Where to Watch Fireworks in Atlanta
Photo by Jeff Roffman. Atlanta Symphony Fireworks on Fourth of July 2012.
The three best bets for places to see fireworks in Atlanta are at the Centennial Park in Downtown, at the Braves game and at Stone Mountain. The Stone Mountain fireworks need a park pass. There are a variety of local fireworks that we have listed below. There are some good options for nearby bars, restaurants and rooftops that can always enhance the overall experience. For folks who have been around Atlanta for a while, the traditional Lenox Square Mall fireworks are no longer occurring.
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Red White and Brews Bar Crawl Big Sky Buckhead, Dive Bar Buckhead, Moondogs, Red Martini, GENKI Noodles and Sushi and others in Buckhead's entertainment district open their doors for guests to eat, drink and boogie. Tickets include themed shots, 3/2/1 drink specials, festive beads, deals on food and live music. The party starts at the Lost Dog Tavern. $15-$25. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat., July 1. The Lost Dog Tavern, 3182 Roswell Road. www.atlantabartours.com.
Red, White & Brew The Georgia Aquarium kicks off Fourth of July celebrations early this year with unlimited beer sampling, barbecue and live music from the Regulars Band. This year, admission to the event grants guests access to the entire aquarium. Wander through the halls and celebrate America's birthday with the city's favorite penguins, whale sharks and other aquatic animals. $50-$65. 6:30-10 p.m. Sat., July 1. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. 404-581-4000. www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Hush Hush Red and Blue Silent Disco Neighbor's Pub becomes a silent disco club as Hush Hush comes to town. Although these discos may look a bit awkward with everyone dancing to a different beat, it doesn't mean guests have any less fun. The combination of listening to only your favorite music and generating zero noise complaints all but guarantees a good night. $12-$25. 5-7 p.m. Sat., July 1. Neighbor's Pub, 752 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-5440. www.neighborsatlanta.com.
4th of July SweetWater Patio Takeover Chef Michael Bertozzi will grill out all afternoon, while SweetWater presents its favorite red, white and brews for the holiday. Guests can enjoy the food, booze and tunes as they people-watch the Beltline. The event is free with the purchase of food or a beverage. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 1. Two Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-522-4622. www.twourbanlicks.com.
Terminus City BBQ Kevin Gillespie's Terminus City takes over the Communion Cantina for a Fourth of July backyard fiesta. Guests of all ages can enjoy barbecue, libations and games just behind Gillespie's Southern family-style restaurant, Revival. The menu includes chopped whole hog and pimento cheese, and sangria, cervezas and margaritas. $12-$15. Noon-6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Revival, 129 Church St., Decatur. 404-225-6770. www.revivaldecatur.com.
Dowdy Girl Beach Ball Extravaganza Rowdy Dowdy, an inconspicuous house in southwest Atlanta, claims to host the weirdest and wackiest dance parties in the city. For the Fourth, it'll bring the party outside with some poolside patriotism. The theme of the day is Beachy and Bitchy, so dress accordingly. Look out for the Wet Drag Queen Contest and the Dowdy Girl fashion show. Music performances include Michael Myerz, Twin Studies and more. Free-$5. 5 p.m. Tues., July 4. Rowdy Dowdy, 1300 Sylvan Road S.W. www.facebook.com/rowdyatdowdy.
Fourth of July Celebration The pop of Fourth of July fireworks get even louder this year at the Southeast's largest fireworks show. Lenox Square and Centennial Olympic Park are combining their efforts for the first time this year. As Lenox shifts its focus to daytime activities, starting with the Peachtree Road Race, it'll lend financial support to Centennial. The musical lineup includes Bobby Brown, Ann Nesby, CeCe Peniston, Algebra Besset, Chelsea Shag and more. With only one major firework extravaganza this year, it'll be bigger and better than ever. Spots are sure to fill quickly, so go ahead and nab one at dawn. Free-$5. 6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West N.W. www.centennialpark.com.
