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Fork Creek Park opens in south DeKalb

A girl rides the swings at Fork Creek Park as officials held a ribbon-cutting on Saturday. Photo credit: DeKalb County.
A girl rides the swings at Fork Creek Park as officials held a ribbon-cutting on Saturday. Photo credit: DeKalb County.
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July 17, 2016

A seven-acre park featuring a playground, pavilion and walking trails is opening in south DeKalb.

The ribbon-cutting for Fork Creek Park was held Saturday with elected officials and residents.

The park is located at 2893 River Road, south of the intersection of I-285 and Flat Shoals Parkway.

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