Joining with Americans all over the nation, North Georgia residents are breaking out the red, white and blue to celebrate Independence Day.
In what has become a tradition for AccessWDUN, we bring you photos from around the region. Check back with us during the day as we visit various communities and add to our photo gallery.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
The Northwinds Symphonic Band opens its annual Patriotic Pops concert with the National Anthem. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
The weather was perfect for the Northwinds Symphonic Band's 2018 Patriotic Pops Concert on July 3. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
AccessWDUN's Brian Stewart and his wife Brittany were among the 60,000 runners participating in the 49th Annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. They're shown here pre-race.
These ladies stand for the National Anthem at the annual Patriotic Pops concert at The Arts Council Depot in Gainesville. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Those attending the annual Patriotic Pops Concert in Gainesville visit during intermission. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Gail Zeeb gets in the spirit of the holiday as she enjoys the annual Patriotic Pops Concert by the Northwinds Symphonic Band in Gainesville. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
The view at the start line for the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. (Photo by Brian Stewart)
Pastor Dr. Tom Smiley offers a prayer for the nation at the Lakewood Baptist Church "Patriotic Celebration" on Sunday, July 1. (Photo submitted)
Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville hosted a "Patriotic Celebration" on Sunday, July 1. Here, Worship Pastor Risinger is shown with part of the Lakewood choir. (Photo submitted)
The Gainesville-Hall County First Responders Honor Guard presents colors at Lakewood Baptist Church on Sunday, July 1 for the church's "Patriotic Celebration." (Photo submitted)
People of all ages participate in the annual Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade in downtown Cumming including these two riding a vintage tractor.
One of the many vintage steam powered tractors pulling a float featured in the annual Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade in downtown Cumming.
Young people in Cumming continue the tradition of riding on the historic steam powered tractors during the annual Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade.
Friends and family enter a float in the annual Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade in Cumming in order to honor the memory of the late Forsyth County teacher Tammy Waddell.
A classic Forsyth county firetruck sits ready to roll awaiting the start of the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Cumming
A local, Christian based motorcycle group shows their patriotism during the 4th of July parade in Cumming
K.J. Pittman sits on the front of his dad's patrol car waiting for the parade to start in downtown Cumming
Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman takes a moment to speak to Brenna and Leah Patrick in downtown Cumming at the 4th of July parade.
A trolley decked out in Casey Cagle gear makes its way through Downtown Dahlonega. (Photo by Steven Kemp)
A series of patriotic hot-rods joined the July 4th parade in Dahlonega. (Photo by Steven Kemp)
The crowd got to hear the sound of bagpipes in Dahlonega on July 4th. (Photo by Steven Kemp)
AccessWDUN's Rebecca Hubbard shows off her patriotic earrings while delivering the news on July 4th. (Photo by Rebecca Hubbard)
Historical soldiers were part of the parade in Forsyth County. (Photo by Rebecca Hubbard)
A classic police car makes its way through Cumming during the annual parade. (Photo by Rebecca Hubbard)
The crowd cheers as the parade moves through Cumming. (Photo by Rebecca Hubbard)
Lee Arrendale State Prison Warden Brooks Benton, right, performs the national anthem to open the Demorest Glorious Fourth of July Celebration festivities. Also show are, from left, Demorest Mayor Rick Austin, and Bobby Watson. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Demorest Fire Department Explorers Isaiah Woodall and W. Sorrows raise the flag during the opening ceremony of the Demorest Glorious Fourth of July Celebration. (Photo/Rob Moore)
James Ramey, Habersham County's oldest World War II veteran, waves to those along the parade route during the Demorest Glorious Fourth of July Celebration. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the color guard proceed down the parade route on Central Avenue during the Demorest Glorious Fourth of July Celebration. (Photo/Rob Moore)
James Ramey, Habersham County's oldest World War II veteran, waves to those along the parade route during the Demorest Glorious Fourth of July Celebration. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Volunteers and employees help serve community members at the annual picnic in honor of local law enforcement and emergency personnel in Gainesville. The event has been held for 25 years thanks to Memorial Park Funeral Home. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Memorial Park Funeral Homes owner Jack Frost says he thinks they've fed as many as 75,000 over the last 25 years at the company's annual picnic for the community. The event honors local public servants, but it's open to the community. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Volunteers cook up some chicken for the 25th Annual Public Servants Picnic sponsored by Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch (left) visits with Scott Cagle of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (center) and retired firefighter Ron Cagle at Wednesday's picnic honoring local public servants at Memorial Park Funeral Home. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
There's always good bluegrass music to accompany the good food and good company at Memorial Park's Annual Public Safety Picnic. This year was the 25th year for the event in Gainesville. (Photo by B.J. Williams)
Fireworks at July 4th Stripers game. (Photo - Alyson Shields)
The Stripers host a large crowd for July 4th. (Photo - Alyson Shields)
The Stripers host a large crowd for July 4th. (Photo - Alyson Shields)
The Stripers host a large crowd for July 4th. (Photo - Alyson Shields)
Stone Mountain Park was filled to capacity and turned people away. (Photo - Rebecca Hubbard)
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