Snellville Days Festival May 2 and 3

This years' Snellville Days Festival will offer a lot more excitement than in the past! Read all about it here: Snellville Days Festival promises a lot of exciting events

Bank robbery suspect might have Snellville connections

SnellvilleConfidential.com: Bank robbery suspect has ties to our area ...
Fourth suspect in Bank of America robbery wanted. WRDW-TV - Augusta,GA,USA Martin has ties in the Augusta area, but is also known to frequent Atlanta and Snellville. Martin has been identified as the gunman in the robbery and is . ...

Free English as 2nd language classes

Free English as Second Language Classes
Gwinnett Technical College's Adult Education Department will offer free English as a second language (ESOL) classes from July 6 through September 14, 2009, but early registration is required. Classes will be held at several Gwinnett locations...
Click here for all the registration dates, times, requirements, and class dates.

Heather Strube memorial fund

A fund has been set up for Heather Strube's son at Fidelity Bank in Conyers.

You may remember, Heather Strube was the young mother who was shot and killed in the Target parking lot in Snellville.

Checks should be made out to the Heather Strube Memorial Fund, c/o Fidelity Bank, 1945 Hwy. 138, Conyers, GA, 30013.

Related links:
Heather Strube murder case featured on America's Most Wanted
Mother gunned down outside Target store
Site of Heather Strube killing visited

Parkview Panthers

Panthers out in front early
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By David Friedlander SNELLVILLE - Parkview's boys and girls put themselves in prime position after the field events Monday at the Region 8-AAAAA track meet ...

Gwinnett Library seeking branch manager

Gwinnett Jobs: Gwinnett County Public Library branch manager job
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Information on Target parking lot shooting

Follow up on mother murdered in Snellville Target parking lot - Gwinnett County Headlines Examiner
Source: www.examiner.com

Follow up on mother murdered in Snellville Target parking lot by Gwinnett County Headlines Examiner

New London Theatre announces Open Auditions

New London Theatre announces Open Auditions for
"The Pirates of Penzance" on
Tuesday, April 28th from 5:30-7:00pm and on
Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30-7:00pm.

Auditions require a monologue and one song no longer than one minute. Monologues can be found on our website (www.newlondontheatre.org). The audition song should be upbeat musical theater. Please provide accompaniment by use of tape or CD. The track should be voiceless.

“The Pirates of Penzance” is the Gilbert and Sullivan classic musical of Fredric and his servitude as a pirate, his love for Mabel, his loyalty to the Pirate King, and the plot against the Major General. The theatre will be casting 26+ and many roles are available for age 14 and older.

“The Pirates of Penzance” is being directed by Scott Rousseau and produced by John Berlo.

New London Theatre will present “The Pirates of Penzance” opening on July 10th and continuing through August 2nd. Shows are performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each weekend for the duration. Shows are performed at New London Theatre: 2485 East Main Street Snellville, GA 30078.

For additional information about this and future auditions, future performances, ticket purchases, volunteering, or donations, please see www.newlondontheatre.org, e-mail (NLTSnellville@yahoo.com), or call 770-559-1484.

New London Theatre is a Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to providing the community with affordable, high-quality, family-oriented entertainment and education in the Arts.

Free family day at Hudgens Center for the Arts

The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth is having a free family day tomorrow, Saturday April 25th. The Hudgens Center is at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway. Click here for more details

Gwinnett in the news

Gwinnett commissioners to accept stimulus funds
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
Lawrenceville, Ga., (April 23, 2009) – Work will begin soon on several “shovel-ready” transportation projects in Gwinnett after commissioners on Tuesday ...

Bulls beat Gwinnett behind Richards
The Herald-Sun - Durham,NC,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga -- Chris Richard homered twice and drove in five runs as Durham beat Gwinnett 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Richard, who hit a team-best 26 ...

InfoLogix Selected by Gwinnett Medical Center to Transform ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Gwinnett Medical Center engaged InfoLogix to conduct a wireless infrastructure assessment to determine the technical and workflow requirements necessary for ...

Metro schools turning more green
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Nancy Badertscher Every weekday morning, a line of sport utility vehicles and sedans forms in front of Gwinnett County's Beaver Ridge Elementary School. ...

Pottery on display in Macon, Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Howard Pousner Given the ample number of ceramic artists involved and huge number of works on view in exhibits at Gwinnett's Hudgens Center for the Arts ...

