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Lithonia to hold back-to-school event

By April Hunt
July 26, 2013

The city of Lithonia will host a back-to-school event the first weekend in August.

The community event will feature food, music and community groups. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Lithonia Stewart Amphitheater.

More information: 770-482-8136.

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