Snellville NewsLocal news for Snellville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Help Us Win the Run-Off Election Aug.5 2008- July 17, 2008 Dear Friend, The next three weeks are crucial. On Tuesday, August 5, I will enter a run-off election with Jim Martin. This election will determine which one of us will face Republican Saxby Chambliss in November. With your help our campaign has come this far and I am thankful. The next three weeks will go by quickly. I need you now more than ever. I was out bright and early yesterday campaigning and our volunteers are working hard and fast. We are in tough economic times and Georgia needs an...http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/help-us-win-the-run-off-election-aug-5-200... Election Results: Legislative Races: Unterman, Marin appear in early control- July 17, 2008 In a not-too-surprising trend, political heavyweights - - including State Sen. Renee Unterman and State Rep.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/election-results-legislative-races-unterma... Snellville soldier killed in Afghanistan- July 17, 2008 His parents had already begun buying decorations for Jon Ayers' homecoming party.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/snellville-soldier-killed-in-afghanistan?f... Georgia Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan ID'd- July 17, 2008 The Pentagon says two soldiers from Georgia were among nine killed in an insurgent raid that penetrated an American outpost in eastern Afghanistan over the weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/georgia-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan-idd... Beaudreau, Kumar lock up commission, school board races- July 16, 2008 In the primary race for Gwinnett school board Tuesday, a novice won favor, but in the contests for Gwinnett County Commission the name recognition of political heavyweights gave two candidates the edge.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/beaudreau-kumar-lock-up-commission-school-... Bannister may avoid runoff in chairman's race- July 16, 2008 The race for chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners was so close at presstime that it wasn't clear if one candidate won outright -- or if it would be determined by the Aug.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/bannister-may-avoid-runoff-in-chairmans-ra... Snellville Residents Oppose Crematorium- July 15, 2008 The issue of whether or not a crematorium should open in Snellville had many residents upset.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/snellville-residents-oppose-crematorium?fr... Snellville Residents Protest New Crematory- July 15, 2008 In a case of not in my backyard, more than 100 Snellville residents are protesting a crematory about to open in their neighborhood.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/snellville-residents-protest-new-crematory... Snellville home a dream come true for local mom- July 15, 2008 The white frame house in the curve of a Snellville cul-de-sac holds a special significance for Lynnette Ward.http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/snellville-home-a-dream-come-true-for-loca... Gwinnett Braves stadium sticking to schedule, budget- July 13, 2008 Gwinnett's new stadium is going up on time and so far, on budget, Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau General Manager Preston Williams said .http://www.topix.net/city/snellville-ga/2008/07/gwinnett-braves-stadium-sticking-to-schedu... |