it is now, potential customers are turned away from A Better Sign - and they better be pretty darned determined to go to A Better Sign and do the circuit all the way around to visit!
I spoke to Jeremy of A Better Sign, and asked him how it has impacted the business. He said it's the slow time of year for their business right now, so they aren't really sure. He said it's "not that bad, nothing devastating - yet," and mentioned that running the circuit to come back around is a hassle sometimes.
Fortunately, the business isn't based on location only. A Better Sign has always treated me well, they make great signs, so I hope it won't hit them very hard.
Why was the decision made? I know the traffic can REALLY pile up on North Road turning left onto Wisteria, but I didn't know there was a need for such a drastic change. I guess what really shocked me was the lack of forewarning also. Don't they usually post signs saying of proposed changes in traffic flow at the location of the change? I don't remember seeing anything, but maybe I just missed it.
I will deal with this change after proper professional counseling, but Hubs is still pretty upset.
GA residents flock to register to vote in Primary
Georgians flock to register to vote in primary
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Lori Sanders, who recently moved to Snellville from Alpharetta, said this will be the first primary she has voted in. A mother of two children under the age ...
Monday, January 07, 2008
Oasis Bowl
I went to the Oasis Bowl for a child's birthday party last week, and even though it's not Snellville, I thought some of the MySnellvilleBlog readers might be interested in it, because it's so close.
I posted it to the LoganvilleBlog.Blogspot.com
Outpouring of Generosity for South Gwinnett Athlete
This AJC article about the outpouring of community care for injured South Gwinnett athlete Arquevious Crane will warm your heart, but the 2nd portion of the article is proof that a good deed never goes unpunished.
A Trust is being sought for the funds that were donated, because donations were given specifically for his medical needs, but the family would like to be able to access the money for other needs, even after they have been given a $225,000 house, utilities paid for a year (house and utilities by E.R. Snell Contractors), and another company had the house made wheelchair friendly with renovations.
Snellville Dork of the Day (SDOTD)
Feel free to nominate your own Snellville Dork of the Day by leaving a blog Comment, but please - no names! Chances are that somebody, somewhere, knows them. In fact, the chance is probably 100% that somebody knows them.
I can't really decide between these two - so I guess it's a tie.
First nominee: the person in the white Mercedes who thought that I drove too slow, although I was driving about 5 miles over the limit (I confess), he/she had to pass me and cross over a double stripe to do it. Then, he/she zipped around, passing some more cars illegally, and on dangerous curves in the road.
The other nominee is my neighbor(s), who are too lazy to get out and walk their dogs in the morning, so they just let their dog(s) out the front door to roam the neighborhood to defecate in any yard but their own.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Snellville Resident Added to Hillary Clinton Campaign's GA Leadership
"The Clinton campaign announced Thursday that 126 more Georgians have been added to the Campaign’s Georgia leadership, including community leaders, elected officials, and activists from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Georgia’s February 5th primary."
A Snellville resident, Claude Nogess, is one of the 126 Georgians.
This is from a HillaryClinton.com news release
Engagement: Camp & Huckle
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Camp of Rome announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Nicole Camp to Brett Richard Huckle, son of Bruce and Linda Huckle of Snellville.
Miss Camp is a 2002 graduate of Armuchee High School and a 2006 graduate of LaGrange College. She is a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She is a teacher in Atlanta.
The bride-elect is the sister of Corey Camp of Rome. She is the granddaughter of Raymond Jackson of Rome, Mary W. Camp of Rome, the late Bernice Jackson and the late H.B. Camp.
Huckle is a 2001 graduate of Brookwood High School in Snellville, a 2005 graduate of LaGrange College and a 2006 graduate of Indiana University with a master’s degree in sports management. He is employed at Under Armour in Dawsonville.
The groom-elect is the brother of Alison Hendley and Mandy Huckle of Snellville. He is the grandson of Coe Mackenzie of Fla., the late Richard Mackenzie and the late Don and Marjorie Huckle.
