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5 Things You Need to Know, May 24

School's Out! Prepare for the day with these little insights!

Weather:

  • After the 6:28 sunrise, we’ll experience a day of sunshine with a high of around 88! The UV Index is very high. The low for May 24 is around 65. Sunset is 8:37 p.m.

Gas Prices:

  • Gas prices hold steady at $3.36 per gallon at the QuickTrip – 4900 Stone Mountain Highway and the Murphy Station at 3950 Lawrenceville Hwy . Before you head out for the day, check out check out our Commute Widget for live traffic updates and the latest gas prices around Lilburn!

Hollywood, Holiday & Observances:

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  • May 24 is International Tiara Day (I LOVE this) as well as National Escargot Day. I’m not sure how to celebrate those 2 particular things together, but with the right tiara, you can look fabulous doing about anything!

It's the FIRST day of summer vacation!

  • Do you have some special plans to avoid the “I’m Bored On The First Day” blues? Head out to Stone Mountain Park for an afternoon of Geyser Towers or the Yogi Bear 4D Adventure. Most activities are open from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Check the website for times, adventures and prices. 

 Lilburn Things:

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  • You may still register your monitoring system online.
  • Tonight is the final night of auditions for Lilburn Idol at City Hall. The fun then begins June 8 with the first performance!
  • Please note that the city's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day. The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for that evening will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
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