Macon July 4 fireworks show postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 concerns
Bibb County has indefinitely postponed a fireworks show planned for July 4 over Lake Tobesofkee.
The show, one of only a handful in Middle Georgia still slated to take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic, was scheduled to begin Saturday evening. Due to concerns about increased cases in Bibb County, Mayor Robert Reichert said the event, which typically attracts thousands of people to beaches around Lake Tobo, is off for now.
“Even though Georgia has relaxed its restrictions, we know we are not out of the woods yet when it comes to this virus, and I’m asking people to join us in our efforts to protect each other by following all the guidelines from the CDC,” Reichert said. “Wear a mask and keep your distance in public to help. Use soap, water, and sanitizer regularly to wash your hands. Use curbside pickup or delivery or restaurants and stores. Taken together, these measures will help our community.”
Bibb County reported its highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases on Tuesday as cases across Georgia and the country continue to rise at record rates.
“We’d hoped our numbers locally and regionally would have been few enough and trending downward to offer a great Fourth of July weekend for people, but with the recent spike, we don’t want to be the cause of further spread by inviting people to a major event,” Lake Tobesofkee Director Donald Bracewell said.
A new date for the show has not been announced.
“This is always an amazing weekend, but we need to keep people safe and healthy. That means not having a large gathering,” says District 6 Commissioner and Board of Health Member Joe Allen. “Please these next few weeks help us prevent the spread of COVID by taking care of each other.”