The ceremony is planned for Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Charleston On the Beach Hotel in Charleston, S.C. Invitations will be sent.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
New Snellville Restaurant Site
This is our 2 year old son, posing next to the highchair he used at Atlanta Bread Company. It looks like our toddler posing next to our invisible baby, doesn't it?Hubs and I enjoyed (most) of the kids being back in school today by going to Home Depot in a doomed search for giant S-hooks (don't ask - ok, you can ask if you really care), followed by lunch at the Atlanta Bread Company on Scenic Highway.
I blogged our restaurant visit on SnellvilleEats. Check it out, the pictures alone might cause you to go there to eat tomorrow! Click here for the Atlanta Bread Company Snellville location Snellville Eats review.
I will try to get better on these reviews. Maybe they aren't really great reviews, because I think restaurant reviewers are more snotty. I will have to work on my negativity. But let me know what you think of it.
After Christmas Bargains in Snellville
I found some great deals in Snellville stores today.
I love to buy some Christmas things at deep discounts after the holidays.
Hobby Lobby on Wisteria Drive in Snellville (in same shopping center as K-Mart) has all Christmas stuff on clearance at 80% off. As of this afternoon, they still had a lot of ornaments, Santa figurines (even some cool retro stuff), lots of beautiful gift bags, and gorgeous brocade Christmas tree skirts.
As an example of a great 80% off deal, the tree skirts retail at around $90 and $100. At 80% off, some of them are then $18 and $20. I don't even think a person could buy the fabrics and tassels for that.
CVS at the corner of Rockdale Circle and US 78 in Snellville (right by the Waffle House and Quik Trip) has their Christmas items at 50% and 75% off. There is still plenty of nice gift wrap left.
They also have jellies/preserves, Snowman ceramic Nonni Biscotti cookie jars (with cookies in 'em still...yes I resisted!) They also have candles that are technically 'holiday' but they are cream and green so they could be used anytime.
If you are in search of good deals online, Walmart is having their after Christmas clearance, and here is a link right to it: Clearance Savings at Walmart
Happy hunting!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Honoring Snellville Residents Who Passed Away in 2007
Notable Snellville residents who passed away in the year 2007 were honored in an Atlanta Journal & Constitution article.
Mentioned:
Kathryn Bird, 90, Snellville: lived in Snellville longer than anyone, admitted she'd rather be cutting the grass than keeping house; Nov. 5, 2007.
Ms. Bird was to be honored as the Grand Marshall of the Snellville Days Parade in 2008, because she was the longest living Snellville native.
Zdzislaw Stanislaw Foltyn, 80, Snellville: fought in the Polish resistance, fled to America, founded Polish-American Heritage Society and worked on housing Polish athletes during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta; Oct. 16, 2007.
The AJC left out some other Snellville citizens who we haven't forgotten and I believe to be notable too:
Albert Chai, theowner of Mah Jong Restaurant in Snellville. Mr. Chai died of lung cancer in December, 2007.
Domingo Espinal, the owner of B & B Autos in Snellville who was tragically shot at his business during a robbery.
Obituary of Domingo Espinal:
Mr. Espinal was a resident of GA for the last 20 years and was owner/operator of A & B Auto Sales, Inc in Snellville for the last year and half. He was an airplane pilot, instructor and mechanic and also a helicopter pilot.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, at 11am at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Interment will be held at Lilburn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 10am until 9pm, and Saturday from 9am until service time, at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel, 770/979-3200 www.wagesfuneralhome.com
Snellville Items Available on CafePress
I found this sweatshirt today on CafePress, and I was surprised that there is a fair selection of Snellville related items for sale on that site. If you don't like what you see, you can create items yourself!
You will see some items with my artwork of a Snellville tree on it - I put those on CafePress a long time ago and sort of forgot about them. But at the time I listed my item(s), there weren't any other Snellville products at all. It shows that Snellville is growing, and I think it's nice that people are creating items to show Snellville pride.
I get a percentage of the sale if you make a purchase using any of these links.
Oh thank you thank you!
Snellville resident featured on CNN
A Snellville resident is featured on CNN on organizing and stress.
SNELLVILLE, Georgia (CNN) -- From the outside, Kimberley Mims' Snellville home is immaculate. But look behind the garage door and it's a different story. CNN Link
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My garage is a nightmare, but I don't have the good sense like Kimberley to hire an organizer to help me! If anyone wants to go into our garage, I have to hand out hard hats and mountain climbing gear.
