4thOfJuly

Jul
04
2021
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By Troy Warren
INDEPENDENCE DAY – July 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY – July 4

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Troy Warren for CNT   INDEPENDENCE DAY Each year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.  For nearly 250 years, the country has been celebrating a day in history that inspires us still today. On July 4th, communities host speeches and ceremonies across the nation. Across the country, people crowd cities for parades and festivals. Cities deck the streets in red, white, and blue bunting and flags.  Families and friends also gather for some of the…
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Jul
01
2021
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By Troy Warren
7 Festive Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July Without Fireworks

7 Festive Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July Without Fireworks

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By Emily VanSchmus | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Your local firework show may be canceled due to the fireworks shortage. Rather than put on your own show, try these kid-safe alternatives in the backyard instead. After missing the Fourth of July celebrations last year due to the pandemic, I'm ready to go all-out this year. But don't get too excited about your backyard fireworks display just yet—because of an increase in demand, and since production levels aren't back to where they were pre-pandemic, there will be a firework shortage this summer.  And while you're probably used to shooting off bottle rockets…
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Jun
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
DIY Planter Rockets

DIY Planter Rockets

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Troy Warren for CNT Make your own Fourth of July rockets with all the fun—and none of the pyrotechnics—of a real fireworks show! This quick and easy craft makes the perfect addition to a front porch planter. Use simple materials to craft an adorable set of paper rockets. Our free template makes it easy to make rocket shapes from plain poster board, and the finished product is adorable! Play around with different spray paint effects to get the perfect look for your front porch.   What you need     How to do it   STEP 1 Assemble Rockets  Use…
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Jun
22
2021
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By Troy Warren
Fourth of July expected to bring near record travel volumes

Fourth of July expected to bring near record travel volumes

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Nearly 1.5 million Georgians are expected to give in to wanderlust over the Independence Day holiday, which would make it the second most traveled July 4th on record and comes just months after the number of COVID-19 cases in the state hit a peak with thousands crammed into the state’s hospitals. This year’s AAA projection marks a rebound of 33% from traffic last year when the coronavirus kept many of the state’s residents at home, though not as many as elsewhere in America. It’s a mere 1.5% shy of the record number of Georgians…
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