Snellville’s Mayor Pro Tem Dave Emanuel recently swore in four new members to the Snellville Youth Commission: Angie Zaraza of South Gwinnett High School, Ruth Lonse of Shiloh High School and Jasmine Kline of Shiloh High School. Chloe Brown of South Gwinnett High School was not in attendance at the swearing in, but will join as the fourth member.

The Snellville Youth Commission works to promote education in governmental affairs, engage the youth of the Snellville area in civic activities and build practical and effective leadership skills.

The commission is guided and mentored by the Snellville Youth Commission Advisory Board whose members work to cultivate student growth in civic leadership through mentorship and provide a launching pad for impactful youth engagement, while supporting the Snellville Youth Commission initiatives.

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8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia leaders, including Gov. Nathan Deal, Sandra Deal, members of the King family, and Rep. Calvin Smyre,  were on hand for unveiling of the first statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the statehouse grounds, more than three years after Gov. Nathan Deal first announced the project.  During the hour-long ceremony leading to the unveiling of the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the state Capitol on Monday, many speakers, including Gov. Nathan Deal, spoke of King's biography. The statue was unveiled on the anniversary of King's famed "I Have Dream" speech. BOB ANDRES  /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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