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Atlanta back-to-school event offers free haircuts, mentoring for boys

The fourth Cuts, College, and Careers Day, sponsored by the Fowler Firm, will take place on Aug. 10.
The fourth Cuts, College, and Careers Day, sponsored by the Fowler Firm, will take place on Aug. 10.
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July 31, 2019

Middle and high school male students can sign up for a back-to-school mentoring event that includes free haircuts.

The fourth annual “Cuts, College and Careers” will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at Trees Atlanta in The Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Ave. SE.

Students who want to participate should register by Aug. 7 online here.

The event is sponsored by the Fowler Firm, an Atlanta-based law firm.

More than 40 professionals representing numerous careers -- from law to media, sports, business and entertainment-- will attend the event to provide mentoring to youth about college and career planning. Food, games and haircuts are also planned.

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