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14. #RicFlairDay

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Share this far and wide, Gwinnetians, because we need to get some traction on Ric Flair Day, in honor of the birthday of the greatest Gwinnetian ever.

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Keep it classy, Gwinnett. This is not a political forum, nor is it place for intolerance or crude behavior of any sort. We are all in this together, so just enjoy the ride.

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