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Congressman Woodall to join transportation talk

By Karen Huppertz
Aug 24, 2015

U.S. Representative Rob Woodall, R-Ga., will hold a telephone town hall meeting 7 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 24 as part of Gwinnett’s Great Exchange on Transportation. Congressman Woodall, a member of the House Transportation Committee, will provide an update on federal transportation plans.

To participate dial 877-229-8493; Passcode: 17849.

The gr8 Exchange on Transportation is a week long conversation in Gwinnett to discuss solutions to traffic issues facing the county. Information: www.thegr8exchange.com. Participate online using the hashtag: #thegr8exchange.

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