Snellville closes city hall, cancels council meeting due to Irma

Snellville City Hall will close at noon Monday due to anticipated inclement weather from Tropical Storm Irma, a city spokesman said.

The city council meeting scheduled for Monday night has also been cancelled.

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Snellville city offices, including the senior center, will also close at noon.

Irma is expected to hit Gwinnett County by Monday evening, with winds between 30 and 45 miles per hour and between 3 and 5 inches of rain.

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Officials from the Gwinnett County fire department outline how they’re preparing for Tropical Storm Irma to hit metro Atlanta and Gwinnett County. (Gwinnettt County Fire and Emergency Services/Capt. Tommy Rutledge.)

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