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Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation Hosts Family Fun & Food Fest

Covington, GA - May 14, 2012

The Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) Foundation will host a community gathering of free health screenings, family fun, food as well as safety and security demonstrations on June 2, 2012 at the Newton Campus of the college at 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington GA. 30014. The event is scheduled to run from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

WHO: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation (Formerly DeKalb Tech)

WHAT: Family Fun and Food Fest – Music and entertainment; Face Painting & Storytelling; Balloon Animals; Inflatable Funhouse; Tractor Rides; Games; Vital Signs Check; Blood Pressure Checks; Blood Sugar Check; Cholesterol Check; Child Safety Seat Check; Basic Vehicle Service Tips. On site demos include: Police K9 Services, GBI Bomb Truck/Robot demonstration; EMS Mannequins; Police Explorers, Rollover Vehicles; CPR/AED Classes and much more.

WHEN: Saturday June 2, 2012 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM  

WHERE: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Newton Campus Building D/Conference Center 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington Georgia. Parking is free on site.

WHY: Fundraising for GPTC Foundation – Admission and all the activities are FREE. Food will be sold to raise funds for scholarships and college improvements.

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About Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, promotes a student-centered environment for lifelong learning and development, encompassing academic and technical education for employment in a global community. The college has eight centers of learning in DeKalb, Newton, Rockdale, and Morgan counties. Established in 1961, Georgia Piedmont Technical College currently has more than 4,000 students enrolled in diploma or degree programs and more than 9,000 in adult education classes. Academic and technical programs at Georgia Piedmont Tech cover more than 100 different occupations. For more information visit our website at www.gptc.edu.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.