Gwinnett Gab
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
DULUTH - Gwinnett Technical College is accepting applications until Monday for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the college's International ...

Arena at Gwinnett Center

Looking for some fun events to attend? Visit the Arena at Gwinnett Center's website to see all the shows, sports, and other events going on there. http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/

Tip: Sometimes banks and credit unions will have discount tickets for their members. Also, check with your company's human resources department to see if they have any coupons, discounts, or deals.

Gwinnett news round up

Man accused to trying to set wife on fire
SnellvilleConfidential.com - GA, USA
On arrival to a domestic disturbance call in Duluth GA officers saw a 65 year old man pushing his wife. The wife would not make lunch for him because she was having kidney trouble and didn't feel well....

1 Shot, couple beat up in home invasion
SnellvilleConfidential.com - Norcross GA,USA
The two home invaders demanded money, then ran away on foot.

Two men charged for immigration fraud
SnellvilleConfidential.com - Snellville ,GA,USA
Two men have been charged with providing false documentation and helping Koreans live and work in the United States illegally. ...

Gwinnett falls to Durham, 7-3
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By staff reports LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Durham Bulls pulled ahead early and sealed the win late to defeat the Gwinnett Braves 7-3 on Tuesday night in the ...

Gwinnett Residents Battle Waste Station
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX ATLANTA) - For the second time in just a few months, Gwinnett County residents were battling a waste transfer station Tuesday. ...

Finding spot for Boyer means extra arm
USA Today - USA
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is going to a 13-man pitching staff, more to find a spot for newly-acquired reliever Blaine Boyer ...

Gwinnett plans solid waste study
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By PATRICK FOX Gwinnett County commissioners approved a $131000 study to redraw the county's failed solid waste ordinance — a measure that generated a ...

Habasit expands, adds jobs in Gwinnett
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Belting maker Habasit America will double the size of its Gwinnett County, Ga.-based advanced manufacturing operations and North American headquarters and ...

Braves trade Blaine Boyer
Examiner.com - USA
Barton is a right-handed outfielder has some power, he'll be assigned to Gwinnett. He's been struggling so far this season, but he has a career .310 hitter ...

Live simulcast with Dave Ramsey

Cannon Church (the round shaped church you can see from Ronald Reagan Parkway) will be hosting Town Hall for Hope, with Dave Ramsey on Thursday, April 23 at 8 pm.

This will be a free live simulcast. Join Dave Ramsey for this nationwide town hall meeting to hear about hope and to discover what's happening with our economy.

Cannon Church is located at 2424 Webb Gin Parkway, Snellville GA 30078. [directions]
For more information, call 770-972-5463 or visit the church's website, www.cannonchurch.org

Kindergarten registration Gwinnett County GA

Kindergarten Registration for Gwinnett County Schools is May 7, 2009.

To register for the 2009-10 school year, your child will need to be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2009. Call your school for registration times. For a list of phone numbers, visit GCPS' website, www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us and look for "Countdown to Kindergarten."

Registration will occur at local schools. If you're not sure what school your child will attend, call the Planning Department at 678-301-7085. The first day of school will be August 10, 2009.
Go to your local school during registration hours.

Registration will be delayed if you fail to bring needed information and are unable to fill out the paperwork:

• You can bring your child (I didn't take my son last year, and that's okay - but sometimes they do some hearing/sight screenings, so it's a good idea. I'd just say, for the best experience, make sure your child is well rested and has eaten before you attend)
• Bring a copy of the Pre-K progress report, if your child attended PreK. It will help your child's new teacher know more about your child's needs.
• Bring an official document that proves your child's birthdate for eligibility. Examples: original birth certificate or birth registration, an official state or federal form with date of birth on it, or a passport.
• Proof that you live in the area covered by that school. Examples: A non-contingent sales contract, lease, or deed. You'll need at least one utility bill (but not a phone bill) that has the same address as that on your contract, lease, or deed.
• You'll need proof that the child had vision, hearing, and dental exams in the past year. You'll need Georgia Form #3300. The form will be provided by your physician or the health department. If you're coming from out of state, a letter from your healthcare professionals are usually acceptable.
• Photo ID of the adult enrolling the student. This can be a driver's license, a state ID card, a passport, or other official photo identification.
• Proof of custody/guardianship. To learn more about proof of custody, contact Gwinnett County Probate Court at 770-822-8265.
• Georgia Certificate of Immunization. State form # 3231
• The child's Social Security number. If you don't want to provide this number, parents may sign a waiver.

