...HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING
FOR ALL OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES...
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for
4 or more hours his afternoon into the evening. Winds will be
easterly at 5 to 10 MPH.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
Weather Alert
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north and central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
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The Xtra Years of Zest Organization will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Gym, Ga. Highway 138 N. Entertainment is Lynwood Cleveland, better known as the “Rockin’ Doc.” The menu, prepared by Chef Hugh Banks is three-cheese baked zita, grilled squash, Romaine chopped salad, garlic bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is $8. The benefitting charity is Rockdale House for Women. To make a reservation, call Jo Ann Holzhausen at 404-630-2831.
June 21 Smyrna Camp Meeting
Smyrna Presbyterian Church will hold camp meeting June 21-27. Bible study will be held at 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday; Homecoming Sunday will be June 23; evening services will be at 7:30 each day with guest speakers nightly. Youth activities will be offered and lunch and dinner are available at the dining hall. A variety of choral guests will perform nightly.
June 22 Sunset Cinema
Rockdale County Parks and Rec presents Sunset Cinema, showing “Lego Ninjago,” at the Parker Road Government Annex. For more information, call 770-278-7529.
June 29 Celebrate Community Parade
The city of Conyers hosts the third annual parade featuring decorated bicycles, golf carts, wagons and pets. Participants should assemble at First United Methodist Church, 9212 S. Main St., for the parade that starts at 10 a.m. No vendors are allowed. Prizes will be given for “best of” in several categories. Call 770-602-2606 for information.
June 30 Summer Concert Series
Rockdale County Parks and Rec presents a summer concert at Costley Mill Park from 6 to 8 p.m. A kids zone, food trucks and various bands will be featured.
Ongoing Macedonia Baptist Church
Services are held at 10 a.m. Sundays with the Rev. Billie Cox. The church is located at 1052 Barton St. in Conyers.
Haven Fellowship Church
Services are held at 10 a.m. Sundays with Senior Pastor Ernie Forrester. The church is located at 2240 Smyrna Road in Conyers.
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