Robots, Rockets' Red Glare, and Rain?

1. We could see some rain before we get a chance to see some fireworks.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today; otherwise, we’ll enjoy mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 95, while a wind of about 5 mph won’t cool us down too much. A 20-percent chance of rain and storms remains tonight, which will see partly cloudy skies and a low near 67.

2. You can see fireworks in two places in Paulding, while a couple of towns outside of our county will have the rockets flying on Monday. Find out more about our local and nearby Independence Day weekend events and .

3. Paulding’s July 4 weekend goings-on were mentioned in , the video wrap-up of region headlines we bring to you each weeknight. While some people will enjoy a day off on Monday, we’ll still bring you a PatchCast at the usual 6 p.m. time. It might go without saying that Monday’s edition will have a July 4 theme, and perhaps it will highlight some of Paulding’s happenings, as we’ll check out the local scene throughout the weekend.

4. For those wanting to shoot their own fireworks this weekend, you probably want to know what’s legal, what’s not, and how you can stay safe while shooting legal fireworks. We have those tips .

5. Lastly, if you’ve decided that you’ll catch at least one summer blockbuster at the theater during the holiday weekend, we’ve got a video review to let you know if one new film