For more information, contact Gwinnett County Public Schools, www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Latest job listings in Gwinnett

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Briscoe Park pool to open May 23

Oh those pesky swimming cats! The pool at Briscoe Park will be opening soon, and don't worry, as far as I know there's no cat urine in it.

Here's the info on the pool:

The pool will be open May 23 through September 7, 2009.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday, Noon to 6 pm
Friday - Sunday, Noon to 7 pm

Fees:
Age 3 and under: $1
Ages 4-49: $4
Ages 50 and over: $1

Swimming lessons are offered for all ages, 6 months through adults. Morning and evening classes available.

Early registration is Saturday, May 9th from 9 am until Noon in the Briscoe Park Office. All other registrations can be completed Monday - Friday, 8 am until 5 pm in the park office.

For more information: contact Cyndee Bonacci, at cbonacci[AT]snellville.org or call 770-985-3535. You can also visit Snellville's website at www.snellville.org

Anonymous letter urges Evermore leaders to unify

Unsigned letter to editor of the Gwinnett Daily Post:

Our view: Reconcile or resign at Evermore
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA

Unfortunately, unity is a word that no longer describes the Evermore CID that runs along U.S. Highway 78 through Snellville. Disputes and bickering among its leaders have escalated into recall elections and lawsuits. The betterment of the community has taken a back seat to stubborn power plays from which no one appears willing to back down.

How to get rid of old furniture in Snellville

My neighbor's had a couch at the curb for several weeks - in this case, since before we had snow here. I even mentioned it in this March 3rd blog post.

If you need to use a string trimmer to cut the grass that's grown up around the furniture in your yard, then it might be time to figure out how to get rid of it.

There are a couple ways to get rid of old furniture in Snellville:

1. Take it to the Snellville Recycling Center. Located at the back of Briscoe Park, you can take old furniture there and drop it off. Free for Snellville residents.
2. Tie or pin a couple of the Snellville blue trash bags to the piece of furniture. You can buy the blue bags at Publix grocery store in Snellville. A box of the bags is about $25 (I haven't bought them in awhile so I'm not 100% certain of that price), but it's about that. You will only need about 2 of them for a loveseat. The trash company will pick it up on the next trash day.

Another option open to everyone (but before furniture is destroyed by being left outside) is to go to www.Freecycle.org and locate a local group. You can post items that you'd like to give away. Someone else might be glad to have your old sofa.

Gwinnett and Lawrenceville news

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WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA Lawrenceville-Charges have been upgraded against a Lawrenceville man accused of beating a two-year-old. Twenty-nine-year-old John Wyatt is now charged with ... Man charged in death of 2-year-old girl ...

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Gwinnett Rose Society to meet

The Greater Gwinnett Rose Society will meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7 PM at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.

The featured speaker will be Kim Bailey, with Environmental Education in Georgia. She will discuss hummingbirds in the Garden.

The Greater Gwinnett Rose Society is open to anyone who enjoys roses and wants to learn more about them. Meetings are held at 7 PM on the first Tuesday of most months. For further information, contact Don Schwarz, President, at 770 979-4237, email berdks@mindspring.com.

New Gwinnett Braves stadium & local economy

Will stadium be economic engine in Gwinnett?
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett County's new AAA baseball team and stadium near Lawrenceville will do more than provide entertainment for thousands of fans ...

Enter for chance to win MySnellvilleBlog car magnet

Huzzah, it's a giveaway on this blog. Yes, I am giving something away free.

This is an 8"x10" sized magnet for your vehicle. Can you imagine the admiring glances that will come your way when you sport the US flag AND the web address of MySnellvilleBlog.com ?!? I know, right?!? The mind just boggles.

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To have a chance to win the magnet, just post a comment here. I'd love to know how you plan to use the magnet too!

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I approve all the comments before they post to this blog, so don't be worried if you don't see your comment post right away. There's no need to re-post your comment.

Enter now through April 24, 2009. One entry per person, except for additional entries gained by posting to your own blog or to Twitter.

