5 Things: Labor Day Weekend Parade

1. Weather. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, otherwise, mostly sunny skies are in with a high near 94 and wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for tonight, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 71.

2. In case you missed it. : Beginning this week, Georgia residents have another chance to vote for a new license plate design. Last Thursday, the Georgia Department of Revenue revealed the three plate designs that received the most votes during an online contest. Noticeably absent from the top designs was the statement "In God We Trust" that was displayed across the bottom of all three finalist tags during the preliminary voting.

3. Happening. Love the Lake Festival Parade: The will be hosting the Love the Lake Festival Parade on Saturday, Sep. 3 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Acworth. This year’s theme is Grand Old Flag. Does your company, organization, school or civic group have a specialty vehicle, mascot, or want to get creative and design your own float to compete for prizes? Consider being a part of the parade.

The parade will kick off the annual Love the Lake Festival at which runs from Saturday, Sep. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sunday, Sep. 4, noon-6 p.m. Visit website to download a parade application or contact the office at 770-917–1234 for more information.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. At what point should your children be able to make their own decisions regarding religion? Should parents force unwilling children and teens to attend church? What are the possible ramifications for either decision? Join this week's at 1 p.m. and share your views.

5. What about July 20. On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon.