tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194530412012-01-16T21:46:42.418-05:00My Snellville Blog - Snellville News & EventsSnellville obsessed and proud of it! Snellville's top source of news, events, and information since 2005. News about Snellville, the people of Snellville, news and events in and around Snellville, GA - 30039 and 30078.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.comBlogger25961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-76389482695749652182011-10-30T14:20:00.007-04:002011-10-30T18:49:49.104-04:00Introducing Snellville Today - A Brand New Snellville Website
On 11/1/11 at 1 p.m., a new Snellville website will be revealed. Called Snellville Today, the new site integrates all 2,000-plus blog posts from My Snellville Blog that have been written over the past 6 years. So, we won't be losing anything, but creating something that will have a fresher and stronger presence in Snellville.
Please become a fan of Snellville Today on Facebook and on Twitter. Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-91884128447023071432011-10-29T18:35:00.001-04:002011-10-29T18:35:37.009-04:00Our Food Bank's Statistics Will Amaze YouI don't know if you've noticed, but in Snellville, caring is what we do!
Here are some facts from our local food bank, the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. I think you'll be amazed at what they accomplish out of 2 pretty small mobile home trailers in a church parking lot.
-Each month we are seeing between 600 and 700 families coming for assistance.-August set a record for food items Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-21302782444591267012011-10-28T19:24:00.001-04:002011-10-28T19:25:04.539-04:00Melvin Everson Endorses Barbara Bender for MayorThe endorsements just keep pouring in for Barbara Bender. Former State Representative and Snellville City Councilman Melvin Everson endorsed Barbara Bender for mayor in a statement today.
Everson said, “I have known and worked with Barbara for years, and I am proud to endorse her for Mayor. Barbara has proven herself as a visionary leader with the ability to get the job done for the people of Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-9830698615963505372011-10-28T09:48:00.010-04:002011-10-28T19:14:16.191-04:00Art Competition for High Schoolers
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Cobble Creek Studio and Gallery in Snellville is holding a high school art competition for all of Gwinnett County.
Deadline for entries is November 18, 2011. The name of the competition is 2011 The Pursuit of Excellence.The artwork should reflect what the student has been taught regarding the technical disciplines of drawing and painting.
The Grand prize for the Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-20222965519331363032011-10-27T10:13:00.001-04:002011-10-27T13:07:55.395-04:00Snellville Recycling Center Wins Keep Georgia Beautiful AwardCity of Snellville Recycling Center Wins Statewide Recognition with a Prestigious Keep Georgia Beautiful Award
Selected for Exemplifying Leadership in Protecting Snellville’s Natural Environment.
SNELLVILLE, GA. (October, 2011) – For over 30 years, Keep Georgia Beautiful (KGB) has been highlighting the work of government agencies like The City of Snellville Recycling Center. The KGB Awards Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-48496218798546949472011-10-25T13:08:00.036-04:002011-10-25T13:22:46.487-04:00Wisteria Square Property Should NOT Be Used for Amphitheater
Wisteria Square/Photo by Darla Dixon
Why turning the "bridge to nowhere" on the Wisteria Drive/Wisteria Square property is not a good idea.
On October 20th, Kelly Kautz pointed criticism at Barbara Bender during the mayoral debate. Kelly Kautz charged that Barbara Bender wanted to spend $200,000 on a sound stage for the Snellville Towne Green (the green field off of Oak Road near US78/Main Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-77078004632986619312011-10-24T14:01:00.030-04:002011-10-27T13:10:37.514-04:00Letter: Why do so many Snellville volunteers support Barbara Bender for mayor?
"It has been my observation that of the hundreds of people who volunteer for city events, an overwhelming number of them support Barbara Bender. In fact, I personally don't know one that doesn't. Is this because they were friends with Barbara then volunteered OR is it because of their unselfish involvement that they have come to know who the true leaders are in this city, the leaders with their Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-40426981013983365102011-10-24T08:54:00.003-04:002011-10-24T08:56:51.031-04:00Snellville Library Hours Have ChangedAs of October 23, the service hours for the Elizabeth H. Williams (Snellville) branch of the Gwinnett Public Library System have changed. The new hours are:
Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
For more information on new Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-80306904602436071972011-10-23T08:06:00.031-04:002011-10-23T08:43:42.217-04:00Open Letter To Marietta and Columnist Dick YarbroughOriginally, this post was going to be titled "An Open Letter of Apology to Marietta," but when I woke up this morning, my first thoughts stirred me to change it. Part of this post will be an apology, but the second part will be a "You've Got A Lot of Nerve" message. This is what happens when what someone has written grates on my nerves so that it gets me out of my nice toasty bed at 7:30 on a Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-17152709996108166712011-10-22T08:46:00.003-04:002011-10-23T07:35:57.551-04:00Video of Snellville Mayoral Debate Kelly Kautz vs Barbara Bender
October 20, 2011 Mayoral Debate held at South Gwinnett High School.
From my experience and knowledge about Snellville gleaned from publishing this blog for nearly 6 years, I can vouch that everything Barbara Bender says is true. It's unfortunate that Barbara Bender had to spend her time deflecting and correcting "misstatements" made by Kelly Kautz. Ms. Kautz gave me a shout-out of sorts (thanks!Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-66263833254296008442011-10-20T10:17:00.008-04:002011-10-22T09:04:38.482-04:00Out of the mouths of babes...My daughter goes to school at South Gwinnett High School. She sometimes sends me texts during her lunch time.
She sent these to me today after her Political Systems class. Keep in mind she's in high school, so there are going to be a lot of "lol's" :)
"lol, In political systems, we got this letter from Kelly Kautz. lolol."
"Basically, she's saying she's been with us for years, and Snellville Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-86432225175201629392011-10-20T09:18:00.015-04:002011-10-22T09:05:30.610-04:00Why hasn't the Sabbagh story gotten coverage by local media?
I am cheesed off that something doesn't smell right here...
