The Kidsignments Sale is a consignment sale of gently used children's clothing, toys, and baby equipment. The consignment sale is held twice a year at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Lawrenceville GA. People even come from out of state for this sale, because it is so large (over 1,000 sellers!) and well organized.
The Kidsignments Fall Sale will be held August 19th to August 23rd.
For more information, check out this link.
If you don't mind driving a little further for more deals, Mary and Michelle's Consignment Sale boasts over 600 sellers and will take place in Buford from August 17 through 23rd.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Kidsignments Sale August 19-23
Rick Badie Tours a Crematorium
Rick Badie, a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has toured Chris Nazum's (Cremation Society of the South) Marietta location and has concluded that the crematory opponents are "all smoke." ....More
Tax Holiday
Tax free holiday begins today and runs through Sunday.
The tax holiday applies to:
Clothing and footwear $100 or less, school supplies $20 or less, and computers and accessories $1,500 or less.
October 2-5, there will be an additional tax holiday for water and energy efficient appliances.
...More info from CBS/46
Jahceem Xavier Funeral Arrangements
Jahceen Xavier's funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Voices of Faith church in Stone Mountain. Greg Levett Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Athlete, 13, 'was doing what he wanted to do'Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA "He was doing what he wanted to do, even though it was what took him away
from us," his father, Wayne Penn, said Wednesday evening from his Snellville area
Related Links
13-year-old-dies-after-football...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Snellville Woman STILL Hasn't Won Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes
Local resident and blogger of MySnellvilleBlog.com is "disappointed" and "dismayed" that she has still not won the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes, despite repeated entries.
"I've clicked on every link they've sent me in emails to get 'extra' entries and chances at winning," said the woman, to no avail.
"I figure somebody will win, and maybe it will be me. I even memorized the 'Winner's Script,' so if PCH representatives come to my house in Snellville with roses and a humorously oversized check, I'll be able to win some extra money for reciting it."
The script requires the winner to say something like "I've just won Publisher's Clearing House! Now I KNOW it's for real!"
The fact that she has answered 2,395 of these Publisher's Clearing House emails and nothing has happened has failed to deter the high hopes of the Snellville woman. She has big plans for the winnings.
"If I win, I'm gonna get me a double-wide trailer."
Gwinnett County Targets Aggressive Drivers
Leave some space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Good advice for any day. This safety initiative is geared especially toward promoting safety practices between passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers.
"About 35 officers will patrol the roughly 30-mile corridor of I-85 between Sugarloaf Parkway into Jackson County and up to I-985 to Georgia 20. Four signs have been posted along the stretch to illustrate the safe distance and warn drivers to avoid a ticket."
...More
Related Link:
Access North GA
Bob Barr's Online Petition to Save Bill of Rights
"I recently testified at a congressional hearing about the separation of powers between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. Incredibly, there was a discussion about the erosion of your rights as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. What is incredible is that we were having the dialogue in the first place.
But, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised. Over the past 50 years, and certainly since 2001, there has been a steady curtailment of the rights our founding fathers fought and died for. And all this has been happening as Congress has allowed the White House to issue uncontested executive orders and bill signing statements of all kinds slowly chipping away the bedrock that was our Bill of Rights.
I've created a short video that I hope you'll watch. Then, I hope you'll take a moment to sign a special online petition we've created. We should collect thousands of these petitions to save the Bill of Rights and deliver them to Congress - specifically the Judiciary Committee which held the hearing I mentioned a moment ago.
While the President shouldn't be so fast to suspend our rights - even during a time of war - I hold the Congress equally accountable. They've shunned their sworn duty to uphold and protect the Constitution...after all that's where the Bill of Rights is found!
When I first considered running for President, it was with the belief that I could change the way Washington does business. I had hoped that I could pressure other candidates and the Congress to respect their oath of office. This petition will help.
Thank you."
Sincerely,
Bob Barr
Snellville Teen Dies After Football Practice
I am very sorry to share news that a 13 year old young man from Shiloh High School participating in the Gwinnett Youth Football League died after two hours of conditioning for football season. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Jahceem Xavier, 13, was pronounced dead at 9:45 p.m. at
Eastside Medical Center, said Ted Bailey, chief investigator
for the Gwinnett Medical Examiner's office.
The cause of death appears to have been a heart attack,
Bailey said, although it will be 12 weeks until they get
all the test results back to say for certain.
...More on this from the AJC
Related Links:
WSB-TV: Teen had enlarged heart, suffered heart attack; autopsy results pending.
Snellville Tag Office to Adopt Short Work Week
Beginning August 23rd, the Snellville Tag Office on Lenora Church Road will only be open Tuesday through Friday.
Several other Gwinnett County Tag offices will also have short weeks. But, the hours that the tag office is open on those four days will be expanded. The Snellville Tag Office's new hours will be 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
This change is being made to save on energy and resources. Personally, I think it's a brilliant idea. A lot of tag office business can be done online now at www.GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com
...More on this story
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Study of Environmental Impact of Crematorium will proceed
Environmental Impact Study of Snellville
Crematory Gets Go Ahead
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- The Snellville City Council voted Monday night to perform an environmental impact study on the long term effects of having the ...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Library Board Member Arrested on Suspicion of Child Molestation
Gwinnett Library Board Member Arrested On Suspicion Of Child ...
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
A Gwinnett County library board member has been arrested
on child molestation charges. Authorities took
Harry “Brett” Taylor into custody...."
FYI for Parents: Mr. Taylor has also been a Boy Scout Leader.
"...we're asking if anybody has been in contact with Mr. Taylor or their children have been in contact, to please speak with their children and see if there's any inappropriate touching or contact with Mr. Taylor...and if so, to contact our investigators," said Cpl. David Schiralli with the Gwinnett County Police Department."
Police Rule Sugar Hill Woman's Death a Homicide
Police: Sugar Hill woman's death a homicide
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County police announced Monday that
Margaret Binkele's death was a homicide. They declined
to say how or why she was killed. ...
Missing Teens Thought Headed Toward Gwinnett
Search cancelled, girl safeGBI Issues Levi's Call For Missing Cobb Teen
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
Authorities said the two were last seen on Hotel Street in
Austell and were headed north toward Gwinnett County.
Authorities said they are traveling in a ...
Justin Gaines' Mother Launches Foundation
Justin Gaines has been missing for 9 months. His mother has started a Foundation that will help families when a teenaged child is missing. I think this is a great idea. She will never give up searching for her son, and it can only help to try to work to help others. This article (linked below) is somewhat vague about the Foundation, called the Justin Time Foundation. It directs readers to http://justingaines.com for more information about the Foundation.
Gaines' Mother Launches Justin Time Foundation
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
The mother of missing teen Justin Gaines is starting a foundation to
help support families of missing teenagers. ....
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Gwinnett County Democratic Party Meeting
The Gwinnett County Democratic Party will have a business meeting on Tuesday, July 29th, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.
For more information, see their website at GwinnettDemocrats.com
Snellville City Council Meeting Monday 7/28
City Council meets tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at Snellville City Hall, Oak Road.
Click here for the Meeting Agenda (pdf)
Mercury Expert Coming to Assess Crematory Concerns
Battle over crematory heats up
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN Some Snellville City Council members are waging a battle to try and stop the opening of a crematory near homes, a fight the mayor said is all ...
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The AJC is always so witty with their article titles...get it? Battle over Crematory HEATS up?!? [insert Goofy's laugh here]
Kelly Kautz is bringing a Mercury expert in from Missouri (I wonder who is paying for that?)...can we just have a Microsoft NetMeeting or an email?...and a couple of boys spoke up in a meeting that they are worried about Mercury emissions going into the air from the dental fillings in the corpses that will be incinerated.
I don't mean to be morbid, but this is an easy fix...remove the teeth before the body is cremated. Read up on Mercury dangers...
I don't want to live right next to a crematory, so my heart goes out to the folks who have this coming into their neighborhood...but, the law is the law. If you think you have a case or a way to stop the crematorium from coming in legally, then all power to you.
Mayor Oberholtzer says that it's all just political posturing by some of the Council members, and that the carbon monoxide from all the cars on US78 at that location is probably more harmful than what the crematory will emit. I think he is right. So the median in the highway is going to save people, and then the increased emissions from cars waiting to turn and u-turn at the median openings is going to kill some. Hmm...I wonder how that will average out. 'Cause you see, Mayor Oberholtzer was and is completely behind the median installation.
Sorry, I got a little off track there...
Okay. Check out the environmental impact. Let's get the mercury expert from Missouri in here and buy him lunch and whatnot. Let's count the parking spaces with Warren Auld, let's double check the code. Let's get a code expert to double check the first code check. Let's count the chairs. I'm completely in agreement with checking it out to make sure everything is legal and up to snuff. But once it is, let's let Nazum run his business if it's all been done legally.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Fatal Auto Accident I-85 and Beaver Ruin Road
One dead, 3 injured in Gwinnett car crash
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By CHRIS MEGERIAN A three-car collision in Gwinnett County early Saturday morning left one person dead and three others critically injured, police said. ...
MySnellvilleBlog.com Changes
I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been doing a bit of 'housecleaning' on this blog lately. I changed the blog to have three columns instead of two, so I could put more useful items on the sidebar navigation areas (the columns on the sides).
Inspired by Hubs being stuck in traffic on I-85 for over an hour, I worked more on the Driving sections. If you look on the left and scroll down, you will see links to the Georgia Navigator website's feed, which will automatically update and link to information about accidents on Gwinnett County roads. You'll also find links to help you find the best gas prices. It's selfish, really. If you don't get stuck in traffic, you'll have more time to spend reading this blog (heh heh)
I also added some news feeds to things I hope you like. Headline and Entertainment updates from Yahoo.com and Reuters. These automatically update when big news happens.
I hope you find the information helpful, that's what I created this blog to do. So, if you have a site that you especially love to visit each day, please tell me about it and if I think it interests enough people, I will add it to this blog.
Thanks for reading and keep commenting!
Kidsignments Sale 8/19 - 8/23
The Kidsignments Fall Sale will be held August 19th to August 23rd at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. I'm sort of disappointed in the timing. School starts August 11th.
It would really be nice to be able to shop for back to school clothes at the Kidsignments sale. We still can, but I am having to buy some clothes at full retail just to get the kids started. They are growing so fast and getting so tall, so I can't send them to school with bare midriffs!
The Kidsignments sale is incredible, with over 1,000 sellers, the selection is incredible every time.
