Star spangled July Fourth

First Free Will Baptist Church float

First Free Will Baptist Church float

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress

Clay County celebrated in grand style throughout the July Fourth weekend. Events included Saturday’s spectacular fireworks show at Lake Chatuge sponsored by Clay County government. The Bar W Rodeo saw a huge crowd at Cutworm’s Coral that evening and Monday brought the Chamber of Commerce Freedom Festival and parade on the town square. Above is First Free Will Baptist Church float; below a young cowboy ropes a calf and on right, the beautiful fireworks explosions reflect off Lake Chatuge.