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Meet Tuskegee Airman and see the movie “Red Tails” Friday

By Tammy Joyner
Oct 23, 2013

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners invites you to a Movie in the Park this Friday to celebrate the life of Tuskegee Airman Brew Graham. The event will be at the Clayton County International Park, 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro. It begins with a 7:30 reception with the movie "Red Tails," which is about the legendary Tuskegee Airmen who flew during World War II, to follow at 8 p.m. The movie is free and open to the public. Popcorn will be served. Details: 770 473-3834 or www.ClaytonCountyGa.gov.

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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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