5 Things: Upcoming Acworth Opry

1. Weather. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, with the rest of the day expected to be mostly sunny, according to the National Weather Service. High temp is near 91 degrees, and chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Showers and thunderstorms are also in the forecast for late night today, with a low around 68 degrees.

2. In case you missed it. There have been two drowning over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, both bodies have been recovered. Read more in Updated: Two Drownings in Lake Allatoona Over the Weekend and.

3. Happening. The at will take place on the second Saturday of each month beginning in May and running through October. The next show is on July 9. The opening act will take the stage at 5:30 p.m., followed by another performance at 6:45 p.m. The event will last until 8:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends and chairs or blankets and enjoy great Bluegrass music, good food, friendly folks and lots of fun. For more information call 770-917-1234 or visit the website.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Consider adopting from local animal shelters and humane societies. Be sure to check out the on Acworth Patch every day.

5. What about July 5. On July 5, 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain. On this day in 1865, William Booth formed the Salvation Army in London. Also on July 5, 1996, Dolly, the first sheep cloned from adult cells, was born.