Atlanta United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes Celebrate both American patriotism and Atlanta pride by going to an Atlanta United FC game. The team takes on the San Jose Earthquakes in the Georgia Tech stadium. The roar of the crowd may be even louder than the fireworks as all of Atlanta turns out to rally for this new team. $30-$80. 7-10 p.m. Tues., July 4. Bobby Dodd Stadium, 150 Bobby Dodd Way. www.atlutd.com.
Peachtree Road Race A roundup of July 4th events would be incomplete without mention of the Peachtree Road Race. The staple event of the Atlanta running scene brings in more than 60,000 people a year, making it the biggest 10K in the world. If you aren't up for the heat, hills and humidity make a sign and camp out on a sidewalk to cheer on everyone else. The runners love grabbing goodies from the sidelines, beer included. $35-$40. 7:30 a.m. Tues., July 4. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E. www.atlantatrackclub.org.
A Benefit for the IRC Even though President Trump's explicitly discriminatory travel ban continues to be thwarted in court, it has still spread waves of animosity against refugees. Such a xenophobic political climate makes organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC) all the more crucial. Some of Atlanta's punk luminaries are combining forces to raise money for the IRC in solidarity with its mission to provide essential services to refugees. The lineup features an array of talent representing the breadth of Atlanta punk, from Fishmonger's bare-knuckles thrashing to Shepherds' soulful dissonance. All proceeds will be donated directly to the IRC. With Fishmonger, U.S. Drag, Casual Tiger, Cashmere, Trashcan. $7. 9 p.m. Tues., July 4. 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave S.E. 404-228-6769. www.529atlanta.com.
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__Red, White & Brew __The Georgia Aquarium kicks off Fourth of July celebrations early this year with unlimited beer sampling, barbecue and live music from the Regulars Band. This year, admission to the event grants guests access to the entire aquarium. Wander through the halls and celebrate America's birthday with the city's favorite penguins, whale sharks and other aquatic animals. ''$50-$65. 6:30-10 p.m. Sat., July 1. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. 404-581-4000. ''''[http://www.georgiaaquarium.org|www.georgiaaquarium.org].''
__Hush Hush Red and Blue Silent Disco __Neighbor's Pub becomes a silent disco club as Hush Hush comes to town. Although these discos may look a bit awkward with everyone dancing to a different beat, it doesn't mean guests have any less fun. The combination of listening to only your favorite music and generating zero noise complaints all but guarantees a good night. ''$12-$25. 5-7 p.m. Sat., July 1. Neighbor's Pub, 752 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-5440. ''''[http://www.neighborsatlanta.com|www.neighborsatlanta.com].''
__4th of July SweetWater Patio Takeover __Chef Michael Bertozzi will grill out all afternoon, while SweetWater presents its favorite red, white and brews for the holiday. Guests can enjoy the food, booze and tunes as they people-watch the Beltline. The event is free with the purchase of food or a beverage. ''11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 1. Two Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-522-4622. ''''[http://www.twourbanlicks.com|www.twourbanlicks.com].''
__Terminus City BBQ __Kevin Gillespie's Terminus City takes over the Communion Cantina for a Fourth of July backyard fiesta. Guests of all ages can enjoy barbecue, libations and games just behind Gillespie's Southern family-style restaurant, Revival. The menu includes chopped whole hog and pimento cheese, and sangria, cervezas and margaritas. ''$12-$15. Noon-6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Revival, 129 Church St., Decatur. 404-225-6770. ''''[http://www.revivaldecatur.com|www.revivaldecatur.com].''
__Dowdy Girl Beach Ball Extravaganza __Rowdy Dowdy, an inconspicuous house in southwest Atlanta, claims to host the weirdest and wackiest dance parties in the city. For the Fourth, it'll bring the party outside with some poolside patriotism. The theme of the day is Beachy and Bitchy, so dress accordingly. Look out for the Wet Drag Queen Contest and the Dowdy Girl fashion show. Music performances include Michael Myerz, Twin Studies and more. ''Free-$5. 5 p.m. Tues., July 4. Rowdy Dowdy, 1300 Sylvan Road S.W. ''''[http://www.facebook.com/rowdyatdowdy|www.facebook.com/rowdyatdowdy].''
