5 Things: Upcoming Labor Day Parade

1. Weather. Showers and thunderstorms are likely early morning, otherwise, partly sunny skies are in with a high near 89, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind is between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight, with partly cloudy and a low around 69.

2. In case you missed it. : The organization is one of 50 nationwide competing for grants from the ASPCA, which will award money to those who improve their adoption rates the most.

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. Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Consider adopting one from local animal shelters or humane societies. Check out today's at 10 a.m.

5. What about Aug. 9. On Aug.9, 1936, Jesse Owens became the first American to win four gold medals in one Olympics. On this day in 1945, the U.S. dropped a nuclear bomb over Nagasaki, Japan, killing an estimated 74,000 people.