Dr. George Snelling worked as a dentist in Augusta, Georgia, for over two decades before retiring in 1998. Today, he works in real estate and dedicates much of his time and resources to various civic, professional, and charitable organizations. Dr. George Snelling currently maintains membership in the Georgia Self Storage Association, an organization he previously served as board president. In its efforts to advance the work of self-storage owners, managers, vendors, and other industry professionals, the Georgia Self Storage Association (GASSA) oversees a variety of education and training events throughout the year. Along with its Annual Conference & Expo, GASSA hosts special seminars as well as its monthly Lunch & Learn events. Upcoming Lunch & Learns in metro Atlanta and other Georgia cities will include ask-the-expert panels and presentations on topics such as storage auctions, business marketing, lien laws, and rental agreements. While some events are free for owners and operators to attend, most are offered for a low registration fee of $30 for GASSA members and $35 for non-members. In addition to several Lunch & Learns, GASSA will host a special seminar on legal topics related to the self-storage industry. Open to both members and non-members, the seminar will be held August 9, 2018, at Trevitt Hall in Dalton, Georgia. GASSA is also busy preparing for its 2018 Annual Conference & Expo, which will take place in October at Atlanta’s Renaissance Waverly Hotel.
Retired from dentistry, Dr. George Snelling is a respected presence in the Martinez, Georgia, community and provides volunteer oral health care to those in need. Dr. George Snelling also contributes to a number of charitable organizations and serves on the Goodwill of Middle Georgia board and has also engaged as president of Good Vocations, a non-profit managed by Goodwill of Middle Georgia.The organization focuses on offering those with disabilities dedicated job skills training. Through hands-on work experience, people with severe disabilities receive excellent benefits and competitive wages. One success story is Carolyn, who has learning difficulties and could not afford medical expenses after a series of layoffs affected the local painter’s union where she worked. She ultimately joined Good Vocations’ AbilityOne Program and gained a reputation as a team player who was able to fulfill quality assurance mandates. Carolyn has thrived in her roles and earned promotion in 2015 to Day Shift Basewide Custodial Team team leader.
Over the course of his career in dentistry, Dr. George Snelling spent more than two decades guiding an Augusta, Georgia, dental practice. Since retiring, Dr. George Snelling has focused his attention on philanthropic efforts. He has been particularly involved with Goodwill of Middle Georgia, providing the organization with more than $2 million in matching grants in his position as vice chairman.Established in 1902, Goodwill Industries International provides in-need individuals access to affordable clothing and various household goods. A Last Chance! Goodwill Store is a unique Goodwill location offering goods and items that went unsold at traditional Goodwill locations. Prior to sending these items to be recycled, Last Chance! stores provide individuals a final opportunity to buy them at a significant price markdown. Last Chance! stores receive upwards of 10,000 new clothing items each week.By visiting www.goodwillworks.org, individuals can sign up to hear about Last Chance sales, which feature even larger price markdowns. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar of revenue generated by a Last Chance sale is reinvested into the community in the form of educational services and professional training. The Last Chance! Goodwill Store in Middle Georgia is located at 2823 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins. The store is open Tuesday through Thursdays only, allowing Goodwill staff adequate time to unload and restock clothing on a weekly basis.
A resident of Martinez, Georgia, Dr. George Snelling is a retired dentist who now serves in the real estate investment industry and performs volunteer work. Dr. George Snelling supports numerous national and local nonprofit organizations, one of which is the University Health Care Foundation Miracle Mile Walk.The University Health Care Foundation develops and acquires financial resources to help those in the community in Augusta, Georgia. In 2001, a University Health Care Foundation board member named Queenie Jones came up with the idea for the Miracle Mile Walk to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. In the inaugural walk, 90 walkers raised $3,000.Today, the three-mile walk takes place every year on the third Saturday of October and starts at Augusta Commons. Anyone who donates at least $100 or is a cancer survivor receives a free T-shirt. The 18th annual walk is scheduled for October 20, 2018.
Dr. George Snelling is a retired dentist and longtime philanthropist based in Augusta, Georgia. The former chairman of the Georgia Medical Center Authority and the Builders Association Political Action Committee, Dr. George Snelling serves on the Government Affairs Committee of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. A membership organization serving the Greater Augusta area, the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting economic growth in the region. The organization includes more than 1,000 members, all of whom enjoy access to a number of membership benefits. In terms of business development, the Columbia County Chamber hosts events such as legislative breakfasts and workforce development committees where members can fine-tune their business practices. Member businesses can also attend a variety of networking events hosted by the Columbia County Chamber.The Columbia County Chamber offers members a wide range of marketing opportunities, including a searchable online member and business directory. Members can take advantage of business showcase and sponsorship opportunities, as well as advertise in the quarterly newsletter. Other benefits include discounts on office supplies, an executive luncheon series, and admission to the annual meeting.
A retired dentist and philanthropist, Dr. George Snelling serves on the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia. Dr. George Snelling has also leveraged his real estate connections to donate an equity stake in the Village West Shopping Center to Goodwill of Middle Georgia, thus providing the organization with more than $2 million in matching grants to fund its job-placement activities.Dedicated to helping individuals discover their talents and share their gifts, Goodwill Industries achieves this goal through job placement and training. In 2017, for the second year in a row, the organization ranked at the top of the World Value Index for its usefulness to the world at large.Developed by the marketing agency enso, the World Value Index ranks 149 prominent organizations according to consumer responses. Agency representatives asked 3,000 respondents to evaluate each organization, based on the degree to which it helps people, provides a useful service, and minimizes societal and environmental harm. Goodwill Industries ranked at the top of this list in both 2016 and 2017, coming out ahead of such Fortune 500 companies as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as such nonprofits as the World Wildlife Fund and Girl Scouts of the USA.
Dr. George Snelling is a Georgia-based philanthropist and real estate investor who came to civic work after retiring from a career in dentistry. Dr. George Snelling sits on several charitable organization boards, including that of Goodwill of Middle Georgia. The Goodwill organization is based on the vision of Edgar J. Helms who believed that underprivileged people would benefit more from a chance to work than from handouts. He set up a business whereby clothes were donated by wealthier people and others could be hired to wash, repair, and resell them. The Middle Georgia branch came about in the 1970s to help people find meaningful work, especially those with special needs or disabilities. The organization offers career counseling and placement services for both job-seekers and employers. Its Department of Workforce Development also has several programs that specifically focus on people with disabilities or barriers to work, including veterans, at-risk youth, and older adults. In addition, the department’s Take Charge program focuses on the work of parenting, providing skills training and counseling to support healthy and stable family life.
