Southwest Georgians celebrate Independence Day in summer heat

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July 2, 2016

Dwayne Bell grills chicken and ribs early Saturday for customers at Q-Time Barbecue at 1421 N. Jefferson St. in Albany. For grill masters like Bell and amateurs of all skill levels, Independence Day is all about cooking meat outdoors. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

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Despite heat indices above 100 degrees, Southwest Georgia revelers took to the waterways and the outdoors Saturday to kick off the three-day Independence Day celebration.

Husband-wife entrepreneurs Tabitha, left, and Shannon Wise will work through the 4th of July at their produce stand, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Philema Road. The Wises sell fresh fruits and vegetables grown on their family’s farmland. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

A number of water enthusiasts got a jump on their Independence Day holiday early Saturday morning, many of them having already hit the water at Cleve Cox Landing by 8 a.m. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

While most Southwest Georgians were celebrating the Fourth of July Saturday, Lee County Probate Judge candidate Melanie Gahring, left, was campaigning along Philema Road with her friend/campaign manager Leslie Goodner. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Peggy and Randy Lee of Leesburg push off from the Cleve Cox Boat Landing early Saturday morning on a fishing expedition that will take them up the Kinchafoonee Creek. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Bicycle enthusiasts roll past the junction of Pine Avenue and Washington Street Friday during the monthly Flint River Roll, sponsored by the Pecan City Pedalers and the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

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Southwest Georgians celebrate Independence Day in summer heat

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