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The attached link provides a recap of the July 13 Development Code launch meeting at City Hall.

Development Code meeting recap

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.

Program details for the Snellville Unity Gathering

The city is closing Oak Road for the event.

Music starts at 6:45 p.m.

7 p.m. - Opening Welcome - Mayor Tom Witts and Councilman Bobby Howard

Invocation - Father John Welch - St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church

Invitation to Greet - Howard

First Speaker - Campus Pastor Trey Hildebrandt - 12Stone Church, Snellville

Prayer for other communities - Daniel Rainwater - Grace New Hope Church

Second Speaker - Chief Roy Whitehead - Snellville Police Department

Prayer of Protection of Law Enforcement Officers - Missions Coordinator Sheeba Sajja – Grace New Hope Church

Third Speaker - Associate Pastor Paul Thibodeaux - Snellville United Methodist Church

Prayer for Race Relations - Laura Drake - Executive Director Southeast Gwinnett Co-op

Fourth Speaker - Pastor D.A. Williams - Salvation & Deliverance Church

Prayer for Family Loss - TBD

Fifth Speaker - High School Pastor Simeon Bell - Grace New Hope Church

Prayer for the New Generation - Middle School Pastor Lee Lopez - Grace New Hope Church

Benediction and Closing Prayer - Reverend Michael Byrne - St. John Neumann Catholic Church

Music - Heather Magnum and Cameron Glasper - 12Stone Church

SNELLVILLE – In the wake of the recent tragedies across the nation last week, Councilman Bobby Howard is hoping a local event will help begin to heal the wounds created throughout the country.

The councilman and others have organized a "Snellville Unity Gathering" scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday on the Towne Green in front of City Hall.

"This is in direct response to the tragedies of the past week," Howard said. "My heart hurts for our entire country. So, let's begin in our own home town. My goal will be for this to be a time of bringing our community together and to pray. I hope to see you there. You can make a difference. Join local clergy, local youth and city officials as we gather to have a conversation and build unity in our community."

Howard is inviting residents of the surrounding communities as well and has invited the congregations of local churches.

A list of guest speakers and more details will be released before the Thursday event.

The City of Snellville has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of 5.50 percent.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA 30078 on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at Snellville City Hall on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 4.588 mills, an increase of 0.239 mills over the rollback rate, but no actual millage rate increase from last year. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate would be no more than the rollback rate of 4.349 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with fair market value of $175,000 is approximately $16.73 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property (Commercial) with a fair market value of $550,000 is approximately $52.58.

SNELLVILLE – A public meeting regarding the continued planned development of Oak Road Neighborhood Park has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 14 in City Hall.

City officials and park planners Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood will be on hand to review the latest draft of the park design. Residents can ask questions and give their input regarding the look and use of the park.

The park is a passive, neighborhood park with no public parking, designed to be used by residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Plans call for a picnic shelter/pavilion, a quarter-mile walking trail, a drinking fountain for people and dogs and a small landscaped green space near the shelter.

SNELLVILLE – For the past several months, a consultant team working with the city has been gathering resident opinions on growth and development through one-on-one conversations, focus groups, and the widely attended Towne Center gathering. That input — which will be informing the city's update of its development code — has now been distilled into a series of broad themes which will be presented for community review, comment, and affirmation on Tuesday, July 12.

Get up to speed on what the Development Code Update is all about and help us fine tune the priorities and concerns that will guide the process over the next year. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Join us from 7 to 8:30pm in the Community Room of City Hall, 2342 Oak Road.

Additional information on the process — known informally as our Development Code Renovation — can be found on the project website: www.snellvilledevelopmentcode.org.

Upcoming Parks and Recreation Events

Upcoming Senior Center Events

Park Facility Coordinator

Minimum Starting Salary Range (Annual): $28,500 to $31,000

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: July 8, 2016

DUTIES: This is responsible professional and administrative work in overseeing and monitoring various groups, or individuals in renting park facilities in the City of Snellville. General direction is provided by the Director in organizing and coordinating the scheduling of various facility rentals while incumbent exercises discretionary judgment in implementing all rentals based on established policies and procedures. Incumbent may supervise part-time employees or volunteer staff in designated program areas. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of two (2) years experience in performing duties related to recreation and general park operations. Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Examination: Will consist of an evaluation of prior education and work experience, an evaluation interview and background check. Successful completion of a Post-Offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

APPLICATIONS CAN BE FILED AT:

City Hall

Personnel Officer

2342 Oak Road

Snellville, GA 30078

THE CITY OF SNELLVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DATE: June 24, 2016

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SNELLVILLE – When City Council green-lighted the update of Snellville's development code earlier this year, Mayor Tom Witts made clear that the effort would be responsive to community aspirations and concerns.

That mandate takes a step forward this month with the launch of a dedicated project website — www.snellvilledevelopmentcode.org.

"The idea," Witts said, "is a one-stop shop for residents to get up to speed and participate. The development code effort will help determine the character of our city for years to come. It needs to be community owned."

To that end, the site offers a project overview in the form of frequently asked questions, the schedule of announced meetings, ongoing news posts and opportunities for residents to respond to questions or send comments directly to the project team.

Known casually as the city's "Development Code Renovation," the currently unfolding Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) effort is expected to clean up the inconsistencies in Snellville's existing regulations, simplify content, increase flexibility, and encourage the kind of redevelopment — like our Towne Center plan — envisioned by the community, all in one unified, user-friendly ordinance.

Stay tuned to www.snellvilledevelopmentcode.org for ongoing updates.