Snellville To Host 'A Night of Healing'

SNELLVILLE, GA -- In the wake of the Dallas police shootings and officer-involved shootings of young black men in places like Minnesota and Baton Rouge, the city of Snellville is calling for unity.

The city is hosting what's being billed as "a night of healing" at 7 p.m. Thursday on the Towne Green at city hall.

"This is in direct response to the tragedies of the past week," said city Councilman Bobby Howard, who organized the event. "My heart hurts for our entire country. So, let's begin in our own home town."

Howard said the gathering will feature prayers and conversation. Local churches, youth groups and city officials have been invited to attend.

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Snellville City Hall is located at 2342 Oak Rd.

Five law-enforcement officers were killed during a gunman's shooting rampage in Dallas on Thursday during what began as a peaceful rally calling attention to recent deaths of black men at the hands of police.