Now that cases of direct Zika transmittal have been confirmed in the United States (South Florida) we are providing the following information regarding the virus and how you can help lessen mosquito breeding in our community. By following these common sense steps around your house and yard you can greatly reduce any possible contact with the Zika virus. Thanks for your help!
UPDATE - Sponsors have been rolling in for the Snellville Police Explorers Fun Run and 5K, making it one of the biggest in its history.
Those who have signed on are:
Platinum Status- $500
CopCab - Councilman Bobby Howard
Jimmy Britt Builders
Nema Inc.
Angel Status - $250
Evermore Community Improvement District
Papa John's Pizza – ($250 in pizza and coupons)
Guardian Status - $150
Mellow Mushroom
Law Offices of D. Warren Auld
Bear Comfort Heating & Air Inc.
Eastside Family Pharmacy
Helper Status: $75
Golden Kidz Childcare Center
Family Status: $50
Misc Donations:
The Home Depot - $25
Sams Club - $25
Steak n' Shake – Coupons
Freddy's – Coupons
Bruster's – Coupons
HydroClean – Sponsored 3 runners
Sport Clips – 3 Gift Baskets
Olive Garden – Gift Cards
O'Charleys – Gift Cards
Blackwell Enterprise Software Technologies – Webmaster for www.post805.org
Big Frogs T-Shits – discounted t-shits
SNELLVILLE – It's called a Fun Run for a reason.
On Sept. 10, the Snellville Police Explorers Post 805 will host a 5K and Fun Run with the theme of "Super Mario Kart," named after the popular video game. Organizers say to expect a good time at the event which will feature Mario, Luigi and friends and will benefit the junior police organization.
Explorers advisor Dawn James said the event will benefit the Post's 24 Explorers through the purchase of uniforms and covering registration fees for the annual Explorers competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn. which can cost upwards of $250 per attendee.
"Explorers is about teamwork and team spirit," James said. "The majority of kids who attend are pursuing some sort of career in law enforcement or the military. It provides them discipline and a stable background."
Registration for the event will take place at 6 a.m., the day of the event at Snellville First Baptist Church, 2400 Main St. E.
For more information and to learn about sponsorship opportunities visit www.post805.org.
The City of Snellville has a job opening for a Park Facility Coordinator. Visit the Jobs Page for information.
When Snellville's Development Code Renovation process kicked off July 12, the sizable crowd of residents and business owners in attendance were given opportunity to fill out comment cards reflecting their own ideas and concerns about future growth in Snellville.
Those comments have now been compiled and are available for your review.
Click on the button below for an overview of the Unified Development Code renovation update.
SNELLVILLE – Black and white people stood hand in hand, united with a common goal to ease racial tension and violence in the wake of the deadly shootings of recent weeks here Thursday.
The Snellville Unity Gathering, organized by Councilman Bobby Howard, drew more than 500 people who heard messages of love, respect, hope and unity from local leaders and clergy.
"I could not be more proud of those that are here and our city tonight," Howard said, adding those who gathered on the Towne Green on the muggy night were an example for the rest of the nation to follow.
"Tonight we stand in hope and unity on behalf of our entire nation," said Campus Pastor Trey Hildebrandt of 12Stone Church. "Hey Snellville, we get to be a beacon of prayer and unity for the entire nation"
Snellville Police Chief Roy Whitehead said his department is dedicated to keeping people of all races safe and said for a community to prosper, it must be united.
"The one thing we in our police department want … is for the people here to respect, love and protect one another," he said. "We want to be one people, unified as a community. Our (police) have a heart of service. If you don't believe that, you just have to watch and give us the opportunity to prove that. Our people do care. They care about everything they do. So if you need us, never hesitate to call. Our prayers are that we'll be one together in peace and unity."
Associate Pastor Paul Thibodeaux of Snellville United Methodist Church likened the racial tension in America to a wound merely covered by a Band-Aid. To heal the wound, he said, discussion and compassion must take place.
"So America, Snellville, it's time to take the Band-Aid off of the boo-boo and the only way we can do that is address each other in love. How do we do that? We have dialogue. We talk to each other about our own racial story. Everybody has a story if you're from America. And the only way we can provide healing to that story is that if we expose the hurt, expose the boo-boo, expose whatever we've experienced and look each other straight in the face and have a dialogue and find out how more in common we are than we are different."
Snellville residents are being asked to remember that effective July 1, glass is no longer allowed in curbside recycling containers.
Please make sure you don't include glass as the drop off sites for co-mingle recycling haulers will not accept glass and will deny them access if found.
We encourage you to bring your glass to the Snellville Recycling Center located in Briscoe Park. Our center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is also a junk container for miscellaneous household items and a yard waste drop off site for city limit residents.
One pickup truck size load per day for junk and one for yard waste is free.
Accepted recycling items
Please do not place these items in your recycling bin/cart:
The attached link provides a recap of the July 13 Development Code launch meeting at City Hall.
SNELLVILLE – The city is ready for its close up.
After being the backdrop for the AMC television series "Halt and Catch Fire," the city is once again in the spotlight, this time on the silver screen.
Local actress and producer Francine Locke is currently producing "Inseparable" a psychological thriller being filmed in and around Snellville.
"Inseparable" will be a short film about the unbreakable bond a mother has with her child. Lead character Dina Hewitt, played by Locke, has lost her daughter (Taylor Lyons), as well as her memory, and her psychiatrist, Dr. Key (Michael McClendon), is dedicated to helping Dina uncover the secrets that lead to a shocking conclusion.
Fans of the hit show "Nashville" will recognize Locke as Avery's no-nonsense mom, Sandra Barkley. She has also guest starred in "Necessary Roughness," "The Originals," and had the lead role in "Stand Your Ground," which premiered at the Snellville Carmike Cinema in 2014. Michael McClendon is also the co-writer of "Inseparable." He is an award-winning writer and director, who has worked with Locke on "Stand Your Ground" as well as several other projects.
Snellville Arts Commission Public Relations Director Alisa Boykin has secured several site locations and partnerships with various businesses throughout the city for the project.
"The goodwill and enthusiasm we've been shown as we move forward speaks volumes about bringing more films to Snellville," Locke said. "Special thanks to Mayor Tom Witts and his great city for the support. There is always a mystique surrounding film production, but the truth is, we couldn't do it without a dedicated group of people who are there to support and help where ever they can."
PHOTO CAPTION: Top row, from left are: Andrew Doyle, director of photography; Michael McClendon, writer/actor; and Ramuel Galarza, director. Middle row, from left are: Whitney Hill, production manager; Angie Allison, script supervisor; Alisa Boykin, Snellville Arts Commission public relations director and liaison; and Lonnie Boykin, T2I Entertainment Group liaison. Front row, from left are: Francine Locke, actress/producer; and Mayor Tom Witts.