I realize many readers of My Snellville Blog aren't really interested in politics. I'm not thrilled with it either. I'd like to avoid it.
I'd like for everyone to get along I'd rather blog about the Snellville Fall Festival. However, there are things I feel you need to know before an election. Things you won't find anywhere else, Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-85112244113862770672011-10-19T14:20:00.005-04:002011-10-20T11:30:29.185-04:00Video of Snellville council member Sabbagh speaking at Marietta council meetingI have been able to locate video of the Marietta city council meeting in which Snellville city council member Mike Sabbagh took to the podium in support of his friend. This goes along with yesterday's My Snellville Blog post in which I shared that the Marietta newspaper felt that Mr. Sabbagh issued a threat.
So now you can judge for yourself. Mr. Sabbagh can be seen and heard well in this Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-81005210763235498492011-10-18T07:27:00.014-04:002011-10-20T11:31:12.573-04:00Marietta news article says Snellville council member issued Al-Jazeera threatSnellville city council member Mike Sabbagh was mentioned in a Marietta Daily Journal news article. This is the portion that deals with council member Sabbagh - for the entire article, the most recent version of the page is here. Some excerpts are from an earlier edition of the same news article found here.
Rather unpleasant news to find one of our council members making threats in a Marietta Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-30661094670733504702011-10-17T09:22:00.011-04:002011-10-17T16:11:04.527-04:00Early Voting Begins Today in SnellvilleI don't know why the following web page is set up the way it is, but you'll need to scroll down a bit to see an article about Snellville by mayoral candidate Barbara Bender in Elliott Brack's blog the Gwinnett Forum - it does highlight well what's been happening in Snellville and why we all need to be involved to keep the positivity in our city rolling! If you like what you read, what you see is Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0Snellville, GA, USA33.857328 -84.0199107999999933.8206015 -84.0663278 33.8940545 -83.97349379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-28944003253933329972011-10-13T16:29:00.001-04:002011-10-13T16:30:35.279-04:00New Daisy Scout Group Forming in SnellvilleGirls in kindergarten have an opportunity to join a new Daisy Girl Scout group in Snellville.
There will be an Informational Parent Meeting for parents and their daughters on Thursday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The troop will meet once a week on Thursday evenings 6-7 p.m. at Saint Oliver's Catholic Church
(Located off Rosebud Road in the Summit Chase Subdivision). The address is 3200 Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-53976155076504558472011-10-11T14:06:00.002-04:002011-10-11T14:14:27.765-04:00Snellville Plans Community GardenVolunteer committee plans a community space for nutrition and fellowship.
Snellville, Ga. – A community garden is in the planning stages in the city of Snellville. City residents Gretchen and Kurt Schulz are organizing a committee of volunteers to oversee the development and construction of the garden. Briscoe Park is the garden's anticipated location. It will consist of raised beds that will beSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-82197725489967137312011-10-11T09:54:00.001-04:002011-10-11T09:58:20.678-04:00Shred Green Holds Document Shredding Event for Snellville ResidentsWHAT: Community Shredding Event
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Shred Green, Fountain Square Business Center (located at US78 and McGee Road) Shred Green will have a truck in the parking lot and securely destroy the documents right there.
COST: $4 per single copier paper box (or any box close to that) or $0.15 per pound. There is no minimum or maximum for this Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-40529189806102383332011-10-06T08:57:00.001-04:002011-10-06T08:58:46.301-04:00Mayoral Debate Scheduled for October 20WHAT: Snellville Mayoral Debate, sponsored by the Advanced Placement Government Class of South Gwinnett High School. Candidates Barbara Bender and Kelly Kautz will debate.
WHEN: October 20, 2011, 7:00 pm
WHERE:South Gwinnett High School (Auditorium)
2288 E. Main Street
Snellville, GA 30078Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-63167300838091943812011-10-03T09:43:00.002-04:002011-10-03T09:49:08.133-04:00"Fall" into Snellville's Fall Festival on October 22That's the most overused seasonal pun ever, but no matter...I wanted to let you know about the Snellville Fall Festival, which will be held on October 22 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be lots of fun for the entire family, including a free kids costume contest beginning at 2:30 on the Towne Green. There will be treats for all participants.
Enjoy the scarecrow contest entries. There is a $100 Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-23043641835903446152011-10-02T15:43:00.001-04:002011-10-02T15:44:36.062-04:00Barbara Bender to spend time Oct 18 to raise money for MDASnellville Mayoral Candidate Under "Arrest" to Raise Money for MDA Barbara Bender, a candidate for Mayor of Snellville, is being locked up by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Barbara plans to turn herself in on October 18, 2011 at the Summit Chase Country Club Lock-Up. Read more >>Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-54962043256360432822011-09-30T09:38:00.009-04:002011-09-30T09:47:47.977-04:00Snellville councilmember-elect Bobby Howard endorses Barbara Bender for mayorBy: Bobby Howard
The City of Snellville is poised to make great strides forward this coming November 8th, leaving all the “old Snellville politics” behind and becoming a “City of Leadership” by electing Barbara Bender as Mayor of Snellville. As one of the NEW incoming City Council Members I am honored to serve you, the citizens of Snellville and look forward to working with other NEW Council Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-46369537591406935832011-09-28T16:00:00.002-04:002011-09-28T16:04:46.518-04:00Parents & Teens Face Charges of Making Backyard BombsThe actual charges are "Possession, manufacturing, etc. of destructive devices."
Snellville Police Det. Jim McDonald said the teens, aged 16 to 19, had made the small bombs using water bottles, bathroom cleaning fluids and aluminum foil. He said officers found the remnants of 10 exploded devices in the backyard of the house.
