This year, around 60,000 people are running the Peachtree Road Race as organizers create additional heat safety measures to navigate the summer weather.
Even though most fireworks are illegal in the Columbus area, you can still hear them around the city, and sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between those pops and the sound of gunfire.
This Fourth of July marks a historic milestone — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As FIFA World Cup celebrations continue across Georgia, communities around the state are also hosting Fourth of July and “America 250” events for families and visitors to enjoy.
On this Fourth of July holiday, dermatologists are reminding folks that everyone's skin — regardless of melanin, or pigment — can develop skin cancer from exposure to the sun.
The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom and Macon-Bibb County Professional Firefighters Association Local 121 will hand out life vests at Amerson River Park on July 5, 2025.
Pyrotechnic amusements from sparklers to Roman candles have long been a staple of celebrations in the U.S. and beyond, helping to mark national holidays, sporting events and more.
In honor of the 4th of July, the American Red Cross is providing safety tips and advice with fireworks, heat safety and encouragement to get first aid training.
AAA projects that a record-breaking number of more than 2.3 million Georgians expect to travel 50 miles or more from home, with more than 70 million people traveling around the U.S. for the Fourth of July week.
On July 4th, 1970, 140 runners set off from the corner of Peachtree and Roswell Roads in the first Peachtree Road Race. Only 110 of the runners finished.
Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.
