Great American Cleanup begins in Gwinnett

Local businesses and community groups can clean up Gwinnett County and compete for prizes during the Great American Cleanup Gwinnett Challenge this spring.

Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful is sponsoring the event. Interested groups can pick a cleanup activity and be eligible for a cash prize. Projects must be completed between March 1 and May 31. Prizes will be awarded to projects with the most impact on the community.

For more information, visit www.gwinnettcb.org.

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