__Fourth of July Celebration __The pop of Fourth of July fireworks get even louder this year at the Southeast's largest fireworks show. Lenox Square and Centennial Olympic Park are combining their efforts for the first time this year. As Lenox shifts its focus to daytime activities, starting with the Peachtree Road Race, it'll lend financial support to Centennial. The musical lineup includes Bobby Brown, Ann Nesby, CeCe Peniston, Algebra Besset, Chelsea Shag and more. With only one major firework extravaganza this year, it'll be bigger and better than ever. Spots are sure to fill quickly, so go ahead and nab one at dawn. ''Free-$5. 6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West N.W. ''''[http://www.centennialpark.com|www.centennialpark.com].''
__Atlanta United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes __Celebrate both American patriotism and Atlanta pride by going to an Atlanta United FC game. The team takes on the San Jose Earthquakes in the Georgia Tech stadium. The roar of the crowd may be even louder than the fireworks as all of Atlanta turns out to rally for this new team. ''$30-$80. 7-10 p.m. Tues., July 4. Bobby Dodd Stadium, 150 Bobby Dodd Way. ''''[http://www.atlutd.com|www.atlutd.com].''
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Red White and Brews Bar Crawl Big Sky Buckhead, Dive Bar Buckhead, Moondogs, Red Martini, GENKI Noodles and Sushi and others in Buckhead's entertainment district open their doors for guests to eat, drink and boogie. Tickets include themed shots, 3/2/1 drink specials, festive beads, deals on food and live music. The party starts at the Lost Dog Tavern. $15-$25. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat., July 1. The Lost Dog Tavern, 3182 Roswell Road. www.atlantabartours.com.
Red, White & Brew The Georgia Aquarium kicks off Fourth of July celebrations early this year with unlimited beer sampling, barbecue and live music from the Regulars Band. This year, admission to the event grants guests access to the entire aquarium. Wander through the halls and celebrate America's birthday with the city's favorite penguins, whale sharks and other aquatic animals. $50-$65. 6:30-10 p.m. Sat., July 1. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. 404-581-4000. www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Hush Hush Red and Blue Silent Disco Neighbor's Pub becomes a silent disco club as Hush Hush comes to town. Although these discos may look a bit awkward with everyone dancing to a different beat, it doesn't mean guests have any less fun. The combination of listening to only your favorite music and generating zero noise complaints all but guarantees a good night. $12-$25. 5-7 p.m. Sat., July 1. Neighbor's Pub, 752 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-5440. www.neighborsatlanta.com.
4th of July SweetWater Patio Takeover Chef Michael Bertozzi will grill out all afternoon, while SweetWater presents its favorite red, white and brews for the holiday. Guests can enjoy the food, booze and tunes as they people-watch the Beltline. The event is free with the purchase of food or a beverage. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 1. Two Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-522-4622. www.twourbanlicks.com.
Terminus City BBQ Kevin Gillespie's Terminus City takes over the Communion Cantina for a Fourth of July backyard fiesta. Guests of all ages can enjoy barbecue, libations and games just behind Gillespie's Southern family-style restaurant, Revival. The menu includes chopped whole hog and pimento cheese, and sangria, cervezas and margaritas. $12-$15. Noon-6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Revival, 129 Church St., Decatur. 404-225-6770. www.revivaldecatur.com.
Dowdy Girl Beach Ball Extravaganza Rowdy Dowdy, an inconspicuous house in southwest Atlanta, claims to host the weirdest and wackiest dance parties in the city. For the Fourth, it'll bring the party outside with some poolside patriotism. The theme of the day is Beachy and Bitchy, so dress accordingly. Look out for the Wet Drag Queen Contest and the Dowdy Girl fashion show. Music performances include Michael Myerz, Twin Studies and more. Free-$5. 5 p.m. Tues., July 4. Rowdy Dowdy, 1300 Sylvan Road S.W. www.facebook.com/rowdyatdowdy.
