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Gwinnett youth sports programs honored
Oct 31, 2012
The National Alliance for Youth Sports Wednesday announced the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department has won a 2012 Excellence in Youth Sports Award.
The county was chosen from among more than 100 youth sports programs. The award recognizes programs that do a superior job of providing diverse, safe activities for children, parents and coaches. The organization cited Gwinnett’s initiatives to promote sportsmanship among youth players and adult volunteers.
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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.
