Community Corner
Rain Possible for the Fourth
Hopefully Powder Springs' Independence Day Celebration, set to kick off at 4 p.m., won't be disrupted.
1. Today's Trivia Question. How many people would you estimate are still in the Army because of the last military draft, which was instituted for the Vietnam War? (See answer below)
2. Independence Day Celebration. Downtown Powder Springs is set to play host to one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations in the area starting at 4 p.m. For activities and a schedule of events, .
3. Weather. The forecast from the National Weather Service shows a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., with chances decreasing to 30 percent by night. High: 94/Low: 70
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4. Colorado vs. Atlanta. The Braves (49-36) will be at home tonight against the Rockies (41-43) starting at 7:10. For tickets, click here.
5. Closures. Cobb, Douglas and Powder Springs offices will be closed today for the Fourth of July.
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Answer: One, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger. But 39 years after being drafted in 1972, he's preparing for his retirement, according to the Associated Press via the Seattle Times.
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