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SNELLVILLE – If you have a criminal record that is preventing you from getting a job, there is help for you thanks to a new program spearheaded by the Snellville Police Department and Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office.

At 10 a.m., June 3 at the South Gwinnett High School Auditorium, 2288 Main St. E., Snellville, there will be a presentation on how to clean up a criminal record, as certain criminal history records can be "restricted" for non-criminal justice purposes such as apply for better employment opportunities or getting licenses.

"The purpose of this presentation is to assist people who may have had youthful indiscretions or other issues resulting in arrests and convictions that inhibit obtaining gainful employment," SPD Chief Roy Whitehead said. "This is especially true for employment in criminal justice, but is applicable to any employment opportunity. The partnership with the Gwinnett District Attorney's Office will begin the process of improving one's criminal history affording the participant the possibility of obtaining a good or better job."

For more information call the SPD at 770-985-3555.

CITY OF SNELLVILLE
PUBLIC HEARING
FY-2018 BUDGET

On Monday, May 22, 2017 the Mayor and City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. to give its citizens the opportunity to provide written and oral comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget. All citizens are urged to attend this Public Hearing on May 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Snellville City Hall, located at 2342 Oak Road, Snellville Georgia.

The proposed budget is available for inspection at Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, Georgia during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or on the City website at www.snellville.org.

The Mayor and City Council will consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, Georgia.

Melisa Arnold, City Clerk
City of Snellville

FY 2017-2018 Budget - 1st Read

The Snellville Commerce Club awarded two students $1,000 during the annual FBLA/DECA scholarship luncheon Tuesday.

FBLA/DECA member Brandon Kang is the Brookwood High School recipient for 2017. Brandon has served as president of DECA and has won many awards including the AMY award, placing second in the FBLA State Conference in Marketing and second in DECA State Conference in Hospitality and Tourism. Recently accepted to the University of Georgia, he plans to peruse an MBA in Business Administration; principally in the marketing field with aspirations of owning his own digital marketing firm one day. Brandon also received recognition in Scholastic Achievement in Marketing in his High School career and has served on many community projects such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Adopt-A-Road/March of Dimes and spent many hours volunteering at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Brandon also served as a marketing Intern at Ecolink, Inc.

South Gwinnett High School's Commerce Club Scholarship recipient is Abby Cleek who is a member of FBLA and DECA and serves as vice president of FBLA. She has been accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology where she plans to pursue a major in Business Administration. Abby is a recipient of the UGA Certificate of Merit and the Volunteer of the Year Nominee from South Gwinnett High School. She was awarded the Junior Language Arts Student of the Year and Scholar Athlete throughout her high school career. Abby has volunteered at the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op, mentored seventh grade students at Grace Snell Middle School and directed the planning of Gwinnett County's Middle School Special Olympics. Abby is currently the first Student Mayor of the Snellville Youth Commission, where her driving purpose is to unite the community.

"It's no surprise to see another generation of motivated and focused achievers among Snellville's youth," said Commerce Club Member Jimmy Norton.

"We are proud of both winners and wish them success in their academic endeavors and future careers," said Snellville's Tourism and Trade Executive Director Kelly McAloon.

For more information on the Snellville Commerce Club's mission and philanthropic history, visit www.SnellvilleCommerceClub.com.

SNELLVILLE – Saturday's National Drug Take Back event at the Snellville Police Department netted 300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs

"We collected 300 pounds during Saturday's event," said Lt. Andre Sullivan. "In the fall of 2011, we only collected 35 pounds at the first event that SPD participated. Since then the community has responded tremendously each and every time and, as a result, we have collected over a ton of medication!"

Sullivan said the event had netted a total of 2,049 pounds following the event last fall but he did not realize the take back event had reached the 1-ton mark until Saturday.

"This brings our grand total to 2,349 pounds!" he said. "Again a ton. The partnership with The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus has also allowed the pharmacy students to interact and provide information to participants on proper disposal."

The SPD Reserve Officer Unit volunteers its time to man the drive-thru-and-drop-off event and will continue to do so as it is no cost to taxpayers to facilitate it.

"I would like to thank the Snellville and surrounding communities, PCOM PharmD students, my reserve officers and the DEA for making this event a success," Sullivan said.

