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A quacky lake race
18,000 rubber ducks take over Lake Lanier for 16th annual derby
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County officials announce the grand prize winner Saturday for the annual Rubber Duck Derby as Edgar Dunlap. Boys and Girls Club board members and office holders are, from left, Greg Katulka, Joyce Wilson and Phil Bonelli. The clubs sold 18,000 ducks and hope to net more than $100,000, officials said. - photo by NAT GURLEY
Thousands of rubber ducks were turned loose in Hall County’s outdoor bathtub Saturday to raise money and, for one lucky entrant, float home a $10,000 grand prize. The 16th annual Rubber Duck Derby at Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier helped raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. A record-breaking 18,000 ducks were entered into this year’s race, said Joyce Wilson, vice president of development and marketing for the organization.