Gwinnett Police Search for Missing Child
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- Gwinnett County police are searching for a missing 5-year-old boy. [Samuel Rostas] The child was last seen at his house on La Maison Drive in Lawrenceville...
Sunday, August 31, 2008
5 Year Old Lawrenceville Boy Missing
Football Injury Cause of Death of College Student from Snellville
Macon State student dies from football injury
Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA
"Domonique Edwards, of Snellville, was found by a friend inside his campus apartment about 3 pm Friday, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said. ...
An autopsy performed Saturday determined he died from a ruptured kidney, Jones said.
Edwards was injured when he dove for a football Wednesday and struck his left side on a concrete curb, Jones said. He did not seek medical care following the incident."
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Walton County Woman Victim of Robbing Crew
"Haralson said she was terrified when she saw a stranger hiding in the back of her SUV in the driveway of her Walton County home.
Haralson told police the stranger was wearing a mask, dark glasses and a baseball cap. Haralson said the man pulled a gun, kidnapped her and forced her to drive to the check cashing business where she works. The man then robbed the place of $14,000 dollars."
Walton Co. Woman Kidnapped by Apparent Robbing Crew
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) – A Walton County woman was kidnapped Friday morning and she is the latest victim of an apparent robbing crew authorities ...
Kidnapping Attempt Worries Visitors to Collins Hill Park
This was a kidnapping attempt on a 10 year old girl.
"The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his mid-30s with “funky” medium-length dark hair and a tattoo on his right shoulder."
Kidnapping attempt alarms Collins Hill Park visitors
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Cpl. Illana Spellman
said there have been no sightings of the suspect since the incident. Police patrols have been ...
Gwinnett Police Charge Man With Molestation
He drove up near the 10 year old little girl as she walked home from the bus stop and asked her if she knew "Jack." When she looked over at him, she saw that he had exposed his private parts. ("Private" means they stay private, Jack!") On another day, she noticed his car was following her school bus. She wrote down the license plate information. Police credit her quick thinking for helping them apprehend this "alleged" pervert.
"On Friday, the girl and her grandfather thanked officer Aaren Dieffenbacher, who took a personal interest in this case." (WSB-TV)
Gwinnett Man Charged With Molestation
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Authorities have charged [Jason] Pressley with felony
child molestation. Gwinnett County police ask
anyone else who may have come in contact
with him to call them.
10-Year-Old Leads Gwinnett Police
To Accused Child Molester
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
Gwinnett County police said they have arrested a
28-year-old man who exposed himself to a
10-year-old Buford girl. Gwinnett County police
said an officer ...
25 Dogs Get Man 2 Yr Probation for Noise Violations
Lilburn man with 25 dogs gets
2 years’ probation for noise
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
An attorney for the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office
had asked that DeCarlo be limited to 15 dogs at his
home in a residential area on Oak Road in Lilburn ...
Friday's Multiple Vehicle Wreck Ties up I-85
I-85 wreck in Gwinnett backs up traffic 7 miles
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARCUS K. GARNER A multiple-vehicle wreck Friday
night in the northbound lanes of I-85 in Gwinnett County
resulted in several injuries and snarled ...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Snellville Teen Arrested for Brookwood Arson
An arrest has been made in the Brookwood High School arson case.
Matthew Perrin Cooper , age 17 of Snellville, turned himself in on Wednesday.
Charges are: Criminal Damage to Property - 2nd Degree and Arson 1st Degree.
I hope that he'll take a new direction in his life after this. Turning himself in was a good sign that he will.
....More on this from Fox Atlanta
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fun Quiz for Married Folk
Well I figured I was a bit of a "throwback" in today's world, but I was surprised that I would be a decent wife by the standards of 1930! Guys, you can take the test too, to see what kind of 1930's era husband you'd make!
 | 71 As a 1930s wife, I am |
Gwinnett County News Briefs
Gwinnett's Excel Class helps build a dream
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
27, 2008) – The 2008 Gwinnett County Executive Competence,
Excellence and Leadership (EXCEL) class identified, designed
and fulfilled a big dream for The ...
16 victims say Cub Scout leader molested them
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A bond hearing for Harry Brett Taylor is scheduled for next
Superior Court. Taylor’s attorney, Walt Britt, did not return
calls Thursday in Gwinnett County...
Central Gwinnett students arrested for forgery
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
... season opener Friday versus Dayton (Fl.) Mainland and
face other discipline, said Jorge Quintana spokesperson for
Gwinnett County Public School. ...
400 Pounds Of Drugs Seized During Gwinnett Traffic Stop
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett Sheriff's deputies
seized more than 400 pounds of marijuana during a traffic
stop Tuesday on US Highway 29 in Lilburn. ...
Gwinnett traffic stop yields third big drug bust
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
... a vehicle too closely and having window tints that were
too dark, said Stacey Bourbonnais, spokeswoman for the
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department. ...
Library Presents Reading Festival October 18
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
On Saturday, October 18, the Gwinnett County Public
Library proudly presents the second annual Gwinnett
Reading Festival scheduled from 10 am - 4 pm at the ...
Collins Hills rezoning decision delayed
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
They’ll have to keep fighting at least one more week
Commission voted Tuesday night to table a plan to
build a retail, after the Gwinnett County...
SuperPrep.com - USA
The Gwinnett County standout remains optimistic,
but realizes this is a temporary setback. "I tore my
ACL, and stretched my MCL, last Friday," Brandon ...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Snellville United Methodist Children's Consignment Sale
Sale Dates & Times:
- Thursday, September 18, 2008: 10 am until 1 pm; 5 pm until 7:30 pm
- Friday, September 19, 2008: 10 am until 1 pm
- Saturday, September 20, 2008: 9 am until 12 pm*
Payment types accepted at the sale will be Cash and Checks only.
Register to be a Seller if you are interested in cleaning out all your fall and winter clothes and making some money. Sellers earn 70% of their selling price. 30% goes toward the Snellville United Methodist Church's Early Learning Program Preschool. A $5 processing fee will be deducted from each seller's check. Seller's checks are to be mailed out on October 14th.
To reserve your seller spot, reference the first letter of your last name and call:
A-F: Patti 678-580-1353
G-R: Paula 678-793-4642
S-Z: Ann 770-982-4700
All necessary forms can be downloaded from the church's website HERE.
Westminster Presbyterian Consignment Sale
Just a reminder that Westminster Presbyterian's children's toy and clothing consignment sale takes place starting tomorrow, August 28th... [details]
Gwinnett County News Briefs
Gwinnett police seize cocaine
WTVM - Columbus,GA,USA
(AP) - Authorities say a Gwinnett County police officer
seized 67 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of
about $6.7 million after a traffic stop on ...
Brookwood SAT scores tops in Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Gwinnett County Schools students
outperformed their peers in the state and nation on the
SAT college entrance exam, with Brookwood High ...
Prison Escapee, Drug Kingpin Makes Most Wanted List
NewsNet5.com - Cleveland,OH,USA
He is also wanted for possession of a machine
gun in Gwinnett County, Ga. Associates describe Green
as a violent man who used family vacations as a cover ...
I-85 traffic stop turns up $6.7M of cocaine in car
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MIKE MORRIS Gwinnett County police seized nearly
$7 million worth of cocaine during a Monday afternoon
traffic stop on I-85. An officer stopped a 2001 ...
No Apology From Gwinnett Superintendent
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
The Gwinnett County school superintendent met on Monday
branch of the NAACP, but it ended without resolution. with
members of the county...
No apology from Gwinnett superintendent
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD A meeting between the Gwinnett
members of the Gwinnett branch of the NAACP apparently ...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Food Bank Needs Your Help!
The Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative needs some willing hands to help sort, count, and move cans of food.
- Thursday, August 28th from 12 pm-3 pm.
The Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative is located at 1200 Athens Highway, Grayson GA 30017. It's located behind the Community of Grace Church. The church has the food stored in a hall that needs to be cleared to make room for weekend church activities. The food needs to be moved to the two trailers behind the church. The good news here is that everyone has been so giving that they actually have had this overflow of food, and that's a blessing! But now it needs to be moved where it needs to go...email new coop director, Laura Drake at ldrake[AT]segwinnettcoop.org if you can help!
Please see Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Squidoo Page for more information about the Co-op.
- There will also be a volunteer information meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm. The informational meeting will be at the same location, except it will be in the trailers behind the church.
Please see Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Squidoo Page for more information about the Co-op.
More Regulations Proposed for Crematory
Snellville City Council member Kelly Kautz made a motion during Monday evening's council meeting for the City of Snellville to enact an ordinance to regulate and measure the emissions that are released from the Cremation Society of the South facility at US78 and Abington Road. The motion was seconded by Council Member Warren Auld. The new ordinance would apply to this crematorium and all future facilities of this type within Snellville's city limits.
Looks to me that this will serve two purposes:
- It will alleviate the fears of residents that the emissions from the crematory are harmful. Yay! This will free us up to smoke cigarettes on our front porches without worrying!
- It will eventually raise the taxes of all residents, because the money to pay for all these new regulations has to come from somewhere.
But in my opinion, to create more regulations just opens up a big can of worms and more cost to 18,000 residents to make perhaps 1,000 of those residents happier. Good investment? What do you think?
Related Links:
Snellville sees no legal way to stop crematory
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN Two Snellville city officials delivered some
news Monday night that dozens of residents gathered at City
Hall didn’t want to hear: They see ...
Debate Continues in Snellville Crematory Controversy
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
Citizens gather at a hearing in Snellville concerning the opening
of a crematory near their neighborhood. ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta)
-- ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) ...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Job Opening: FT Admin Assistant, Norcross GA
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The person we are looking to add to our team must possess the following qualities:
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5. Positive and strong work ethic
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7. Ability to work independently
8. Ability to prioritize
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Benefits include:
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If you (or someone you know) fits these qualities and are currently looking for a GREAT place to work, please send us an e-mail with a current resume attached to: jjohnson[AT]a-closer-look.com.
We will not be able to contact you without an updated resume. Our office is located in Historic Downtown Norcross; therefore, careful consideration of the distance to our office, gas prices and traffic conditions should be made before sending in a resume.
Thank you in advance for all your help,
A Closer Look Inc.
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Crematorium Issue Update
Plenty of finger-pointing in crematory issue
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN Angry residents in Snellville want to know
who is responsible for allowing a crematory to set up business near homes. ...
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations
Our region's blood supply has reached critically low levels, and there is a great need for all donors to commit to give blood.
For convenient blood drive opportunities, please go to givelife.org. Your blood is needed more than you think. Thank you for your life-saving support.
Chaunte Howard Places 6th in High Jump
Snellville’s Howard sixth in high jump
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A Snellville resident and three-time NCAA high-jump champion at Georgia Tech, Howard participated in the 2004 Games and finished first in this year’s ...
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wife Accused of Killing Husband Appears in Gwinnett Court
Testimony ties wife to murder of husband
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
13 and encountered her stepmother, who seemed
startled, according to Detective Roy Mangrum
of the Gwinnett County Police Department. ...
Lawrenceville Wife Accused of Killing
Husband Appears in Court
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) –
The family of a Lawrenceville man allegedly
murdered by his wife said he had been trying
to help her get her life ...
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Channel 2 got
an inside look at the investigation against
a Gwinnett County woman accused of killing
her husband. ...
