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American Legion hosts 5K run in North Cobb

By Ty Tagami
Aug 8, 2011

An American Legion post in Kennesaw will host a five kilometer run on Aug. 20.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Legion Post 304, 1940 Lodge Rd., off Barrett Parkway. It ends at the same place. Register for $25 on race day or save $5 by registering online by Aug. 19 at www.active.com, any Big Peach Running Co. store or by mail by downloading a form on www.post304.org.

It's a fundraiser for a search for a permanent post home and for programs for veterans and youths in North Cobb County. The organization serves five high schools and Kennesaw State University.

About the Author

Ty Tagami is a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since joining the newspaper in 2002, he has written about everything from hurricanes to homelessness. He has deep experience covering local government and education, and can often be found under the Gold Dome when lawmakers meet or in a school somewhere in the state.

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