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Gwinnett offers babysitter training

June 8, 2011

Gwinnett County will offer babysitter training for those age 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday or Saturday.

Young people will receive instruction on basic child care safety, safe play, first aid, professionalism and leadership skills. The cost is $65 for materials and certification by the American Red Cross.

A minimum of six participants are needed to hold the class. For information about the class, contact kimlafourche@aol.com. Pre-registration and prepayment are required at 770-985-4713.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.

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