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Clayton Park & Rec to host Fishing Derby this Saturday

By Tammy Joyner
June 9, 2015

The Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of fishing contests this summer with the first one being held this Saturday. The Fishing Derby runs from 8 a.m. to noon at Clayton County International Park - also known as “The Beach” - 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro. Cost: $5 per person. The other derbys will be held on July 11 and August 1. Details: 770 473-5423 or www.claytonparks.com.

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

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