Weather: Grab an umbrella or raincoat if you head outdoors to celebrate the holiday. There's a 50 percent chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms, according to the Weather Channel.  Expect highs in the low to mid 80s.

Closed for the holiday:

• Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
• US Post Office
• Most (if not all) banks - contact your branch
• Schools - public and private
• University of Georgia
• Gainesville State College
• Oconee County government offices
• Oconee County and Bogart libraries
• Oconee County Senior Center

Know about other closings? Please list them in the comments below.

What you won't want to miss:

• OCAF is open today. Stop by for self-guided tours of the latest exhibit -- "Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational" -- featuring works from 49 potters.  There are also over 5,000 pieces for sale at Rocket Hall.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

• Come hear The Sensational Sounds of Motown at Ashford Manor tonight.  It's the final show in the Concerts on the Lawn series. Gates open at 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, tickets for children under 12 are $5 and children under 6 are admitted for free. According to a news release, the final concert will be dedicated to first responders, volunteer firefighters and law enforcement in Oconee County; members of any of these organizations can present a badge or identification for 1 free admittance.