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Raising Money for PAWS Atlanta

Gwinnett Place Ford would like to thank everyone who purchased a vehicle with us during the last week of September. For each new car, truck and SUV sold we donated $25 to PAWS Atlanta and are proud to announce that we raised $1,000 with your help!

PAWS Atlanta is a local not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelter that provides pet adoption services, spay and neutering, behavioral training and other useful services. In addition, animals that reside…

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Duluth Fall Festival Coming Soon

"A lot of money is raised because of the Fall Festival and this money is put back into the community. Not only is it a lot of fun to put on for people to enjoy, but the end result pays back into the City of Duluth."  - Kay Montgomery, Fall Festival Committee Member

The Duluth Fall Festival offers wholesome entertainment in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. It's one of Gwinnett Place Ford's favorite events…

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Job Fair at Gwinnett Center this August

In today's economy, even some of the most qualified individuals have a hard time finding work. If you, a friend or loved one has submitted endless resumes through sites like Craigslist, Monster or Career Builder with little response, experts highly suggest attending a job fair. On Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at Gwinnett Center, a free employment event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and several companies from a variety…

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Georgia Cup Speeds Its Way to Duluth

On Aug. 2, 2014, 600 professional cyclists and an estimated 10,000-plus spectators will hit the streets of downtown for a bike race like no other when the City of Duluth hosts the Georgia Cup. The event celebrates fitness and healthy living with an exciting high-speed bike race, as well as a 1K that's open to the public. The action-packed day will also feature food, live music, vendors, face painting and other festivities.

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Take a Test Drive to Benefit Operation Gratitude

Ford has teamed up with Operation Gratitude to provide much-needed care packages to U.S. military personnel - but your help is needed! When you test drive any new vehicle at Gwinnett Place Ford, we will donate a care package worth $100 to a veteran or active-duty military member on your behalf. No purchases are necessary - all you have to do is come in for a test drive to participate!

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Fun Fourth of July Celebrations

Check out Gwinnett Place Ford's Independence Day event guide! Fourth of July is almost here and there will be several fun activities to take part in and, of course, a multitude of light shows that celebrate the Red, White and Blue! From Duluth to the greater Atlanta area, here's our list of the top Fourth of July events happening this year.

Duluth Celebrates America | July 3, 2014
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Embrace Your Inner Geek at Atlanta Comic Con 2014

Princesses, witches, warlocks, superheroes and characters of all kinds will have an opportunity to unite during Atlanta Comic Con! The event is set to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. As usual, attendees can look forward to participating in a wide range of activities and there will be numerous guest appearances from celebrities you know and love!

The three-day festival is a can't-miss event…

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10th Annual Barefoot in the Park Festival

This Mother's Day Weekend, May 10-11, 2014, Barefoot in the Park returns to Duluth Town Green! Every year, the festival highlights the art and culture our city has to offer, while bolstering the business community and offering family-friendly entertainment in a safe and lively atmosphere.

One of the festival's main attractions is a large fine arts market where all kinds of neat products are on sale, or you can visit the Adult Learning…

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Did You Get Your Girl Scout Cookies?

This past weekend, Mar. 15-16, Gwinnett Place Ford was happy to have Girl Scouts on site. They sold cookies in our lobby to help raise funds for their local council and the money they earned will be used to pay for group travel, program supplies and other necessities. If you didn't have a chance to stop by, don't worry; you can still satisfy your cookie cravings at the following locations. The Girl Scouts…

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