For information about the Kidsignments Sale, click here!
Moore's Ford Lynching Victims Remembered
A nameless victim of hate no longer
Online Athens - Athens,GA,USA
MONROE - An annual call for justice took on new
meaning Friday for the dozens of people who
gathered in Walton County to
commemorate the 62nd anniversary of ...
Moores Ford Bridge Lynching Victims
Remembered on 62nd Anniversary
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
Authorities say Roger Malcom was arrested
11 days before the lynchings and held at the
Old County Jail in Walton County.
They say a lynch mob took him from ...
Remembered on 62nd Anniversary
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) -- People will gather
Friday in Monroe to remember five victims who were lynched
more than 60 years ago. ...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Tipster Leads Agents to $7M Marijuana Bust in Duluth GA
Leaves are light, so can you imagine the quantity that 1,718 POUNDS of marijuana leaves would be? Mind boggling. Coincidence?....I just had a brownie (sans marijuana though) and then I found this story.
Big-time marijuana operation nabbed in Duluth
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
In 2007, more than 8000 pounds of marijuana, 218 pounds of powder cocaine and 96 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated by the Gwinnett County Drug Task
Gwinnett authorities seize $7M worth of marijuana
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff DULUTH - Investigators with the Gwinnett
County Drug Task Force seized more than $7 million
worth of marijuana while following up on an anonymous ...
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County authorities
said they discovered 1,718 pounds of marijuana in a
Duluth home. Officials said they were called to a ...
John McCain's Energy Plan
Excerpt from McCain Campaign email...thought you might be interested in the energy plan.
"John McCain understands that high gas prices are squeezing family budgets and putting pressure on all Americans at home and at work. His comprehensive energy plan will provide relief to American families through a gas tax holiday and will secure America's energy independence for the long-term through the development of alternative sources of energy and expanded oil exploration. Click here to learn more about the details of his plan."
Barack Obama Supporters Meet in Snellville
There will be a Strategy Meeting followed by an Action Meeting on Tuesday, July 29 beginning at 7 pm. This will be held at Snellville Office 4 Obama, 2140 McGee Road, Snellville, 30078. For more information, contact Nuecolah Behnzukeh at 770-789-4690 or visit this link
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Gwinnett News - July 24
Early numbers show low voter turnout for primaries
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
"It cost the county just over $1 million to have this election,"
Lynn Ledford, director of Gwinnett County's election office,
said of the July 15 primary. ...
Gwinnett Tech summit celebrates success
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett County's Chamber
of Commerce is celebrating the first year of its
economic development initiative Friday with a
half-day summit ...
Red and Black - Athens,GA,USA... Billy Humphrey
was charged with DUI in his hometown in Gwinnett
County, Trinton Sturdivant and Justin Anderson for
touching a pregnant woman's stomach, ...
Police seek clues in Wyncliff Pines Apartments death
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A fatal shooting on Tuesday brought the number of killings in
Gwinnett this year to 25, according to the Gwinnett County
Medical Examiner's Office, ...
$30000 bond set for kidnap suspect
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
He said he was hired to pick up the [ransom] money,
Detective J. Richter of the Gwinnett County
Police Department testified Wednesday in
a Magistrate Court ...
Land Purchase Questionable
"The key question some residents are asking is did the county overpay for a piece of questionable land?
CBS-46 Investigative reporter
Wendy Saltzman asked Chairman Charles Bannister if the county bought a $4.6 million piece of swampland. "Pretty much," he responded."
...More from CBS/46
Lawrenceville Farmer's Market
Vendors gather on the Square in downtown Lawrenceville for a Farmer's Market every Saturday through September 27th from 8 am until 1 pm. The AJC article says it ends each day at 1 pm, but the website says it ends at Noon, so I'm not sure which is accurate. For more information, visit the website www.visitlawrenceville.com or call 678-226-2639.
The vendors will sell locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, jellies, jams, even soaps!
Presented by The Lawrenceville Woman’s Club, Touchstone Homes, and The Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association.
This has been held for the past 5 years in Lawrenceville. I wish we could have something like this in Snellville. (hint hint hint)
My Artistic Kidlets
My daughter is 14 years old and is really getting into creating graphic art on the computer. She made the top graphics for the Loganville Blog. Check it out and let us know what you think! I love it but I know I am biased.
I think all my kids are artistic. My 4 year old son was lying in bed the other morning, and I noticed he was staring at his hands. I asked him what was up, and this is what he said, [direct quote]...
"Mom...I've got SNOT!...It makes COOL shapes!....and....it STICKS!"
So hmmm. I don't know, maybe he'll be a sculptor...? LOL!
"Nothing but idiots left in Snellville".....?
Bob Griggs doesn't hold back in his opinions about Snellville and the crematorium problem.
Express Yourself! Forums
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
"Nothing but idiots left in Snellville - 2008/07/24 00:13 The hornets' nest continues to stir over the plan to open a crematorium on Hwy. ..."
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Warren Auld Urges Zoning Inquiry
"Mayor Pro Tem Warren Auld, a civil attorney, said the controversy may merit a formal probe by a citizens panel. He has asked City Attorney Michael Williams to verify whether the city's
charter would allow the independent review.
A citizen-led investigation isn't needed, Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer said Tuesday.
He said new City Manager Russell Treadway is already tracing the history that allowed the Cremation Society of the South to transform a former house on U.S. 78 into a crematory."
...More from the AJC
Snellville Job Opening: City Planning Director
After crematory flap, city seeks new planning director
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN On the heels of zoning and permit snafus blamed,in part, on city planners, Snellville officially began searching for a new planning director ...
Gwinnett County News Updates July 23
Gwinnett County police say man posed as officer
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus,GA,USA
AP -- Gwinnett County police have arrested a man they
say had been posing as a Georgia State Patrol officer.
Moses Roscoe Eaddy, 37, of Duluth, ...
Authorities Investigate Shooting Death of GA Teacher
WSAV-TV - Savannah,GA,USA
Authorities continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a
40-year-old preschool teacher in Gwinnett County.
Authorities continue to investigate the fatal ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
In March, the rapper/rocker returned to Georgia to sign
autographs and meet fans at a Gwinnett County Waffle
House as a fund-raiser for Nicholas House. ...
Last Night's Stormy Weather Caused House Fires and Power Outages
Lightning Sparks House Fires, Power Outages
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
In Gwinnett County, lightning sparked a blaze
that destroyed a single-story home on Bugle Drive
in Duluth. Several neighbors
saw and heard the strike that ...
Stormy weather triggers fires and outages
United Press International - USA
Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Gwinnett
County where as
much as 4 inches of rain fell in a brief period.
The National Weather
Service said heavy rains ...
Bob Barr Making Gun Rights a Platform Point
I signed up for the email lists of the candidates, and every one of them assumes I am on their "team" or support them 100 percent. I just signed up on their email lists to see what they had to say and how they would communicate. The comments in red are mine. Keep in mind that my comments are really mostly tongue-in-cheek. I am probably very weird in my position about guns. I don't want one in my house...[PMS...say no more]...but I think everyone of legal age should have the right to have guns.
Here's one I received from Bob Barr's Campaign:
Dear fellow gun owner, [I don't know why they assumed this?!? Yeah baby I'm packin' heat]
On Monday, July 20th you may have seen news coverage of statements I made on the issue of new gun control laws in Washington, D.C. Just a few weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Washington's gun ban unconstitutional, the city government there is passing new ordinances that might as well be a renewal of the ban as it requires that guns kept there be locked up and/or disassembled. [Wow...great. Somebody tries to break in, I should be ready to defend my family in oh, an hour and forty five minutes!] Their new law adds further restrictions and registrations that were clearly not the intent of the Court.
Have you noticed the total silence about this issue in the Presidential campaign?
By his actions - not his words - we know that Barack Obama is a long time proponent of every imaginable gun control scheme. He is a perfect fit for the gun grabbers in his party.
And where is John McCain on this issue? Silent. [McCain probably mostly agrees with your views, Bob, but McCain is working to appeal to the undecideds who might be anti-guns]
You see, once again, there is very little difference between their campaigns on issues of importance to our gun rights.
As one of my first acts as President I would order federal law enforcement to step in and force Washington, D.C. officials to abide by the court ruling. I am reminded this day of the time when federal authorities had to step in to enforce court rulings related to desegregation in the South.
Gun ownership and use is as much a civil right as any other, and I will continue the fight for our freedom to keep and use our firearms.
But unless I can get this message out in the debates and to everyone concerned about this issue, gun control will not even be discussed. Click here to help me get the message out.
Right now, today, we need to nail Senators McCain and Obama down on exactly what they will do in office. Every voter has a right to know.
I've made it crystal clear that I oppose:
- Gun bans of every type
- Gun registration (which can only lead to confiscation)
- Waiting Periods - because when you need a gun, you need it now
- Ammunition registration and serial numbers - absolutely unworkable
- High taxes to keep folks from owning and using their guns
- Ammunition capacity limitation
- Restricting hunting on federal lands [if I don't own the land but the government does, doesn't society/government have the right to limit my use?]
It has been said that this campaign for the White House is a revolution.
In many ways it is. We are fighting the powerful special interests who have as their sole aim maintaining power in Washington over you, your life, your money and especially your guns.
When I served in Congress representing the good people of Georgia, I was a strong advocate for gun rights, won "A+" ratings from national gun groups, and today I serve on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association.
We are revolting against the status quo.
Today, our revolution needs ammunition to fight back with. Thankfully, our country is still a peaceful nation of laws and the kind of ammo I'm talking about isn't fired from the guns I want to protect.
But believe me, the ammo I seek from you will make the same political impact and a very loud noise.
If you don't care that gun control is part of the public debate in this election, then just hit "delete." Barack Obama and John McCain hope you do just that.
I think, however, that you aren't one to turn and run from a fight. Like me, you have the courage to stand up for what you believe. You put principle above party. [Yes this is true, I don't care about party affiliation]
You put your gun rights first. [I do? Thanks for telling me]
When I buy ammo for any one or more of my guns, it is now common for me to spend $35 to $50 for a few hours at the range or a day in the field hunting. [Wow, can I borrow some cash for gas?]
May I ask you to provide my campaign "ammo" to help us get the message out?
