Brian Vanderhoff's North Fulton Real Estate Blog

The state Department of Public Safety said 19 people have been killed in Georgia traffic accidents during the July 4 holiday weekend.

The number was three less than the department had predicted.

The 2,490 wrecks far more than the 1,874 that had been forecast. There were 682 injuries.

Labels: 4th of july, Atlanta, car accidents, fourth of july, Georgia, weekend wrecks

Milton Hosts 2nd Annual Fourth of July Citizens Parade
The whole community is invited to join the event!

Riding the success of last year's Fourth of July Citizens Parade, the City of Milton will continue the new tradition this year. All Milton residents are welcome to decorate bikes, wagons and pets and come help the city celebrate the nation's birthday.



"We had such an incredible turnout last year that we just had to host the event a second time," said Project Coordinator Linda Blow, who came up with the idea of citizens participating last year. "We are determined to make it bigger and better than it was in 2008."



The parade route begins at the corner of Deerfield Parkway and Webb Road at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, and proceeds along Deerfield. Participants are asked to assemble at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, at 9:30 a.m. After the parade, come back to City Hall to enjoy balloon animals and face painting. Local Girl Scouts will be selling beverages and Milton's new Philly Pretzel Factory will be selling pretzels.



Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678.242.2500.








City of Milton • 13000 Deerfield Parkway • Suite 107 • Milton, GA 30004

Labels: 4th of july parade, city of milton, fourth of july, milton, parade

Fourth of July fun comes with a word of caution for boaters and swimmers at Georgia lakes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Mobile on Monday said the continuing drought is negatively affecting the levels at lakes it manages in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.

"Lakeside swimmers and boaters are encouraged to wear their personal flotation device and to take extra special precautions when lower than normal water levels occur," said E. Patrick Robbins, chief public affairs officer in the Corps' Mobile district. "The shallower water conditions could expose sandbars or stumps to those swimming or boating," he said. "Boaters should be cautious as declining levels may reduce clearance over underwater obstructions. Swimmers and boaters should always take precautions on the water even in the best conditions."

Visitors may see signs at beaches and boat ramps warning them of low water conditions. Park rangers will monitor swim areas for emerging hazards and floating debris.

Labels: boaters, fourth of july, georgia lakes, low lake levels