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Lake Spivey Road Race and BBQ contest set for Friday and Saturday

By Tammy Joyner
Nov 4, 2014

The 7th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race & BBQ competition will be held this Friday and Saturday. Barbecue categories include chicken, ribs, barbecue sauce and Brunswick Stew. The event will be at the Clayton County International Park, 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro. Details: 770-473-5423 or www.claytonparks.com.

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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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