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Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Beach in Clayton

By Tammy Joyner
July 1, 2014

Save gas and stay local this Fourth of July. The Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department’s International Park known as “The Beach” is hosting a two-day holiday event Friday and Saturday, complete with fireworks, musical bands, food and new water slides. Cost: $10 a person each day. The beach is at 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro. Details: 770 477-3766 or go online to claytonparks.com.

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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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