We will all have plenty of time for shooting and hunting after the November election. I urgently need your financial support TODAY. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bob Barr
P.S. - The shenanigans being pulled in Washington, D.C. today must be stopped. I believe it will take federal intervention to enforce the law of the land there and it is clear that neither John McCain nor Barack Obama will lift a finger to protect the civil rights of gun owners. Your gift today is the ammo I need to advance the cause of gun owner rights and freedom in America today. Thank you.
Additional Hobbit Auditions
The New London Theatre is extending some auditions for roles in The Hobbit.
The director of the play is needing to fill 9 male slots for dwarves, young men with a height of between 5'4 - 5'9.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this cast, please come to auditions on
Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 pm.
If you have any questions, contact the director, Tony Webb at custompictures[AT]msn.com
Related Links:
Auditions for the Hobbit
Gwinnett Transit Revising Express Schedules
Gwinnett Transit accommodates ridership increase
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
GCT also worked with the Gwinnett Regional Transportation Authority to revise express schedules on two Discover Mills routes and a Snellville route to add ...
Gwinnett County News Updates
After fire, new recycling center will be bigger
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The County Commission approved using the insurance payments
to cover the cost of a new building. Over the past 20 years,
Gwinnett County's building codes ...
Recount doesn't alter commission seat runoff
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By RACHEL POMERANCE Results of Tuesday's election recount
will not change the lineup for the Gwinnett County Commission
District 1 runoff Aug. 5. ...
Expanding regional transit and MARTA:
How do we get from here to there
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
... July 21, 2008, 06:15 AM When voters in Gwinnett were asked
whether they would support a one-cent sales tax to expand
MARTA in their county, ...
Father to Go Home from Hospital after Fatal Wreck Recovery
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) -- A father will
go home on Tuesday, almost 4 months after a deadly wreck
that killed his daughter, son, and grandson. ...
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta,GA,USA
AP ATLANTA --- Gwinnett County has seen a rise in
drug-related kidnappings this year, fueling fears of increased
violence, federal officials say. ...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Donny Edouard Killed While Putting Toddler Child to Bed
More information is coming out about the murder of Donny Edouard in Lawrenceville.
He asked his 18 year old friend to stay outside the house on Alcovy Drive and chat with Devin Grell while he put his toddler daughter to bed.
It seems that Devin Grell became impatient and called Donny Edouard by cell phone, then he went in the house and shot Donny Edouard point blank in the head, right in front of Edouard's child.
Apparently, Devin Grell has had impulse control and anger issues for a long time. When the murder of Donny Edouard happened, Grell had just gotten out of prison on parole for the 2003 abdominal stabbing a classmate at Dacula High School.
More from AJC
Residents Collected Money To Hire Attorney in Crematorium Snafu
More than 150 residents gathered in Snellville Sunday, collecting money to hire an attorney. "If they can get organized they probably will sue us," Jenkins said. "They've got a point. The city would be hard pressed to say we don't have any fault here."
Georgia Women for McCain Meeting
McCain Senior Advisor Carly Fiorina will be present for a Town Hall meeting and the official announcement of Georgia Women for McCain on Thursday, July 24 at 10:00 AM
Atlanta Hilton Salon D
255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
RSVP: 678-245-4405 or email Georgia@johnmccain.com
Website: Georgia.JohnMcCain.com
Blood Drive - Snellville City Hall August 1
Put this on your calendar...even if you've never given blood before, consider it. Now more than ever, your blood could save someone's life.
The American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive at Snellville City Hall on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 1:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
They have an urgent need for type O blood donors. It's okay if you don't know what blood type you are. They will check your blood. Bring a photo ID.
Donors can enter a drawing held by the Red Cross for a chance to win a $1,000 gas card.
I just gave blood on July 16th for the second time this year. You do need to make sure you feel well the day of your blood donation.
Is it painful? I don't find it painful at all. The finger prick that they do to test your blood prior to donation hurts me worse than when they insert the needle into my arm for the actual blood donation....but the worst of it is only like a quick pinch.
After you do your blood donation, they will send you to a table to sit and relax with some fruit juice and Nutter Butter cookies. Stay there for at least 10-15 minutes and eat the snacks to regain your blood sugar levels. During that recovery time, fill out the entry form for the chance to win the gas card.
To schedule a donation, you can call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org
If you're shy, just show up at City Hall on August 1st with your photo ID. No appointment needed.
NJ Man Sprays for Bugs, Blows Up Apartment
A man in New Jersey was spraying insects in his kitchen. It ignited in his kitchen, blew out the windows, and caused a fire.
I think the bugs are probably gone now.... Visit Reuters for more
Pine Lake Planning Lakefest Arts Festival
Visual artists -- Pine Lake, GA cordially invites you to participate in Lakefest, an arts festival in an artists' community, Oct 4-5, 2008. For info and application, contact PineLakeFest@gmail.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
Chilling Murder of Genai Coleman
The lady who was shot near Gwinnett Place Mall has been identified as 40 year old Genai Coleman. I posted about this earlier today. More details have come to light. Her car was found in downtown Atlanta.
When I first heard about this murder, it was reported that it was a 20 year old woman who was murdered. At the time, I didn't think it was random. I thought maybe it was a domestic situation. I also often tend to think, (mistakenly) that people bring stuff like this on themselves due to their poor life choices...the people they choose to date, buying drugs, etc.
Now we know the real details -- it does seem to be a random killing.. the criminals wanted her car. It had absolutely nothing to do with life choices. It could have happened to any of us.
Genai Coleman was simply waiting for her daughter to get off work at a nearby Red Lobster restaurant. We've learned that Ms. Coleman was a preschool teacher, and although she was single, she still managed to raise and care for three foster daughters.
I struggle to come to terms with how someone who is minding her own business can be gunned down like that? For a car...she probably would have given the car to the perpetrators. Who can murder someone for a car...a car they are going to dump?
They're so screwed up in the head that they'd rather kill someone than take MARTA or a taxi?!? I am just really horrified by this. It makes me angry. It is senseless!
I guess it makes me think about how this could happen to anyone, at any time. It's very scary that there are people in this world who don't value life at all.
My heart goes out to Ms Coleman's family, I hope and pray for the police to make a swift arrest so the family will eventually be able to have some peace. I hope that whoever did it will confess and clear their heavy heart and regain their conscience.
Teacher's family grieves her violent deathAtlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA Despite being single, she also took in and raised three foster daughters — now ages 19, 21 and 23 — at her home in Snellville. The family said the funeral ...
Wallpaper Your World - Snellville
Snellville's Wallpaper Your World has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Living section.
What Does Doug Stack?
I didn't follow the Gwinnett County Commissioner's race very much, and I was embarrassed by my lack of knowledge. Or, I thought I was lacking in knowledge, until I was driving around Snellville on the day before the election, and Hubs said, "I keep seeing all these signs...is there an election or something coming up?" [my jaw dropped] Then I surprised myself by being able to name every candidate.
Then we joked about how someone could misunderstand Doug Stacks' sign to mean that Doug stacks something. [redneck twang] "All them signs say Doug stacks sumpthin,' but what the hail does he stack?!?"
Woman Killed Near Gwinnett Place Mall Identified
The woman who was shot and killed near Gwinnett Place mall has been identified as Genai Coleman of Snellville. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Coleman's death are still being investigated. Police don't have much information to work with right now. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Elkhart, IN.
Genai Coleman was formerly a resident of Elkhart, Indiana.
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MIKE MORRIS The woman found shot to death late Friday near Gwinnett Place mall was identified Monday as Genai Coleman, 40, of Snellville. ...
Local Soldier Jon Ayers Laid to Rest
Local Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Laid To Rest Sunday
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Snellville, GA -- A local soldier killed in one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan in months was laid to rest Sunday, one week after his death. ...
Family and friends gathered for a private funeral at Zoar United Methodist Church in Snellville.
His service included full military honors at his gravesite at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.
Good video at the above link, and here's more information on the Patriot Guard Riders.
Here are the photos in the Gallery at the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The photo of Cpl. Ayers' parents being presented with the folded American flag was hard for me to view. I know that the hardest moments at a funeral are the 21 gun salute and the Presentation of the Flag. It is (or should) be a private moment, it seems to me. If you look through the window in the photo, you can see another camera pointed at the Ayers' family. It must have been very hard to take. If my son had died, it would be difficult for me to just get out of the house 1 week after...this is a remarkable family.
Fallen soldiers' families mourn together
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Members of the Phillips family were among the hundreds who attended Sunday's funeral and burial of Ayers, a 24-year-old Snellville resident. ...
Snellville Soldiers Remembered
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
Ayers funeral is being held at the Zoar United Methodist Church in Snellville at 3pm Sunday. His burial at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens at 3700 Stone ...
Fallen Georgia Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Laid to Rest
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) – A Georgia soldier who was killed while fighting in Afghanistan was laid to rest Sunday at a Snellville church. ...
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Gwinnett Animal Shelter Tests New Ideas
Gwinnett’s animal shelter is trying out some new ideas in a 90-day trial this summer to increase pet adoptions from the facility. The changes include longer hours, free adoptions for seniors and an upgraded nutrition program for all shelter animals.
The shelter is now open for adoptions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8:00pm and has extended Saturday hours from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Hours on Wednesdays and Fridays remain the same at 10:00am until 4:00pm and the shelter is still closed to the public on Sunday and Monday.
A new “Paws for Seniors” program offers unlimited free adoptions to anyone over 55 plus reduced veterinary fees for adopted shelter animals. The shelter has also upgraded to the Hill’s Science Diet Nutrition Program to keep its animals healthy.
Gwinnett Police Corporal Illana Spellman reminded residents that the new shelter is located near Briscoe Field airport on U.S. Highway 29 in Lawrenceville. Animal control officers are on duty from 8:00am to midnight and on call after hours.
The shelter’s telephone number is 770.339.3200 and the website is www.gwinnettanimalcontrol.com. Photos of cats and dogs that are up for adoption can be viewed online.
By the way, the pictured dog is available for adoption. The shelter's identification number to reference if you are interested in adopting this cute male dog is 4338. What a sweetheart!
Poor Air Quality Alert for July 21
If you're sensitive to poor air quality, be careful tomorrow (July 21). It is going to be an unhealthy day for being outside. Try to limit your outdoor time to morning and evening.
More on this from the AJC
Pictured: My new Honeywell Air Purifier with a permanent HEPA filter. This is something I thought I would never need to buy, but since using it I have felt better. I really like it and I'm seriously considering getting one for practically every room of our house.
Gwinnett County News Updates July 20
Drug-related kidnappings on the rise in Gwinnett
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By AP ATLANTA - Gwinnett County has seen a rise in drug-related kidnappings this year, fueling fears of increased violence, federal officials say. ...
