5 Things: Sunny Skies, Fourth of July Weekend

1. According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny with a high near 94. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 64.

2. There are plenty of events coming up over the Fourth of July weekend. Look for our Get Out Weekend Planner later today for family-friendly activities to schedule into your calendar.

3. Speaking of the Fourth of July, if you're planning a celebration at home, please make sure you stay safe (and within the law) when handling fireworks. Click for the Cobb County Police Department's tips on proper use of fireworks in the state of Georgia.

4. We're always looking for new bloggers to add to our Local Voices feature. Whether you are politically engaged at the local level, have a humorous outlook on happenings around town or enjoy exploring the Kennesaw restaurant scene (and writing about it), consider using Patch as an outlet to voice your opinions to the rest of the Kennesaw community. Look here for more information, and e-mail our editor at gaetana.pipia@patch.com if interested.

5. Did You Know? On this day in history in 1882, Charles Guiteau was executed by hanging in Washington, D.C. for the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield.