Family Fun Day returning to DeKalb

DeKalb Family Fun Day -- featuring activities, entertainment and back-to-school supplies -- returns on July 22.

The free event, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Bransby Outdoor YMCA on Rock Chapel Road near Lithonia, is expected to draw thousands of people from across the county. County Commissioner Lee May and Project ARM will collect donations of school supplies to hand out during the celebration, which also features free health screenings.

To become a vendor or sponsor: 2012dekalbfamilyfunday@gmail.com.

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