Read more: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-23278419494370343982011-09-25T23:29:00.018-04:002011-09-26T00:20:16.556-04:00Snellville - Where Giant Snails Could Roam"Finally, Kelly, fellow artists and business owners have been working on creating Snail Sculptures for Snellville similar to the cows of Chicago and the Bulldogs of Athens. These fiberglass sculptures will be painted by local artists and displayed at local businesses throughout the City. Proceeds from this would go to purchase a sculpture for the City. Perhaps to place sculptures throughout the Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-62455941135461624592011-09-22T14:37:00.008-04:002011-09-22T18:47:18.842-04:00Bomb Squad Called To Check Mortar
Photo credit: Jose Rivera/Army-Navy Store
My, my Snellville, we've had quite the morning, haven't we? Early this morning, there was a water main break that closed off US78 and residents of a trailer park were evacuated.
Later in the morning, the staff at Army Navy Outfitters in Snellville Plaza was checking the Internet to learn about a Japanese WWII-era knee mortar that someone had given to Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-13536401909533708292011-09-19T09:06:00.002-04:002011-09-19T09:06:40.844-04:00Donate Blood on September 21 in SnellvilleWestminster Presbyterian Church will have an American Red Cross Blood Drive.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21
2 to 7 p.m. in the Youth Center
To make a date to donate, go to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: snellvilleo.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-930368002415894262011-09-19T08:35:00.001-04:002011-09-19T08:36:14.529-04:00Accident at Lenora Park claims toddler's lifeReally sad news.
Car backs over stroller, kills infant
Atlanta Journal Constitution
The mother of the child pushed the stroller between two parked cars at Lenora Park near Snellville when one of the cars backed up, striking the stroller and crushing the baby, said Mark Wyman, with Gwinnett police. Police said no charges will be filed ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-57909136366557355092011-09-19T08:29:00.002-04:002011-09-19T08:29:58.383-04:00Public Safety Fall Festival at Coolray FieldJoin Gwinnett County Police and Fire and Emergency Services for their annual Public Safety Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves.
Admission is free, but please bring canned food items for Gwinnett food bank shelves! Activities include touch-a-truck, blood drive, car and motorcycle show, and pet adoptions. There will also be a Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-3700744310098192352011-09-13T15:21:00.010-04:002011-09-13T15:34:04.626-04:00Responsible Party Usually Claims "Not Me!" FirstBefore you read this article from the Gwinnett Daily Post about a recent incident in Snellville, let me tell you a little story from my childhood, then relate it to the news article.
Together and from previous marriages, my parents raised 7 children. Whenever somebody would do something wrong (break a light fixture, for example), my father would ask, "Who did this?" -- He found that 9 times out Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-83618692566227160322011-09-09T08:30:00.001-04:002011-09-09T08:31:30.202-04:00Free Barbershop Chorus ConcertA reminder, the Stone Mountain (Barbershop) Chorus will present a free show at Snellville First Baptist on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. For more information, see www.facebook.com/StoneMountainChorus
WHERE: Snellville First Baptist ChurchWHEN: Sunday, September 11, 2011, 6 p.m.COST: FreeSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-32404313763296706652011-09-08T14:07:00.000-04:002011-09-08T14:07:10.147-04:00New London Theatre Presents Steel MagnoliasVisit the New London Theatre on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. for a production of Steel Magnolias. Those dressed in Red, White, and Blue will enjoy free refreshments* during the performance. Let the soda flow and the popcorn pop for everyone to show their national pride.
What a better way to celebrate this Patriot Day with family, friends, and all all-American southern drama.
For Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-3961487390083046972011-09-02T13:06:00.010-04:002011-09-09T08:30:55.450-04:00September 2011 Snellville EventsSeptember 2
Blood drive at Snellville City Hall, 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
September 6
Snellville Days Committee Meeting, 6 p.m. For full details see the city's website www.Snellville.org.
September 11
The Stone Mountain Chorus will perform free concert at Snellville First Baptist. [details]
Free refreshments with ticket purchase for Steel Magnolias, presented by the New London Theatre [details]
Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-51195977312926243562011-09-02T13:02:00.002-04:002011-09-02T13:03:48.602-04:00September 11th Memorial Concert SnellvilleThe Stone Mountain Chorus will perform a September 11th concert at First Baptist Church of Snellville at 6 p.m. This is a free event and is open to the public. The chorus and several quartets of the Stone Mountain Chorus will perform.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-33937720969487049172011-09-02T12:16:00.002-04:002011-09-02T12:17:06.423-04:00Hello Opportunity! Support the Arts in SnellvilleLast week, a few people gathered to talk about the possibility of creating a Snellville and/or South Gwinnett Arts Alliance.
From that meeting, the decision was made to engage a broader representation from the community.
The idea was discussed to schedule a meeting and invite all interested individuals.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in art Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-14830619090848534012011-08-26T10:21:00.002-04:002011-08-26T10:44:17.152-04:00Donations sought for South Gwinnett Football player after house fireby Ja'Net Sirles
Mason Hart is the starting quarterback on the South Gwinnett High School Varsity football team. His house burned to the ground from a lightning strike on Sunday night. He escaped his house wearing only running shorts, t-shirt and flip flops with his dog. No one was injured but his family lost everything. Mason was at school on Monday morning, showing what kind of a true stand-up Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-300546992112078632011-08-26T09:51:00.025-04:002011-08-26T10:01:05.648-04:00Citizens in Snellville can send anonymous text and web tips to the Snellville PDThe Snellville Police Department has launched use of a new tool to help the police share information with the community regarding reported crime and other activity by Snellville's officers. The new tool is called CrimeReports and offers citizens crime mapping as well as the ability to provide tips in real time or to get alerts about incidents in their neighborhood.
Observers can text Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-43438792488632131672011-08-25T13:17:00.000-04:002011-08-25T13:17:45.276-04:00Craft fair to be held at Zoar United Methodist Church on SaturdayWHAT: Zoar UMC End of Summer Craft Bazaar
Find one of a kind gifts & home decor from many local crafters. Silent Auction & door prizes. Concession stand lunch and homemade bake sale items available for purchase.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 27th, 9-2pm
WHERE: Zoar United Methodist Church, 3895 Zoar Church Rd., Snellville, GA 30039
COST: Event Admission is Free, Kiddy fun area available for $3 per Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-59047052502307713392011-08-25T13:11:00.000-04:002011-08-25T13:11:44.122-04:00Snellville gains more press coverage on Walmart Neighborhood Market conceptIt's yet another feather in Snellville's cap that Walmart has chosen Snellville as the first Georgia location of the Walmart Neighborhood Market concept.
