(Editor's Note: This is a press release from the city of Snellville's economic development department.)

On July 10, 2012 from 7:30 a.m-9:30 a.m. the city of Snellville in conjunction with Snellville’s South Gwinnett High School Entrepreneurship Alliance is being recognized by the Atlanta Regional Commission - Create Community Award.

The Create Community awards are presented annually to recognize and honor outstanding city innovation within the metro- Atlanta area. This award is an honor for the city of Snellville and South Gwinnett High School.

The South Gwinnett High School Entrepreneurship Alliance is a program created through a partnership between South Gwinnett High School and the city of Snellville, with the joint goal of educating Snellville’s next workforce in entrepreneurial education, while creating new employment opportunities for the community.

The city of Snellville and South Gwinnett Business Alliance are being recognized in their continuing efforts in regional prosperity and economic development.