After random drawings from all the great coloring pages we received! Congratulations!!! $25 iTunes Gift Cards are going to be sent to Anaiya W. for Ages 7-12 and Colson R. for Ages 0-6!Thank you to all the great pages that we received!  We were very happy that it was a random drawing instead of having to judge the great talent out there!Wall Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. was a proud sponsor of Snellville Days and looks forward to next year's contest!Call Wall Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. at 770-736-5207 for any air conditioning needs you may have!

After random drawings from all the great coloring pages we received! Congratulations!!! $25 iTunes Gift Cards are going to be sent to Anaiya W. for Ages 7-12 and Colson R. for Ages 0-6!

Thank you to all the great pages that we received!  We were very happy that it was a random drawing instead of having to judge the great talent out there!Wall Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. was a proud sponsor of Snellville Days and looks forward to next year's contest!

Call Wall Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. at 770-736-5207 for any air conditioning needs you may have!

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🚨 THIS SATURDAY! FREE Backpacks, School Supplies &amp; Family Fun! 🎒✨
School starts soon — and we’re helping your family get ready for FREE!
📍 Elevation Point Church Back-to-School Bash 🗓️ Saturday, July 11 | ⏰ 11 AM–3 PM 📍 3977 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052 (Across from Lowe’s)
🎒 FREE backpacks filled with school supplies 👕 FREE new &amp; gently used school clothes from Because One Matters 🍔 Food • 🎨 Face Painting • 🎈 Inflatables • 🍧 Pelican Ice
❤️ Embrace Grace will be onsite providing one free box of diapers for any single expecting mother.
✅ Everything is FREE ✅ No registration required ✅ First come, first served ✅ Children must be present to receive a backpack
Don’t miss one of Loganville’s biggest back-to-school giveaways — doors open at 11 AM! 🎉📚🎒
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Snellville Community Church

Looking for a safe, encouraging, and meaningful place for your kids this summer? 
Ages 5–12 are invited to be part of an exciting Vacation Bible School at Snellville Community Church starting Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 15 from 9AM to 12PM, inside our full-sized gym! 
Cost: $20 per player (one-time fee); $40 Household Maximum! Beyond The Basics Vacation Bible School is more than just learning how to dribble, pass, and shoot. It’s about building a strong foundation in faith. 
Skills n Harmony basketball instructors will teach through the game of basketball, where kids will discover how the basics of Christian life: faith, hope, and love can shape how they live, play, and treat others every day. 
What to Expect: - Fun, age-appropriate basketball skill development - Positive coaching in a safe and welcoming environment - Engaging Bible lessons woven into daily drills - Opportunities to build friendships and confidence - Practical ways to share God’s love through faith, hope, and love 
Whether new to the sport or already loving the game, Beyond the Basics Vacation Bible School is designed to help kids grow both on the court and in their faith. 
Come be part of something bigger than the game! Register today for Beyond The Basics Vacation Bible School! Visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsnellvillecc.org%2Fvbs%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWUw2cVR6NjI5ZTNJTmJNeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6YQvk41ZYyGbilip3UioLh_Ar3eIvJ1ZtLTfsIdSJZiC22Pn1AgnFMB7qemQ_aem_pECPy-6vDH7gLH5trbALqw&amp;h=AT4bzos5GBsXZi5Rd8-htXdA8Ryhh0d7bSlyKjrfGNP-eUD8Fcx3A650XE2LQN-s4wqchEBQIq3N44eEnOqhyoPNG50aUoo7Wc2YAqKxL57ORDhn8XZ5KFEY5HiQonSRysPiG6Opr8JojeAZykjpZOdsem0PpfUEHGEbT_w&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT58H0Jn_KUtsjy2ftA7IkTRpYJrzknv0zv1ceg_FwipVEkBKasC-3qjSvjRd4eufrYLg6ncSHsOczSp9sEfbr4lZpk82_JpmYJIr6bF32lS2xGVtr6KATsNxYGkR7-akPftWQ9nyLOBNlF4_4V9oJw3lCuUo66Kzvy9Vrrjs4efVFmFDjybCT3L4c9Ju9y2bIM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">snellvillecc.org/vbs</a> to register!

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GWINNETT COUNTY: Animation, Art, AI, Design, Filmmaking,Music, Photography, and Storytelling |&nbsp;July 13-17, 2026 | Ages: Youth 8-16
<h2>A NEXT-LEVEL CREATIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH</h2>
NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp 2026 in Norcross, Georgia -- Gwinnett County -- is a hands-on, high-energy summer experience where youth ages 8–16&nbsp;explore animation, artificial intelligence (AI) creative tools, photography, storytelling, filmmaking, and multimedia production — all while creating their own original, screen-ready projects.
This is not just a camp — it’s a creative studio experience.
<h2>CAMP DETAILS</h2>
<ul><li>Dates: July 13–17, 2026</li><li>Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM</li><li>Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) | Meetings Rooms 1 and 3</li><li>Format: In-Person</li><li>Presented by Urban Mediamakers, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT YOUTH WILL EXPERIENCE</h2>
<ul><li>Animation and Filmmaking</li><li>AI Creative Tools (used ethically as a support tool)</li><li>Photography (using their own mobile devices)</li><li>Voice Acting and Storytelling</li><li>Graphic Art and Visual Design</li><li>Audio and Multimedia Production</li><li>Group Outings for Relationship Building</li></ul>
<h2>FEATURED PROJECT: CHROMAVERSE</h2>
Campers will collaborate on Chromaverse, a youth-created story universe, expanding it into animated episodes while also creating their own individual creative projects.
<h2>BIG MOMENT: FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE</h2>
All youth projects will be officially screened at the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (October 2026) — red carpet experience included!
<h2>WHAT’S INCLUDED</h2>
<ul><li>Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, lemonade and juice daily</li><li>Hands-on creative instruction</li><li>Professional artists and media mentors</li><li>Swimming Half-Day at West Gwinnett Park &amp; Aquatic Center</li><li>Visit to Norcross Welcome Center and Museum</li><li>All materials and curriculum</li><li>End-of-week public showcase</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING</h2>
"Great camp! Thanks so much!" – T. Logan "I would definitely recommend the camp." – Parent Participant
<h2>WHY THIS CAMP STANDS OUT</h2>
<ul><li>Real-world creative skills</li><li>Confidence-building through storytelling</li><li>Ethical use of AI in creative work</li><li>Professional-level outcomes (festival screening!)</li><li>Fun, engaging, and inspiring environment</li></ul>
<h2>LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY</h2>
Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience.
<h2>ABOUT URBAN MEDIAMAKERS</h2>
Urban Mediamakers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting diverse content creators through production, training, and exhibition. The 25th annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival happening October 12-25, 2026 celebrates independent film and media from around the world.

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