-U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers- If you are planning a holiday weekend at Lake Allatoona or at Carters Lake, here's some good news. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees at USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide July 3-5. The waiver applies to boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. It does not ap...

-National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. on Saturday for portions of northwest and west central Georgia. Heat index values of up to 105 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun...

-Staff reports- Cave Spring will celebrate 250 years of American Independence with its 42nd annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Participants are asked to line up between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. Motorized vehicles and horses should line up on Perry Farm Road. Participants who prefer to ...

-News Release- Celebrate 250 years of American independence in true red, white and blue fashion on Saturday, July 4, as the 2026 Independence Day Extravaganza, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, fills Ridge Ferry Park with a high energy day of music, food and family fun. The celebration kicks off at 3 ...

-News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy 4th of July for all Georgians and visitors to the state. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s, so be sure to stay well hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. At the beach, barbecuing, or watching fireworks, ...