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Grand Opening of Dickey's BBQ in Snellville
Dickey's Barbeque Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Friday, August 22
12:00-2:00pm
2624 Cindy Lane, Snellville, GA 30078 – Phone 770-982-1995
Snellville Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts are looking for new Girl Scouting leaders as well as girl members. A meeting for interested home schooled children, students of Craig and Brookwood Elementary schools will be held from 10 am to Noon on Saturday, August 23rd.
The organizational meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Cannon United Methodist Church, 2424 Webb Gin House Rd in Snellville.
Contacts for more information:
- Adrienne Alverson: 770-982-8869 or email at timanda[AT]bellsouth.net
- Robyn Hawes: 678-344-5604
Celebrity Chef Coming to Belk in Snellville
Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia will be doing a cooking demonstration at 1:00 pm Sunday, August 24th at the Belk store located in the Snellville Pavilion shopping center, 2059 Scenic Highway.
For more information, contact the Snellville Pavilion Belk store at 678-344-8484.
....Hubs isn't interested. It's not for Hubs, but maybe you might like it.
Me: "Have you heard of celebrity chef, Lorena Garcia?"
Hubs: "No."
Me: "I haven't either, but she'll be doing a cooking demonstration at Belk."
Hubs: "I'm not interested."
Me: "Are you sure? [reading from paper using my 'high society voice']...she'll be cooking 'an organic cucumber carpaccio and creme de papaya dessert using cookware and dishes from her signature line'!"
Hubs: "Now I care even less."
Wilbanks' Comment Was Not Racist
| Georgia idiots call for superintendent’s ouster By Ripclawe(Ripclawe) “I sent it to about 60 parents, and they were offended,” said educator Monise Seward of Snellville, who is developing a charter school in Gwinnett.”I’m surprised that he still has job…. It’s unacceptable.” ... |
Gwinnett County Schools superintendent Alvin Wilbanks made a comment about the number of black people living in Idaho. It was a valid question/comment, because the discussion was about statistics and ratio of the number of African American students being disproportionate with the discipline records of African American students.
"An administrator said the issue is a problem for school districts nationwide except in Idaho, according to a study. Wilbanks then asked the administrator, James Taylor, executive director of the department of academic support: “Do they have any blacks in Idaho? They don’t have many.” |
It wasn't meant as a racist comment, but some people took it that way. Why? Because they didn't pay any attention to the information surrounding the quote. An administrator brought up the statistics of the state of Idaho. His comment was to say that the statistics in Idaho are probably not a factor with our state's statistical data. He's wanting the ratio of African American students being disciplined to be correctly in line with how many African American children are in school - he's concerned about racism, he's not being racist.
Even in this blog, I'm wondering if I should use the term "black," or should I only use "African American," lest I be accused of racism. I've decided to go with use of both, to balance out the terms, and cross fingers that I don't offend someone, somewhere!
I'm sure I've already offended someone by not agreeing that Wilbanks made racist remarks. Once you get accused of something like racism, there is no way to approach correcting it..... if you ignore it, you look more racist, if you argue "no, I'm not racist," you look even more racist. Once accused of racism, it sticks to a person.
Those 60 parents should read the whole story, instead of getting only the quote and what was probably a slanted version of the information surrounding the quote and then having a knee-jerk reaction to it.
As parents and teachers, we need to set a good example for our children and students by practicing critical thinking skills and actually reading the whole news story before jumping to conclusions and hurting someone's personal and professional reputation.
Related Links:
Education Flap in Black and White
Comment leads to call for superintendent’s ouster
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Gwinnett Chapter NAACP issued a statement today scolding Wilbanks for his comments. “This type of rhetoric not only dishonors Gwinnett County Public ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Rick Badie | Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 02:34 PM I read your post about Gwinnett County Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks and you’re right: It is a great ...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Snellville Woman's Tale of Heroin Addiction
If you've arrived here from The Canyon substance abuse website, you should know first that this story isn't about the writer of MySnellvilleBlog. It's a story that was published in a local paper called Creative Loafing about another woman from Snellville who had heroin addiction. It wasn't me, so I can't give you any advice, I also can't recommend The Canyon or thecyn.com. I have never had substance abuse, and I have never been a patient at that facility. But I hope this post will be of help to you.
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An interesting story about two people from Snellville and how drug abuse hits home.
Drug addiction doesn't only happen to "bad" people. It happens to nice people every day.
Heroin tightens its grip
Creative Loafing Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
They'd grown up in the same neighborhood, in Snellville, and though he'd known Sarah's brothers, they'd never met. For the past two years, since he was 18, ...
Officer Fired Due to BigFoot Hoax
There is a job opening now for Clayton County police officer if anyone's interested in applying.
Clayton County police officer, Matt Whitton is now known as
"former Clayton County police officer Matt Whitton."
Congratulations. I hope the joke was worth it!
...More from WSB-TV
Commercial Property Sales Down
Commercial property sales drop dramatically in past year
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
AT&T sold its Lenox Park campus for $275.3 million, while the Presidential Markets shopping center in Snellville brought $58.5 million.
Apparently, the statistics are skewed because of a lack of real estate "mega-deals" in the past year. Did you know that Presidential Market Shopping Center was worth so much? I'll need to wear my nicer clothes to shop there now!
Kids Consignment Sale - Snellville
Westminster Presbyterian will hold a Kids Consignment Sale August 28-August 30, 2008.
Proceeds benefit the Westminster Presbyterian Preschool program. The sale is in its 7th year and great deals abound.
- Thursday, August 28th from 9 am until 1 pm and later in the day from 6 pm to 8 pm.
- Friday, August 29th, 9 am until 1 pm
- Saturday, August 30th, from 9 am until 1 pm.
Britt Elementary Among Nation's Healthiest Schools
Health Magazine ranks the top 10 schools across the United States for health initiatives. ".....The integration of innovative health initiatives is what put this large (900 students in grades K through 5) elementary school in the top 10. The school keeps its students engaged with taste-tests, farm visits, school gardening, community-health-related plays, annual visits from local dentists, and more."
