5 Things You Need to Know, May 25

Weather:

• After the 6:29 sunrise, we’ll experience a day of sunshine with a high of around 90! The UV Index is very high and predicted to be around 10. The low for today should be around 67. Sunset is 8:38 p.m. Allergy sufferers are going to enjoy Friday with low to moderate pollen counts!

Gas Prices:

• We've experienced a pretty significant drop in gas prices as we head into the holiday weekend! From $3.36 on Wednesday and Thursday to $3.18 at the Kroger on Five Forks Trickum Road. Before you head out for the day or for you weekend trips, check out check out our Commute Widget for live traffic updates and the latest gas prices around Lilburn!

Hollywood, Holiday & Observances:

• May 25 is National Missing Children's Day. Take a moment; get informed and get involved. 
• Hollywood releases 2 new movies today. "Men in Black 3" with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The closest place to see it this weekend is at Discover Mills and at Carmike 12 on Scenic Highway 124. "Chernobyl Diaries" - a suspense thriller can also be seen at Discover Mills.
• Today is also Towel Day - celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute by fans of Douglas Adams, the author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." 

Having a GREAT weekend!

• Check out the Lilburn Patch Event Calendar for a list of fun things to do around town - from yard sales to musicals! 
• It's Memorial Day Weekend - a time to remember those who have died during their service to our country. Honor them not just by displaying flags or placing flowers on their graves, but also by thanking those who have served and continue to serve on our behalf.

 Lilburn Things:

• You may still register your monitoring system online.
• 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.