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The Neighborhood Files
Star Spangled Classic 2012
After a year off, when funding was unavailable for the 2011 event, the annual Fourth of July celebration was back at Bishop Park this year and as good as ever, thanks to sponsorshi...
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Summer
Fourth of July Fireworks at Bishop Park in Athens, Ga.
It was great.
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Opinion
Caterpillar Crawl
Thanks to Steve Holzman for sharing this picture! He's now been entered into our weekly drawing. Each week we're giving away a Patch gear prize pack to one winner selected at rand...
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The Neighborhood Files
Escape the Heat and Play Inside
Summer is in full swing. Those with children at home know how easy it is to fall victim to the summer heat slump, the time of day when it is just too scorching hot to let your ...
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Opinion
High Temperatures and Hail
Did you have any hail over the weekend? These pictures are from the Dacula Patch gallery where Karla Mathis Bostic measured 1" hail this weekend! Thanks for sharing the photo. Each w...
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History
I Don't Think I'm Man Enough to be a Founding Father....
Since grade school, I don’t think of the Declaration of Independence or the 4th of July but about once a year; about right now, as a matter of fact. And as I thinkabout it now and...
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Opinion
Sweet Summer Berries
What a nice Mother's Day gift! Hopefully you're enjoying those berries, Lisa! Thanks for sharing the photo. Each week we're giving away a Patch gear prize pack to one winner selec...
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Government
Drought Drops Water Reservoir A Foot Below Normal in Athens GA
Georgia drought conditions have caused local reserves to be a foot below normal levels, according to Athens-Clarke County officials. Athens-Clarke County usually uses water f...