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PS: I'm not responsible if the magnet scratches your vehicle. I've personally never had that problem with these kinds of magnets, but just in case, I've forewarned you, and that should save us all a lot of legal hassle. I'm also not responsible if you decide to slide your credit and debit cards across the magnetic surface. Please note, doing that will erase your magnetic data on cards. I'm also not responsible if you put video cassettes too close to this magnet and it deletes your collection of ABC's Full House sitcoms. I'm not responsible for doing you a favor. Now that that's all out of the way, enjoy the chance to win a free magnet. I need a nap now.

Leroy Minor, age 54; Albert Livsey age 92

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA

LEROY MINOR, 54, of Snellville died Wednesday. Arrangements will be announced; ...

ALBERT LIVSEY, 92, of Snellville died Sunday. Arrangements will be announced; Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Lawrenceville.

Police ID driver wanted for fatal crash near Lawrenceville

Police ID driver sought in fatal crash
Snellville Confidential - SnellvilleConfidential.com - Snellville,GA,USA
Police have identified the driver who fled the accident [ see yesterday's post ] as Alexander Prim of Lawrenceville GA, age 25. Prim is Puerto Rican and speaks Spanish.

It's tax time

A hauntingly accurate parody of local news on tax deadline day.

This is sure to offend somebody

In Snellville we do not have a separation of church and state. Technically we are supposed to, but if you look around, you might wonder.

An example of this is at Briscoe Park. Check out the playground equipment that features the Bible story of Noah's Ark.

I love the story of Noah's Ark - but if a religion I didn't agree with was the dominant one here, would I want to see their holy book stories on playground equipment I helped pay for with my taxes?

Not likely.

But maybe heathens who don't believe exactly the same way I do should stay away from the park. (kidding!)

And while we discuss this, the kids just think it's cute pictures of animals on their playground equipment. Makes you want to be a kid again, doesn't it?

I still haven't read this book, that's why I'm still annoying.

Snellville liquor law adjustments

Snellville adjusts alcohol law

Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA

SNELLVILLE - Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer and City Council members voted Monday to make two changes to Snellville's alcoholic beverage ...

The first change allows for beer and wine package stores to host wine tastings. The second change allows bowling alleys to sell distilled spirits to patrons.

It's a teensy weensy, itsy bitsy liquor law change or two, but for some, it's a slippery slope into complete degradation of Snellville for adults to drink in bowling alleys.

I've always thought of most bowling alleys as dark places full of drunk guys anyway. Must be why I like them ;-)

But the good news is that the bowling alley in Snellville is practically across the street from Eastside Medical Center, so that should save loads of time.

Larry Rutledge, a deacon at First Baptist Church of Snellville, implored council members to think twice before approving the amendment.

"Alcohol is the most destructive substance in the country. Stand up and be Christian about this," he said.

Personally, I would say that heroin is the most destructive substance in this country.

"I understand the pain that alcohol can cause," said [Snellville City Council Member Tod] Warner, who said he lost a cousin to a drunk driver. "The alcohol did not kill my cousin; the person did. It's not the government's place to tell us not to drink alcohol."

Yeah, you would think that people had parents who would've told them that.

Gwinnett County news on MyLawrencevilleBlog

New posts on MyLawrencevilleBlog.com:

Braves & Gladiators news

Gwinnett Place Mall welcomes new stores

Firefighters were dispatched to new Gwinnett Braves stadium

Veteran newspaperman Elliott Brack to autograph new book on Gwinnett history

What's going to happen with Gwinnett County property tax assessments?

New London Theatre presents concert

New London Theatre presents Sgian Dubh
Examiner.com - USA
The concert will be performed on April 18th at 8pm, at New London Theatre: 2485 East Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078. Tickets are $10.00 at the door. ...

Driver fled accident that killed passenger

SnellvilleConfidential.com: Police: driver fled accident that ...
By MySnellvilleBlog
One died (Mario Tucker, age 24 of Loganville GA). The driver is missing. A Ford Explorer only has seating for 5, so the passenger who was killed was probably unrestrained in the cargo area in the back of the vehicle. ... SUV driver flees fatal crash in Gwinnett

News from around Gwinnett

Court hearing for baby sitter charged in baby death
SnellvilleConfidential; Snellville - GA, USA
...being held without bond at the jail in Gwinnett on charges of murder and cruelty to children. Police said Malone was babysitting ...

Gwinnett to tackle overtaxation issue
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Shane Blatt Gwinnett County and its 15 municipalities are poised to hash out a tax-duplication impasse —- if enough city officials show up. ...

