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You Can Now 'Shoot The Hooch' With Booze

Tubing under the influence, on the Chattahoochee River and other Georgia waterways, is now legal, under a new Georgia law that went into effect July 1.

House Bill 172, signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal in April, makes it clear that using inflatable rafts and other simple flotation devices isn't held to the same drug and alcohol laws that, say, piloting a motorboat is. >>> Read more.

Protest Planned in Buckhead for Monday Night

For the fourth straight night, thousands of protesters converged on downtown Atlanta to show their anger over recent police shootings nationwide.

Another protest is being organized for Monday night, but instead of a downtown rally, protesters plan to converge on Atlanta's upscale Buckhead community. >>> Read more.

Amazon Prime Day 2016: Best Deals, And What You Need To Know

• What is Amazon Prime Day, and when is it? We're here to help you find the best deals out there.

Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day is Tuesday, July 12

• How to show your bovine love on Tuesday.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Week Starts With Afternoon Storms

• There will be the chance for severe weather, including wind gusts and large hail, this week in Georgia.

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