The City of Snellville received their charter from the General Assembly of the State of Georgia (1923). The first mayor of Snellville was Gladston Snell and the first police officer was Byron Whitworth.

In the late 1920’s the charter went dormant and remained so for approximately 12 years before it was reorganized in 1940. W. C. Britt acted as Mayor and George Martin and Crawford Juhan served as police officers. The city limits were enlarged to a 1 mile radius from the center of town. Following Britt’s term, the charter was again dormant until WWII, at which time Arthur Stancil became Mayor. The charter has since remained active.

Snellville’s growth remained slow until the 1960’s when the suburban development patterns of segregated uses and automobile dependency became commonplace. Present-day Snellville is quite a different place from the settlement that attracted James Sawyer and Thomas Snell. According to the 2000 Census, Snellville’s population is 15,351 and includes 5,391 households. Over 1,150 businesses operate in Snellville, bringing in more than $1 billion in revenue yearly. Snellville’s political system now includes a Mayor and 5 Council members. There are over 100 employees working for the City of Snellville, which operates from five departments: Administration; Parks & Recreation; Planning & Development; Public Safety; and Public Works. The city limits have now grown to 10.4 square miles and there are fourteen houses of worship located in the city limits.

Snellville’s continued prosperity stems from the southern hospitality of its residents and the versatility of its surroundings. With a variety of shops, restaurants, schools, churches, a hospital, cultural events, recreational activities, and an abundance of nearby attractions, Snellville’s residents and visitors can fulfill their entertainment and family needs close to home. From a small farming community to the prospering present-day community, Snellville continues to be one of the most successful cities in the Atlanta region.

Demographic Data
Date of Incorporation: August 20, 1923
Land Area: 10.4 square miles
5,843 acres
Total Population: Snellville: 17,757, average annual change of +802
Gwinnett County : 588,488
Atlanta Region: 3,204,900
Population Density: 2.87 persons/acre
Total housing units: Snellville: 6,282
Gwinnett County: 209,682
Housing Tenure (Gwinnett County): Owner-occupied housing units: 72.4%
Renter-occupied housing units: 27.6%
Average Family Size: Snellville: 2.82
Gwinnett County: 3.28
Median Age (Gwinnett County): 32.5
Race of population (Snellville): White: 86%
Black and Other: 14%

Race of population (Gwinnett County): White: 74.3%
Black or African American: 13.9%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 7.8%
American Indian: 0.7%
Average Temperature: High: 72.2
Low: 47.9
Average Rainfall: 51.3" per year