Snellville gets first Georgia Walmart "Market"
Atlanta Business Chronicle
The Snellville City Council voted this week to alter zoning to allow construction of the first Walmart Neighborhood Market store in Georgia, reports the Gwinnett DailySnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-70683213514267743182011-08-24T11:21:00.010-04:002011-08-25T13:22:36.318-04:00Why I Think Snellville Needs the Walmart Market
An example of exterior of Walmart Market
First Impressions Count.
At Monday night's Snellville City Council meeting, the council voted 4-2 to approve a new neighborhood grocery store in the vacant RV dealership space located at Hwy 78 and Cambridge Road. "Not only will this stimulate revitalization at the gateway to our City but it will also bring 75 permanent jobs," Snellville Council Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-64503637040177787552011-08-24T10:34:00.003-04:002011-08-24T10:37:14.651-04:00Gwinnett In The NewsAfter accusations fly, Gwinnett commission reaffirms airport vote
Atlanta Journal Constitution
When it was over, commissioners voted 3-2 to direct a consultant to seek proposals from private firms interested in buying or selling the airport near Lawrenceville. No one seemed to walk away happy, least of all several dozen opponents of commercial ...
Abandoned homes pose problems for code Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-47746954932067651632011-08-24T10:28:00.005-04:002011-08-25T13:09:39.994-04:00Barbara Bender resigns from Snellville council to begin mayoral campaignSnellville council member Barbara Bender, who has announced her intentions to run for mayor, resigned Monday as part of a city law requiring members to step down when seeking another office. Bender made the announcement following the ...
Read more : Bender resigns from Snellville City Council
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Joel Anderson
UPDATESFrom other sources:
Bender Resigns from City Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-57128290041325021352011-08-22T19:09:00.002-04:002011-08-22T19:12:27.038-04:00Two Friends Plan to Split $115K Georgia Lottery WinningsTwo friends are having a ball since winning a Fantasy 5 jackpot prize. Thomas Hinton of Buford claimed his prize of $115,632 from matching all five winning numbers in the Aug. 7 drawing. He was one of 3 players to each win the jackpot prize from the Fantasy 5 drawing.
Hinton and Fanelli
Hinton explained that he and his friend, Angelo Fanelli, decided to purchase the ticket together.
“I Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-66829618509829497622011-08-22T16:47:00.002-04:002011-08-22T16:48:40.135-04:00Rep Woodall to host Snellville town hall meetingWHAT: Representative Rob Woodall (R) will host a Snellville town hall meeting
WHEN: Thursday, August 25th, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
WHERE: Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville
COST: Free, no reservations needed
For more information about Rep. Woodall and the 7th District, see http://woodall.house.gov/
Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-87152915716710980772011-08-19T09:04:00.001-04:002011-08-19T09:04:29.992-04:00Gwinnett in the newsLong Lines Greet Atlanta Job Seekers
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There was also a large turnout at a job fair in Gwinnett County on Thursday. The Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo and Job Fair featured more than 35 major employers and 150 business exhibitors. Job seekers say the event at the Gwinnett Center was a ...
Gwinnett schools change parent forum
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By D. Aileen Dodd The Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-44453787309782741742011-08-17T10:49:00.004-04:002011-08-17T10:54:50.455-04:00Bobby Howard declares candidacy for Snellville City CouncilFrom press release:
Bobby Howard Declares Candidacy for Snellville City Council
Bobby Howard, a 16-year resident and business owner in Snellville has declared his candidacy for Snellville City Council. Howard will run for Post-4 to fill the remaining two years of Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Bender's term (Bender is required to vacate her council seat to run for Mayor).
"I have lived in Snellville Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-75602332137717288982011-08-11T13:34:00.001-04:002011-08-11T13:35:16.825-04:00Baby and Kids Consignment Sale at Cannon ChurchIf you still need to buy some back-to-school clothing, check out Cannon United Methodist Church preschool's baby and kids consignment sale. The sale is open to the public.
Friday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 13th will be half price day on select items from 9 a.m. to noon.
Cannon United Methodist Church is located at 2424 Webb Gin House Road, SnellvilleSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-60099552829289354512011-08-10T11:47:00.004-04:002011-08-10T11:56:20.745-04:00Candidate Meet and Greet EventWHAT: Tri-City Candidate Meet-and-Greet
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Summit Chase Country Club, 3197 Classic Drive, Snellville Ga 30078.
The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce and Summit Chase Country Club invite you to get to know some of the declared potential candidates for city offices in Loganville, Snellville and Grayson! This is your opportunity to meet, ask Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-22638089585289997072011-08-10T11:03:00.005-04:002011-08-10T11:22:24.088-04:00Hey Snellville! It's Time to Show Negative Political Campaigners the DoorHooray for Snellville Mayor Pro-Tem Barbara Bender and Council Member Tom Witts for setting things straight, even though it appears that Council Member Kelly Kautz unfortunately is unable and unwilling to do so. I think it's appropriate also to point out that Kelly Kautz is up for election this year, whereas Tom Witts' term ends in 2013. You can figure it out for yourself.
