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Public hearing on Gwinnett animal issues Tuesday

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March 22, 2012

The Gwinnett County Animal Task Force will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the community room at the Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

The task force is seeking public feedback on ways to increase adoptions, improve animal welfare and protect human safety. For more information, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.

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