Drug-related kidnappings on the rise in Gwinnett
Fort Mills Times - Fort Mill,SC,USA
ATLANTA — Federal agents say Gwinnett County has seen an increase in drug-related kidnappings this year. David Nahmias is the US attorney for the Northern ...
'Flood' of drugs from Mexico linked to area abductions
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Mary Lou Pickel A recent increase in drug-related kidnappings in Gwinnett County has put a spotlight on drug violence in Georgia, federal agents say. ...
Gwinnett Co. Police Nab Graffiti Artist with Possible Gang Ties
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) – Gwinnett County police arrested a man Thursday they said was a prolific graffiti artist and they suspect his artwork ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Would you support an extension of the MARTA Rail line into Gwinnett County, which would include an additional one-cent sales tax? ...
Snellville Crematory Darkens Childhood Memories
Former Snellvillian Strickland Maney has written a blog post called "An Open Letter to the City of Snellville" about the crematorium in business right behind his parent's house, and how it clouds his childhood memories of home. Check out the pictures.
Related links:
The Crematory Next Door
Crematorium Protesters Called "Cry Babies"
200 Residents at City Council Meeting Treated to Free Scolding
How Do You Accept Responsibility?
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Youth Minister, Magician Charged with Child Molestation
This incident occurred in Cobb County, but I am sharing it here because it involves kids and, hey, [alleged] criminals have cars!
"We want anyone who has seen Mr. Wasley at a Target store, whether it was on Ernest Barrett Parkway or any location, if he was doing anything that looked suspicious to please contact us," said Cassie Reece with the Cobb County Police Department.
Jeffrey Alan Wasley, 37, is accused of molesting a 7-year-old boy Monday in the men's restroom of the Target store at 740 Ernest Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw.
The AJC article says he has/had a website for his magic business. I looked up the WHOIS information for that domain name, and I find it strange that it wasn't registered under his full name. It was registered under the name Jeff Alan. I'm not saying this proves guilt of course, but just that you can really consider that different from normal. Use of initials, like J.A. Wasley, or even just Magic Jeff, I could understand, but just using first and middle name just strikes me as a little worrisome, especially if I had hired him to do a magic show for my kids...I would be very very concerned right now.
Pedophiles do work to get themselves in positions of trust with children. The article says that Calvary Jesus Church refused to comment. I wonder if they did any background checks. I think that churches are generally too trusting and should require background checks of anyone who will have access to children, and that includes even the Senior Ministers. Yes it costs money, but it's worth it. Take up a special collection tomorrow if your church doesn't do background checks, will ya?!?
I do hope for the child's sake and for Mr. Wasley's sake, that the child from the incident at the Target store was mistaken, but I also believe that we have to believe children 100% until it's proven wrong. I really feel for Mr. Wasley's wife and kids, and I pray that this will end up being a misunderstanding. I don't think the article said how old the child victim is, but I do think that most children are smart enought to know the difference between a kindly hand on their shoulder and a sexually oriented touch. Adults should also know that even a friendly hand on the shoulder isn't appropriate in a restroom when the child's parent or guardian isn't present.
Here is some good information from the Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute.
If you have seen this man behave suspiciously, you are urged to call the Cobb County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit at 770-801-3470.
A Must Read Article about Cpl. Jonathan Ayers
This is a wonderful article about Corporal Jonathan Ayers, a young man from Snellville who lost his life in Afghanistan...it's a reminder that the wonderful men and women serving aren't just "troops," and they aren't just a number. ....Link
Woman Murdered Near Gwinnett Place Mall Bus Stop
This murder occurred at a bus stop on Satellite Boulevard in Duluth, near Gwinnett Place Mall. The woman was shot multiple times. The victim was in her mid 20's. She was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center, where she later died of her injuries.
Authorities are asking for the public's help for clues. The murder happened at about 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday night. If you have anything you can share that might help, please call investigators at (770) 513–5300.
Woman Killed In Gwinnett County Shooting
CBS 46 - Atlanta,GA,USA
Police said a 20-year-old woman was found shot in a parking lot on Friday night around 9 pm Gwinnett County police investigators said the woman was found ...
Woman Shot Multiple Times At Gwinnett Bus Stop
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police said a woman was shot multiple times at a bus stop near the Gwinnett Place Mall Friday night. ...
Murder in Gwinnett Co.
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
... the public as they piece together the crime. If you have any information, contact the Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit at (770) 513 – 5300.
Woman dies after shooting near Gwinnett Place Mall
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARCUS K. GARNER Late Friday night Gwinnett County police investigators were trying to find out who fatally shot a young woman near Gwinnett Place Mall. ...
Gwinnett County News
Wish lists for new sales tax shaped
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By EILEEN DRENNEN You've probably seen them on your daily commute through Gwinnett County — those street signs with the cool graphics reminding you of all ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The three men were part of an organized crew that stormed into nine houses in Gwinnett and one in neighboring Barrow County between Feb. 25 and April 30, ...
Metro abductions up on 'flood of drugs'
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARY LOU PICKEL A recent increase in drug-related kidnappings in Gwinnett County has put a spotlight on drug violence in Georgia, federal agents say. ...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Former Gwinnett Police Officer Arrested at Home
Gwinnett ex-officer arrested in car scheme
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A former Gwinnett County police sergeant has been arrested on racketeering and forgery charges related to a used-car selling scheme, ...
Former Gwinnett Police Officer Arrested for
Illegally Selling Used ...
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- Gwinnett County police arrested
one of their former officers for illegally selling used vehicles.
Michael James Saunders, 48, ...
Authorities at the Motor Vehicle Theft Unit investigated Saunders
since May after receiving a complaint. The police say they also
discovered he forged signatures on ownership documents.
He is charged with one count of forgery, two counts of violation
of oath of office, one count of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations, one count of false statement, and three counts of
illegally selling used vehicles.
Gwinnett County police arrest ex-officer at home
Fort Mills Times - Fort Mill,SC,USA
Gwinnett County police have arrested a former officer on
charges of forgery and violating his oath of office. Police arrested
48-year-old Michael James ...
Gwinnett County in the News July 18
Buford Rotary Club Supports Literacy
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
With this principle in mind, the Rotary Club of Buford/North
Gwinnett is proud to continue support of the Gwinnett County
Public Library's Littlest Reader ...
Arms charges involve schools
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS Two grand jury indictments issued this
week in Gwinnett County highlight the problem — and potential
consequences — of young men bringing ...
Voters split over MARTA
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON mpearson@ajc.com The nonbinding
voters' support for expanding MARTA into the straw poll gauging
Gwinnett Countycounty produced a split ...
Election results give mixed signals
Walton Tribune - Monroe,GA,USA
In Walton County, Chairman Kevin Little held onto his seat quite
Chairman Charles Bannister still has a couple of rounds to go easily
but in Gwinnett County...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By EILEEN DRENNEN When Glenn Pirkle told his family that he'd
decided to run for Gwinnett County's top office, they weren't convinced
it was a great idea. ...
Services Scheduled for Cpl. Jonathan Ayers
Services set for Cpl. Jonathan Ayers
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The family of Cpl. Jonathan Ayers will hold visitation and
funeral services this weekend for the Snellville soldier killed on Sunday in ...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Metro Area Soldier Deaths
Afghanistan violence claims 3 metro area soldiers
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Army corporal from Snellville had been assigned to a
remote base in Afghanistan's Kunar province bordering the
Pakistani tribal areas, a known haven for ...
2 Georgia soldiers killed in Afghanistan
WRDW-TV - Augusta,GA,USA
24 year old Corporal Jonathan Ayers of Snellville and 27
year old Corporal Matthew Phillips of Jasper died in the attack.
The military is calling it the ...
Two soldiers from Georgia were among nine killed in insurgent ...
WJBF-TV - Augusta,GA,USA
The dead included 24-year-old Corporal Jonathan Ayers of
Snellville and 27-year-old Corporal Matthew Phillips of Jasper
was the deadliest incident for ...
Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA
Corporal Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, and
Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, were among those
killed in the deadliest incident for US forces ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Gwinnett County News
Gwinnett County Therapist Accused Of Sexual Assault
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USAGWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. --
A Gwinnett County psychotherapist, James "Cliff" Tillery has been accused of
sexually assaulting a patient. The patient said the alleged
assault happened ...
Rail advocates encouraged by results of Gwinnett straw poll
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Ashley Cox Staff UNDATED - A straw poll on bringing MARTA
to Gwinnett County failed to pass only by a narrow margin this week,
indicating that voters are ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARCUS K. GARNER Fulton and Gwinnett county emergency
teams rescued a group of teens Tuesday night trapped on a rock
in the Chattahoochee River. ...
Gwinnett County Election Results
Bannister, Green appear headed to runoff
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD It appeared early Wednesday that the race
for chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
would be determined by the Aug. ...
County-by-county election results
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
In Gwinnett County, Ravindra Kumar won the board of
education race. Mike Beaudreau won his county commission race.
The other county commission race will see ...
Gwinnett District 1, Chairman races headed for runoffs
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE – A tense campaign in two Gwinnett County
Commission races led to a primary July 15, but the victors
are still not known. ...
Gwinnett County Voters Split On Extending MARTA Into County
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- When Gwinnett County
residents went to the polls Tuesday, they shared different
views about a plan to extend MARTA service into the ...
Property Tax Bills Mailed
2008 Gwinnett County Tax Bills are in the mail
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
Lawrenceville , Ga. , July 16, 2008) – Gwinnett County Tax
Commissioner Katherine Sherrington has mailed 2008 property
tax bills to all property owners in ...
Cpl Jon Ayers of Snellville Dies in Afghanistan
Snellville man dies in Afghanistan
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Army corporal was due to return to Snellville in three weeks.
He had but one week remaining on his first tour of Afghanistan. ...
If anyone knows the family, will you please ask them to contact me (when they are ready) and I will provide a no-cost portrait of Jonathan.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Gwinnett County News Updates: July 15
Schools' newcomer center opens
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Lee was appointed principal of Chattahoochee in June by the
Gwinnett County Board of Education. He has been an assistant
principal at Freeman's Mill since ...
Schools to keep up 'no idling' effort
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Ten public schools in Gwinnett County will continue a campaign
to reduce air pollution on campus and improve the health of students. ...