Gwinnett Grads: Wilkerson posting gaudy numbers for Augusta State
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Will Hammock The Jaguars are 20-21 overall and a mediocre 8-7 in the Peach Belt Conference, and it's scary to think where they would be without Dacula ...

Dream agency aims to empower abused women
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
And that’s what WADT has been doing for the past decade out of rented office space in Gwinnett. The organization has a network to put abused women in ...

Gladiators fall to Everblades 5-3; Trail Series 1-0
OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA
Estero, FL - The Gwinnett Gladiators scored three power play goals and Tom Zanoski had a goal and two assists but it wasn't enough to help the Gladaitors ...

Citizens Join Together in Great American Cleanup
Gwinnett Citizen - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
Gwinnett County, GA – Now the winter chill is gone and spring has finally sprung it’s time for Gwinnettians to join millions of Americans in Keep America ...

Gwinnett Braves invite fans to ribbon-cutting
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By staff reports The Gwinnett Braves will officially open Gwinnett Stadium during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sunday. Starting at 2 pm, members of the ...

Perdue signs off on roadwork list
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
One of the two widening projects is in Gwinnett County. It will provide $24.4 million for a planned four-lane extension of McGinnis Ferry Road. ...

KELLY CUP PLAYOFFS: Everblades surge at end of second period to ...
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
The two teams play again tonight at 7:30 at Germain Arenain in Game 2, and then the best-of-seven series heads to Gwinnett on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. ...

New London Theatre announces Open Auditions

New London Theatre announces Open Auditions for
"Charlotte’s Web" on
Monday, April 13th from 5:30-7:00pm and on
Tuesday, April 14th from 6:00-8:00pm.
Callbacks will be held on Thursday, April 16th at 5:30pm.

Auditions will include a monologue which can be found on www.newlondontheatre.org

"Charlotte’s Web" - All the enchanting characters are here - Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer"

This 2009 production of "Charlotte’s Web" is being done on the 10th Anniversary of New London Theatre’s very first production ("Charlotte’s Web"), and is being celebrated as their "birthday play." "Charlotte’s Web" is being produced by Dawn Berlo and directed by Teagan Eley.

New London Theatre will present "Charlotte’s Web" opening on May 29 and continuing through June 21st. Shows are performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each weekend during the duration. Shows are performed at New London Theatre: 2485 East Main Street Snellville, GA 30078.

For additional information about this and future auditions, future performances, ticket purchases, volunteering, or donations, please see www.newlondontheatre.org, e-mail NLTSnellville[AT]yahoo.com, or call 770-559-1484.

New London Theatre is a Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to providing the community with affordable, high-quality, family-oriented entertainment and education in the Arts.

New League of Women Voters Gwinnett chapter

The League of Women Voters has started a Gwinnett Chapter.

Chapter President Steffini Bethea, a Snellville resident, said the Gwinnett organization plans to provide much-needed information about the county's pressing issues and candidates for elected office.

....next meeting will be 7 p.m. April 23 at the Publix Shopping Center at 1030 Old Peachtree Road N.W. in Lawrenceville.

....For more information, call 678-768-8136 or e-mail lwvga[AT]lwvga.org

League of Women Voters establishes new chapter
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA

Loganville's tough times outlined in Wall Street Journal

The state of Loganville, Georgia's economy has been covered in an article in the Wall Street Journal. ...More

Ex Snellville court clerk found guilty

Former Snellville court clerk found guilty
SnellvilleConfidential.com
Janet Odum, daughter-in-law of former longtime Snellville Councilman Wayne Odum, was fired in August 2005 after an auditor discovered at least $30000 in fines and other revenue was missing from Municipal Court

Snellville business burglaries come to an end

SnellvilleConfidential.com: Not really visiting a friend
SnellvilleConfidential.com
Snellville Police received a tip that the criminal might be heading toward Snellville and that the perpetrator might have a black pick-up truck, based on information from burglaries earlier the same day in Loganville. ...

Gwinnett news updates

Hanson sharp in first Gwinnett game
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By KEVIN CARY Fort Mill, SC — The Gwinnett Braves’ debut received rave reviews Thursday afternoon, but players said they were ready for encores after their ...

