Main Street News: July 4th

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4^th of the July holiday! Maybe you spent it with family and friends, either in town or by the lake. More than likely you probably even saw some fireworks shoot up into the sky and illuminate the night with all of the bright colors. Speaking of fireworks, the 23^rd annual Community Picnic is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for the night of Thursday, July 28th. There will be a picnic supper served including pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, brats and all the fixings! There will also be plenty of entertainment including a live DJ, barrel train, crowning of Miss Barnesville & Princess Blue Eagle and free inflatable games for the kids. And you can’t forget about the fireworks! The night will be capped off with a fantastic firework show starting at 10 o’clock pm. The Community Picnic is a great time for everyone to have some fun at Blue Eagle Park.

The Community Picnic is a great reminder of what the idea of community is. A strong town is a lot more than the streets and the buildings—it's about the wonderful people that live here. Everyone has their own definition of a community. Some say it’s getting along and trusting your neighbors, others might say it is a feeling of fellowship with others that share common attitudes and interests. I think it is how people come together. Each person brings their skills and talents to this town and takes on a responsibility to support its efforts.

I hope to see you all at the Community Picnic to join in on the fun and excitement in this town we call home.