Fourth of July Celebration The pop of Fourth of July fireworks get even louder this year at the Southeast's largest fireworks show. Lenox Square and Centennial Olympic Park are combining their efforts for the first time this year. As Lenox shifts its focus to daytime activities, starting with the Peachtree Road Race, it'll lend financial support to Centennial. The musical lineup includes Bobby Brown, Ann Nesby, CeCe Peniston, Algebra Besset, Chelsea Shag and more. With only one major firework extravaganza this year, it'll be bigger and better than ever. Spots are sure to fill quickly, so go ahead and nab one at dawn. Free-$5. 6 p.m. Tues., July 4. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West N.W. www.centennialpark.com.
Atlanta United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes Celebrate both American patriotism and Atlanta pride by going to an Atlanta United FC game. The team takes on the San Jose Earthquakes in the Georgia Tech stadium. The roar of the crowd may be even louder than the fireworks as all of Atlanta turns out to rally for this new team. $30-$80. 7-10 p.m. Tues., July 4. Bobby Dodd Stadium, 150 Bobby Dodd Way. www.atlutd.com.
Peachtree Road Race A roundup of July 4th events would be incomplete without mention of the Peachtree Road Race. The staple event of the Atlanta running scene brings in more than 60,000 people a year, making it the biggest 10K in the world. If you aren't up for the heat, hills and humidity make a sign and camp out on a sidewalk to cheer on everyone else. The runners love grabbing goodies from the sidelines, beer included. $35-$40. 7:30 a.m. Tues., July 4. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E. www.atlantatrackclub.org.
A Benefit for the IRC Even though President Trump's explicitly discriminatory travel ban continues to be thwarted in court, it has still spread waves of animosity against refugees. Such a xenophobic political climate makes organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC) all the more crucial. Some of Atlanta's punk luminaries are combining forces to raise money for the IRC in solidarity with its mission to provide essential services to refugees. The lineup features an array of talent representing the breadth of Atlanta punk, from Fishmonger's bare-knuckles thrashing to Shepherds' soulful dissonance. All proceeds will be donated directly to the IRC. With Fishmonger, U.S. Drag, Casual Tiger, Cashmere, Trashcan. $7. 9 p.m. Tues., July 4. 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave S.E. 404-228-6769. www.529atlanta.com.
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No shortage of fireworks lit up Atlanta's skies over the Fourth of July weekend. Thanks to a new law that went into effect on July 1, Roman candles and bottle rockets are now legal in Georgia. People were able to obtain fireworks for the first time in the state instead of driving to Tennessee or Alabama to get their pyrotechnic fix.
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Between July 3 and July 5, Atlantans called in approximately 155 fireworks-related complaints to the Atlanta Police Department. According to APD Sgt. Greg Lyon, no one in the city was taken into custody for violating the state's new fireworks law. (We've asked APD to pull similar figures on fireworks complaints and arrests from 2014 to compare the law's effects, if any.)
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When fireworks go wrong. Everybody ran in every direction, it was a huge explosion, i caught this moment after i ran into a tree
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Police are hoping people who were celebrating the July 4 holiday in Atlanta's Pittsburgh neighborhood will be able to give more information about what led to a fatal shooting nearby.
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R.I.P., Matthew Weaver, local personal stylist and man about town.
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Fireworks stores in neighboring states that for decades have sold Roman candles, sky rockets, and flying spinners to Georgians might say goodbye to those familiar faces starting next month. On July 1, three days before Americans blow stuff up to celebrate July 4, a new law that legalizes the sale and distribution of consumer fireworks in Georgia will take effect.
Before, Georgians could only purchase sparklers and fireworks that were not airborne, which means the fireworks could not shoot higher than 12 feet in the air. But starting July 1, people will now be able to legally purchase “stuff that flies in the air and explodes, including Roman Candles,” says Cobb County Fire Marshal Jay Westbrook.