DEA, FBI Lead Rescue of Hostage in Atlanta
Imperial Valley News - Holtville,CA,USA
This case is being investigated by Special Agents of the DEA, Strike
Force Group One, with assistance from the FBI Swat Team and the
Gwinnett County Police ...
Colorful and forgotten founding fathers
CNN - USA
Gwinnett's name lives on in suburban Gwinnett County, northeast
of Atlanta, and in the value placed by collectors on his signature,
the rarest of the ...
AT THE POLLS: Voter's Experiences
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
Clarence Huber -- I took the opportunity to vote this morning in
Gwinnett County on the way home from work. My polling precinct
is Shiloh Elementary School ...
Will MARTA vote carry today?
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By AJC Opinion | Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 07:57 AM Gwinnett County
voters weigh in today on whether they are willing to pay a 1-cent
sales tax to extend ...
Gwinnett voters to weigh in on mass transit, illegal immigration
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Voters heading to the polls today will pick
their favorite candidates in Gwinnett County commission, school
board and legislative races. ...
Medical need is real
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Piedmont Hospital, Emory University Hospital and Emory Crawford
Long Hospital —- all of which have made money by treating Gwinnett
County residents —- want ...
Auditions for The Hobbit
Grow your toe hair!
New London Theatre to hold auditions for
J. R. R. Tolkien's "THE HOBBIT"
July 21 and 22 (not verified)
CONTACT: Director: Tony Webb, custompictures@msn.com
Producers: Kirk Buis, kirkbuis@yahoo.com, and
Beth Elam, Bethelam@bellsouth.net
Tolkien's "The Hobbit"
Dramatized by Patricia Gray
Authorized by Professor J.R.R. Tolkien
The Dramatic Publishing Company
"The Hobbit" is set in a time "between the dawn of Fairy and the
Dominion of Men", and follows the quest of home-loving
Bilbo Baggins (the Burglar)
and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin, to capture the treasure
guarded by the
dragon, Smaug. The Gandalf instigated (planned) journey
takes them from light-hearted, rural surroundings
into darker, deeper territory, meeting diverse creatures,
(Trolls, Goblins, Wood-elves, and a slimy creature
(Gollum) of the Wilderland along the way.
Monologs for the auditions can be found at the theatre's website:
www.newlondontheatre.org
As always, New London presents family-friendly fare.
New London Theatre
is a non-profit organization and is continually
raising funds to help keep
all cost at a minimum, while striving to entertain
and educate the community
in the Arts.
Performance Schedule:
Auditions: July 20, 21 (not verified) 6:30 - 8pm
Call Backs: July 24 - 7pm
Rehearsals begin on 26 July.
Dress rehearsal ($8.00): 11 September 2008
- Opening Night: 12 September 2008 - 7pm
- September 13 - 8pm
- September 14 2:30pm
- September 19 - 8pm
- September 20 - 8pm
- September 21 - 2:30pm
- September 26 - 8pm
- September 27 - 8pm
How Do You Accept Responsibility?
I have been thinking some more about the events at the City Council meeting last night (click here for the back story).
I understand Council Member Tod Warner's frustration that people don't show up for meetings until the problem is in their own backyard. I think we all should take part in our local government more than we do (especially myself)...
But, on the other hand, why do residents vote to elect a City Council and other local, city, and US Government representatives? We do that for them to represent us so we don't all have to show up...otherwise, all 18,000 or so residents would need to jam up City Hall. The council members were voted in to work in our best interests. I realize too that it's impossible for anybody to catch everything.
We know everyone's human and Mr. Warner admitted he dropped the ball. Kudos to him for the admission and saying he would accept the blame for it. But I think people aren't just looking for someone to blame. They're wanting a solution to the problem, as well as assurances that a situation like this won't happen again in the future.
To say he takes responsibility for the slip up, and then to turn around immediately and blame the 200 people present is a (sorry mom!) bass-ackwards way of doing it. If you accept responsibility, you accept responsibility. If you want to blame another person or a group for something, then do it, but it doesn't work to accept fault and then pass it on. That's the way I think, anyway. Call me crazy.
"Crazy!!!"
Oh hush.
Oh hush.
Snellville News Round Up, Y'all
Residents Oppose Crematory
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
(WSB Radio) -- Against the wishes of residents and city leaders,
the Cremation Society of the South is using a loophole in the city
of Snellville's zoning ...
Snellville Residents Oppose Crematorium
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- The issue of whether or not a crematorium
should open in Snellville had many residents upset. More than
200 people showed up at ...
Snellville Residents Protest New Crematory
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- In a case of not in my backyard,
more than 100 Snellville residents are protesting a
crematory about to open in their neighborhood. ...
Crematorium a done deal, unhappy neighbors told
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN Nearly 200 residents crowded into
Snellville City Hall Monday night to voice concerns about
a crematorium under construction near their homes ...
Re:Things Just Don't Stack Up
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
If they cannot make a reasonable return at the old
Snellville Wal-Mart and Snellville will not them them
build another on, then they will close up shop and ...
Snellville home a dream come true for local mom
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The white frame house in the curve of
a Snellville cul-de-sac holds a special significance for
Lynnette Ward. It's the fulfillment of a dream .
UPS Warns Customers of Email Virus
UPS is warning their customers of emails created to spoof actual UPS emails. I don't generally post virus warnings, but this is real and I can see how someone could be easily tricked by this.
If you would like to pass this blog post onto a friend, click on the little envelope icon at the end of this post. (you can forward any of www.MySnellvilleBlog's posts to friends if you like, by the way)
We have become aware there is a fraudulent e-mail being sent that says it is coming from UPS and leads the reader to believe that a UPS shipment could not be delivered. The reader is advised to open an attachment reportedly containing a
waybill for the shipment to be picked up.
This e-mail attachment contains a virus. We recommend that you do not open the attachment,
but delete the e-mail immediately.
UPS may send official notification messages on occasion, but they rarely include attachments. If you receive a notification message that includes an attachment and are in doubt about its authenticity, please contact customerservice@ups.com.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Funeral for Marvin W. Claborn Sr. of Snellville
"... general contractor for 35 years, he had been a star athlete in football and track in high school, and football and boxing in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a regular tennis player and golfer at the old Fairington Country Club."
"The funeral for Marvin Wilson Claborn Sr., 79, of Snellville, who died of an intestinal blockage Saturday at Rockdale General Hospital, is [was held] at 2 p.m. today at Tom M. Wages, Snellville Chapel."
"Survivors other than his wife and brother include two daughters, Celia Grams of Snellville and Lisa Marie Herman of Covington; two sons, Marvin W. "J.R." Claborn Jr. of McDonough and Matthew Claborn of Las Vegas; and one grandson."
....More
Deepest condolences to his family.
Man Chained Up in Lilburn Home for Nearly a Week in Drug-Debt Ransom Attempt
"Mexican organized crime is moving large amounts of cocaine, Gwinnett is the focal point for the Mexican drug trade here Representatives of Mexican drug cartels in Atlanta are "That's pretty terrifying to most citizens in our state," Nahmias said." I so want our borders secured. This is crazy. Either secure our borders or make the drugs legal so there's no money in it for organized criminals. (Legalizing drugs probably wouldn't work either...they'd just move onto something else they can get their tentacles on...read about the Naples trash crisis for an example). How are we ever going to win against these scumbags? I don't care what country they're coming from...our borders should be secured. As a mom, the world these days scares me.
methamphetamine and marijuana into the country, Benson said.
because of easy access on I-85 and a large Hispanic population
where drug traffickers can try to blend in, U.S. Attorney David Nahmias said.
"clashing with each other," Benson said.
200 Residents at City Council Meeting Treated to Free Scolding
I expected the crematorium's plans would be considered a "done deal." Here are a couple snippets from the AJC article for you, and to read the whole thing, see the clickable link at the end of this post. I smell lawsuits regardless. City leaders weren't sure how the crowd would react to the controversy, so extra police were stationed at City Hall. Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer also took some extra steps to "I ask for no public attacks, no name calling," he said to anyone .... [Councilman][Tod]"Warner said an attorney cautioned him on "Shame on you," he told the crowd. "You never show up
"Warner said an attorney cautioned him on the loophole, but he never expected one to pop up.
keep things calm, immediately announcing some ground rules.
"We ask you to maintain some decorum," he told the standing-room only crowd. "It's going to be a long night."
who planned to speak. "We do have the press here.
No calling out or shouting. We have some police here."
the loophole, but he never expected one to pop up.
But he also spread the blame.
for the decisions that we have to make until they're in your backyard."
Vote on Stormwater Fee Expected Tonight
Snellville vote on storm water fee expected tonight
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
City officials said Snellville has rusty and aging pipes that need repair. If the city fails to meet state and federal regulations, officials said the fines would be costly...
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Snellville Back To School Shopping Deals
I am working to list the back to school specials that the local stores have. It's hard to believe that it's back to school shopping time!
Here's what I have by store...
As they update their sales, I'll try to update these pages too:
Office Depot Back To School Deals
Walgreen Back To School Deals
Kroger Back To School Deals
Publix Back To School Deals
Rite-Aid Back To School Deals
Wal-Mart Back To School Deals
Click here if you would like the price comparisons
Snellville City Council Meeting July 14
Monday, July 14 - Council Meeting -
6:30 p.m. Work Session,
7:30 p.m. Meeting
Snellville City Hall, Oak Road
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Perhaps you can find something to talk about.
Skim through this blog for ideas...lol
Maybe this, or.... this, ....or this or this.
You know, just have fun at the meeting.
If an issue has you really incensed, it's great to be passionate, but try to remain calm and I've found that more people will listen and take what Is said to heart. Whenever I get too worked up, I just look like the loony I am.
42 Cents for a STICKER?!?!
Gwinnett Buzz Blogger is upset that we pay $27 for 20 official Snellville Trash Bags, in reference to my post yesterday titled, When You Have Too Much Trash.
"$1.35 for a trash bag!" He exclaims in shock. Well, I appreciate his concern for my finances, but
he's missing the point. It isn't $1.35 just for a trash bag. We are paying for the service and the bag.
You could look at US Postage Stamps with the same air of disgust: AHHHH! 42 cents for a sticker!!! But of course, we all know a postage stamp is not just a sticker. Our Official Snellville Trash Bags are not just trash bags.
I like that the trash bags are only paid for by those who USE them. I can have them on hand for the occasional times my household trash output is high.
I would rather pay this myself when I need the extra service, than to have everyone in Snellville taxed to pay for the overall occasional extra trash some people in Snellville have. The only problem with the program is that so many people can't understand it, and as new people move in, they all have to be educated about it.