Can you imagine a Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-39178882337771440242011-08-10T10:44:00.000-04:002011-08-10T10:44:12.965-04:00Snellville Commerce Club Event Welcomes AllWHAT: Snellville Commerce Club Business After Hours
Join Commerce Club members and other Snellville area business people at the Snellville Senior Center (next to City Hall) for informal networking. Find out how the Snellville Economic Development department can help you promote your business. Enjoy light snacks and beverages provided by Stevi B's Pizza and Summit Chase Country Club. Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-73923555599709865572011-08-09T10:04:00.001-04:002011-08-09T10:04:37.800-04:00Gwinnett County Millage Rate To DecreaseCounty lowers millage rate
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LAWRENCEVILLE — Tax bills will go down about $20 for an average homeowner, after commissioners voted to discontinue a tax levy for a debt that had been paid off. The decision Monday reversed a vote in February, where officials had agreed to transfer ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-18236148508433629142011-08-06T09:17:00.005-04:002011-08-06T14:23:29.350-04:00Snellville resident inducted into National Speakers' Hall of FameSnellville resident Dan Thurmon was inducted into the National Speakers' Hall of Fame on Tuesday, in Anaheim, CA at a ceremony with over 1200 in attendance. This is the highest award their association can bestow and others who have received it include: Ronald Reagan, Og Mandino, Zig Ziglar and Art Linkletter.
The Hall of Fame award is also called the Council of Peers Award of Excellence, andSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-63921714670066970062011-08-06T09:05:00.000-04:002011-08-06T09:05:18.989-04:00Snellville City Planning Director tenders resignationSnellville planning director leaves position
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City Manager Russell Treadway would not confirm that Hermit Bedi was asked to resign, but said there was an “agreed upon separation package” of two months' pay. Treadway appointed consultant John Davis as interim planning chief and said the city will ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-64435599000904577132011-08-06T08:54:00.004-04:002011-08-06T08:57:17.127-04:00City Planner Diane Krause to run for Snellville City CouncilI would add to the press release that Diane is a genuinely warm and smart lady! Snellville would be lucky to have her on the council.
Snellville planner to run for City Council
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The release said Krause hopes to advocate for residents, including the youth, adults and retirees. She plans to increase greenspace, work on transportation redevelopment and increase cultural Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-49320384990837905922011-08-05T08:48:00.002-04:002011-08-05T08:48:59.944-04:00Gwinnett NewsGladiators hire Wroblewski as new coach
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DULUTH — The Gwinnett Gladiators named John Wroblewski their new head coach, and just second in team history, on Wednesday. Wroblewski, an assistant with the Wheeling Nailers last year, was chosen from among three finalists following his in-person ...
Former Gwinnett Commissioner Indicted
WSB Atlanta
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-70299364623180831312011-08-01T23:46:00.000-04:002011-08-01T23:46:02.678-04:00Snellville Council Votes Unanimously To Lower Millage RateSnellville votes to lower millage rate
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SNELLLVILLE — Snellville City Council members voted unanimously during a special-called meeting Monday to approve a millage rate of 5.7 for the upcoming fiscal year. This decision comes on the heels of the sometimes heated debate in recent weeks with ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-4389683301510468332011-07-31T11:30:00.002-04:002011-07-31T11:32:13.500-04:00Snellville in the NewsAgriculture commissioner visits Snellville market
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SNELLVILLE — Welton Bettis was a construction worker. He now owns a farm in Atlanta where he raises pigs and sells pork to the public. Saturday, along with many other vendors, he brought his business to the Snellville Farmers Market. ...
Snellville holding Night Out Against Crime
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SNELLVILLE — The Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-86931984200840238892011-07-31T10:56:00.001-04:002011-07-31T10:56:31.676-04:00Snellville Art NewsPhotography exhibit at Cobble Creek Studio/Snellville August 3-29 [details]
27 pieces of Diana Thurmon's art will be on exhibit at the Grayson Library through August 16 [details]
Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-46149357101764244552011-07-29T12:22:00.006-04:002011-08-05T08:44:52.897-04:00Enjoy a Photography Exhibition in Snellville"Through the Lens" - Photography Exhibition
WHEN: August 6 - August 29
Opening Night August 6, 6 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Cobble Creek Studios & the James H. Ankrom Gallery, 2257 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078.
COST: No charge
Photographers throughout the East Coast come together for the next exhibition, including OC Carlisle of Athens, David Deets of Snellville, Delfy Flores of Lilburn, Amanda Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-80312232728798741292011-07-29T12:10:00.002-04:002011-07-29T12:12:46.852-04:00Free Movies at The Avenue Webb GinWHAT: Screen on the Green at The Avenue Webb Gin
WHERE: The Avenue Webb Gin, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078
COST: Free
WHEN:
Children's activities begin at 6:30 p.m, Movie begins sundown
Aug 6 - Gnomeo & Juliet
Aug 20 - Megamind
This family-friendly movie series also offers complimentary activities for children, including bounce house, face painting and balloon art. Meal dealsSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-40107001636320111272011-07-29T12:04:00.002-04:002011-07-29T12:04:57.461-04:00Cannon UMC Kids Consignment SaleChildren’s Clothing and Toy Consignment Sale
Cannon United Methodist Church
2424 Webb Gin House Road
Snellville, GA 30078
Friday, August 12th & Saturday, August 13th
Friday, August 12th: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 13th: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (½ price day!)Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-87761285455201562992011-07-29T11:38:00.022-04:002011-08-25T13:18:51.888-04:00August 2011 Snellville EventsAugust 2 (Tuesday)
Snellville Commerce Club Meeting [details]
National Night Out Against Crime - Towne Green, 6-8 p.m.
All residents are invited to the 38th annual National Night Out Against Crime. Meet local police and safety officers; see displays of police, tactical gear, K-9 demos, home security vendors, safety and security tips, local college Criminal Justice programs, child IDs, Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-78345896718920252162011-07-29T11:32:00.000-04:002011-07-29T11:32:55.375-04:00Free Healthcare Screenings & MoreWHAT:
Gwinnett Medical Center and Partnership Gwinnett Present, A Healthier You.
Attendees will be able to visit educational booths, participate in healthcare screenings and attend educational seminars on fitness and nutrition. Includes a free breakfast.