Gwinnett Braves Get Win Over Knights
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
CHARLOTTE, NC (MyFOX ATLANTA) - The Gwinnett Braves scored three runs in the third and cruised to a 9-1 win over the Charlotte Knights in the season opener ...

G-Braves bomb Charlotte in season-opener
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By staff reports Gwinnett Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson looks out of the dugout during spring training. Hanson struck out 10 Charlotte Knights batters in the ...

Pre-Playoff Blog: Quotes from Florida, Gwinnett; Plus First-Round ...
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
The only one who will be here for the first two games against Gwinnett is Jon Paiement, who played last night for the first time since being injured in ...

Gwinnett Braves ready to play ball
Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA
Gwinnett Stadium was built in about nine months. That's the home park for Atlanta's Class AAA club, which was based in Richmond from 1966 to 2008. ...

Gwinnett County leads effort to buy fuel in bulk
WRCB-TV - Chattanooga,TN,USA
Gwinnett County Administrator Jock Connell said Wednesday that his county could save $100000. Coalition members involved include Gwinnett County and its ...

Georgia jobless claims surge 126 percent
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Among the big metro counties, claims rose 136 percent in Gwinnett; 125 percent in Cobb; 107 percent in Fulton; 102 percent in DeKalb; and 106 percent in ...

New Gwinnett County Jail Scanner being tested
SnellvilleConfidential.com - Snellville, GA, USA
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday unveiled a body screening portal that promises to detect hidden weapons and ...

Gwinnett to form fuel cooperative with Atlanta
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
For years, the Gwinnett County has saved by combining resources with the school system and local cities, but the new cooperative will reduce prices and ...

Gwinnett Braves news

Glavine appearance, stadium highlight G-Braves' open house
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
But with an Atlanta Braves star and the new Gwinnett Braves stadium on display, fans showed up. And through the cold, Tom Glavine tossed one of the first ...

Tommy Hanson gets start in Gwinnett Braves’ opener
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By CARROLL ROGERS The Gwinnett Braves travel to Charlotte today to open their inaugural season Thursday against the Knights with prospect Tommy Hanson on ...

Gwinnett Braves begin a new tradition
Gainesville Times - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Jonathan Zopf LAWRENCEVILLE — On a day when the Gwinnett Braves showcased their new team in their new stadium, an old familiar face was there to help ...

Where to find a fun Easter egg hunt

Gwinnett to be hopping with Easter egg hunts
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Deanna Allen Kids can search for those elusive Easter eggs at events around Gwinnett County on Friday and Saturday. The following is a list of hunts that ...

Gen. Petraeus to give commencement address for Georgia Gwinnett College

Petraeus to speak at Gwinnett College
Online Athens - Athens,GA,USA
David Petraeus, one of America's top military commanders, will give the commencement address at Georgia Gwinnett College's graduation ceremony May 29. ...

Snellville Diner nightly discount offers

Snellville Diner specials & discounts
Snellville Diner is located at 2302 Main St E, Snellville, GA 30078; phone number is 770-972-0000. It's in the same shopping center as Provino's and Big Lots, at the corner of US78 and Scenic Hwy. They've had an up and down history of ...

New Snellville drug tip line

Snellville Confidential: Snellville anonymous drug tip line
Please call us at 770-985-7212 (you do not have to leave a name); enter a service request ticket on our website (click on Service Request at the top of the page at www.snellville.org and choose ...

Snellville Public Works Department needs your help

Spring time is here and it’s time to do those outdoor chores. Please help keep our stormwater system clean by keeping lawn clippings and landscape debris out of streets, drainage culverts and drainage easements.

Dumping grass clippings in creeks and drainage swales quickly restricts the natural flow and can
cause upstream and downstream effects to other properties. The City of Snellville appreciates your cooperation on keeping our stormwater system clean!

Snellville staycation

Thinking about some fun places to visit and things to do during spring break? Some people are opting to stay home rather than travel, and call it a "stay-cation" instead of a vacation.

Here are some ideas, gathered from previous posts and other blogs. Keep in mind that some pricing and business hours may have changed since these were posted...

Places near Snellville
Places near Atlanta
Places near Lithonia/Stone Mountain
Places near Marietta

If you know of any more, please let me know!

Free family reunion planning workshop

The Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau is sponsoring a free workshop, "The ABC's of Planning a Family Reunion" on Friday, April 10, 2009 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

A complimentary luncheon will be served and attendees will receive a family reunion planning guide.