Snellville has it's problems, but the Official Trash Bags aren't one of them.
But GwinnettBuzz Blogger has a good point, saying: "I suspect many homes’ garbage usage averages out over the course of a year."
Snellville Kroger Deals
If you need to go to the grocery store, I've broken down most of the Kroger deals for this week here, and linked to places where you can look for free printable coupons - also where and when the manufacturer's coupon can be located. Let me know if it helps you!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
When You Have Too Much Trash...
If all your trash won't fit into your trash can, there is a solution. I've written about this before, but it seems like there are still people who don't know about the Official Blue Snellville Trash Bags!
If all your trash won't fit in your trash can, don't try to do an elaborate, precipitously balanced display of bags on top of your trash can. Most of the time, the Robertson Sanitation guys will not take those bags, no matter how gorgeously Suessian you balanced them. They aren't impressed, but the U.S. Government may approve you for an art grant.
"To insure that any extra trash will be picked up,
you will need to purchase City Snellville extra trash bags.
The bags are available at Publix and Kroger on
Scenic Hwy, City Hall and the Public Works office.
Place your extra trash inside the blue bags alongside
your cart on your regularly scheduled pick up day. "
The blue trash bags do cost - it is $27 for a box of 20 bags... each bag holds 32 gallons. They are huge bags, and if you use them, stuff them to the max, but they can't weigh more than 50 pounds each for pickup.
I kind of think of it like postage for my trash, but really it's just paying more if you need to dump more - I like the idea of only those who need a service are paying for it.
It keeps everyone from being charged or taxed additionally, when they may not produce much waste. So, I think it's pretty fair. Our family produces a lot of trash. I try to fill the recycle bin all I can. Using your recycle bin is one way to reduce the waste that's filling up your trash can. We have a great recycling center here in Snellville and I should try to use it more, too.
If you have cardboard boxes you would like to recycle, they must be taken to the Snellville Recycling Center, located right behind the Elizabeth William's Library Branch on Lenora Church Road. Boxes and cardboard are not picked up curbside for recycling. If you want to get rid of cardboard boxes from your curb, then you will need to put them in your trash bin or put them in the blue prepaid Snellville trash bags...but keep in mind, they won't be recycled if you do that.
You can recycle as many items as you want to though - and if it won't all fit in your recycling bin, you can put them in a bag clearly marked RECYCLING on set the bag on top of the recycling bin.
If you have yard waste, did you know the City can send a wood chipper out to your house? The charge for city crews to come out and operate the wood chipper is $35.00 for up to 1 hour. If you need this additional service or have questions, contact the sanitation department at 770-985-3527.
Gwinnett County News Updates: July 12
Man at Lawrenceville home killed, woman wounded
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County police are investigating an incident in
Lawrenceville that left one man dead and a woman injured.
Donny Emmanuel Edouard, 20, ...
Gwinnett County Chairman Under Investigation
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Gwinnett County, GA -- Gwinnett County Chairman, Charles Bannister,
is under investigation for allegedly using the state's seal
in a mass mailing to deceive ...
Lawrenceville psychiatrist indicted for fondling patients
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Andria Simmons A Gwinnett County grand jury has indicted
psychiatrist Mohammad Uzair Qureshi for allegedly fondling
14 female patients while working
at a Lawrenceville-based ...
Opponent: Gwinnett CEO's brochure broke law, used state seal
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett County's solicitor general said
Friday that she will look into a claim that County Commission
Chairman Charles Bannister ...
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
... 2008) - The use of the State Seal by County Chairman
Charles Bannister in mass mailings is the subject of a
criminal investigation in Gwinnett County. ...
Human Babies Disguised as Cows to Get Free Food
This is just adorable - you know, yesterday was Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. The restaurant offered patrons a free meal if they dressed like a cow from head to tow err...toe.
Owen and Kelly Skinner dressed their adorable twin boys as tiny cows. So very cute. I sense a scrapbook page in development. You can see their adventures in their blog here.
Ask the Handyman!
Do you have a question for a handyman?
SnellvilleHandyman.com's own Jeff Johnson has created a blog for just this purpose.
I just asked him a question, and you should too! Ask your question
Reptile and Animal Show at Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds
Atlanta Reptile and Animal Show will be held at the
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds July 26 and 27th, 2008
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm
Adults: $8, Kids 5-12 $5; Under age 4 free admission.
For more information, call 770-963-6522
New London Theatre Presents Beauty and the Beast
I wonder how they will present Mrs. Potts!
New London Theatre: Beauty and the Beast, July 18-August 3, 2008
Fri-Sat 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.
For more information call: 770-979-3691
Admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the doorFriday, July 11, 2008
Gwinnett County News Updates: July 11
Commission candidates enjoy more casual encounter with voters
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
What: Televised debate among candidates for Gwinnett County
Commission chairman. Nine of the 10 candidates for Gwinnett
County Commission seats — eight ...
Disabled kids to get own teams
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Gwinnett County students who are blind,
physically disabled or hard of hearing won't have to experience
their favorite sports from the ...
Lightning destroys East Cobb house; hits another nearby
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By KAREN ROSEN Two East Cobb house fires caused by lightning
strikes about 10 minutes apart forced the Cobb County fire
department to spread out its ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Gwinnett County schools students who are
blind, physically disabled or hard of hearing won't have to experience
their favorite sports from ...
Bannister's Use of County Commissioner's Seal on Postcard...
...may be a no-no.
Maybe it's going to be okay because the seal was tilted a bit to 'un-official' it...I don't know.
Bob Griggs has pictures of the postcard, front and back, on his site here.
Do you care about this? Yes? No? Is it just nit pickin nonsense, or do you feel strongly about the use of the seal on the promotional mailer? It seems like a little thing, but I'm sure the use of the official seal is protected by law.
Whew, I gotta be honest and tell you that there's too much research involved in that for me to look into that right now. Find a more skilled political blogger. I know, I know, I'm being very lazy. Political stuff just doesn't interest me very much...I try to care though, I really, really do.
Licenses for Pedestrians Needed
That's not the law...yet, but maybe it should be?
Ironically, maybe he got drunk because he was depressed that he didn't have a car to use to drink and drive. Confused yet? Huh? Wha...? Ok, I'm just messin' with ya. Read the actual news below:
Report: Drunk pedestrian struck by police car
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By STAFF REPORT A pedestrian received minor injuries Thursday night when he was struck by a Gwinnett County Police car. Felipe Navaro, 42, was treated at ...
Gwinnett Officer Hits 'Extremely Intoxicated' Pedestrian With Car
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police said one of their officers hit a man who darted in front of his patrol car Thursday night. ...
Missing Woman Has Been Found
The senior woman who was missing has been found and she is okay.
This is great news!
"Missing elderly Norcross woman who's been the target of a Mattie's call has been found safe in Habersham County. 65-year-old Renee Harris' car was spotted by a City of Baldwin police officer." ...More
Some Residents Find Free Newspapers Annoying
I get what I call 'mini newspapers' every Thursday, courtesy of the AJC. Maybe you've seen them, maybe you get them. It's a section of the paper plus coupon inserts and sales circulars. I like getting them. Hey, free coupons! But apparently, there are a lot of people who HATE them.
Hate them with such a burning passion that they refuse to pick them up out of their driveway.
Ok, I know they didn't order it, they didn't ask for it, and it's annoying to them. But how much work is it to bend over and pick it up?
Why would you allow 6 of them to pile up...until they turn into a gray sludge on their driveway? After week 3, I think I would realize that nobody's going to come by and pick them up for me.
Boy, it looks sooo tacky.
If you don't want yours, I'll take it. Especially the coupons. Send them to:
Snellville Blogger
PO Box 1755
Snellville GA 30078
PO Box 1755
Snellville GA 30078
Free Workshops may give you discount on stormwater fees
There will be free workshops held at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.
Registration is required and space is limited. You may (MAY) be eligible to receive a 5% credit on your Stormwater Utility Fee by attending! To register, email dwrswreg[at]gwinnettcounty.com OR call 678-376-7126.
Xeriscaping:
"Save money, conserve water and prevent water pollution! Unlike traditional gardening practices, xeriscaping teaches you how to beautifully landscape your yard so that it requires little or no water."
Date: August 7, 2008, 7 pm
Gwinnett Justice and Administration CenterConference Room A
Auditorium
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville GA 30045
The other Workshop is -
Tree Planting and Care:
"Trees and other vegetation can reduce stormwater runoff by slowing its movement and allowing more time for water to be absorbed by the soil. In addition to the benefits of planting trees, learn about appropriate tree selection, care of trees, and tips to harvest trees for replanting."
This workshop will be held October 1, 2008 at the same location, except it will be in Conference Room C.
These workshops are sponsored by the Clean Water Campaign, Gwinnett County Stormwater Management Division and the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service.
Snellville Mailboxes Under Strain from Election
Check your mailbox today. LOTS of postcards and mailers from candidates. You know an election is just around the corner when you get these.
Charles Bannister's is the biggest. The mailer, that is. Wow, you have a dirty mind! His isn't a postcard though, it's a brochure that's folded but not sealed up with anything. I'm amazed it arrived in one piece.
Oh wait, here's a big postcard - also from Charles Bannister. He's covering all the bases.
Hmmm (rubbing chin)...Mike Beaudreau's postcard is about half an inch shorter in height than Charles Bannister's and Doug Stacks'. But, their postcards are the same length, so don't worry.
Once I get past analyzing the size and presentation of these postcards, I might actually read them. In the bathroom. If I get bored in the bathroom. If I get a chance to read in the bathroom without toddlers banging on the door yelling "Mommy! Mommy!"
Yes, if and when, I may read them.
I'll have to get back to you...
Stipple Portraits - portraits created out of dots
I have an order to draw 11 portraits all drawn in ink dots and dashes, in the style similar to the famous Wall Street Journal "Hedcut" portraits. They're called Hedcuts because newspapers use the 'hed' as an abbreviation for 'headline'.
Each one will be the size of a baseball card - 2.5" x 3.5"and because they're all in ink, there is no margin (or room on such a tiny card) for error. I have already finished one of them. I really like doing these. They are fun to do, but I have to stay really alert while drawing one. Because it's ink, if I make an error, I need to start all over from scratch.
These are kind of neat to have to nudge people into thinking you were featured in the famous newspaper, or just to have as an original work of art, or to represent you as your website avatar or in online groups. Have one done of your dog? Why not! It's a really unique gift.