Snellville's W.C. Britt Elementary has tied with South Elementary of Pinson, TN for 8th Place. The award listing will appear in the August 26th issue of Health Magazine.
Virtual Hurricane
You can control a virtual hurricane at this website from Duracell. Put objects into the beach scene, crank up the rain, the lightning, and the wind and see what happens. Duracell also provides safety tips.... www.RuleTheStorm.com
Granny With Gun Makes Perp Call the Police
I love this. This woman pointed her gun at the burglar and made him call 911. She should have gotten a free car wash or a free roofing job out of him too. You go, girl!
"POINT MARION, Pa. — An 85-year-old woman boldly went for her gun and busted a would-be burglar inside her home, then forced him to call police while she kept him in her sights, authorities said.
“I just walked right on past him to the bedroom and got my gun,” Leda Smith said."
...More from the Pittsburgh Channel Newsand Atlanta Journal Constitution
Gwinnett Police Chief Given 10 Day Suspension
Gwinnett Police Chief, Charles Walters has been suspended 10 days without pay. The true reasons are unknown as of this writing, but there are some suspicions as to why.
Gwinnett police chief suspended 10 days
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS Gwinnett County Police Chief Charles Walters has been suspended for 10 days without pay, county officials said. County Administrator Jock ...
Police Need Help to Identify Dead Woman
Gwinnett County Police are seek help in identifying a woman who was found dead in August 11th in Lilburn near railroad tracks. The train conductor thought the train hit something on the tracks, and that's when the body was found. Police are not certain of the cause of death.
The body is of an African American woman, 5'2" tall and 100 pounds. She was wearing blue jeans, black "flip-flop" sandals, and a long-sleeved gray shirt with the number 279 on it. She was approximately 16-20 years of age.
If you have any information that may help this case, please call investigator Lorenzo with the Homicide Unit at 770-513-5300.
Related:
Police seek help with ID of dead woman
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARCUS K. GARNER Gwinnett County police are asking for help in identifying a woman found dead Aug. 11 on railroad tracks in Lilburn. ...
Gwinnett County School System Consistently Growing
"According to the latest head count, approximately 3,561 students enrolled at Gwinnett County Public Schools since classes began last week bringing the enrollment to about 156,000. Another 3,700 kids are expected to join the rosters after Labor Day."
State’s largest school system keeps growing
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Snellville Job Opening: Medical Office Manager
There is an opening for Medical Office Manager for an internal medicine physician's office in Snellville.
The job listing says they have two locations -- one in Snellville and the other in the Grayson/Lawrenceville area. Experience with Centricity and billing a plus.
I don't know what doctor's office this is...you know I would tell you if I knew!
From the website, you can email the employer without need for registration. To apply online, a registration is needed. [Read Safety Reminder below]
...See this job listing
UPDATE August 20, 2008: The employer is Fine and Associates (probably Dr. Joel Fine) - see additional job posting
SAFETY REMINDER: You should never, ever share your Social Security number and other identity theft possible information until you are assured of actual consideration and that the job is real.
Sometimes websites and "companies" offering jobs are phishing for your personal information that they could potentially use for identity theft. If you apply online, I'd just include your experience, name, email address, and cell phone number until you know it's legitimate.
Kidsignments Sale Starts Today
Kidsignments is a very large sale of used baby and kids toys, equipment, and clothes. The Kidsignments sale is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Today-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at:
Gwinnett Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA
If you have never attended this sale before, there are things you need to know to be ready.
One thing is that children, strollers, infants and carriers will not be permitted until after 2 pm today, because it is a busy time.
You can imagine that a sale with 1,000 sellers will be big! So check out the link below for tips and more info about the sale.
...More information on the Kidsignments sale.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Snellville Possibly Facing Crematory Lawsuit
You could really see the "writing on the wall" on this...If Crematorium of the South operator Chris Nazum has loss of income from not being able to open, he could sue the city. On the other hand, you have ticked off residents who might also want to sue. I might sue just 'cause I'm tired of hearing about it. Just kidding about that.
Snellville braces for possible crematory lawsuit
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN Snellville Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer said city officials are bracing for a possible lawsuit as the debate over a controversial crematory near ...
Related Links:
Residents Collected Money to Hire Attorney
200 City Residents Treated to Free Scolding at Snellville Council Meeting
Great Jobs for Moms of School Aged Kids
Gwinnett County Public School system is in search of Food Assistance for county school cafeterias.
The job is to prepare and serve school lunches. The school system offers paid training and pay starts at $9.45 per hour. Most shifts are 4-5 hours, and 4 hour jobs qualify for benefits.
With a part time position like this for the school system, you could be home with your children before and after school, weekends, and summers, so it's a great job for parents available during the day.
Visit the Gwinnett County School System's website for more information:
www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
No Charges for Accidental Shooting
There will be no charges filed in the case of the 12 year old girl who shot her brother's 17 year old friend who was visiting. The shooting has been ruled accidental. It's a tragedy for both families.
...More from CBS46
Related Links:
12 year old shoots teen visitor
Alzheimer Fundraising Yard Sale in Snellville
Eastside Heritage Center will hold an Alzheimer's Memory Walk Garage Sale on Friday, September 5, 2008 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm and Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
All proceeds from the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Garage Sale will be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
How you can help:
- Donate household goods. Donations can be brought to the Eastside Heritage Center on or after August 30th. (They ask that we do not donate clothing)
- Attend the Garage Sale! It will be held indoor so it's rain or shine. Come to get great deals, knowing what you buy will go to a great cause.
