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Grant Park pool splashes open on Monday

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May 27, 2011

Get your cannonball ready and sharpen your Marco Polo game.

On Monday, Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith will host the annual opening of the Grant Park swimming pool from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The public is invited to enjoy live music, free hot dogs and games and the neighborhood pool in Grant Park, 625 Park Ave.

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