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July Fourth events
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  • "North Georgia’s Largest Fireworks Show," Braselton. Racing and fireworks. Qualifying at 6 p.m.; race at 7 p.m. Friday, Lanier National Speedway, 1 Raceway Drive, Braselton. $20 general admission, $5 age 11 and younger, free for age 5 and younger; $10 trackside parking. 770-967-8600.
  • American Legion fireworks, Gainesville. Sponsored by Paul E. Bolding Post 7. Snow cones, hot dogs, horse shoes and fireworks at dusk. Noon Saturday, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville.
  • Fourth of July Celebration, Helen. Music by David Blackmon & Curley Maple, games, food and drinks. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Rivermist Lodge, 6965 S. Main St., Helen. 706-878-1234 or 706-878-9463.
  • Fourth of July fireworks, Suches. Rubber duck race, live music and clogging. Bring lawn chairs. 7 p.m. Saturday, fireworks at dusk. Woody Gap School, 3736 Ga. 60, Suches. Free.
  • Fourth of July celebration, Dahlonega. Reading of the Constitution, pet show, patriotic music, watermelon cutting and auto show. Fireworks at dusk. 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Saturday, downtown Dahlonega. Fireworks at the North Georgia College & State University Drill Field, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free downtown parking, $5 parking at college.
  • Star Spangled Classic, Athens. Fireworks, games, inflatable jumping toys and music. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens. Free. 706-613-3589.
  • Fabulous Fourth, Buford. Live music, fireworks and "Independence Day" screening. 2 p.m. Saturday, with fireworks at dusk and movie after fireworks. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. Free. 678-482-8788.
  • Fantastic Fireworks Show, Dillard. Outdoor cookouts for lunch and dinner; fireworks at dusk. Noon to dusk Saturday, Dillard House front lawn, 768 Franklin St., Dillard. Various prices for meals. 800-541-0671.
  • Family Fun Day, Dahlonega. Formal flag raising, Appalachian music, "patriotic" speeches, gold panning, arts and crafts and gold mining. Saturday, The Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega. Museum admission $3.50-$5. 706-864-2257.