Businesses that want to partake in this new industry — and according to the Macon Telegraph, some well-known fireworks shops do — will have to acquire a state-issued license, says Westbrook. And customers who want to purchase the colorful explosives would have to pay a 5 percent excise tax on each item.
But how does this new law play out in metro Atlanta? How are violations enforced? How will cities and counties decide where fireworks stores should be allowed, if they even can?
Though the language in the legislation is fairly clear, local governments are still sorting out the law's finer points. Earlier this month, the Sandy Springs City Council approved a 90-day moratorium on accepting applications, zoning applications, and other requests from businesses that want to sell consumer fireworks. Janet Ward, community affairs director of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, says city officials will know more today after a daylong meeting about the new law at the Cobb County Safety Village.
Westbrook says fire departments from multiple jurisdictions, including Atlanta, and other officials related to zoning, business licenses, and code enforcement will gather to interpret the new law and determine how to best enforce it. He says the class is to ensure all departments and organizations are on the same page.
The city has no intention of introducing new legislation or ordinances related to the fireworks law, says Christina Cruz-Benton, a spokeswoman for Mayor Kasim Reed. Cruz-Benton says the AFR is preparing for July 4 as usual by increasing fire personnel to handle an influx of calls. The city's Joint Operation System will also be available for added support. Cruz-Benton also notes even with the change in law, Interim Fire Chief Joel Baker would like all residents to continue to use common sense and be safe when dealing fireworks. 0,0,10 Where to Watch Fireworks in Atlanta fireworks 14544094 13083401 Georgians can legally buy fireworks starting July 1 - but what will that look like in metro Atlanta? "
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One of Gov. Nathan Deal's latest political appointees, Georgia Immigration Enforcement Board member Phil Kent, over the weekend said that gay couples seeking same-sex marriages were "sob stories."
Oliver McMillan has secured $167 million in construction financing for Buckhead Atlanta, the previously stalled 1.5 million square-foot, mixed-use development along Peachtree Road.
The Atlanta City Council yesterday voted to create a film office, which will help centralize - and streamline - the permitting process for movies made in Atlanta.
Could fireworks sales finally become legal in Georgia? That may happen next year if state Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, has his way.
If Tulsa, Okla., wins the 2024 Olympic Games, they can thank Atlanta for its blueprint.
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I cannot, with any good conscience, recommend the food at South of the Border. When I asked the nice lady working at the front desk of the motor lodge, she even replied, "People say they like the Sombrero Room." See what she did there? She nearly said, "Other people might eat that crap, but not me because I am a person with self-respect and taste." Late that night, we did end up in the 24-hour Hot Tamale stand, drinking cheap Budweiser and trying to flavor the weird corn tubes that they call tamales with as much hot sauce as possible. We were utterly alone in doing this, except for two teenagers who walked in, saw that two other people were actually in this joint, and then walked back out.
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In a practical sense, it isn't. South of the Border is supposed to be a stopping point, a place to get some gas and maybe stretch your legs on the way to somewhere else. But if you drive there and decide to stay awhile, you'll see that it starts to feel like a lesson in American history. There is the violence of manifest destiny in the appropriated cultural artifacts. There are the wonders of our ravaged nature on display in the Reptile Lagoon. The stores are stocked with the worthless treasures and knickknacks of global capitalism. All of it is so empty that it possesses the solemnity of a museum. This is really why I don't believe that the late owner of the place built any secret rooms. You don't need a secret room to hide in this place. Just pick any random spot and you can probably be alone.
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After my trip, I read that Ben Bernanke, the current chairman of the Federal Reserve and one of the most powerful men in the world, used to work here in the summer while he was a college student. He wore a faux-poncho and served diners in the Sombrero Room. Maybe that is a bit of meaningless trivia or maybe it is another lesson in American history, something about the way places from our past continue to define the shape of our present.
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While researching the trip, I'd read some potentially dubious information about the place, an extravagantly unusual motor lodge along I-95 on the border of North and South Carolina. A guy named Alan Schafer started a beer stand on the site in 1949, back when the closest North Carolina counties were still dry, and eventually built it into a massive attraction with a motor lodge, theme park, multiple restaurants, fireworks stores, reptile zoo, and a bunch of knickknack shops. It isn't as much a destination as it is an overblown rest stop. According to Internet lore, Schafer become a recluse later in life, building strange, interconnecting houses and hidden rooms on the South of the Border property before passing away in 2001. That probably isn't true, but I'll get back to why later.
The old friend explained to me on Facebook that while on tour with a band years ago, "We parked the van there and slept during the wee hours. I had one of the more terrifying dreams I've ever had ... intensely related to Native American culture. I woke feeling a bit like perhaps Jack Torrance would, having been speaking with the Overlook Hotel all night and shown things from different eras."
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When our car pulled off of the Interstate and into the neon-lined parking lot, I knew what he meant. I don't really believe any mumbo jumbo about dreams and hauntings and ghosts, but I think if there is any physical place that looks like a nightmare of past American eras, it is South of the Border.
Visually, this place belongs to the "Big Roadside Attraction" era of the '50s and '60s, when yacht-size cars sailed American highways, guzzling a gallon of gas for every few miles and spewing unregulated exhaust fumes. Everything is big here: The carports at the motel rooms are big, the imitation space needle with a sombrero on top is big, the putt-putt course is big, the marquee — a neon cowboy with his legs arched over a road so that you can drive under him — is big. The compound stretches hundreds of yards between I-95 and highway 301. The standard motel rooms are a modest size, but I'm guessing the "executive suites" are big, too.
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My girlfriend, who doesn't particularly love bumming around ratty motels, found our room to be damn near spotless. The rooms don't have any of the extravagant kitsch, but they each provide the standard amenities, such as a bed, TV, clean bathroom, and coffee pot, that one expects.
The late mid-century was a good era for design. It's easy to be nostalgic about the clean advertisements and outdated morals of that time when they're on an entertaining show like "Mad Men." But without Jon Hamm around to make it look sexy, it's obvious that era of Americana has not aged well. Some of the neon is flickering or burnt out. The parking lots are vast, empty broken fields of asphalt that, at least on the weekdays we dropped in, are lonely to the point of inspiring an existential crisis. The place's mascot, a smiling, sombrero-wearing guy dubbed "Pedro," feels racist, like if a whole theme park were decorated with the Latino version of Mammy.
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I cannot, with any good conscience, recommend the food at South of the Border. When I asked the nice lady working at the front desk of the motor lodge, she even replied, "People say they like the Sombrero Room." See what she did there? She nearly said, "Other people might eat that crap, but not me because I am a person with self-respect and taste." Late that night, we did end up in the 24-hour Hot Tamale stand, drinking cheap Budweiser and trying to flavor the weird corn tubes that they call tamales with as much hot sauce as possible. We were utterly alone in doing this, except for two teenagers who walked in, saw that two other people were actually in this joint, and then walked back out.
We drove a few miles to eat at Del Sol, a Mexican place that had caught our eye in nearby Dillon, S.C. Our fajitas were fine and definitely more edible than what we were served in the tamale stand, but still, it isn't what I'd call "worth the drive." The only good food we had on the whole trip was a meal at Scott's BBQ, a pit-style, whole-hog place in Hemingway, S.C., that serves up vinegary plates of pulled pork smoked overnight by a renowned master of the craft. The 'cue was a tad dry, but with a slathering of hot vinegar sauce, it became divine. That place is worth the drive. So, why is South of the Border worth the drive?
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In a practical sense, it isn't. South of the Border is supposed to be a stopping point, a place to get some gas and maybe stretch your legs on the way to somewhere else. But if you drive there and decide to stay awhile, you'll see that it starts to feel like a lesson in American history. There is the violence of manifest destiny in the appropriated cultural artifacts. There are the wonders of our ravaged nature on display in the Reptile Lagoon. The stores are stocked with the worthless treasures and knickknacks of global capitalism. All of it is so empty that it possesses the solemnity of a museum. This is really why I don't believe that the late owner of the place built any secret rooms. You don't need a secret room to hide in this place. Just pick any random spot and you can probably be alone.
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I should also mention that the fireworks selection is unparalleled. On the way up, I stopped at Wacky Wayne's Fireworks near the Georgia-South Carolina border and it is no competition for the knowledgeable staff and huge selection at South of the Border. The staff will go on about bottle rockets and mortar shells until you're confident that you're getting what you want. If you appreciate the American tradition of blowing things up to celebrate our history, or just blowing things up to blow them up, this is a shopping experience you need to have. After we had soaked in as much neon and beer as we could at South of the Border, we drove out to a wide-open field and fired off a few bottle rockets.
After my trip, I read that Ben Bernanke, the current chairman of the Federal Reserve and one of the most powerful men in the world, used to work here in the summer while he was a college student. He wore a faux-poncho and served diners in the Sombrero Room. Maybe that is a bit of meaningless trivia or maybe it is another lesson in American history, something about the way places from our past continue to define the shape of our present.
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!!July 4th Fireworks
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independence to blow shit up?" Apparently, he's unaware that being an American is all about the independence to blow shit up. Did we not blow the Brits off the shores of this great country? Have we not blown the hell out of many countries and peoples since then? I want to feel a kinship with
the founders of this country against tyranny, and fireworks give me that. In fact, I like to celebrate being an American on every holiday.
But my rights are being curtailed in Georgia. I have to make border runs like a common smuggler to get my firepower. And in a country where the insurance lobbyists can make it a law that you have to wear your seatbelt in your own car, it was a piece of cake to outlaw fireworks. Because most people think they are not necessary.
"Hell, there ain't no use for 'em. And they was invented by foreigners."
This is stymieing my personal expression. I'm the one who brings the fireworks to every holiday, even Easter. My mom is not so sure about this, but I assure her that Jesus likes fireworks.
I had planned to blow the lid off this whole no-fireworks-in-Georgia business.
I started tracking people down. I made
calls to various government agencies. I ended up at the insurance commissioners' office where they informed me that
fireworks have been illegal in Georgia since 1962. 1962?
I asked the gentleman on the phone, "So, why did they make them illegal?"
"Well ... " he said slowly, "I guess 'cause they're dangerous."
A lot of things are dangerous. Cars are dangerous. Plastic bags are dangerous. Sharpened pencils are dangerous. Hey, guns don't kill people, people kill people. And fireworks don't put people's eyes out, people throwing fireworks at people puts people's eyes out. Or something like that.
A few years back, I was purchasing my Christmas Eve fireworks in South Carolina and I asked for bottle rockets. The man handed me what looked like an M-80 strapped to a stick. "No, no, no," I said, "I just want the regular bottle rockets."
"Oh, noooo, we cain't sell those no more," he said. "They made those illegal. They thought the kids was gettin' in too many fights with 'em and gettin' injured."
OK, so now they sell only extra-big ones? It saddens me. Gone is the joy of hand-lofting a bottle rocket. The big ones aren't as fun, especially if you don't let go in time. The big ones really hurt your ears when they blow up close by.
I think this anti-firework coalition has done more harm than good. Kids, and even adults, are still going to hand-toss their bottle rockets.
Roughly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in 2000. How many people are in America? According to the U.S. Census, 281,421,906. So only .00365 percent of the population is being injured by fireworks. That's not a lot. But see, it's mainly kids. Thanks to all the kids who snuck out and blew their fingers off or whatever and ruined everything for me. I'm sorry that most of those injured are ages 5-14. Your parents should look after you better.
I am an American and if I am being oppressed, I will rebel. It's the American way. Remember, where fireworks are outlawed, only outlaws will have fireworks.??
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