You must make a reservation to attend. No walk ins will be accepted.

Contact: Linda Busby at 770-814-6056 or email lbusby[AT]gcvb.org to make reservations.

The workshop will be held at the Hyatt Place in Duluth, 3530 Venture Parkway, Duluth GA. The phone number for Hyatt Place is 770-623-9699 (but for reservations, call Linda Busby at 770-814-6056).

MyCoal Products Co to bring 100 jobs to Gwinnett

"....The Japan-based company manufactures a variety of products that warm the body with the use of chemical packages. Products range from gloves to neck braces."

Japanese company heats up Gwinnett job market - Atlanta Business ...
Japanese company heats up Gwinnett job market. Atlanta Business Chronicle

Easter events & activities

Here is a list of Easter events and activities, courtesy the Atlanta Journal-Constitution!

Police: job scam

Three accused of job scam
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Police have charged Jesus Lizarraga of Stone Mountain and Francisco Vaquera and Doris Olvera of Snellville with two misdemeanor counts of theft by deception ...

Interchange at US78 & Killian Hill Rd named for Cpl Jon Ayers

Gwinnett Interchange Named After CPL Jonathan Ryan Ayers
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
Melvin Everson (R- Snellville). “I am humbles by CPL Ayers, his family, and their sacrifice. I consider it a personal honor to have introduced this ...

Snellville Council change bill dies in House

Bill changing Snellville council structure dies in House
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT Legislation that would have changed the voting makeup of the divided Snellville City Council has stopped dead in its tracks. ...

Gwinnett County Schools finalist in Broad Prize for Urban Education excellence

Yesterday, the Broad Foundation announced that Gwinnett County Public Schools is one of five finalists for the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education, the largest education award in the country.

The Broad (rhymes with “road”) Prize for Urban Education is an annual $2 million award that honors the urban school districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between low- and non-low-income students.

Eli Broad, founder of the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, said,

"These five districts are among the most impressive in the country because they have demonstrated an unwavering focus on student achievement above all else. They stand as a beacon for other urban districts facing similar challenges and are exemplars of practices that can be replicated elsewhere across the country to improve our public schools."

Alvin Wilbanks, Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools said,

"I want to personally congratulate all of our employees on this achievement. This is a prestigious validation of the good work that we all know is going on in Gwinnett classrooms every day. Being a finalist for the Broad Prize is a significant accomplishment in which all employees played a part and of which we all can be proud. The Board of Education joins me in congratulating you and thanking you for all that you do for the children of Gwinnett County Public Schools. "

Gwinnett news briefs

Gwinnett Chamber holds 2009 Valor Awards
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
by Tana Suggs DULUTH – The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce along with presenting sponsors held the Fourth Annual Valor Awards March 27 at the Atlanta ...

Simple scenario: Gladiators must win
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Gwinnett leads .471 to .464, and it comes down to the last two games for each team. The Gladiators play at home tonight against the streaking South Carolina ...

Trim time
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Kemp will decide who plays where in the Atlanta minor league system on Saturday, with setting the Class AAA roster for Gwinnett his first priority. ...

Grady costs to rise for people outside of Fulton, DeKalb
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
People from Gwinnett, Cobb and other counties seeking non-emergency care began paying fees on a sliding scale based on income, effective Wednesday, ...

Gwinnett schools are finalist for top national award
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD A prestigious education foundation has named Gwinnett County Public Schools as a finalist in its search for the nation’s best urban ...

Urban school districts get nod from foundation
Houston Chronicle - United States
The finalists include Gwinnett County school district, the largest in Georgia with 158000 students. The others are: Aldine Independent School District in ...

Gwinnett County schools named finalist for prize
Houston Chronicle - United States
The Gwinnett County school district was named Thursday as one of five districts across the country that could win the Broad (BRODE) Prize for Urban ...

Everblades power up in rout of Gladiators
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
The Gwinnett Gladiators certainly don't doubt anymore, after being throttled by the Blades 6-3 -- their second loss to Florida on consecutive nights. ...

City to seek share of DeKalb homestead
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Opening night at Gwinnett County’s new baseball stadium is sold out, but a limited number of tickets for outfield berm seating remained for Games 2 and 3 ...

South Gwinnett athletic director leaving

South athletic director leaving for Archer
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
The Snellville school will be looking for a new athletic director when the man who currently holds the job, Mike Watkins, leaves to accept an administrative ...