If you are interested in having one done, please contact me through my website form for more information. I'd be glad to put your portrait on my 'to do' list!
Former Snellville Resident Becomes Today Show Co-Host
Amy Robach, a 1991 graduate of Brookwood High School, has become a new co-host on the Today Show. Her parents live in Snellville, so she will come to visit from time to time....More
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Recipe: Pure Evil
Here's a recipe for Pure Evil. Take two people visiting from New York state and have them climb Stone Mountain at the beginning of July when it's nice and humid in Georgia. We could wring out the T-shirts and solve the drought problem right there...
They'll have something wicked planned for you when you visit them in Farmington, I guarantee it...buwahahaha!
Chick-Fil-A Entrance Mistake Will Likely Cost Snellville
"They could sue for damages because of the error on the city's part," Treadway said. "We're open to any discussions with them." AJC
'Chick-Fil-A': "thanks Russ, we hadn't even thought of that until you brought it up -- Thanks again!!!" (full disclaimer, that was actually me, not Chick-Fil-A).
Duuude...where is your poker face?!? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Luckily, I don't think Chick-Fil-A is the type of company that sues quickly. I think they will be reasonable and understand that everyone makes mistakes once in awhile.
Woman with Memory Loss Missing from Snellville
UPDATE: Mrs. Harris has been found.
The police need your help...
"....James Harris of Norcross underwent surgery this week at
Emory Eastside Medical Center. His wife, 65-year-old
Renee Antoinette Harris, left the hospital Wednesday
about 10 a.m. to return to their Norcross home but called
her husband about 10 p.m. Wednesday from her cell phone,
saying she was lost. She was in the Gainesville area on
Jesse Jewell Parkway at the time.
Harris gave directions so she could get to I-85.
She called her husband again and said she
was spending the night at a Hampton Inn. Police investigation couldn't find any record of her staying at a Hampton Inn. Her cell phone is dead and they haven't been able to reach her.
According to her husband, she has undiagnosed dementia and memory loss.
"...Harris was last seen wearing a white blouse with a red full skirt and jeweled flip flops. She has blond hair and blue eyes. She is 5'6," approximately 200 pounds and has scarring on her left forearm. She is driving a 2002 dark blue Honda Accord, tag number AFD 5209."
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact the Gwinnett County Police.
I hope we can get Mrs. Harris home right away.
...More
Crematorium Protesters Called "Cry Babies"
Click Here for UPDATE on Snellville crematory July 14, 2008
Speaking out anonymously, a person posting to the Rants and Raves
section of Craigslist had this to say:
"Supposedly there's a crematorium almost complete
in Gwinnett. Just saw it on the news.
They got this steel chimney coming out the house
sort of like a regular house but more leaning
towards a Sonny's BBQ.
Anyway. One of the mothers said it would not be
good for her kids to see this when driving by
Said " it would remind them of death too much" !
Uhm... mam ?
What's on the news every morning ?
Is there a cemetery near you.?
That doesn't remind you of death ?
The sooner you fill your kids in that
they're "gonna die one day" --the better off they'll be mam.
And yes, when you drive by,
the smoke coming out the
chimney is of burning human flesh
and bones. Read more from these cry babies here:
http://mysnellvilleblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/
crematory-next-door.html "
Link to full posting and curse words here.
Thanks for the free website traffic though!
Although I don't agree with the bluntness of the post, to some extent I understand what he/she is saying. Death IS a part of life. I try to think of it as the final stage of life. It's important to explain death to kids and what is happening at the crematory.
My uncle was a funeral director. He owned the only funeral home company in a five county area in Texas. When I was a teenager, he allowed me in to watch him prepare a body. Everything is done with respect. It's important to help kids understand that what is done to the body after death is not felt by the person. They no longer feel any pain. Cremation is not painful to the body...the person is dead. It's not morbid, it's a service.
My father was cremated in 2005. I actually personally prefer the idea of cremation to burial.
The reason I prefer it is that I don't like the idea of my father's body being in the ground, decomposing. Cremation seems more pleasant to me.
Hubs feels that traditional burial is important because there is a grave site and a marker. My father does have a final resting place and a marker, in the new Dallas-Ft. Worth Veteran's Cemetery in Dallas Texas...so although I do find gravesites important for genealogy reasons, there's no reason why you can't have a grave site AND a marker for your remains if you are cremated.
With everyone being so concerned with the environment, I would think that overall, cremation is better for the environment. Traditional burial replaces body fluids with chemicals. Cremation burns the body at a very high temperature. Contrary to what the Craigslist poster said, the crematory isn't going to release smoke of burning flesh and bones. It will have filtration systems, so only some heat will be released.
With cremation, there isn't the cost of an expensive coffin that's all fancified to look like a comfortable bed with a satin pillow. The only reason for that is to comfort the family. That's a good reason, but I don't think a good enough reason to pay $12,000 for just a coffin (my uncle had a "Showroom" of coffins, urns, and accessories). It can get ridiculous.
Now you know I am not opposed to cremation at all. I'm all for it and that's what I want done when my time comes. But, I still wouldn't want to live right next to one.
It comes down to property values, and that most potential buyers would not the cremation center next door either. It comes down to residents feeling like they weren't represented or protected enough by the City of Snellville in the zoning ordinances. Snellville residents want their home to be worth more than a loaf of bread. The word that probably sums it all up the closest is DISMAY.
Welcome to New Snellville Businesses
Snellville had 29 new businesses receive licenses in May 2008.
They are:
Sowmee Enterprises, a gas station
Sage Academy, a child care service
Charles Minter Karate
Monkey Giggles, equipment rental
J.H. Management group (construction management)
H.B. Smith Enterprises
Fordham Financial Services (accounting)
Creative Investments LLC (real estate)
Profit Stream Enhancement (service business)
L & L Loving Care Home (nursing home care)
Petra Roc (Misc. Retail)
U-Ride (auto dealer)
Mattress Giant
The Kidney Clinic
Accessible Vans Of Atlanta (courier)
Shun Hsu DDS (Dentist)
North Island Installation (Misc. Retail)
Patriques of New York (Beauty Salon)
Snellville Auto Trim
U & N Investments
Investment Source (real estate)
B. Thompson O.D. and Associates (Optometrist)
Stylin Crazy Hair Studio (Beauty)
Navy Federal Credit Union
That Enterprise
Richard S. Reagin OD P.C. (Optometrist)
Creed Professional Services
I Remodeling
Encore & Associates
Good luck to all these businesses!
For more information, you can access the pdf record at the City of Snellville official website here.
Keep in mind that addresses listed are the physical address on record, and may not be the proper address for mailing.
Snellville News
Gwinnett Residents Oppose New Crematorium
CBS 46 - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- People in a Gwinnett County neighborhood say the idea of a new crematorium in their area stinks. The crematorium is moving into a ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Susan Gast | Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 11:22 AM US 78 in Snellville is
home to all sorts of operations. There are churches, fast-food restaurants, ...
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Gwinnett County News Updates July 9
Storms Cause Multiple Fires In Gwinnett County;
More Lightning ...
CBS 46 - Atlanta,GA,USA
The heaviest damage appeared to be in Gwinnett County,
where firefighters said they responded to at least three storm-
related fires at homes on Cape Liberty ...
Intense Lightning Sparks Several Metro Atlanta House Fires
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFox Atlanta) – A person was
struck by lightning in Dacula Park Wednesday and the intense
lightning may be to blame for several house ...
Principal promoted to area superintendent
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Gwinnett County Schools superintendent
J. Alvin Wilbanks on Tuesday promoted a veteran principal to his
team of executives advising ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Two career educators will compete in the
primary Tuesday to represent their party in the District 5
Gwinnett County school board race. ...
AJC Writes about the Crematory Next Door
AJC Writer/Blogger Susan Gast has written a
great post about the crematorium
that Cremation Society of the South is preparing to open for business in August 2008 at the corner of Abington and US78/Main Street in Snellville.
Check it out if you would like more details on the situation.
Click Here for UPDATE on Snellville crematory July 14, 2008
The Crematory Next Door...
Residents in the Abington neighborhood near US78/Main Street are concerned about a crematorium that is planned to be built at 2098 East Main Street, Snellville 30078.
The residents are disappointed with the City of Snellville, because when Commercial Zoning was approved for the area, it was approved with conditions. So residents thought that the space would only be used for business offices like a law firm or an insurance office. They didn't really expect a business that burns human or animal remains to be built there, so imagine their dismay.
The crematorium has not yet obtained their license, and the residents plan to fight it. One of their major concerns is air quality, and that there is a school bus stop nearby.
If you are interested in filing a complaint you can go to this website:
https://secure.sos.state.ga.
2098 East Main Street Snellville, GA 30078 is the address.
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I'm not sure about what the health concerns are regarding crematories. I think modern crematories are probably blanketed with laws and regulations that make the process pretty safe, but still - I don't know if I would personally want to LIVE next to one...what do you think about it?
Would you want to live next to a cremation facility?
Chick-Fil-A Denied Residential Road Side Access
"After protests by dozens of residents, a Snellville appeals Currently, the only way to enter and exit the restaurant Dozens protest, Chick-fil-A is denied
board voted Tuesday night to block a Chick-fil-A restaurant
from opening up an entrance onto a residential road.
at 2211 Westridge Drive, is via the heavily-traveled U.S. 78.
Business owners wanted to also allow access from a side road,
Westridge Drive, to prevent a backup on the highway...."
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett Police Investigate 9 Robberies by Fake Cops
Gwinnett Police look for connections between 9 robberies
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff - There have been nine robberies in Gwinnett
County since February, and in each case, the robbers
claimed to be police officers. ...
Police investigate 9 robberies by fake cops
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
It is not yet known how many, if any, of the robberies were
committed by the same people, said Cpl. Illana Spellman
for the Gwinnett County ...
Gwinnett News Updates
Kidnap suspect killed, cops ask why 'victim' lied
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA...Arce-Flores is
being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center for
that outstanding warrant and for giving false information to police. ...
Wanted: More poll workers, please
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County voters can vote early all week at the county
elections office (455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville)
or these locations: ...
A penny for Gwinnett's thoughts
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Jay Bookman In this month's primary, Democrats and
Republicans in Gwinnett County are being asked whether they
would be willing to pay an extra penny in ...
