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Gwinnett hosts college fair

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Oct 23, 2014

Gwinnett County school officials are hosting a college fair Saturday for students with disabilities.

College admissions and disability representatives from area colleges and universities will provide students and their families with information about their institutions and how the school can meet students’ special needs.

The fair will be held at the school system’s headquarters, 437 Old Peachtree Rd NW in Suwanee. It is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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