Gwinnett happenings

Gladiators Dropped by Everblades 6-3
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Dustin Bixby Estero, FL - Gwinnett got a pair of third period goals from Jordan Fox but it wasn't enought to overcome a 6-1 third period deficit in a 6-3 ...

Gwinnett Commissioners purchase land to connect greenway
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY - By buying almost 54 acres of undeveloped land along the Alcovy River, Gwinnett commissioners have added significantly to a future greenway ...

Gwinnett County appoints new CFO
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
Lawrenceville, Ga., (April 1, 2009) – Aaron J. Bovos has been appointed financial services director and chief financial officer for Gwinnett County ...

'Great Gatsby' gets nod for Big Read 2009 in Gwinnett
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY - Attention Gwinnett book lovers: Dust off a copy of "The Great Gatsby" and start reading. The Gwinnett County Public Library is ...

Hall, Gwinnett getting $$$ to deal with blighted areas
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
3 million for Gwinnett and $2.3 million for Hall. “The Neighborhood Stabilization Program offers a well-timed funding source for communities addressing ...

Murder trial delayed in 2007 killing of Cherryville sports star
Gaston Gazette - Gastonia,NC,USA
Lawyers in the case held a court hearing last week in the Atlanta suburb of Gwinnett County, Ga., to determine if the case could go to trial this month. ...

Gwinnett's new stadium wins real estate award
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
The new stadium in Gwinnett County where the Gwinnett Braves will open their inaugural season next month has won a Best in Atlanta Real Estate Award from ...

Trio lead Blades to win over Gwinnett
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA
McJannet then helped the Everblades get on the power play with nine minutes left when he coaxed an elbowing penalty from Gwinnett's Daniel Sullivan that was ...

Gwinnett's top seniors tip off
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Former Central Gwinnett head coach and Dacula assistant Ronnie Gerrin will coach against one former Shiloh assistant and former Truett McConnell College ...

Blades beat Gwinnett 4-2; Bordeleau called up
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
They've already clinched the Brabham Cup and really don't have much left to play for in the regular season, going up against a Gwinnett team that's fighting ...

Last weekend for Grimm's Fairy Tales

Grimm's Fairy Tales is the story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, fifteen and thirteen years old. They must face Napoleon's wolf-soldiers and a scheming fox, but with help from the comedic Bremen musicians, succeed in being reunited with their family in this coming-of-age original fairy tale.

Grimm's Fairy Tales is being produced by Kathleen Mardis (who took this photo!) and directed by Kirk Buis, who is also the playwright.

Grimm's Fairy Tales will be performed on the following dates and times:

April 3 - 8PM
April 4 - 8PM
April 5 - 2:30PM

Tickets are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 on the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased either online through our website or at the theatre box office.

For additional information about this and future performances, auditions, ticket purchases, volunteering, or donations, please see website (www.newlondontheatre.org), e-mail (NLTSnellville@yahoo.com), or call 770-559-1484.

New London Theatre is a Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to providing the community with affordable, high-quality, family-oriented entertainment and education in the Arts.

Cpl Jonathan Ayers Ceremony at Shiloh

Heroes: Cpl. Jonathan Ayers | America's North Shore Journal
Josh Ayers, brother of Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, proudly displays the Silver Star Medal awarded to Cpl. Ayers posthumously, March 29, during a ceremony at Shiloh High School in Snellville, Ga. Members of Ayers' unit, Chosen Company, ...

Police dog to undergo breed change operation to become a cat

A Snellville Police dog will be the first ever known to undergo a BCO (Breed Change Operation).

The K-9 cop, known as "Rusty," has always felt like a cat trapped inside a dog's body.

Although the breed change operation will incur costs up to 2 million dollars, Snellville residents don't mind an increase in their taxes if it helps a K-9 officer feel better about himself.

"I really like cats better than dogs anyway," said longtime resident of Snellville Edna LoWattage.

When we informed Mrs. LoWattage that her property tax will increase from $1,072 to $130,000 per year, she said that she will just work harder selling AVON. She plans to concentrate on a goal of selling 130,000 AVON lip balms to offset the increased taxes.

The police department says that Rusty's talent in his new feline status will be his ability to slink into small areas, but a problem they will need to watch for is post-operative catnip addiction.