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You might have to wait a little while longer for the new 2015 Ford Edge to go on sale in Duluth, but it'll be worth it. With two new engine choices, an updated look, added technologies and an all-new upscale Titanium trim level, the 2015 Edge will be a worthy option over its competitors. Back in 2006, Edge was one of the first vehicles in its class to popularize the compact SUV segment, and…

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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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!

This special promotion is taking place…

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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America's automotive history has been captured in a unique way. Old paint from U.S. auto factories has literally been sealed in stone, creating an enamel material called Fordite or Motor Agate. Unlike real agate, which forms over millions of years, these colorful layered stones were forged over the course of many decades at car manufacturing facilities in Michigan.

Back in the day, before automated car painting was put in to practice, workers used to hand spray paint cars on long metal racks. The paint would often drip down and harden onto the production lines, then high heat from…

The world's best-selling nameplate is back with an attractive refresh, available new fuel-efficient engine and added features! After a year of chart-topping sales, Focus enters the market with a wide range of changes that offer even more value to shoppers. And later this year, shoppers will find the 2015 Ford Focus on sale in Duluth, Ga., at Gwinnett Place Ford.

"It is remarkable to see Focus again lead the industry as the No. 1-selling…

If your car has ever been scratched in a parking lot and the person didn't leave a note with their contact info, you were probably livid and understandably so. Unfortunately, this happens all the time, leaving some to think that there aren't many good people left in the world. However, if the person did leave a note, would you pay them for their honesty? That's what Stuart Edge did. The YouTube video prankster was so impressed and appreciative of one girl's honesty that he paid her $200 in cash!

Many idioms came to mind when we…

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…

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…

Five decades ago on Apr. 16, 1965, Ford revealed the Mustang in a TV ad that featured the car at the top of a historic landmark, the Empire State Building. The meeting of these two icons was spectacular then, and 50 years later in a recent recreation of the event, it was just as magical! If you're wondering how Ford got the new 2015 Mustang convertible on top of the building, you're not…