Experience Snellville Continued from page 5 and allows its residents and visitors to be a true part of creating their community. Most recently, Snellville held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, which ended the city’s event season with a bang! Thousands were in attendance and enjoyed a magical old fashioned home town feel experience, from making s’mores to decorating cookies and ornaments to a build-it activity and caroling hay rides. People of all ages were able to not only participate in these fun events, but also had the opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbors as they celebrated the tree lighting together. Another community favorite, headed up by Council Member Gretchen Schulz and STAT Board member Kurt Schulz, with assistance from Administrative Assistant Jessica Manis, is the award-winning Snellville Farmers Market, which takes place every first and third Saturday of each month at the Snellville City Hall parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Known for the wide variety of fresh produce, eggs, and meat, the market is also a favorite for those community members who are furry with four legs, as they can often find a treat to enjoy for themselves. “Snellville is a melting pot of diversity and offers something for everyone,” says Kelly. “Beyond the events and Farmers’ Market lies the everyday charm that the city offers. With the second largest shopping area in Gwinnett County, you can pretty much find anything you need without leaving Snellville.” Looking ahead, Snellville residents are particularly excited about The Grove, a development that will offer 50,000 square feet of retail, 288 multi-family luxury apartments, and a 25,000 square-foot, two floor Market Building with unique event space. Once completed in 2024, The Grove will be home to many favorite restaurants, like Parkside at the Grove, Great American Cookie Company, and Marble Slab Creamery. In the meantime, residents can enjoy the newly-built Elizabeth H. Williams Library, a state-of-the-art library with a second-floor housing THRIVE/Co-working which will serve as an Atlanta-based hybrid workspace. Or they might head over to Briscoe Park, which has become a favorite place to celebrate family reunions and a great place for sporting events or tournaments. Whatever you decide to do in Snellville, there will be no shortage of opportunities. And you can even help make those opportunities happen by becoming a volunteer with Experience Snellville. As Kelly says, volunteers are the heart of the city, and interested residents or neighbors can visit experiencesnellville.com to find out more. Whether you are hoping to learn some history by stopping by the Snellville Historical Society, enjoy the beautiful new library, or sample some of the best cuisine in the southeast, Snellville has everything you need. Head over today to be part of the experience of Snellville! More information at www.ExperienceSnellville.com
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