5 Things: Weekend Filled with Music

1. Weather. Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon, with partly sunny skies throughout the day and a high near 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind is between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Temperature will drop to a low around 71 degrees tonight, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

2. In case you missed it. : This particular July weekend will be a hot one, to nobody's surprise. Expect temperatures in the low to mid 90s with the chance of some rain here and there. Taking the weather into account, we have picked some indoor activities to go with the usual outdoor fare. We hope to see you this weekend!

3. Happening. The next is on Saturday, July 9 at . 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. The event takes place on the second Saturday of each month beginning in May and running through October. For more information call 770-917-1234 or visit the website.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Looking for a job? Be sure to check back at noon for today's featured jobs in our column.

5. What about July 8. On July 8, 1776, the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was given in Philadelphia, PA. On this day in 1777, Vermont became the first colony to abolish slavery.