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Gwinnett park hosts fundraiser, celebration Saturday

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Sept 20, 2011

Gwinnett County will hold a fundraiser and celebration from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Little Mulberry Park, 3900 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula.

The event will feature a 6.2-mile race, a silent auction, petting zoo, games and other festivities. Event bracelets cost $10 per person. The event concludes with a private dinner and concert from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $75 per person.

Proceeds from the event will help build a new playground. For more information or to register for the race call 770-822-8840 or visit www.gwinnettparksfoundation.org.

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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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