PHOTO 1: From left, Lt. Andre Sullivan, Brad Allgood, Linda Nguyen, Officer Darius York and Wesley Fischer.

PHOTO 2: From left, Wesley Fischer, Donna Pickett (dropping off medicine), Lt. Andre Sullivan and Linda Nguyen.

SNELLVILLE – The city police department will add another four-legged member to its force thanks in large part to more than $10,000 in funds raised during the Snellville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association's annual golf tournament last week.

Snellville Police Department Chief Roy Whitehead said the money from the golf tournament will cover most of the $14,000 cost for the K-9 and training for the officer slated to work with the dog. Training could take place in February, Whitehead said.

The golf tournament drew more than 100 participants, officials said.

The SPD K-9 Unit currently has three teams - Lt. David Matson and K-9 Jax, Sgt. O.J. Concepcion and K-9 Aron, and Sgt. Rain Nieddu and K-9 Cezar. The unit was designed to have four teams.

"With the retirement of one team, our goal is to return to full staff," Whitehead said. "Officers indicated their interest in being the next handler. Officer Jacob Callaway has been selected to undertake this new responsibility."

The K-9 Unit searches for narcotics and tracks and apprehends offenders. The K-9s protect their handlers and track missing children and adults to safely return them home.

"Our teams have been responsible for numerous arrests, found significant quantities of narcotics, located missing persons and property and many other services that keep our community safe," Whitehead said.

The SCPAAA is a 501-C-3 organization founded in support of the SPD. The members complete the Citizens Police Academy and then join the alumni Association. They serve as ambassadors in the Snellville community and assist the department by providing necessary equipment in addition to the normal budgeting process.

City officials and residents were proud to take part in the Atlanta Regional Commission Workshop for Walk and Bike Friendly Communities Wednesday.
The workshop was part of the ARC's effort to make Atlanta-area cities more walkable and bike friendly.
While Snellville has more work to do to better walking and biking conditions, the Livable Centers Initiative sidewalk project downtown was cited as a major achievement toward reaching that goal.
The city will now take recommendations collected from the workshop and begin to implement them.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BANKING SERVICES – COS170419
CITY OF SNELLVILLE, GEORGIA
April 19, 2017

The City of Snellville (City) invites qualified banking institutions to submit proposals to provide banking services. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package bearing the RFP Number COS170419 and Title along with the proposer name and address. Proposals, including required forms, shall be accepted until 2:00 p.m.
local time on May 23, 2017 at City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA 30078. Any proposal received after this date and time will not be considered.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 2:00 PM EST at City Hall, 2342 Oak Road Snellville, GA 30078.

Please visit our bid page for more information.

SNELLVILLE – The city's longest-running event is back for its 44th year, as Snellville Days will take place May 6 and 7.

The two-day festival, which features food, music, entertainment and a craft festival, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 and from 12 to 5 p.m. May 7 at T.W. Briscoe Park, 2500 Sawyer Parkway.

Admission and parking is free.

Dozens of vendors and entertainment acts will be at the festival. There is also a kid's zone where children can play on inflatables.

Other entertainment includes:

Keith King BMX Bike Stunt Show – As seen on "America's got talent," Keith King and his friends show off in this amazing BMX stunt show. Performance features high-flying aerial stunts and mind-boggling technical moves.

K-9s in Flight – Audiences of all ages will be entertained by this non-stop, action-packed performance showcasing the top amazing K-9 sports with dogs doing high jump and catching Frisbees all in a fun, high-flying atmosphere.

Jurassic Kingdom –Travel along with the host back into prehistoric times to witness and learn firsthand what life was like thousands of years ago. From fossils to seeing what it would be like to see a dinosaur hatch from the egg, this show is sure to amaze.

Roaming ground acts – Barely distinguishable from real trees, Walking Tree Man moves slowly down the street and can be seen from 150 yards away. Keep your eyes peeled also for Woody from "Toy Story" - only he's 10-feet tall performing lasso tricks. And check out the huge bubbles from the Roaming Bubble Factory.

On Saturday it is strongly recommend using the free shuttle from Snellville First Baptist Church. It will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shuttle will let you off and pick you up from the main gate at Briscoe Park. There is no shuttle service on Sunday.

For more information visit www.snellvilledays.com.