WHEN: Friday, August 19, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m
WHERE: Gwinnett Technical College, 700 Building (Busbee Center), 5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-57178480569894187882011-07-29T10:52:00.006-04:002011-07-29T10:58:34.723-04:00Snellville Commerce Club Meets August 2Snellville Commerce Club:
WHEN: Tuesday, August 2 at noon
WHERE: Snellville City Hall Community Room
COST: First time guests are free. Additional meetings $15 or yearly membership of $150 covers all lunch meetings.
Read more>>>Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-3568396131184139282011-07-28T11:09:00.003-04:002011-07-28T11:14:57.593-04:00Office Depot Teacher DayIn Snellville, teachers can enjoy a free breakfast and giveaways courtesy of Office Depot on Saturday, August 6th.
WHERE:
Office Depot
1905 Scenic Highway, Snellville Ga 30078
WHEN:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For more information, call the store at 770-736-3553.
Be sure to share this with local teachers you know. A friend of mine is a substitute teacher and she says it's a greatSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-45310703137857468582011-07-28T10:51:00.001-04:002011-07-28T10:51:07.922-04:00Gwinnett County Seeking Grant to Create Marijuana Testing LabCounty seeks grant for lab
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LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department is hoping to receive a federal grant that would enable it to create a dedicated marijuana testing lab, officials said. The Board of Commissioners recently approved a motion allowing the police ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-71714761078333935372011-07-26T21:57:00.007-04:002011-07-26T22:02:53.431-04:00Snellville's National Night Out Receives ProclamationGuest post by Michelle Couch, Blitz Communications of Georgia
Back row: Dave Emanuel, Jerry Oberholtzer (Mayor); Front row: Marilyn Swinney, Diane Krause, Marcy Pharris, Susan Chappalear, Gretchen Schulz
Snellville City Council Meeting - July 25, 2011
The Snellville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association was honored with a City Proclamation presented by Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer to Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-69129246512867141542011-07-26T07:50:00.003-04:002011-07-26T07:58:26.402-04:00Could Gwinnett Property Taxes be Reduced?I'm no expert on taxation, but it seems to me a clever move by Ms. Nash -- if other metro counties raise their taxes and Gwinnett County even slightly lowers taxes, then Gwinnett County would be more attractive to businesses, wouldn't it? "Balancing the budget" looks nice on paper, but it doesn't take into account job growth that could occur if our county is even more business-friendly. Do you Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-89962494360359884442011-07-25T11:19:00.000-04:002011-07-25T11:19:39.028-04:00Get Snellville Job Opening AlertsSnellville Jobs (SnellvilleJobs) on Twitter
Snellville Jobs (SnellvilleJobs) is on Twitter. Sign up for Twitter to follow Snellville Jobs (SnellvilleJobs) and get their latest updates.
Follow my Snellville Jobs account on Twitter for the latest in Snellville job/employment news and openings. If you are an employer with job openings, please let me know and I will share it.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-52751566141159194342011-07-25T11:15:00.000-04:002011-07-25T11:15:07.251-04:00Snellville Harmony Will Be Difficult During Election Year"Snellville tries to keep harmony ongoing".... But it's an election year, so there's going to be bickering -- aren't you glad codependent families don't have elections?!? lol!
Snellville tries to keep harmony ongoing
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Joel Anderson In nearly eight years as mayor of Snellville, Jerry Oberholtzer has never been one to back down from a fight. Oberholtzer faced down Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-35139517253636097742011-07-25T10:41:00.004-04:002011-07-25T10:43:44.787-04:00Video Gives Bird's Eye View of Eastside Medical's ExpansionEastside Medical Center's CEO Dustin Greene shows a bird's eye view and explanation of the hospital's construction and expansion.
Eastside Medical's website
Eastside Medical on TwitterSnellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-41922198474521808312011-07-24T10:31:00.005-04:002011-07-24T10:42:52.326-04:00Snellville Downtown Development Authority To Develop Wisteria Place Property
Photo by My Snellville Blog
In the Gwinnett Daily Post article linked below, the property is called the "Spohn property," because it was previously owned by developer Douglas Spohn. But most of us here in Snellville know it as Wisteria Place, or refer to it as the lot with "the bridge to nowhere" on it. In any case, it's going to be nice to see something happening with it. Situated right Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-81874370384839116032011-07-22T06:48:00.002-04:002011-07-22T06:48:14.041-04:00Gwinnett County to replace some sewer lines in SnellvilleWater and sewer lines to be replaced
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The water mains run through 15 subdivisions and along key sections of residential roads in and around Snellville, Lilburn, Norcross, Hoschton and Sugar Hill, according to a news release. The old sewer lines are in Lawrenceville. ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-41160052914383767122011-07-22T06:32:00.002-04:002011-07-22T06:36:57.932-04:00Your Help Needed: Snellville Farmers Market Reaching for National RecognitionHere's an easy way to help Snellville get national recognition. The Snellville Farmers' Market is in a popularity contest.
The AJC's Access Atlanta blog says it best -- You can vote for your favorite farmers market in the annual online contest by The American Farmland Trust, designed to “raise national awareness about the importance of buying fresh food from local farms and saving the farmland Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-81951352773727721672011-07-22T06:00:00.003-04:002011-07-22T06:01:13.425-04:002 Escape House Fire on Country Farms DriveTeen, grandma escape house fire
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SNELLVILLE — A teenager unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish an afternoon fire in Snellville, but he and his grandmother escaped unharmed, officials said. Gwinnett County firefighters responded to the home on the 3000 block of Country Farms Drive at ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-41934228417820796452011-07-20T19:35:00.005-04:002011-07-20T19:40:26.064-04:00Book Signing at Cobble Creek Studios on SaturdayCobble Creek Studios in Snellville will welcome local author Doug Dahlgren on Saturday, July 23.
Dahlgren has penned three books. He will read from his mystery novel, The Son: Silas Rising from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Books will be available for purchase pre-signing.
