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Kids fishing derby May 14 in Snellville

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April 21, 2011

Gwinnett County will sponsor a kids fishing derby from 10 a.m. to noon May 14 at Centerville Community Center, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville.

Children age 0 to 16 will be able to fish without a license during the event. Kids should bring poles, but bait will be provided. Parents must be present to sign a waiver for children to participate. Registration is not required. To volunteer, call 770-985-4713.

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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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