Complaints filed against Gwinnett sheriff, commissioner
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By EILEEN DRENNEN, ANDRIA SIMMONS A Rome man known
for filing ethics complaints has turned his attention to the Gwinnett
County Sheriff and Commissioner ...
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner implements
Energy Conservation ...
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
... both customers and employees, Gwinnett County Tax
Commissioner Katherine Sherrington is implementing an
Energy Conservation Hours program effective Aug. ...
Kidnapping Suspect Killed in Shootout in Gwinnett County
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- A suspected kidnapper was killed by police
in a Gwinnett County Waffle House parking lot after demanding
ransom from his victim's family. ...
Sen. Unterman has a challenger in Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A Gwinnett native, Unterman is a political veteran who
served first as mayor of Loganville, then moved on to the
Gwinnett County Commission. ...
Kidnapping victim jailed
United Press International - USA
The Gwinnett County Police Department said Juan
David Arce-Flores was kidnapped from an apartment July 1
and his abductors demanded a large sum of money ...
Monday, July 07, 2008
Suspect in Kidnapping Shot by Police
Here are the links to the news about the suspect being shot and the kidnap "victim" being found. I put victim in quotes because Police are wondering why the kidnapped person lied about his identity when police found him walking along the road.
Why do these things always happen at a Waffle House?
Kidnapping Case: Suspect Killed, Victim Lies
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Members of the Gwinnett County SWAT team shot and killed a
kidnapping suspect after, they say, he made an aggressive move
toward his weapon when police ...
police kill kidnap suspect at ransom rendezvous
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MIKE MORRIS and JOSE PAGLIERY A kidnapping suspect
was shot and killed by Gwinnett County SWAT officers early
Monday in a Waffle House parking lot, ...
Police Find Kidnapping Victim After Deadly Police Shootout
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
The shooting happened at the parking lot of a Waffle House
restaurant in Gwinnett County at the intersection of Pleasant
Hill Road and Cruse Road. ...
Ye Olde Gwinnett News Roundup
Delivering Meals outweigh Gas Prices
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
Gwinnett County Senior Services delivers meals to approximately
400 clients in their homes. There are 125 routes which are
divided amongst five staff ...
Five plead not guilty to luring women to US for prostitution
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
... other related offenses stemming from activities uncovered by
US Immigration and Customs and Bartow County and Gwinnett
County sheriff's investigators. ...
Early voting for July 15 primary begins
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
All five Gwinnett County voting locations open at 9 am every day,
but the satellite locations stay open till 7 pm The Gwinnett
County Elections and Voter ...
Gwinnett Reads Celebrates Cherokee Culture
Coosa Valley News - USA
Gwinnett County Public Library has scored a coup: Charles Frazier,
winner of the National Book Award for his bestselling novel Cold Mountain, ...
MY VIEW: Mass transit can fuel change
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
MARTA's ridership is up 7 percent and Gwinnett County
Transit ridership is up 17 percent (from March 2008 to May 2008)
according to one report. ...
New House Portrait
Here's a house portrait I completed recently. The mat and frame are done in a digital art program. I did this 'mock-up' to show how it could look matted and framed. I always hate how scans or digital photos of my art look. I can never get a good clear picture of them.
This one is mixed media - it's mostly colored pencil, but the sky is scrapbooking chalk, which is basically a pastel. I love how it makes a soft sky.
The windows take a looong time to do. I also usually leave trees out of pictures if they block the house, but this one is right at the corner of the house, so I decided I should keep the tree rather than try to fake how the edges of the eaves look. I do house portraits (or portraits of business buildings and churches) in graphite pencil for about $250 each (depends a lot on the house) and colored/mixed media house portraits like this one for $400 each. For more information, click here.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Snellville Kroger Weekly Deals
I have a run-down of the weekly sales ad items from Kroger, here in SnellvilleShops.com.
Most of the better deals are from the Meat Department. Maybe they find that they have trouble moving the fresh meat after the 4th of July weekend (because everyone has a lot of leftovers from grilling!)
Snellville QT Sign of the Times
This is a photo I took yesterday of the price sign at QT at the corner of Rockdale Circle and US78.
I'm going to stare at it and work on getting used to seeing that 4 there...
There are some resources online for finding the least expensive gas. Here is the page for Snellville gas prices at AtlantaGasPrices.com. There is also a site called GasBuddy.com you may want to check out. I also have some tips for saving money on gas and everything else .
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Gwinnett County News of July 5
MARTA vote to test Gwinnett opinion, not lay rails
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Eighteen years after Gwinnett County
voters last trooped to the polls to give a big fat thumbs down to
MARTA — and, according to lore, ...
Author Fraser to speak at Gwinnett Center
Daily Citizen - Dalton,GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE – Gwinnett County Public Library has scored
a coup: Charles Frazier, winner of the National Book Award
for his bestselling novel Cold Mountain ...
Grass fire at Mall of Georgia results from fireworks show
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
Gwinnett County Fire Captain Thomas Rutledge said
it took firefighters about 40 minutes to contain the blaze
which scorched an acre a and a half of grass ...
Have you seen the new milk containers?
Yup. They have been redesigned to save on waste. Some people are having a lot of trouble pouring milk from them though, because of the spout position - and/or lack of a spout. You think I'm kidding you, right? It's not a hoax...they look odd but we will get used to them I guess! LINK
Snellville's 4th of July
IMPORTANT!!!! PLEASE NOTE, THIS POST IS FROM 2008
CLICK HERE FOR 2009 EVENTS
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I hope you had a nice 4th of July. We had hot dogs, Bush's Grillin Beans, Doritos, Coke, and watermelon at home. We watched the fireworks from one of the South Gwinnett High School parking lots. The weather was perfect. As I get older, I find I am really appreciating good weather - low humidity and a gentle breeze!
My 4 year old son was very reserved through the whole thing. I thought he would be more excited about the fireworks, because we weren't able to see any last year. I guess it takes a lot to impress kids these days (?)...my 2-1/2 year old son started out watching the fireworks, but suddenly shrieked in fear by the time the 8th firework went up, and he leaped into my lap, hugged me tight, and closed his eyes. He thinks if he closes his eyes, scary stuff goes away. I covered his ears.
I've found some nice things for us to enjoy today about yesterday's 4th of July events:
A great blog post about appreciating being an American.
If you didn't get to go, here's GadgetGeek's photos of the car show.
Local real estate agent Jamie Parker has some nice photos of the Snellville event here. He says that one of the volunteers told him they had cooked over 8,000 hamburgers by 7:30 pm.
It was a huge turnout! I told Hubs that I hope this blog had a little something to do with that, and he chuckled. How DARE he scoff at my Snellville Blog Empire?!? So I just looked it up.
This post brought 740 hits, and this post brought 262 hits, meaning that 1,002 found this blog as a source of information for their Independence Day fun. I'm happy with 1,002.
When I showed Hubs the figures, he had the nerve to ask,
"...and how much money did that make you?"
I...eh...er....um...nothing.
Anybody want to tip me?
I would love it if the 1,002 people would return here and just post a comment about what they thought about the events!
Friday, July 04, 2008
4th of July Discount Codes and Deals
I checked around for some good 4th of July holiday discounts and deals online, and posted them in SnellvilleShops. Click any that catch your eye to find out more about the deal at SnellvilleShops.com
- MGM Store 10% discount
- CreateForLess - discounted scrapbook/craft supplies, free shipping on orders over $100
- VistaPrint printing - save up to 90%
- Cartoon Network store - 10% discount on orders - no minimum purchase
- SwimsuitsForAll - 15% off beautiful plus size and hard to fit swimwear
- Travelocity - $50 discount on flights/hotels to San Francisco
- Irv's Luggage - 15% off, only July 3 through July 6, 2008
UPDATE:
Local Stores:
CVS Pharmacy - now thru July 5th
Doritos buy one get one free. Retail price is $3.79
Pepsi product 2 ltr bottles: $1.00 each
Dentist John Simmons of Snellville
John Simmons achieves accredited status
Gwinnett Citizen - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
John W. Simmons, IV, DMD Achieves Accredited status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) – joining 286 dental professionals in the world who have earned this prestigious designation. He is one of only 6 dentists in Georgia and the only dentist in Gwinnett County to have achieved accreditation. www.smilesbysimmons.com
Dr. Simmons' office is located at: 2381-B Main Street, Snellville, Georgia 30078
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Gwinnett News Roundup July 3
Evictions uptick is stretching deputies
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Last month, Gwinnett county saw 1093 homes begin the
foreclosure process, ranking it the county with the second
largest numbers of foreclosure notices ...
Duluth council explores SPLOST projects
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
by Scott Sowers DULUTH – One of the biggest issues
for Gwinnett County voters this November is the Special
Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), ...
Gwinnett aiming to reduce fuel consumption
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
Lawrenceville – As fuel expenses increase, Gwinnett
County government is finding ways to reduce consumption
while continuing to provide a first rate level ...
Man acquitted of murder in fight over dog
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN A Gwinnett County jury found
Charles Martin Coats not guilty Thursday on all counts
related to charges that he stabbed a man to death over an ...
Recyclers find alternatives after Duluth fire
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By 10 am the next day (June 26), Wiggins said, they'd
lined up a temporary site in Lawrenceville, thanks to
Gwinnett County Schools. By 11 am Tuesday, ...
Jury to begin weighing Yellow Park killing
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By RACHEL POMERANCE Cushions and afghans lined
benches of the Gwinnett County courtroom Wednesday
atop which friends and relatives of Charles Martin Coats ...
Air Quality Alert
Issue Date: 953 AM EDT THU JUL 03 2008
Expiration: 600 PM EDT THU JUL 03 2008
...CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN
EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR
THURSDAY JULY 3...
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION HAS ISSUED A
CODE ORANGE (UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS)
AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR ATLANTA FOR THURSDAY JULY 3.
UNDER CODE ORANGE CONDITIONS...
THE OUTDOOR AIR IS LIKELY TO BE
UNHEALTHY FOR SOME PEOPLE. CHILDREN...
PEOPLE WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO
OZONE...AND PEOPLE WITH HEART OR LUNG
DISEASE SHOULD LIMIT
PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXERTION DURING
THE LATE AFTERNOON OR EARLY
EVENING WHEN OZONE CONCENTRATIONS
ARE HIGHEST.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE AIR
QUALITY INDEX PLEASE VISIT
WWW.AIR.DNR.STATE.GA.US/SMOGFORECAST/
(link doesn't work)
Try this one:
http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.fcsummary&stateid=13