Gwinnett public safety agencies hosting fall festival

Gwinnett County police, firefighters and paramedics are hosting a fall festival on Sept.16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. The family-friendly event will feature food trucks, giveaways and “touch-a-truck” experiences with SWAT vehicles and fire trucks, according to a press release.

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