2160 Fountain Drive [map]
Snellville GA 30078
For more information, visit EmoryEastside.com
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Movies Under the Stars at Briscoe Park
Snellville Parks and Recreation invites you to bring a blanket and enjoy a free movie at Briscoe Park! The movie will be shown on the Soccer Field, directly behind the park office.
Saturday, August 23rd
Starts: Dusk
Movie: Nim's Island
2008 Big Expo and Job Fair
The 2008 Big Expo and Job Fair, presented by Gwinnett Medical Center and the Gwinnett Chamber will be held Thursday, August 21st, 2008 from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The Job Fair portion of the event takes place from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
The Expo is a free event and will be held at the Convention Center at Gwinnett Center, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA 30097.
Visitors will enjoy more than 250 exhibits, a job fair, door prizes, food, business and career seminars, and a business fashion show.
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's Business in Gwinnett (B.I.G.) Expo and Job fair is the largest Chamber-sponsored business-to-business trade show of it's kind in Georgia.
For information, call 770-232-3000 or visit the website at BigExpoAndJobFair.com
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Fire At Brookwood High Deemed Arson
Fire damages trailers at Brookwood High in Snellville
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
An early morning fire Saturday that damaged two classroom
trailers behind a Snellville high school has been declared arson. ...
Fire at Gwinnett Co.'s Brookwood High School Ruled Arson
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) – Fire investigators said a Saturday morning blaze at Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County was arson. Investigators said the fire was ...
Trailer Classrooms Set On Fire, Suspects Sought
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Two Gwinnett County trailer classrooms were destroyed after an early morning fire. Investigators now say arson is to blame. The fire broke out just before 7 ...
12 Year Old Shoots Teen Visitor
Update: I'm sorry to share that Trevayne Cocart Cozart died of his injuries Saturday afternoon. LINK
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A 12 year old shot a 17 year old who was visiting the brother of the 12 year old. The 17 year old, Trevayne Cocart Cozart of Stone Mountain, was shot in the head and was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center for treatment. He is in critical condition.
The shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Centerville Highway. It's not known whether they had an argument or were just playing/experimenting with the gun, although the title of the news article by the AJC says "12-year-old accidentally shoots teen friend." A parent of the 12 year old was in the house at the time, but was not in the same room when the shooting happened.
Related Links and Updates:
Sister Shoots Brother's Teen Friend In Head
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- A 12-year-old girl accidentally shot her brother’s friend in the head Friday night, said Gwinnett County police. The shooting occurred in ...
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Update: I'm sorry to share that Trevayne R.
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12-year-old Shoots, Kills Teen at a Snellville Home
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) – Two families were grieving Saturday night after a 17-year-old died from a gunshot wound. Gwinnett County police said the teen was accidentally shot Friday night by his friend's 12-year-old sister.
(this news report listed the 17 year old as Trevayne Cozart).
August 18, 2008:
No Charges in Accidental Shooting
Metal Detection at Briscoe Park
I've often thought about getting a metal detector (or two)...seems like a fun family activity. Today I found a post on a treasure hunting message board that seems to indicate that metal detecting is forbidden at Briscoe Park in Snellville. I don't know why it would be forbidden - unless it is because people would be digging here and there. Can anybody give me the 'heads up' on this?
...TreasureNet post
Friday, August 15, 2008
Elderly Man Missing from Lawrenceville
UPDATE: LOCATED, July 2009
Gwinnett County Police are looking for an elderly man who has been missing since Wednesday, August 13th.
Jean Joseph Laguerre is 80-year-old black man. He is from Haiti, and does not speak English - he only speaks Creole. He is about 5 feet tall, and 142 pounds. He has "salt and pepper" hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing green pants, a beige and brown striped shirt, and black shoes.
He was sitting on his daughter's porch on Melrose Place in Lawrenceville. His daughter went inside for some period of time, and when she looked for him on the porch, he was gone. His daughter is very concerned for Mr. Laguerre's welfare - he takes high blood pressure medicine and he doesn't know anyone in the area.
If you are familiar with the area or have family and friends in Lawrenceville, please let them know about this so they can be alert to notice Mr. Laguerre.
If you have any information that might help this missing person investigation, please call the police at 770-513-5300.
...Fox News Atlanta
Bigfoot Discovery Shows Human & Possum DNA
More on the Bigfoot discovery in Rabun/North Georgia:
The DNA "evidence" has come back, showing it's human and.....possum.
Oh durn. But they say it's because the "Bigfoot" creature ate some possum prior to death. [Grandpa Simpson voice: "Now that's good eatin'!"]
If you checked my DNA right now, I guess it would show pecan pie. My Redneck DNA is pretty strong stuff.
Related Links:
Bigfoot Discovered In North GA?
Jerry Oberholtzer Jr, Jessie Kowzan Wed
We just love a wedding here at MySnellvilleBlog, even those weddings we aren't invited to...grrr! :)
Snellville Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer's son, Jerry Oberholtzer (Jr.) married the lovely Jessie Kowzan a week or so ago. Dunno exact date, since I wasn't invited to the wedding. Did I mention I wasn't invited? Sniff!
But no matter. A lovely couple as you can clearly see, and I wish them many years of happiness.
It looks like they both chose a good life companion!
I'll pass on the advice for a long marriage that Hubs' Granny passed along to us: "Don't fight."
Short and sweet, but pretty good advice!
Bigfoot Discovered in North Georgia?
Lying in a freezer for a couple months willgive ya such a crick in the neck!
Their finding is highly suspect, because the men both have the possibility of financial gain from the "finding." They have the body in a freezer, and say they will produce DNA evidence of the creature in California today. They claim it's about 7'7" and weighs over 500 pounds.
What do you think? Do you believe it's real? I don't think it's for real, but I agree with a commenter on this new report - there is a part of me that hopes it's real.
Even if it's not real, it could potentially bring some tourism money to Georgia.