WHERE: Cobble Creek Studios
2257 Scenic Highway, Snellville, Ga 30078
WHEN: Saturday, July 23; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information:Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-70236385986710934122011-07-20T19:24:00.002-04:002011-07-20T19:24:45.240-04:00Evermore Community Improvement District Still Undecided on DirectorEvermore CID extends search for new chief
Atlanta Journal Constitution
"I want to make sure they give Snellville the attention that it needs," Snellville City Councilman Mike Sabbagh said. "We need to have the new CID director pay attention to the direction of Snellville." New Evermore board member Chris Garner said the ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-50927756006313637662011-07-20T17:05:00.000-04:002011-07-20T17:05:19.052-04:00New Issue of Snellville Spirit Magazine Available OnlineThe newest edition of Snellville Spirit Magazine can be viewed online (which is what I'm having to do, because for some reason my copy hasn't arrived in the mail! Maybe I ticked somebody off, you never know) You can view it here - for the latest issue, click the image of the cover that's furthest left. If you have any difficulty with reading it online, you can pick up a free copy at Snellville Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-26049101524694788582011-07-19T18:10:00.002-04:002011-07-19T18:13:54.742-04:00Celebration Party for Rising Kindergartners at Cannon ChurchCannon Church invites all rising Kindergartners to a party in their honor!
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Where: Cannon Church Fellowship Hall. 2424 Webb Gin House Road Snellville, GA 30078
RSVP: before July 25, 2011
Please sign up online by clicking:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1871197803 or at www.cannonchurch.org, click on the GROW tab.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-69453363656100301432011-07-19T17:39:00.001-04:002011-07-19T17:40:29.320-04:00Jell-O For BreakfastThe summer lunch program brought in part from the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, is making a difference in our community. Here's just one example, from the food bank director's post on the organization's Facebook page:
"The HEART OF THE MATTER....Well, we have been BLESSED beyond measure as we have rolled out Gwinnett Summer Lunch this year. This morning Carol, myself, and my little Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-28521664478925601302011-07-18T10:51:00.001-04:002011-07-19T17:44:38.907-04:00South Gwinnett High School Student Parking at Westminster Presbyterian ChurchSouth Gwinnett High School students who are confirmed members of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be able to purchase a parking permit good for the 2011/2012 school year ($45) on Tuesday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 26, in the Church Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (The church will not be able to process paperwork at any other times so please come ONLY on one of these two days.) Other rates are: Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-39159514533432501182011-07-15T23:31:00.001-04:002011-07-15T23:33:11.945-04:00Snellville Company Offering Free Document Shredding EventOnce a month at their offices in Snellville, a local business offers free shredding of documents. Shred-Green, located on McGee Road will shred 2 bankers boxes (same as copier paper boxes) worth of documents. Usually, the company has the event on a Saturday, but this month it will be done on a Friday.
WHEN: Friday, July 22, 2011; 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Shred Green, 2140 McGee Rd in the Fountain Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-38719554672750977042011-07-15T23:03:00.001-04:002011-07-15T23:03:53.989-04:00Snellville sports in the newsWNBA team's practice at Brookwood benefits Riley Foundation
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SNELLVILLE — The Atlanta Dream have never been hesitant to “Take the Show on the Road” to Brookwood High School. And the WNBA franchise has never hesitated to honor Amanda Riley, the former Brookwood athlete who lost her battle of cancer a little more ...
Coaches teeing off before they tee it up
Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-632064872313533692011-07-15T23:01:00.004-04:002011-07-15T23:02:10.912-04:00Gwinnett in the newsThunderbolts aim to break run of near-misses
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Over the past decade, the Thunderbolts have been in the mix consistently for the Gwinnett County Swim League's overall championship. Each time they've fallen a little short. A longtime powerhouse in the county's massive summer league, ...
Swimming Spirit: Lindsay's battle with autism inspires others
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Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-83753752760444462842011-07-15T22:56:00.001-04:002011-07-15T23:03:26.179-04:00Snellville mayor on tax rate: Lower itSnellville mayor reconsiders vote on millage rate
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Joel Anderson Snellville Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer said Friday that he will vote to lower the city's property tax millage rate, a reversal of his position during the City Council meeting Monday. Oberholtzer's turnabout means Mayor Pro Tem Barbara ...
Snellville city leaders fail to agree on property tax millage Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-80371326391795449862011-07-15T07:33:00.001-04:002011-07-15T07:38:44.184-04:00Enjoy a Free Movie at Briscoe ParkBring your family together and celebrate Snellville with a free movie night at Briscoe Park tomorrow, July 16th. The event is part of Snellville Tourism and Trade Association's Popcorn in the Park movie series.
The fun begins at 5 p.m. with food*, inflatable rides* and games. Then, at dark (around 9 p.m.) watch Rio on the big screen. The screen itself is an inflatable, but you can't ride it.Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-26292680252919614642011-07-10T16:26:00.002-04:002011-07-10T16:37:16.032-04:00Snellville Fall Festival Accepting Vendor ApplicationsApplications are now being accepted for arts and crafts vendors for the 2011 Snellville Fall Festival. Booth spaces are $30 for single-space or $60 for double space. You will need to have a canopy craft tent.
If you are interested in becoming an art/craft vendor, see this page of Snellville Tourism and Trade's website for full details.
For more information, contact: Susan Chappelear, Arts & Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-66189686525873952622011-07-07T12:13:00.001-04:002011-07-07T12:14:01.933-04:00Monastery in Snellville re-elects superiorYou may have seen the Visitation Monastery on Ridgedale Drive in Snellville. Here's a little bit about it.
Visitation Monastery Re-Elects Superior
Georgia Bulletin
SNELLVILLE—Mother Mary Jane Frances Williams has been re-elected to serve another three years as the superior at the Visitation Monastery, home to a group of cloistered nuns belonging to the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-45297962479813854582011-07-07T11:39:00.031-04:002011-07-07T12:08:32.564-04:00Snellville punk band members arrested for graffiti...and not just any graffiti. They painted the name of their band, which made it very easy for police to arrest them.
