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Suwanee hosting blood drive on Feb. 10

Suwanee’s proposed 2019 millage rate means slightly higher property taxes for homeowners. Courtesy City of Suwanee
Suwanee’s proposed 2019 millage rate means slightly higher property taxes for homeowners. Courtesy City of Suwanee
By Jillian Price
Feb 6, 2023

The city of Suwanee is hosting a blood drive on Friday.

Anyone interested in donating can register through the American Red Cross website, and search for Suwanee’s dates by using the sponsor code, “COS.” Participants will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.

The event will be held at Suwanee City Hall, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Jillian Price covers local news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin. She joined the AJC in 2022 and mainly covers Gwinnett County cities.

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