APPLING, Ga. (WFXG) — As Fourth of July celebrations draw more people to Georgia’s lakes and rivers, the Georgia Department ...

A person drowned in Wheeler County, and three boat explosion incidents were reported on the holiday in Georgia.

The Fourth of July proved to be chaotic for some celebrating the holiday on Georgia’s lakes and other waterways this year.

Eighteen people were injured, 22 boating under the influence citations were issued, and two people died on Georgia waterways ...