Drivers heading to tonight’s Fourth of July fireworks in Carrollton should know the roads around the will change once the show starts — and again when it ends. What’s happening: Streets leading to the event are open now, but once the fireworks begin, the curve on Ben Scott Boulevard between Grisham Stadium and the tennis […]
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WAKE WRATH: 3 thrown from boats as waves wreak havoc on Lake Lanier
A woman was hurt and two others were pulled from the water after separate boating incidents on Lake Lanier on Friday. What’s Happening: Both incidents involved boats hit by large wakes. In Hall County, a woman riding as a passenger on a 20-foot center console boat fell and hurt her left leg when the boat […]
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This Country’s Been to Worse Fourth of July Cookouts Than This One
America turns 250 this weekend, and she’s celebrating the way most of us celebrate a milestone birthday: sweating through her shirt, surrounded by relatives who aren’t speaking to each other, quietly wondering where the time went. Let’s be honest about where we are, because I think honesty is the only birthday gift worth giving. It […]
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It’s July 4th in Georgia and the drunks are already out on the roads
The fireworks haven’t even started yet, and Georgia state troopers have already arrested 170 people for driving drunk this holiday weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What’s Happening: Officers are out in force across Georgia’s roads this Fourth of July weekend. In addition to the 170 DUI arrests, troopers have handed out […]
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Storms and dangerous heat hit Georgia heading into the July 4th weekend
Georgians across a wide stretch of the state are facing two weather threats at the same time this afternoon: active thunderstorms bringing lightning, hail, and damaging wind, and a heat advisory covering most of the state that runs through Saturday evening. What’s Happening: Three separate storm clusters are moving through Georgia right now. All three […]
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Rules for Spending July 4 at Tybee Island
The beach is free. Common sense, apparently, is not. With Fourth of July weekend arriving and Tybee Island bracing for its annual invasion of sunburned patriots, the island’s Ocean Rescue team has released what they’re calling a “survival guide” — and the fact that one was necessary tells you everything you need to know about […]
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Georgia’s General Assembly: Masters of Procrastination
Georgia taxpayers pay around $75 million every year to operate the General Assembly, and this year, taxpayers paid another roughly $300,000 on a special session. At some point the people are asking: What exactly are Georgians paying for? At this year’s Georgia General Assembly, the politicians have shown that they’ve mastered the art of procrastination. […]
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Yearly Reminder: Don’t fire guns in the air on July 4th
As we prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, it’s time for a friendly reminder: the laws of physics are not going to be on vacation on July 4th. That means, if you fire a gun into the air, the bullet will be returning to Earth. For those unfamiliar with this baffling tradition, celebratory gunfire is […]
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Georgia deputy arrested on family violence charge
A Bleckley County sheriff’s deputy was arrested in Dublin on charges tied to a family violence incident, Sheriff Daniel Cape said. What happened: Deputy James Austin, who worked in the uniform patrol division, was taken into custody. Cape did not provide details about the specific charges or identify the people involved. What’s next for Austin: […]
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How to set off 4th of July Fireworks in Georgia without losing a finger or blowing up a pickup truck
Fireworks are legal in Georgia, but they are only as safe as the person lighting them. If you want to enjoy your fireworks without your house, hand, or pickup truck becoming a casualty, you’ll want to practice a few safety measures before you shoot off any fireworks on the fourth. Most Georgia fire departments strongly […]