• Wearing a face covering (preferably cloth) in all places where they are near other people. Since the disease can be spread when a person is asymptomatic, this is done to help it from spreading unknowingly to other people.
• Stay at least six feet apart from other people, whether that’s in line at the store, in public facilities, or at the park.
• Using curbside pickup for restaurants, grocery stores, and other retailers to limit in-person contact.
• Wash hands thoroughly and vigorously with soap and water whenever possible.
• Use hand sanitizer frequently and when hand washing is not an option.

• Fireworks can be used from 10:00 a.m. on July 4 through that night at 2:00 a.m.
• Wear a mask and remain socially distant while in the store buying fireworks and use hand sanitizer before entering and after leaving the store.
• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. (Legally, you must be at least 18 to use fireworks in Georgia.)
• Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and could pose a great danger.
• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities, including sparklers which burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees and can harm a child.
• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of a fire or other mishap.
• Discharge fireworks at a distance of 25 yards or greater from other properties.
• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass container.
• After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
• Please refrain from using fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not use fireworks indoors.

• A new boating law went effect July 1, 2014, that requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1998 must take a boating safety class approved by DNR in order to operate a personal watercraft or boat, as well as other restrictions.
• All persons on a boat must have a PFD that is Coast Guard approved, in good condition, fits the person that intends to wear it, and is accessible at all time.
• Kid under 13 must wear PFD’s (personal flotation device) at all time on board a moving vessel.
• Any person 16 or over who operates a boat on Georgia waters must have a picture ID on board.
• All boats must be registered and have registration on board.
• Operators must obey the rules of the road and be familiar with all boating laws.