Clever invention saves a Snellville business

Here is a great article about a man who turned his business around during the recession with an invention. David Atkinson and his staff work with planks of wood and simulate the look of bricks at great cost savings. The pieces, called Atkinson Brick, are manufactured in Snellville and are being marketed at several metro-Atlanta Home Depot stores.
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Eastside Hospital has $100M expansion plans

HEALTH&WELLNESS: Emory Eastside Medical Center planning $100M expansion
Gwinnettdailypost.com
SNELLVILLE — Emory Eastside Medical Center in Snellville is in the early stages of planning a $100 million expansion, according to hospital representative ...

Photo of current and proposed pawn shop

Here is a picture of the current Hilltop Pawn Shop, that has been in business since 1994 in Snellville.
Below, a picture of the proposed new pawn building (will be same business owner)

As you can see, it's quite a nice upgrade.

Here is an aerial view of the property, with the black lines as the estimated property lines Thanks to Brenda Lee (one of My Snellville Blog's readers on Facebook) for these photos! The business on the left is the Quik-Trip convenience store. The intersection is Rockdale Circle and US-78.

Vote on Snellville pawn shop has been postponed

Snellville delays vote on pawn shop
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Shane Blatt The Snellville City Council on Monday night postponed a vote on a proposed pawn shop to give the business owner more time to allay concerns ...

Hill Top Pawn Shop owner Paul Slifko has been operating his business out of shopping center on Rawlins Street since 1994. He wants to relocate and build a 5,500-square-foot facility on 2.5 acres near U.S. 78 and Grayson Parkway.

Proposed Snellville pawn shop faces opposition

Pawn shop stirs opposition in Snellville
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Shane Blatt Battle lines are being drawn in Snellville over a proposal by a local pawn shop owner to relocate and build a 5,500-square-foot facility on US ...

The Snellville City Council is expected to vote on the matter, likely in front of a packed house, at its 7:30 p.m. meeting today at City Hall.

The most vocal opposition comes from residents in the Summit Chase subdivision, which sits about 4,100 feet from the proposed site near U.S. 78 and Grayson Parkway.

People aren't happy that this establishment will sell guns. But you know, Wal-Mart sells guns too. I'm not a fan of the small, poorly run pawn shops - and I certainly don't want one on every corner in Snellville, but this is larger, and if it's a nice establishment, and Council Member Tod Warner is in support of it, it could be a good addition and a draw to Snellville. It could be very good for Snellville's economy. I beg of you to keep an open mind and learn the facts before you attend the City Council meeting tonight, and be polite.

Business networking event to include social media tips

The Georgia Commerce Club will hold their monthly speaker's bureau event on Tuesday, January 19th at 7 pm. This event will be held at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Baker restaurant in Snellville.

Networking begins at 6 pm, with presentation by featured speaker from 7-8 pm. Open networking will begin again at 8 pm after the speaker, and continue until 10 pm. During the open networking, you can of course come and go as you please! There is no cost to attend.

Tuesday's topic will be: "Social Media For Business (Beginners)" The discussion will be how to use social media to expand your business - like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo, blogs, and the Georgia Commerce Club's website. You are encouraged to bring your laptop with you if you like.

The Georgia Commerce Club plans to provide quality speakers each month on topics that are important to small business owners. The venue will change to locations all over Georgia. If you are interested in scheduling a speaker, becoming a speaker, or would like to suggest a topic to the club, you can contact Mr. Jamie Dempsey at 706-202-8574 or Ms. Hope Loughlin at 404-683-9337.