Snellville

Petty Officer 2nd Class Amberia Simpson

Snellville Native, Petty Officer 2nd Class Amberia Simpson, supports U.S. Navy shipyard surge as part of COVID-19 response

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – A 2005 Shiloh High School graduate, 2009 Columbus State University graduate and 2017 Purdue University graduate with master degrees in public health education and native of Snellville, Georgia, is serving at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility as part of the largest mobilization of reservists in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) history. The mobilization is tied directly to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.

Physically Distanced, Spiritually Connected Thru Drive-In Church at Snellville UMC

In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.

On Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m., Snellville United Methodist Church held its first Drive-In Worship Service since the COVID-19 pandemic required churches to close its doors to in-person worship.

One of the young men participating in her career readiness classes with Rockdale Juvenile Court was shot with two of his friends after the trio had attempted burglary at 4 a.m. in Rockdale county. Karen can’t help but wonder if there had been some type of recreational center or organization that was available would these young men still be alive?

The LEAADS Centers shines light for local youth

The LEAADS Centers, formerly (Law Enforcement Agencies Assisting in the Development of Students) has been providing mentorship, career readiness services for youth in alternative schools and court systems throughout Georgia since 2004. In all that time, the program has expanded —  LEAADS hosts one of the largest summer camps in the city limits — and its mission has morphed to meet the community’s growing needs.

John Newsome stands in his living room with family, friends and neighbors who helped save his life. L-R: David Kittner (next-door neighbor); Maureen “Moe” Kittner, Flight Nurse with Critical Care Certification working for Angel MedFlight; Giovanni Newsome, Freshman football player at Athens Academy; John Newsome; Tracy Salas, Respiratory Therapist at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, and Jesse Salas, a Senior at Brookwood High School. As a neighborhood lifeguard, Jesse helped perform CPR on John.

A Close Shave in Snellville, Georgia

Survivors will often say that near-death experiences can bring out the best in people and reveal what’s really important in life — things like family, community, and faith.

Rev. Robert Thompson

“And Now, Summer!”

June heralds the beginning of Summer! We are conditioned to think of the Summer as an opportunity to “kick back,” slow down, vacation. We long to get away from the hectic pace of life.