I'm not saying that graffiti is excusable in any way, but I must admit I'm not terribly shocked that members of a punk band got overly excited and painted graffiti in Lawrenceville to advertise their band. In the middle of the night. I mean, it's a punk band. If it was a polka Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-55476548298540836802011-07-07T10:57:00.002-04:002011-07-07T11:00:36.370-04:00Baseball Book Signing Event at Coolray FieldGwinnett Public Library will have a "Meet the Author Series" Baseball Book Signing Event on Sunday, July 17th at Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville GA 30043.
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Meet Dave Cohen, Alan Gratz, Hal Jacobs, and Rob Weintraub. Brought to you by Friends of the Library and the Gwinnett Braves.
Eagle Eye Book Shop will have books available for purchase pre-autographing. Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-85963076065624889802011-07-07T10:00:00.005-04:002011-07-07T10:01:17.633-04:00Death of respected Snellville physician Ron Ito shocks manyDr. Ron. S. Ito Jr., 47: Physician had a gift for listening
Atlanta Journal Constitution
And so, it was no surprise he was with them last week teaching a class at a Tae Kwon Do studio near the couple's home in Snellville when that great big heart gave out. Feeling sick, Dr. Ito sat in a corner and died. Doctors said he had a heart attack. ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-7566397745024705482011-07-06T14:24:00.003-04:002011-07-06T14:26:10.227-04:00Celebratory holiday gunfire lands Snellville man in jailFortunately, nobody suffered a "celebratory gunshot wound."
Patriotic gunfire lands man in jail
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SNELLVILLE — Celebratory gunfire that rang out in Snellville on Fourth of July morning was enough to land one resident in jail, police said Tuesday. A Snellville resident was charged with reckless conduct and discharging a weapon near ...Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-9767061024628078232011-07-06T13:23:00.010-04:002011-07-06T13:59:01.466-04:00Gwinnett in the news
Hot air balloon reported stolen
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Gwinnett County police received a call that a trailer containing the balloon and its component parts was stolen between 6 pm Monday and 10:30 am Tuesday, according to an incident report. The trailer was parked in the driveway of property on the 1600 ...
Looming storms don't dampen July 4th spirits
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Like many other Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-60631582943647660842011-07-06T12:46:00.004-04:002011-07-06T12:49:26.540-04:00National Night Out Against CrimeWHAT:National Night Out Against Crime
WHEN: August 2, 2011, from 6-8 p.m.
WHERE:The Towne Center @ Snellville / Towne Green adjacent to Snellville City Hall
All residents invited to 38th annual National Night Out Against Crime. You an meet local police and safety officers; see displays of police vehicles, tactical gear, K-9 (police dog) demos, home security vendors, safety and security tips, Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-67408116251878571792011-07-05T08:09:00.010-04:002011-07-05T08:37:28.761-04:00Snellville City Council to vote on tax increase July 11This was not nice news to see as soon as I woke up today. There's an old law on the books that can allow municipalities in Georgia to "raise property taxes without informing residents ahead of time." Clearly, we are being informed ahead of time, as we are reading this!
But still --
I am not happy about this. It's definitely a challenging time for everyone. Regarding this tax, I mainly want to Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-67912372381818770052011-07-03T08:49:00.007-04:002011-07-03T12:19:03.023-04:00Essential List of Local Patriotic CelebrationsActivities on the Snellville Town Green, July 3, 2011
Click the link above for more details about pie eating contest, bubble contest, cupcake walk, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests and more.
Patriotic celebrations in Snellville and surrounding areas
A breakdown of some of the holiday celebrations and activities in Snellville, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, and Loganville.
Fireworks in Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-83509601039941245962011-07-03T08:29:00.001-04:002011-07-03T12:37:56.772-04:00Snellville Towne Green Activities Sunday July 3rdHere is a list of the activities/contests that will be held on the Snellville Towne Green (the green space adjacent fo Snellville City Hall) on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Stay after these events to enjoy a great fireworks show!
There will be inflatables and a waterslide available for a nominal fee (see on-site for full details) - So take your bathing suit!
6:00 pm - Watermelon Eating Contest - only Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-5015553849729284212011-07-03T08:24:00.001-04:002011-07-03T08:25:05.725-04:00Gwinnett County News Round Up'Come on, man': Gwinnett deputy arrested for DUI
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Christian Boone A Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence had a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit, police said. Melvin Robinson, 40, allegedly drove his GMC Denali in ...
Gwinnett trash plan recycles pro, con reactions
Atlanta Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-24055406926230055072011-07-03T08:12:00.001-04:002011-07-03T08:16:26.043-04:00Gwinnett County Considering Crackdown on Metal TheftsHallelujiah -- Some common sense. There have been thefts of air conditioning units, copper plumbing right out of new developments, brass cemetery vases, and even manhole covers. I've been wondering how somebody can show up at a recycling place with vases from a cemetery and not even be questioned. I would find the recycling center as guilty as the thieves -- after all, if they receive stolen Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-83971097725241212052011-07-02T22:01:00.007-04:002011-07-02T22:21:05.051-04:00Snellville Fireworks Fun Sunday July 3rdIn Snellville, the fireworks display will be presented on July 3rd instead of 4th. Here's a description of Snellville's July 3rd events, from Snellville Tourism and Trade (edited by moi to include some new details)
Beginning at 3 p.m., the Snellville Towne Green opposite City Hall will come alive with the sounds of live bands, culminating with the Celebration Orchestra from First Baptist Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19453041.post-1692506303623168182011-06-30T13:37:00.010-04:002011-06-30T15:33:19.234-04:00Academy Sports puts the SPORT in Sporting Goods
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I was invited to tour the new Snellville location for Academy Sports today. The store will open tomorrow -- Friday, July 1st at 8 a.m. Before going inside the store, I thought that Academy Sports would be like Bass Pro Shop. The Bass Pro Shop I've been to at Discover Mills Mall is more of a hunting/sportsman kind of store. Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0