Snellville, GA: Government, Towne Center & Community Guide - The place Gwinnett residents trust to explain what’s happening

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Snellville is one of Gwinnett County’s largest cities, anchored today by the Grove at Towne Center — a new downtown entertainment district with a splash pad, apartments, and a growing restaurant and retail lineup. This guide covers Snellville’s city government, the Towne Center redevelopment, and where to find the latest Snellville news from Good Morning Gwinnett.

City Government: Mayor & City Council

Snellville operates under a council-manager government, with the Mayor serving as chairman of the board and the City Council as its board of directors; a City Manager runs daily operations. The Council holds public hearings the second and fourth Monday of each month at City Hall.

Barbara Bender — Mayor, term 2023-2027
Norman Carter — Mayor Pro Tem, Post 1, term 2023-2027
Kerry Hetherington — Post 2, term 2023-2027
Shaunt’e Jermaine Pitt — Post 3, term 2025-2029
Richelle Brown — Post 4, term 2025-2029
Catherine Hardrick — Post 5, term 2025-2029

The Grove at Towne Center

Snellville’s biggest ongoing story is the transformation of its downtown into the Grove at Towne Center, an entertainment district anchored by The Tomlin luxury apartments, a splash pad, new retail and restaurant leasing, and regular events at the Towne Green. It’s the centerpiece of the city’s downtown redevelopment strategy and the place most Snellville community events now call home.

Business & Community

Beyond downtown, Snellville’s business community is supported through the Downtown Development Authority and groups like the Snellville Tourism and Trade Association, which runs festivals, concerts, and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting parade. Good Morning Gwinnett regularly features Snellville happenings in our weekend events roundups.

Stay Updated on Snellville

This page is updated as Snellville news develops — city council decisions, Grove at Towne Center openings, and community events. Follow Good Morning Gwinnett for ongoing Snellville coverage.

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