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Gwinnett to renovate pools, tennis courts

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June 22, 2011

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved renovations at two aquatic centers and six tennis courts.

Commissioners awarded a $186,297 contract to Poolside Inc. of Roswell to renovate indoor lap and instructional pools at the Collins Hill Park and Mountain Park aquatic centers. The indoor pools at both centers will close Aug. 8 and reopen in early October.

Commissioners also awarded a $149,250 contract to Southeastern Tennis Courts Inc. of Lilburn to renovate six tennis courts at Mountain Park Park.

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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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