Festivities, fireworks in Jonesboro
Fourth of July festivities, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, Clayton County International Park, 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro with live bands, fireworks show, new 40-foot water slides on the beach, kiddie pool with fountains, water trampoline, inflatable ice glacier, sand volleyball courts and fishing. $10, free for 2 and under. ClaytonParks.com, 770-477-3766.
Fourth in the Park in Marietta
Marietta’s Fourth in the Park celebration, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today with a parade, free live concerts, museum tours, an arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and a fireworks finale. The 10 a.m. Marietta Freedom Parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church on Roswell Street to the Marietta Square to North Marietta Parkway. MariettaGa.gov, 770-794-5601.
July 4th Extravaganza in Hampton
July 4th Extravaganza at Nash Farm by the Henry County Rodeo Association, 2 to 10:30 p.m. today, 4361 Babbs Mill Road, Hampton with a car show, lawnmower races, hayrides, inflatables, a zip line, bingo, a children’s play area, food and, around 9:30 p.m., fireworks. Music starts at 3 p.m. with the Mackey Creek Band, Hudson Road Band and Backwoodz Branded. $5 each, $20 for a car up to six people with all proceeds benefiting Peoples First Kids of Henry County, Special Olympics and Operation Troop Care. No coolers. HenryCountyFireworks.com, 678-432-4399.
Fourth of July fireworks in Powder Springs
“Celebrate in Powder Springs” 6 p.m. today, Historic Town Square on Marietta Street at Pineview Drive with live entertainment by gospel quartet Zion and The Men in Blues, a patriotic program at 9:15 p.m. with Noelle Miller singing the National Anthem and a fireworks show - also games, inflatables and food. Free admission. CityOfPowderSprings.org.
Gwinnett Braves fireworks in Lawrenceville
Gwinnett Braves, the Atlanta Braves AAA affiliate, vs. Charlotte Knights, 7:05 p.m. today, patriotic jersey auction for Operation One Voice and post-game fireworks and 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Faith and Family Day, 6:35 p.m. Monday, Meal Deal, Coolray Field, One Braves Ave., Lawrenceville. $6-$18. OperationOneVoice.org, gwinnett.braves.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t431.
Patriotic Sunday in Atlanta
Patriotic Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Mount Paran Church of God, 2055 Mount Paran Road with the Voices of Lee, a 16-member a cappella ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. VoicesOfLee.com, MountParan.com/events/patriotic-sunday, info@MountParan.com.
The Charlie Daniels Band in Milner
Rock Springs Church’s free community concert with The Charlie Daniels Band at 5 p.m. Sunday, 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner with games for children, live music, food vendors and a fireworks display. Guests include Jep and Jessica Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and Republican presidential candidates U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Abbey@RockSpringsOnline.com, 770-229-8663.
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