State superintendent to speak Oct. 14

State School Superintendent John Barge will speak about the business of education at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at the 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.

Barge will speak about making education work for all Georgians, the kind of workers Georgia needs and how best to prepare students to fill jobs. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. To register visit www.gwinnettchamber.org.

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