Snellville formed around horse trails that once connected it to the larger cities of Atlanta and Athens. The town was incorporated more than 100 years ago, but it experienced peak growth in the 1970s and '80s after the construction of Interstate 85, which bridged the suburban area to the broader metro. "Snellville still has a small-town feel to it but is [now] a very large commercial and retail hub – second to only the Mall of Georgia," says Brian Arrington, Snellville's public information officer. Yet despite being known for retail, Snellville is just beginning to develop a proper downtown area. Once complete, this vibrant core will be a walkable, mixed-use space with pedestrian pathways.
Snellville is a consistently new developing community only a short distance from a big city.
Snellville's City Hall is located in the heart of Snellville, next to The Towne Green.
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Creating more housing opportunities in Snellville
"Snellville has an old town feel, so you can buy houses there that are not right on top of each other. You have bigger yards, which is nice," says Sandy Deaton, a Realtor with Maximum One Realty and Snellville resident. "[There are] a lot of older homes, nice brick homes built in the 1970s and '80s that are huge." New communities from national builders are emerging in Snellville, including Crofton Place Enclave, which features energy-efficient homes built around a community swimming pool and cabana. Arrington says the city is also eyeing sites for future mixed-use residential developments, and that it recently expanded its housing options for senior citizens. Snellville's median home price is around $365,000, lower than the state and national median.
Some older split-level homes can be a great place to start a family in Snellville.
A lot of the newer construction in Snellville is townhomes with two-car garages attached.
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Snellville's schools
Snellville is served by 19 school "clusters,” or attendance zones designated to different high schools. These clusters are through Gwinnett County Public Schools, earning an A rating on Niche. The Brookwood cluster is coveted because it gains students access to the A-plus-rated Brookwood High School.
South Gwinnett High School serves 9th to 12th Grade in Snellville GA.
Brookwood High School is one of largest high schools in the state.
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The Grove at Towne Center, Snellville's new retail hub
Snellville is known for shopping along the Highway 124 corridor. "[The City] has virtually any food chain restaurant you'd like," Arrington says. "We are [also] in the final stages of The Grove at Towne Center – a mixed-use development in the heart of downtown," he says. Once completed, the development will feature apartments, new restaurants, a county library, THRIVE co-working, a city market and other shops. Currently, the most popular shopping area is The Shoppes at Webb Gin. "That's been around for a while and it's huge. It's all outdoor shopping, like Chicos and some of the really big stores. There are probably over 20 restaurants [including] Bonefish Grill, Mexican [and] Japanese steakhouse places," Deaton says.
Easy access to MARTA services
Ride Gwinnett Microtransit offers flexible rideshare services. Deaton says traffic can be heavy, but that's the case for most places in the metro area. “Anywhere you go in Atlanta, you can say it's going to take you a while. I don’t care what day of the week or time it is," she says. MARTA services to Atlanta and surrounding areas. Piedmont Eastside Hospital is in Snellville for emergency, specialty and general care. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta's largest airport, is within 40 miles.
Connected to commerce and parks through the The Greenway Trail
Snellville has two major parks: T.W. Briscoe Park and Oak Road Park. At 95 acres, Briscoe Park offers various walking trails, athletic courts and fields, outdoor fitness stations and multiple playgrounds. Oak Road Park is a smaller, neighborhood park. The Greenway Trail loops around The Grove at Towne Center and will eventually connect to both parks. Stone Mountain Park is another popular area less than 10 miles west. "You can hike the mountain, there is camping there, a lake [and] they do fireworks every night," Deaton says. Snellville residents enjoy four seasons with mild winters, though summers can be hot. The city gets an average amount of rainfall, but parts of it have flooded during strong storms, including Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Briscoe Park has a community garden that residents of Snellville can rent a space at.
Briscoe Park has many sports fields that residents of Snellville come to play games at.
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Fun in Snellville
Snellville is known for its festivities. "We have numerous events, including a popular farmers' market," Arrington says. Springtime includes several car shows and a Family Fun Day at Briscoe Park, which features inflatables, vendors, games and food trucks. Snellville businesses also host seasonal events, including St. Patty's Weekend Shenanigans and concerts.
Grab locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Snellville Farmers Market.
You may even find homemade soaps and lotions at the Snellville Farmers Market.
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