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Atlanta Communities: Snellville
Snellville/Grayson is the town where "Everybody is somebody." Located a mere 22 miles from the Atlanta metroplex, Snellville's residents enjoy a small-town feel, yet have easy access to all the amenities of the big city. Hartsfield Airport is just 28 miles away and convenient to the frequent business traveler and ready to suit anyone's traveling needs. Snellville is part of Gwinnett County, which offers its own active, metropolitan atmosphere. With strong job growth and many new companies moving into the area on an annual basis, Gwinnett County's employment opportunities are leading to a steady growth of new residents. Snellville possesses a strong community spirit that is a partnership amongst the residents and area businesses. With the nearby Columbia Eastside Medical Center, health and medical needs are in good hands. Excellent area schools and a strong community add to Snellville's appeal evident in such events as the annual Snellville Days Festival and Parade, which flaunts the town's local pride the beginning of each May. The neighboring town of Grayson offers elegant, small-town charm close to all that Snellville and Atlanta provide.Location & Population
Located in Gwinnett County, Snellville is approx. 22 miles from Atlanta and approx. 28 miles from Hartsfield. One of the most exciting cities in the country, nearby Atlanta provides an endless number of events, attractions, athletics, and restaurants to keep one entertained. Atlanta is a blossoming town and is the nerve center for such renowned companies as BellSouth, Coca-Cola, UPS and many of today's entrepreneurial newcomers. A genuine international culture adds to the opportunity and flavor of all that Atlanta has to offer its Snellville neighbor. World-famous Stone Mountain is less than 10 miles away. Airport. The approximate population is 15,500.History
Thomas Snell and James Sawyer of London, England were the first settlers of the Cates District of southeast Gwinnett. They began as partners in the Snell and Sawyer Dry Goods Store intending to call the town New London. As fate would have it, as early as 1882, citizens were referring to the town as Snellville, after Mr. Snell. The Snellville post office was established in 1885, with Mr. Sawyer as the first postmaster. Snell and Sawyer's business partnership dissolved with each man owning and operating his own mercantile business in the end.Schools
Gwinnett County schools possess the largest Parent-Teacher Association in the nation, perhaps a reason that students consistently score at the top of state standardized tests. Numerous state and national awards demonstrate the outstanding education Gwinnett County offers, boasting 13 National Schools of Excellence. When it comes to higher education, The Gwinnett University System -- a division of The University of Georgia and Georgia Perimeter College and Gwinnett Tech -- offers degrees for a wide range of careers. Other nearby colleges and universities include Emory University, Georgia State University, The University of Georgia, Atlanta College of Art, Georgia Tech and others.Pricing
Snellville single-family homes begin as low as $125,000 and list as high as $660,000 in subdivisions such as Sunderland, Madison Farms, Parkwood Ridge, Innsbrook, Havenstone, and Waterford Township. Estate homes list in the $800,000s and up in areas like Lochwalde and Brookwood Manor. Golf course frontage starts at $185,000 in the Country Club of Gwinnett. Condominiums and townhouses are available ranging from $85,000 to $175,000 in areas like Kings Gate and Parks Crossing. Land and lots are also available, many with waterfront locations. In Grayson, single-family properties start in the mid-$100,000s to more than $500,000 in subdivisions such as Graystone North, Pinehurst Trace, Haynes Creek Trace and North Forke Plantation. Lakefront homes start at $220,000 in Grayson's Waterton subdivision. Prestigious estate homes list as high as $1.3 million in Wilshire. There are a select few condominiums and townhouses to choose from starting at $125,000 and climbing as high as $650,000. Some land is available.