Independence Day

An American flag with fireworks in the background

Powder Springs June 9, 2024

Powder Springs 4th of July includes car show, live bands, fireworks

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following announcement describing its upcoming 4th of July Celebration The City of Powder Springs is presenting its annual free-to-the-public 4th of July Celebration…

Holiday events June 27, 2023

Fun Fourth Festivities That Are Free, or Almost

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] The July 4th Holiday is just around the corner, and many folks will have a four-day…

A crowd in front of a live band on a stage marked Kennesaw Salute to America

Kennesaw June 12, 2023

Kennesaw Independence Day celebration on Monday July 3

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Independence Day celebration, to be held on Monday, Jul 3, 2023. The City of Kennesaw will host its annual…

Georgia July 9, 2022

Cobb County among counties reporting traffic fatalities for Independence Day weekend

Cobb County was among the counties included in the final count for traffic fatalities reported by Georgia Department of Public Safety over the Independence Day holiday period. There were 21…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs July 2, 2022

Want to attend a July 4th celebration that’s actually on July 4th? Powder Springs has you covered

Since July 4 will fall on a Monday this year, many Independence Day celebrations shifted their festivals, parades and fireworks displays to the weekend. But Powder Springs decided to stick…

Transportation June 28, 2022

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that GDOT lane closures for road work will be suspended from Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m….

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw June 24, 2022

Kennesaw Independence day celebration to feature multiple live musical acts, fireworks

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about their Independence Day celebration on Sunday July 3: Kennesaw, GA (June 20, 2022) — The City of Kennesaw will host…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 11, 2022

Marietta 4th of July celebration includes performance by Journey tribute band: Departure

The City of Marietta announced the schedule for its July 4th celebration on Marietta Square, and it includes a concert by the Journey tribute band Departure. The announcement on the…

Powder Springs June 8, 2022

Powder Springs July 4th celebration to include fireworks, bands, cruise-in car show

The City of Powder Springs announced a July 4th celebration that will include classic and modern cars, live bands, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ area and a…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Holidays June 1, 2022

In preparation for July 4th, Cobb County posts summary of fireworks ordinances

Dog owners are probably as patriotic as other categories of people, but we’re coming upon one of those holidays that fill most dog owners with dread: Independence Day. In my…

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Independence Day

Powder Springs 4th of July includes car show, live bands, fireworks

Fun Fourth Festivities That Are Free, or Almost

Kennesaw Independence Day celebration on Monday July 3

Cobb County among counties reporting traffic fatalities for Independence Day weekend

Want to attend a July 4th celebration that’s actually on July 4th? Powder Springs has you covered

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend

Kennesaw Independence day celebration to feature multiple live musical acts, fireworks

Marietta 4th of July celebration includes performance by Journey tribute band: Departure

Powder Springs July 4th celebration to include fireworks, bands, cruise-in car show

In preparation for July 4th, Cobb County posts summary of fireworks ordinances