Community Corner
Celebrate Independence Day in Powder Springs
Weather permitting, Wednesday's event will mark the 17th year the city has hosted Fourth of July festivities.
Powder Springs is set to kick off its 17th annual Independence Day Celebration at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Town Square off Marietta Street.
Admission is free, and festivities include live entertainment, food, children's activites and a fireworks show. Reserve seating is available by calling 770-423-1330.
The full schedule is:
Find out what's happening in West Cobbwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- 4 p.m.—Scott Thompson, acoustic set
- 6 p.m.—Music and games
- 6:15 p.m.—The GLOW Band, which plays pop songs, R&B and disco favorites
- 7:15 p.m.—Music and games
- 7:45 p.m.—The GLOW Band
- 9:15 p.m.—Patriotic program
- Dark (about 9:45 p.m.)—Fireworks
During , , which was moved to . Out of 16 celebrations, 2001 was the only other one to be rained out.
Unfortunately for those planning on attending this year, Wednesday could see inclement weather as well.
Find out what's happening in West Cobbwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Chances will decrease to 30 percent by 8 p.m. The high is 96 degrees, with the low at 72.
Regardless of what weather brings and when and where you celebrate, we want to see how to salute the country's independence. Send your photos and videos to michael.stone@patch.com for publication, .
Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to West Cobb Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.