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Gwinnett family group asks Snellville for town green or Grove for Juneteenth celebration
Summary
Family Gwinnett asked the Snellville City Council to confirm use of the Town Green or The Grove for its upcoming Juneteenth event, citing past use, local Black population size and a 2020 city resolution on race relations.
Anne Laflevor, representing Family Gwinnett, formally requested that the Snellville City Council grant her group use of either the Snellville Town Green or The Grove for the organization's fourth annual Juneteenth celebration.
Laflevor said the event commemorates national recognition of the end of slavery and has drawn strong attendance in past years when held on the town green. She told the council that "with over 8,000 Black residents in Snellville," the event supports community celebration and reflection. Laflevor also said the Snellville City Council passed a resolution in 2020 "affirming its commitment to building a culture of trust and fostering positive race relations," and she asked for confirmation of a location so her group could proceed with planning.
Mayor Bender called for confirmation of one of the proposed sites; no ruling or formal permit decision is recorded in the transcript excerpt provided. Laflevor said prompt confirmation would allow organizers to move forward with logistics.
The council did not announce a decision in the excerpt provided; staff follow-up on availability, permitting or dates was not specified in the transcript.
