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Jones Elementary to be beautified

By Mark Niesse
April 26, 2013

Volunteers plan to plant flowers and clean up the grounds of M. Agnes Jones Elementary in west Atlanta on Saturday.

Speakers at the event include U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who will discuss corporate responsibility, and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Kevin Cone, who will speak to students about the importance of a healthy mind and healthy body.

The event is organized by Comcast, which will donate materials to build a running trail for students.

About the Author

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and voting. Before joining the AJC, he worked for The Associated Press in Atlanta, Honolulu and Montgomery, Alabama. He also reported for The Daily Report and The Santiago Times in Chile.

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