Related Links:
CNN : Body proves Bigfoot no myth, hunters say
You Can Visit: Community Labyrinth Created in Lawrenceville
We're walking...we're walking...we're walking...Serenity Lakes Wellness Center has a labyrinth created out of stones. The public is invited to come out and walk the labyrinth for free.
Serenity Lakes is located at 3444 Club Drive in Lawrenceville.
For more information, visit Serenity Lakes Wellness Center's website at serenitylakes.com
Snellville Advertising on This Blog
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The ad will be seen on every page of the blog. Only one ad will be featured per month, so your business will get a lot of attention with no competition!
If you have your own button ad already, that can be used, or I can create the ad for you.
Email me for more information
Where Are They Now? Christian Jennings
Christian Jennings, a 2004 graduate of Shiloh High School, is now a photographer and reporter for WALB-TV News 10 in Albany Georgia.
...Photo and Bio on WALB's Website
Disciplinary Action for Black Students Disproportionate
"...Gwinnett County Schools officials said Thursday during a Board of Education workshop the “disproportionate” discipline of minority students is a concern for administrators, but it is a problem that is improving over time.
During the 2006-07 school year, 1,103 discipline panels were held for black students, 172 more than last school year.
Of 1,910 discipline hearings held in 2007-08 to dole out long-term suspensions or expulsions to students, 931 of those were held for black students. About 18 percent or 345 discipline panels were held for white students."
Gwinnett County Public School Demographics: May 2008
White: 36.5 %
Black: 27.3 %
Hispanic: 21.6 %
Asian: 10.5 %
Multiracial: 4.0 %
American Indian: .1 %
Gwinnett County Schools Population: 156,000 students
...More from AJC
Gwinnett Property Records Now Digitized
There will be a dedication of the new Real Estate Records room on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. The dedication will be hosted by Clerk of Superior Court Tom Lawler. The dedication will be attended by the Commissioner and other dignitaries.
More than 12 million real estate documents were scanned and indexed. Property records going back to 1871 were digitized.
Now the office will operate without paper records, and because of that, they say that the record room will never need to be larger than its current size.
"....The Clerk’s office receives and processes more than a quarter million property records each year. At the time the Clerk requested the project, the office was creating between 25 and 40 300-page deed books each business day. These books had to be secured on traditional shelving, so temporary shelves were added when no more shelf space was available."
"....Gwinnett residents are invited to use the new property room in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Access to the deed records in the property room is free, as always, with a statutory fee of $ .25 per page for each copy."
....More from The Weekly
Lawrenceville Murder
BREAKING NEWS: Looking for the shooting death/murder of a young woman in the Target shopping center lot on Sunday, 4-26-09 instead? Here is that story:
Mother gunned down outside Target store
Mother gunned down outside Target store
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"Investigators said they responded to a phone call from a house on Amelia Grove Lane. After discovering the body of 55-year-old Gary David Earls, they questioned potential witnesses and family members.
Police have charged his wife, Evelyn Fields-Earls, with murder."
Top 5 Gwinnett County School ACT Results
ACT College Entrance Exam Results
- Parkview High School: 24
- Brookwood High School: 23.8
- Collins Hill: 23.4
- Duluth High: 23
- Peachtree Ridge High: 22.9
....More from AJC
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Getting the Family Organized
It's back to school time and I realize I need something to keep the family on track.
I've just returned from Barnes & Noble (The Avenues at Webb Gin Shopping Center on Scenic Highway). I bought the most fantastic book, called Amy Knapp's Family Organizer. I've bought her large family calendar before and really like it. But I'm on the run more than ever, and I decided I could use a planner type thing that is purse sized.
I think this is the perfect gift for any family, but especially for moms!
I'm constantly organizationally-challenged, but I've learned over time that buying an organizer or a new calender won't "fix" my problems. The calendar or organizer is only good if I will use it. This book is going to be with me all the time. Now I'll be able to make repeat appointments at the physician's office without having to call back and wait on hold because I didn't have my calendar/schedule with me.
It has a full page spread of each monthly calendar, plus the day-by-day entry spaces.
Beside each week, there's a place for Grocery List, Menu, and To Do List. The Menu List is for Menu on one side and Grocery List on the other. It's slightly perforated, so all you need to do is bend it a couple times and tear out the list.
The organizer has stickers in the back for Birthday Reminders, Vacation, No School, Doctor Appointments, and Payment reminders.
It's so perfect for parents, because it has places for school phone numbers, emergency phone numbers, and even a small address book area in the back.
If you check it out online here, you can see that it comes in many different versions - there's a Christian edition for example. They also have editions that have nicer covers than what I bought at the bookstore.
Harley Driver Finds Wedding Ring
If you're sick and tired of all the depressing stuff that's been happening lately, read this Yahoo News article about a lost wedding ring. It will renew your faith in humanity.
Crematory Granted State License
The Georgia licensing board approved license to Chris Nuzum on Tuesday night. Residents blasted the City Council Monday night, concerned that the crematorium will release toxins into the environment. City Manager Russell Treadway is investigating the environmental effects, and will report his findings to the Council later this month.
Crematory operator Mr. Nazum plans to open the new Cremation Society of the South location on US78 in Snellville next month.
Related Links:
Crematory Owner Gets State License - Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 13, 2008
Owner gets license to open crematory near homes
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN A crematory owner cleared a major hurdle Tuesday by obtaining a state license to open a business near homes in Snellville. ...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Snellville's Young Tennis Star
Zack (Zach?) Jennings of Snellville came in first place at the Hudlow Junior Open Tennis Championship for boys' 12 singles. Zack won against Greeneville's Jaspal Singh Mahal, final score 6-4.
The Hudlow Junior Open Tennis Championship is for ages 10-18 and is a USTA sanctioned event.
