Snellville News

As you may know, recent hail and wind storms caused damages to many homes in Georgia. However, some homeowners feel that their homes were not affected by these storms.

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Looks like an air of civility may return to the Snellville City Council. Darn it.

Far from being superficial, black hair and its care goes well beyond the multibillion-dollar industry it has become and is deeply rooted in African-American identity and culture.

Early results in Marietta showed residents were learning toward spending millions on parks Tuesday.

( Lawrenceville , Ga. , Nov. 4, 2009) – Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring a free exhibit of two-dimensional work of the Elizabeth Bame titled “Quiet Impressions” and three-dimensional work of Carlos Almaguer titled “Force of Nature.”

Many of Elizabeth Bame’s paintings were inspired from her trips to Europe, as well as the U.S. She has been in numerous juried shows, won several awards, and was selected for the Red Cinder Artist-in-Residence program in 2003. She enjoys painting portraits and at various times has taught classical portrait painting at The Art School in Sandy Springs .

“With each painting, my ultimate goal is not merely the composition of an attractive scene, but the creation of a moment. And that moment is not an instant or a second. That moment should linger and breathe deeply. If I can take that moment and make it last forever, if I can somehow recreate that perfect experience of peace, then I believe I've been successful,” says Bame.

Juan Carlos Almaguer grew-up in Chicago , attended the University in Monterrey Mexico , and began throwing pots in 2004 as a hobby. The simple yet intense process of wheel throwing was exciting and relaxing at the same time. Here was something as simple as earth, with the combination of water and fire that could turn out a creation which outlasts a lifespan. It is both intimidating and inspiring.

“Most of my work is experimental by nature, I like to try new techniques and enjoy the versatility of a three dimensional surface” says Almaguer.

An opening reception will be held Thurs., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Both exhibits will be on display Nov. 9 through Feb. 4. Exhibit hours are Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross

For more information call 770-417-2200 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Snellville voters on Tuesday elected three city leaders who will alter the dynamics of a city council known for political backbiting and dysfunction.

When Evelyn McConnell celebrated her 100th birthday at the community center at Royal Southern Plantations Tuesday, she said for her it represented one important thing - the beginning of her next century.

In council chambers, they hurl insults like arrows. In work sessions, they employ political ambushes with last-minute agenda changes.

Doors have been opening up over the past four months and starting next week, Walton County's second free health care clinic for those without insurance will begin serving patients.

Dionta Browning was waiting for a woman when cars boxed him in and opened fire, shooting him 31 times, his family said.

The Georgia Recreation and Park Association's 7th district has recognized the late Jimmy Gresham of Snellville as Volunteer of the Year for 2009 at the district's annual awards banquet in Gainesville.

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Early voting is under way in all municipal elections and will close Oct. 30, but the number of early votes coming in varies city by city.

The Gwinnett Library Board holds a special called meeting tonight to reconsider its proposed changes to the library system.

Loganville Middle School students got an opportunity Thursday to see first-hand the often devastating consequences of irresponsible decisions.

In April, a toddler sat in the backseat as someone shot and killed his mother, Heather Allen Strube.

After a six month investigation, a woman is behind bars -- charged with murdering her daughter-in-law. A grand jury indicted Joanna Hayes on charges of gunning down 25-year-old Heather Allen Strube in a Snellville parking lot.

This week a judge told 17-year-old Jonathan Redding to tell a grand jury tomorrow who was with him on the night John Henderson was killed at the Standard Food & Spirits.

The mother-in-law of a woman killed in front of a Snellville Target store has been indicted for murder.

Local law enforcement officials teamed up in two separate cases recently resulting in the arrest of four burglary suspects.