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Annual DeKalb Family Fun Day to be held at YMCA

DeKalb’s family fun day will include a book bag giveaway, food and entertainment.
DeKalb’s family fun day will include a book bag giveaway, food and entertainment.
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Aug 4, 2016

Families can still enjoy summer as they transition back to the school year at DeKalb County's seventh annual Family Fun Day.

More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the event at the Bransby Outdoor YMCA near Lithonia, which will feature a book bag and school supply giveaway, free food and entertainment.

The DeKalb Family Fun Day will be held Sunday, Aug. 14, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1185 Rock Chapel Road. It’s sponsored by Interim DeKalb CEO Lee May, the YMCA and the How Big is Your Dream?! Foundation.

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