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Election Perspective- Snellville City Council

11/01/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

A little over 4-1/2 years ago, I was appointed to the Snellville Planning Commission. At the time I was a newcomer to municipal volunteer work […]

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Election Season Rumors & Facts

09/30/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

Shortly after being sworn in as member of the Snellville City Council, I began writing “Council Confidential”, a section of the CutToThe-Chase.com blog devoted to […]

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In Honor of Snellville’s Finest

08/28/2013 Dave Emanuel 1

This past Monday night (8/26/13), the Snellville City Council honored four exceptional members of the Snellville Police Department who have served the citizens of the […]

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Troubled Waters, Broken Dam, Part 3

08/16/2013 Dave Emanuel 1

Barring any unanticipated monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, civil unrest or legal entanglements, work will soon begin to repair the drainpipe and standpipe that will enable the […]

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Troubled Waters, Broken Dam, Part 2

07/23/2013 Dave Emanuel 3

Part 1 of “Troubled Waters, Broken Dam” appeared last December. It recapped the complicated issues attendant to the repair work required to restore Lower Johnson […]

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The Lynching of Paula Deen

06/27/2013 Dave Emanuel 2

Anybody who thinks that a lynching won’t occur in a courtroom, or in the media has obviously not been following the Paula Deen case. The […]

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Yet Still More Adventures in City Attorney Land Again

05/15/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

My apologies to the citizens of Snellville for being a part of the latest negative publicity for our city. However, I would not be fulfilling […]

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The Community Garden@Snellville- What’s the Big Deal?

04/09/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

The “big deal” with Snellville‘s new Commuity Garden is “community”. There is perhaps no other enterprise that captures the essence of community and transforms it […]

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Does It Really Matter?

03/28/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

On March 20, 2013, Fox 5 news in Atlanta (and apparently, a number of FOX affiliates across the country) aired a story by investigative reporter […]

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Divided We Stand, Part 3- Judgment Day

03/21/2013 Dave Emanuel 3

On March 19, 2013 the citizens of Snellville’s were awarded a victory in the fight for transparent, honest, productive and democratic government. That may seem […]

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Divided We Stand, Part 2

03/04/2013 Dave Emanuel 0

The seeds of division within the Snellville City Council, were sown a number of years ago, when Emmett Clower, who had been mayor for 26 […]

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Community Pride- Essential for Economic Health

02/25/2013 Dave Emanuel 3

Depending on your political philosophy, “economic development” is well within, or completely outside, the role of local government. But philosophies aside, the stark reality of […]

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Divided We Stand, Part 1

02/12/2013 Dave Emanuel 3

A common question in Snellville is, “Why is the City Council so divided?” Opinions vary considerably, depending on which side of the divide you’re standing. […]

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An Open Letter from Snellville Councilman Bobby Howard

01/30/2013 Dave Emanuel 2

When I was elected as a member of the Snellville City Council, I made a commitment to represent all citizens, regardless of whether or not […]

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“You’re Out of Order”- The Adventure Continues

01/10/2013 Dave Emanuel 2

Apparently, Snellville’s current mayor is a very slow learner. On the very same day of the public announcement that the City had paid (through its […]

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