Snellville

[LAB6120]

Originally Posted by brettk

So you're saying crime hasn't increased with the "changing demographics?"

I don't think people are concerned with the changing demographics of say Suwanee or Buford or other areas that middle and upper clas blacks, Asians, Indians, etc may be moving to.

The problem is illegal immigration in many parts of Gwinnett county. My guess is you don't live in unincorporated areas of Lawrenceville, Duluth, Norcross, etc. If the crime would stay there, that's one thing- but its insincere to say its not spreading and that crime in GC isn't increasing Many areas are going downhill.

I get the feeling that there's not a whole lot of people living in GC on the board, seems to be alotta liberal-thinking folks from ATL or Decatur and thats fine. But the "changing demographics" in GC may have brought diversity; but they also brought crime.

I live in Snellville(Centerville area)! Yes, I am sure crime has increased, but so has the population and the bad economy. I am certainly not afraid of going to the store or anywhere in Snellville for that matter-some people are making it seem like you will be shot or robbed as soon as you set foot in Snellville.

[jimd2009]

I have also lived in the Snellville (Centerville area) for nearly 10 years. It is a very nice, safe, quiet area of Gwinnett. We do not have the usual aircraft noise, train noise or freeway noise. It is residential and the closest condos or rental apartments are about 3 miles away from my home.
If you check around various sources, you will find we have one of the lowest crime rates and a higher median income than many other areas of metro Atlanta.
I will admit that I did have to pick up a soda can off my lawn a couple of years ago. There goes the neighborhood!
I think most of the "negative" posts are based on racism rather than facts. Gwinnett county is about 50% white/non-Hispanic. I happen to be a white male and have no problem with living with other middle class families, regardless of race or religion. Good... and not so good come in all colors, shapes and sizes.

[gardendoyenne]

I have to agree with Jimd. My neighborhood is middle class, very safe and close-knit. Most of the people in my neighborhood have lived here for at least 10 years and there's a great sense of community. Snellville is certainly not all bad and I'm rather surprised by the inaccuracies and the general tone of this thread...pretty sad stuff, indeed. Anyway, I am moving out of Snellville, but ONLY because I am moving out of the state entirely. I am actually sad to be leaving and I say this as a person who has felt both very positively and very negatively about Snellville depending on what day of the week it is, lol. Maybe because of the market, the population boom we were experiencing has begun to calm down and we have returned to a peaceful lull. You can't grow at such a fast pace and not expect some growing pains, but some good has come along with that as well. Either way, I will remember my time here fondly and I can say now, that I'd stay if I could. That said, if anyone is looking to buy, just send a PM haha.

[ves929]

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