MAYOR’S MESSAGE Well that didn’t take long ... Summer that is. Seems like Memorial day was last week, yet here we are at Labor Day.
Please remember that the 124/78 intersection work will be beginning sometime in the next 90 days. Patience is guaranteed to be required. Stay tuned for more information on the project on the city’s website - www.snellville.org.
The community concerts this summer were outstanding. My hats off once again to Kelly McAloon and everyone at Snellville Tourism and Trade for a job well done. I can’t wait to attend the future events between now and the holidays. The Fall Festival will feature a German polka band, which should give the festival an Octoberfest feel. In my past life, I played accordion in a band, so I have committed to break out my accordion and attempt to keep up with the polka band. It has been 40 years since I’ve played professionally, so don’t expect too much ... but it should be a lot of fun so come on out and join us.
Mayor Tom WITTS
If you want to learn more about the city, join me at 11 a.m. each Wednesday following council meetings for a live Facebook chat on the city’s Facebook page.
You can always contact me via my email address at tom.witts@snellville.org. See you on the Green or around town.
If you want to learn more about the city, join me at 11 a.m. each Wednesday following council meetings for a live Facebook chat on the city’s Facebook page.
AROUND TOWNE SPD Citizens’ Police Academy now in 24th session The 24th session of the Snellville Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy is under way. The popular class is offered to strengthen the bond of friendship and cooperation between citizens and the police department. The 12-week class began Aug. 31 and ends Nov. 16. This class also helps citizens gain a better understanding of the risks and responsibilities of officers. Some of the classes included in this training are on domestic violence, traffic stops, building searches, a tour of the jail and narcotics identification. This program also includes a ride along program with a Snellville police officer. CPA instructors are Snellville police officers, each teaching a specific topic. Several of the instructors are Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certified police instructors.
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Anyone who is over the age of 18 can enroll. You do not have to be a Snellville resident to participate.
Space is limited - approximately 20 students are accepted for each academy. Police are looking for participants for next year’s class which will take place in March. An application for the CPA is available at http://www. snellville.org/citizens-police-academy or at the police station. The application must be filled out completely, must include an email address and must be notarized. You will be notified via e-mail or phone call as to the status of your application. If you have any questions contact Lt. R. Pendleton at 770985-3573 or rpendleton@snellville.org.
Media training for police takes place in Mississippi Lt. Dean Boone and Sgt. Brian Rankin of the Snellville Police Department attended News Media Training for Narcotics Commanders and Law Enforcement Leaders at the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian, Miss. Aug. 8-10. Snellville, Where Everybody’s Proud to be Somebody