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Thursday event in Jonesboro promotes marriage, family

By Nancy Badertscher
June 10, 2013

The South Metro & Family Alliance, formerly Clayton County Marriage and Family, will sponsor their eighth annual Marriage and Family Day on June 13. The event will be on the old courthouse lawn in downtown Jonesboro, at 121 South McDonough Street), from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event for the community. Bring family, friends and chairs. There will be food provided by Chick-fil-A, entertainment, bounce house, gifts and vendors.This event is always held the Thursday before Father’s Day to celebrate marriages and families. The alliance exists to promote and equip healthy marriages and families.

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