Free health and wellness fair coming in DeKalb

Stan Watson, an at-large DeKalb County Commissioner, is hosting a health and wellness for all residents later this month.

The free Community Check-Up will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway near Decatur.

In addition to health screenings, there will be door prizes and other giveaways.

More information: 404-371- 7031 or tcampbell@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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