Snellville Parks Director Bonacci will become 1st Parks director of City of Milton

Cyndee Bonacci has accepted the new Parks and Recreation Director position with the City of Milton. Cyndee's last day with the City of Snellville will be Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Cyndee will start working for the City of Milton on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Lisa Platt will serve as Acting Director of Snellville Parks and Recreation. Lisa has been Snellville's Park Maintenance Supervisor for the last 7 years.

I appreciate all the park news and information Cyndee has helped me with in the past. She has always emailed me information I have been able to pass along here. I hope she enjoys working for the City of Milton.

Photos of Briscoe Park's new playground

Here are some photos of the new playground and other upgrades to Briscoe Park. On Saturday, August 29th, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and everyone's invited!
You can click on these pictures to see them larger. By the way, Cyndee Bonacci, Director of Snellville Parks and Recreation sent these photos. Thanks Cyndee!

Cyndee Bonacci named Distinguished Professional of the Year

This is a Press Release:

SNELLVILLE, GA – On Wednesday, October 22, Cyndee Bonacci, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Snellville, was named the 2008 Distinguished Professional of the Year for the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s 7^th District. The 7^th District includes agencies from Atlanta throughout northeast Georgia. The annual awards banquet was hosted by Gwinnett County at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford.

Mrs. Bonacci has been employed as Snellville’s director since July 2003. During her tenure, the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department has been honored twice as GRPA Agency of the Year and 7^th District Agency of the Year in both 2004 and 2007.

“The City of Snellville is extremely proud of Cyndee for winning this prestigious award,” said Snellville City Manager Russell Treadway. “She exemplifies the professionalism and dedication we look for in of all our employees. Snellville is fortunate to have leaders like Cyndee.”

Kathi Clotfelter, Program Supervisor and Event Coordinator with Snellville Parks and Recreation Department said, “Cyndee is truly committed to providing exceptional service and programs for our community. We are all so proud of her for receiving such an honor.”

If you would like information about the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.snellville.org or contact the T.W. Briscoe Park office at 770-985-3535.