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Snellville, GA

Snellville is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States, east of Atlanta. Its population was 20,573 at the 2020 census. It is a developed suburb of Atlanta and a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is located roughly 33 miles east of downtown Atlanta via US 78 and Interstate 285.

In 1874, Thomas Snell and James Sawyer, 17-year-old friends from London, secretly planned a voyage to the New World. On March 18, James Sawyer and his brother, Charles, left England. However, Snell's parents, having learned of the plan, would not allow him to leave, thus delaying his departure. The Sawyer brothers arrived in New York City on April 1, and after a few weeks, headed toward Athens, Georgia, and then to Madison County, where they stayed and worked on a farm for $10 a month. Snell did eventually follow his friends to New York and made his way south to meet them. The three then made their way through Jefferson and Lawrenceville. Shortly after Snell's arrival, Charles left for Pennsylvania, later returning to the South and settling in Alabama, where he went into the turpentine business. James had gone also, in search of his brother, leaving Snell to work on the farm of A. A. Dyer.

Snellville is located in southern Gwinnett County. U.S. Route 78 runs through the center of the city, leading west 25 miles (40 km) to downtown Atlanta and east 19 miles (31 km) to Monroe. Georgia State Route 124 crosses US 78 in the center of Snellville, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Lawrenceville and south 13 miles (21 km) to Lithonia. Some unincorporated areas in the eastern edge of DeKalb County and western Rockdale County have a Snellville mailing address but are not a part of the City of Snellville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Snellville has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.4 km²), of which 10.5 square miles (27.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), or 1.22%, is water.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering its residents a range of facilities and programs to support a healthy lifestyle. The Eastside Medical Center serves as a prominent healthcare institution, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. Start your relaxation journey at the Saltville Grotto & Spa, where you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a salt cave. For a full-service spa experience, visit Natural Body Spa & Shop. Enhance your fitness routine at Flex Appeal Personal Training & Wellness. For chiropractic care, head to the Chiropractic Clinic of Snellville. If you're interested in holistic wellness, check out Pyure Natural Wellness.

Top sites in Snellville, GA are Briscoe Park, Lenora Park, and South Gwinnett Park.

Population: 22,336 (2024). ZIP codes: 30078–30039. Area code: 470, 678, 770. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Area: 10.60 sq mi (27.46 km²).

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What are the demographics of Snellville, GA?

Snellville is a city located in DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Newton County, Rockdale County, and Walton County Georgia. Snellville has a 2024 population of 23,451. Snellville is currently growing at a rate of 3.14% annually and its population has increased by 13.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,597 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Snellville was: Black or African American: 40.12%, White: 39.39%, Asian: 9.05%, Two or more races: 5.87%, Other race: 5.57%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%, Native American: 0%

Is Snellville, GA a good place to live?

Snellville is in Gwinnett County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Snellville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Snellville, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Snellville and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Snellville are above average.

What is the history of Snellville, GA?

Snellville is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Atlanta and 45 miles west of Athens at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Georgia 124. It has become one of Gwinnett County's fastest-growing cities with a population of 20,000. The first settlers in the southern part of Gwinnett County now known as Snellville were the Creek Indians (actually Muscogees, but termed Creeks by settlers since they lived along waterways). One of their burial sites was Lanier Mountain, just west of downtown. For two centuries residents of Snellville have found arrowheads, broken pottery, tomahawks, pipes and other evidence of the Indians' presence.

Sources

City of Snellville

Wikipedia

Niche

World Population Review

Briscoe Park

Lenora Park

South Gwinnett Park

Eastside Medical Center

Saltville Grotto & Spa

Natural Body Spa & Shop

Flex Appeal Personal Training & Wellness

Chiropractic Clinic of Snellville

Pyure Natural Wellness

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