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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the new App State grad proudly representing Snellville, Georgia

And check out Scrooge! A musical on the Snellville Patch calendar

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Good day Snellville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the new App State grad proudly representing Snellville, Georgia
  • How a former South Gwinnett star’s life was tragically cut short

Also on today's calendar: Scrooge! A musical and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Snellvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Snellvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant and not as cool, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter (appstate.edu) — A recent Appalachian State University commencement story briefly spotlights recreation management graduate Abigail Becker of Snellville among more than 1,500 students earning degrees this fall. The piece focuses on ceremonies in Boone, N.C., honors for distinguished supporters and faculty, and inspiring journeys of several featured graduates, including first-generation students and those balancing careers, hardships, and advanced study.
   

• College football player dead at 21 following house fire (pennlive.com) — A former South Gwinnett High School football standout from Snellville has died at 21 after a house fire at his grandfather’s home in Stone Mountain, according to officials. Georgia Military College and local firefighters shared condolences and details of their rescue efforts, as the college community mourns a young offensive lineman who had recently transferred in for the 2025 season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My Christmas cookie elf has struck again!
    For the last three years now, someone has anonymously left Christmas cookies on my front porch. I have no idea who this person is, or why I’m the… (Nextdoor Snellville Oaks)
  • Dangerous driver alert!
    Saw a driver this afternoon in a champagne/taupe colored sprinter van. Doing 55-60 in a 30 on a residential road. He couldn't maintain his lane at… (Nextdoor Rolling Hills)
  • Cavender's posted a job opening for Stocker - Store in Snellville. Apply here.
  • Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for AM Team Member in Snellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Snellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Nate Oats' top 2026 recruiting target includes Alabama in his final five schools (bamahammer.com)
  • 3 former Gwinnett County students nominated for Grammy Award (11alive.com)

Lawrenceville

  • Christkindl Market returns bigger than ever in Lawrenceville with new vendors, food and Ferris wheel (cbsnews.com)
  • These 7 GA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com)

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Ok Snellville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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