Mall of Georgia Shooting Off Fireworks, Showing Movie

The Mall of Georgia has packed its ninth annual Fabulous Fourth full of patriotic family-friendly festivities. The celebration is part of the Buford mall’s “Movies Under the Stars” series. 

Free concerts start at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4, in the Village Amphitheatre. The line-up includes the Ron Johnsons from 2 to 4 p.m., the Woody’s from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the Atlanta Groove from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Kids Zone featuring giant inflatables, train rides and games opens at 2 p.m. The grandest fireworks display in Gwinnett County is scheduled to begin at dusk followed by a free screening of the movie “Little Fockers.” 

The mall also is introducing a Beer Garden, open to families but catering to the 21 and older crowd. Guests can enjoy a cold brew, wine and festive cocktails (priced at $5, cash only) and bratwurst, hamburgers, hotdogs and grilled chicken sandwiches for $7 each from Rick Tanner’s Rotisserie. Entry into the Beer Garden is free with purchase of beverage and/or food.

LoveSac at Mall of Georgia along with New Life Outdoors Lawn & Landscape Design, Mobley Plant Farm, and Buck Jones Nursery will decorate the comfortable outdoor lounge.

The mall is located at 3333 Buford Drive. For more information, call 678-482-8788.