...More from the Greeneville Sun
Forensic Astrologer Looks at Justin Gaines Case
A forensic astrologer named Caroline Luley gives an account of what may have happened to Justin Gaines in her blog, ForensicAstrology.Blogspot.com. I'm not personally a believer in astrology, but it is interesting reading, even including a description of the possible suspect.
Here are a couple excerpts:"By 3:00 am, Saturn is exactly conjunct the Ascendant and Venus is also in the first, both planets disposed of by Mercury in the second house. This man found Justin very attractive and wanted to pay him for sex. That is exactly what the chart is saying. He may have also made Justin a business proposition; a way to make money from what he saw as Justins "good looks". This is the reason why he followed him out of the bar and jumped at the chance to give him a ride."
"It is shown by the charts that the man disgusted Justin in some way, either he was ugly or aggressively sexual or just had a mean spirit. But something also made Justin believe that it was safe to get into this man's car. There is the possibility that Justin was kidnapped from the bar, that he was taken by force, I just cannot be clear on that with the chart. There is no doubt he got into a car, but how this happened I can't be sure."
....Read the entire blog post
Monday, August 11, 2008
Strong Words Fly At Snellville City Council Meeting
"Councilman Robert Jenkins said that Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer confronted him the in the hallway minutes earlier asking the councilman to "take it outside." Jenkins threatened to have the mayor arrested if he continues to "bully" the council about the crematory. Jenkins claims the mayor, who has said the business should be allowed to open, told Jenkins to watch what he says in opposition to the project.
"I will not be bullied," Jenkins said."
.....Crematory's impact still under review
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN For a third consecutive time, concerned
residents packed Snellville City Council chambers during
a meeting Monday night to hear updates on ...
Related Links:
Dispute over Snellville crematory continues
AP - August 12, 2008 9:54 AM ET Chris Nuzum, owner of the
Cremation Society of the South, had hoped to open the facility
in a house along US 78 this month. ...
Gwinnett County News Briefs - August 11
Name the Gwinnett Braves mascot
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The public will compete to name the new Gwinnett County
team mascot, a groundhog inspired by Gen. Beauregard Lee.
Haven't seen the mascot yet? ...
Fire damages Buford storage unit
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
Gwinnett County Fire Captain Thomas Rutledge
said the fire broke out at AAAA Self Storage around
12:30 pm. "There was an adult man who was
there who was ...
Gwinnett County Opens Five New Schools
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) --
Five new elementary schools opened for the
first time Monday in Gwinnett County.
with nearly 160000 students, ...
Perennials can enhance your garden
Gwinnett Citizen - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
If you have any questions on growing perennials
or need more information, please contact the
Gwinnett County Extension Office. ...
Gwinnett begins choosing waste
haulers for homeowners
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett Clean and
Beautiful has begun the process of choosing waste
haulers to operate under the county's new
mandatory garbage ...
First day of school can be poignant, intense
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Such scenes played out across metro
Atlanta as several major systems, including
DeKalb, Fayette, Gwinnett, Fulton and Forsyth
counties, opened classroom ...
Stephenson vs. Tucker?
Rating the scrimmages
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Dacula at Buford (Friday) — The Class AA
champs test themselves against one of
Gwinnett’s big schools. Lincoln County vs.
Thomson (Aug. ...
Many DeKalb County Students
Switch to Charter Schools
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- Gwinnett County is the largest
school system in the state, and students in the
ounty begin their first day of. ...
Gwinnett County Opens Five New Schools
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) --
Gwinnett County is the largest school system in the state,
and students in the county begin their first day of ...
Students Head Back To School In
8 Metro Atlanta School Districts
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
Classes begin Monday in Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette,
Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and Rabun
City Council Meeting Will Address Crematory Concerns
Rick Badie asks,
"I see the Snellville City Council is to address the new crematory tonight. City Manager Russell Treadway is scheduled to give a presentation on whether there could be an environmental impact if the city allows the Cremation Society of the South to open near some homes.
What do you think the report will say?"
Police Officer Arrested at Loganville Home
A Chamblee police officer was arrested at his home in Loganville because he was shooting a rifle in his backyard. SURPRISE! Alcohol was also involved.
...More from LoganvilleBlog.Blogspot.com
Back to School in Snellville
Snellville students returned to school today.
I have two kids starting high school this year, and one starting Kindergarten. The high schoolers missed their bus - we misunderstood where it would stop, and apparently it doesn't go down our street. I know their day will be stressful. We went to orientation last week, but we were late - and they didn't even have time to test their locker combinations. It's a bad sign when you even get lost at the orientation.
My Kindergarten son climbed on the school bus like he's been doing it every day of his life. No tears, no clinging, he was more interested in the school bus than his mommy. He's the best prepared for Kindergarten than the older kids were. He's gone to a really good Pre-K program, and also went to "Kinder Camp" at his new school (Kinder Camp was 3 half-days). He's met his teacher, seen his room, and is very comfortable with everything.
But I wasn't prepared for my son to get on the school bus with such ease. He's supposed to at least look at me wistfully through the bus window! Waaah!
Fortunately, I have a 2 year old to keep me occupied today, and he has a fever of 101, so he still needs his mommy. When he goes to Kindergarten, I guess I will need to get a life.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Man Claims He Robbed Church to Pay for Oil Change
Oh, in that case, it's okay! We know how expensive oil changes are these days, and we all want to make sure your Mercedes is well maintained.... (!!!)
Church Cash Box Stolen By Loganville Man To Pay For Oil Change
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- A Georgia man stunned churchgoers when he swiped their cashbox and made a mad dash for the door, police said. Eric Anthony Comrie, 20, ...
Friday, August 08, 2008
Police: 7 More Children Allege Scout Leader Sex Abuse
A follow up on the blog post of July 28th:
"Thursday, Gwinnett police said that the seven children came forward alleging acts ranging from being inappropriately photographed to acts of sodomy. The children range in age from 6 to 9 years old. There are a total of 10 alleged victims. More interviews are scheduled with more children."
...Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 7, 2008
Police: Gwinnett Boy Scout Leader Molested 10 Boys
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police said Thursday they now believe there are more victims in a child molestation case there. ...
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Arrest Made in Cash Box Theft from Snellville First Baptist
Police arrested Eric Comrie in the theft of the cash box containing several hundred dollars from Snellville First Baptist Church.
He was arrested late Wednesday night. Suspected accomplice Brianna Williams was also arrested.
Comrie is listed as having a Wrenwood Court, Loganville GA address.
Mission accomplished Snellville Police!
Cash Box Stolen from Snellville First Baptist
A man stole the cashbox from Snellville First Baptist Church last night. It was money from the Wednesday night supper that the church has before Wednesday night classes and events begin. A man grabbed the box and ran out a side door. Some church members followed him and saw that he had a woman accomplice in a car at the Citgo gas station at the corner of US78 and Skyland Drive/Wisteria. (In the video, Chief Whitehead says it's the corner of US78 and Langley...I'll need to look at a map - I don't know a Langley Drive except in Lawrenceville).
The man swapped cars with the woman, and the woman kept the cashbox containing around $900. The woman has been arrested, but police are still looking for the man. The man's name is Eric Comrie.
What is happening to Snellville? I'm starting to not recognize this city. Perps stealing from a church in Snellville that is full of people who would help them in time of need. It's like shooting yourself in the foot, isn't it?
Police Search for Man Who Stole Cashbox from Snellville Church
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) – Police are searching for a man who
robbed a church in Snellville Wednesday night. The robbery happened while the church ...
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Home Depot Theft Ring Ends
Pretty wild story about an employee acting as an 'insider' at Home Depot in Loganville's Home Depot. He accepted "returns" and issued Home Depot Gift Cards to other people in the theft ring. Most people involved were from Loganville, but two involved were from Snellville. The gift cards were issued for amounts larger than $500 each, and they thought loss prevention wouldn't notice. [insert my hyena-like laugh here]
Home Depot theft ring busted
Walton Tribune - Monroe,GA,USA
In addition, an Anthony Persaud, 37, of Snellville, who initially
gave a Florida driver’s license, was arrested for his alleged
involvement in the scam and ...
Monday, August 04, 2008
Family Uses Logic Instead of Whining
Are you sitting down? This may shock you, but there is actually at least one American family that is using common sense to tackle high gas prices and their budget, instead of whining and blaming it on someone else or expecting the government to save them. I just might have to go lie down. I am having heart palpitations. This is like finding out the Loch Ness monster really exists.
...More
Voice of the Braves Skip Caray has Died
Braves announcer Skip Caray has died in his sleep at age 68. In the past few years, he has battled health issues of Diabetes, congestive heart failure, and kidney problems.
...More from Sports Illustrated
...More about Skip Caray and his career
Sunday, August 03, 2008
2 Injured in Snellville Shooting
An altercation occurred between two people at a Spruce Circle address. A man was holding his 2 year old daughter and an argument took place. The man holding the child was shot and the toddler was also shot. For some reason, the injured man drove to the Walgreen's store on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, and from there they went to the hospital to receive care.
It just strikes me as really strange. If you are familiar with Spruce Circle, it's one of the streets just off of Highpoint Road, where all the duplex rental properties are. If they drove from there to Pleasant Hill Road, I would assume they took Ronald Reagan Parkway. They would have passed right by Eastside Medical Center. They also would have passed by several drugstores like Rite Aid and the Walgreens store right here in Snellville.
I suppose that he drove to Walgreen's in Duluth because it's a 24-hour store, and maybe he planned to try to take care of the injuries himself to avoid involving the police, who undoubtedly would have some questions.
...More details from WSB
...More details from AJC
Friday, August 01, 2008
Snellville Homestead Exemption for Disabled and/or 65 and Older
If your home is in Snellville and you are age 65 or older, or disabled, are you taking advantage of the Homestead Exemption from Snellville Ad Valorem taxes?
It's amazing what I find just surfing. This is from 1999. It's one of those things that aren't going to be just handed to you or offered to you, you will need to know to ask for it.
Here are some excerpts, and then I will provide the link so you can read it yourself if interested in learning more.
HB 412 - Snellville, City of; homestead exemption; certain residents
SECTION 2.
2- 4 (a) Each resident of the City of Snellville who is under 65
2- 5 years of age is granted an exemption on that person's
2- 6 homestead from all City of Snellville ad valorem taxes for
2- 7 city purposes, except taxes levied by the city to pay
2- 8 interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount
2- 9 of $3,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The
2-10 value of that property in excess of such exempted amount
2-11 shall remain subject to taxation.
2-12 (b) Each resident of the City of Snellville who is 65 years
2-13 of age or older or who is totally disabled is granted an
2-14 exemption on that person's homestead from all City of
2-15 Snellville ad valorem taxes for city purposes, except taxes
2-16 levied by the city to pay interest on and to retire bonded
2-17 indebtedness, in the amount of $5,000.00 of the total
2-18 assessed value of that homestead.
SECTION 3.
3- 2 The City of Snellville or the official designated by the
3- 3 governing authority of the city or the designee thereof
3- 4 shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by
3- 5 this Act and shall require such information as may be
3- 6 necessary to determine the initial and continuing
3- 7 eligibility of the owner for the exemption.
House Bill of the Georgia House of Representatives
Status of this Bill:
2/4/99 Passed/Adopted 3/4/99
3/15/99 Sent to Governor
3/15/99 Signed by Governor
11 Act/Veto Number
3/15/99 Effective Date
Status of Bill and Info on How To Claim Homestead Exemption
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