Gwinnett Great Days of Service in need of volunteers

Organizers for the 12th Annual Gwinnett Great Days of Service are still seeking volunteers.

The event is scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

In previous years, volunteers from local businesses, church groups, schools and families have participated in projects that ranged from staffing community events, to painting and repairing buildings, installing playground sets and cleaning up nature trails.

Information: http://www.gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org.

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