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Asanga president urges partnership with Snellville; council previously hosted Angolan delegation
Summary
Rosario Mafani Simao, president of Asanga (Association of Angolans in Georgia), told the Snellville council the group represents Angolan families and professionals in Georgia and seeks a long‑term partnership with Snellville on cultural education, small business support and youth engagement. Mayor Pro Tem Norman Carter had earlier reported meetings with Angolan delegates interested in doing business with the city.
During the public comment period, Rosario Mafani Simao, president of Asanga, the Association of Angolans in Georgia, thanked the council for the opportunity to speak and described Asanga’s mission to connect, empower and integrate Angolan families and professionals in Georgia.
Simao said Asanga focuses on cultural education, civic engagement, small business support and youth development and expressed interest in building "a long term partnership with the city of Snellville." The comment followed Mayor Pro Tem Norman Carter’s council report earlier in the meeting describing a recent visit by Angolan delegates and an expressed interest by their tourism and trade director to establish business relationships with Snellville and Gwinnett County.
The council listened to the request; no formal action or commitment was taken during the meeting. Council members thanked Asanga for engaging and encouraged continued dialogue.
