Buddhist monks depart Snellville on New Year’s Day walk

The Buddhist monks continuing their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are set to leave Snellville at 2 p.m. on January 1, 2026, following a morning ceremony held at a local temple. A large crowd gathered for the New Year’s Day offering, showing strong support for the monks’ message of compassion, unity, and healing. The group is walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., and is expected to arrive in the nation’s capital in February as part of their nationwide peace journey.