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Veterans' expo coming to DeKalb this week

By April Hunt
April 25, 2011

Veterans, military personnel and their families are invited to a veterans’ expo this week in DeKalb County.

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is hosting the event, which offers information about available services such as housing, health care and education. Help will also b available on-site for filling out Veterans Administration forms.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at DeKalb Technical College, 495 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston.

Registration is strongly encouraged: http://hankjohnson.house.gov/2011/03/rep-hank-johnson-to-hold-veterans-expo.shtml.

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