Time for Fire Up the Valley BBQ
Coming on Saturday, July 4th is the annual Fire Up the Valley BBQ in Pine Mountain Valley.
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America 250 Celebration Set for Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain is holding a block party to celebrate America 250. The party is set for 5 pm to 8 pm Friday, July 3, on Broad Street in the downtown area. Admission is free and it is a family-friendly celebration with activities and fun for all ages.
Andy’s Astronomy: Fireball Spotted Over Georgia
On Wednesday, June 17, a fireball was reported by 13 people across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The fireball was first reported at 10:37 pm by a skywatcher in Charlotte, NC. It was seen as far north as Durham, NC, as far east as Myrtle Beach, SC, as far south as Pooler, GA, and as far west as Atlanta, GA. Other skywatchers in Georgia spotting the fireball were from Augusta, Metter, and Statham
Election Official Called Out On Bad Behavior
“There is no place in the Harris County government or any other government in the US, to attempt to silence a voter.” Those strong words were offered by Becky Langston during last week’s Harris County Commission meeting regarding alleged behavior by a member of the Harris County Board of Elections.
One Step Forward, Lot of Steps Backward
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The trial and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony are over and the appeals process is underway. There were no winners. On the flip side, everyone involved lost.
Farley Returns to Position on Hamilton City Council
What’s old is new, or maybe history is repeating itself. During the Hamilton City Council meeting held Monday, June 8, Hamilton resident Ransom Farley was appointed to fill the vacant council seat. The seat became vacant with the recent resignation of former council member William Fields.
This Week in American History
• June 14. On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passes the Flag Act of 1777, which makes the Stars and Stripes the official Flag of the United States. That Act required the flag to have 13 red and white stripes with thirteen white stars in a blue field. Remaining within those boundaries, the American Flag has been modified numerous times, lastly by President Dwight Eisenhower. Incidentally, the President has the authority to modify the flag by Executive Order.
Lack of Parental Control
Leaders of our neighbors to the south – Columbus – are considering a curfew for teens in at least one area of the city and the pushback has already started. Columbus is not the first place to do this.
Andy’s Astronomy: ET In the News
No, not ET from the mega hit movie of the same name, but Unidentified Flying Objects and whatever is controlling them.
Lack of Parental Control
Leaders of our neighbors to the south – Columbus – are considering a curfew for teens in at least one area of the city and the pushback has already started. Columbus is not the first place to do this.