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Gwinnett recycling celebration Nov. 19

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Nov 10, 2011

Gwinnett County will host its second annual America Recycle Day celebration from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville.

The free event includes paper shredding, tire and electronics recycling, touch-a-truck displays, children’s activities, giveaways and refreshments. Residents also are encouraged to bring canned food for the Salvation Army.

For more information visit www.sustainablegwinnett.com.

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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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