🚧 The Gist: Antebellum Way in the Evans Towne Center area will be closed to all traffic from 10 p.m. on Friday, to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 for the Summer Beach Blast event.
📅 The Details: Columbia County officials announced that the temporary road closure is aimed at ensuring the safety of pedestrians during the highly anticipated Summer Beach Blast. This annual event, held at Evans Towne Center Park, will see a significant increase in foot traffic, particularly during the event’s peak hours.
📊 By The Numbers:
- Closure Time: 10 p.m., May 31 to 11, p.m. June 1.
- Event Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., June 1.
- Location: Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Boulevard
🎉 The Big Picture: The Summer Beach Blast is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music from the band Swing Shift, beach volleyball, limbo contests, and an impressive fireworks display to close the evening. Attendees can enjoy food from local trucks, dip their feet in kiddie pools, and bask in the ambiance created by tiki torches.
🌐 Why It Matters: The road closure is essential for preventing pedestrian-vehicle conflicts in an area expected to be densely packed with attendees. Ensuring a safe environment allows the community to fully enjoy the festivities without concern for traffic hazards.
📝 What You Can Do: If you plan to attend, consider arriving early to find parking and familiarize yourself with the pedestrian paths. Obey all traffic and safety instructions from law enforcement to ensure a smooth experience.
💬 Your Take: What are you most excited about at this year’s Summer Beach Blast? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
