Where Are You Watching the Fireworks?

Are you getting geared up for the big weekend? Looking for places to go celebrate and watch some fireworks. Here are some options in your neck of the woods (in and around Atlanta) that are worth checking out.

Your Honda can get you there safely! We here at Honda Mall of Georgia wish you a safe and happy holiday!













Fourth of July Celebrations in Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia
From the annual Peachtree Road Race to festivities at Lenox Square Mall or the spectacular downtown celebration including live music, family fun and great fireworks at Centennial Olympic Park, there are several fun ways to enjoy Independence Day while visiting Atlanta.

Mall of Georgia Fabulous 4th - Buford, Georgia
Kick off the day with the Simon Kidgits® Club Fun Run from 11am-12pm (registration starts at 10:30am in The Village). Drop in for live music on The Village lawn from 2pm-9pm (see lineup below) followed by a fireworks spectacular and screening of Transformers on a 42' jumbo screen!
Live Music:
2-4pm: The Ron Jonsons
4:30-6:30pm: Drowning Creek Band
7-9pm: The Woody's

Fantastic Fourth Celebration - Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
The ever popular Lasershow Spectacular and a traditional fireworks display highlight this annual Independence Day event.

RiverBlast - Augusta, Georgia
The Fourth of July RiverBlast celebration activities at Riverwalk Augusta include a car show, food, games, and entertainment. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Savannah River.

July 4th Celebration at the Cumming Fairgrounds - Cumming, Georgia
Located about 40 miles north of Atlanta near Lake Lanier, the City of Cumming's annual celebration includes food vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids and fireworks followed by a dance contest for all ages on July 3rd and a popular Steam Engine Parade and display on July 4th.

Lake Lanier 4th of July Celebration - Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
Enjoy splashing all day in Georgia’s largest wave pool and stay for a dazzling fireworks display at night.

July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, Georgia
Gates open early in the morning and the fun lasts all day at the annual Callaway Gardens Independence Day celebration including an array of outdoor activities, entertainment and a patriotic fireworks finale.

Fantastic Fourth of July on the River - Savannah, Georgia
Celebrate the Fourth of July on lively and historic River Street. The fireworks display, which begins at about 9:20 p.m. will be choreographed to music and simulcast so don't forget to take along a radio.

Six Flags Over Georgia July 4th - Austell, Georgia
This annual celebration features patriotic displays, family fun and great fireworks.

Summer Traveling - Get Your Honda in Gear

Simple Car Care Tips

This week marked the first day of summer and many of you are finalizing your 4th of July holiday plans that include some considerable car travel. It’s already hot and whether you're on the open road to enjoy some fun in the sun for a long road trip for a vacation or you are hitting the pavement for business travel, make sure you are ready to handle the wear and tear of the heat on your car. Take these five tips seriously before you hit the gas pedal.

Even if you think your car is in good shape, it's best to make some routine checks to make sure you reach your destination hassle-free.

1. Kick the tires. And then get out the tire-pressure gauge and check that your tires are inflated to the level recommended in your owner's manual. Summer heat increases the pressure in tires, so test the pressure before driving far. Don't forget to check your spare as well.

Under-inflated tires run the risk of a blowout, and overinflated ones make hydroplaning more likely in rainy weather. There's a financial payoff, too: Properly inflated tires increase your vehicle's fuel efficiency by up to 3%.
Check the tread while you're down there. Stick a penny in the tread gaps with Lincoln's head facing down -- if the head is fully visible, you need new tires.

Call Honda Mall of Georgia and bring your car in, our expert technicians will check all tires and give you a final recommendation.

2. Check the essentials. Check the oil after running the car for a few minutes. It should be at a sufficient level and appear clean on the stick. Our technicians recommend an oil change every 3,000 miles, so check your owner's manual for guidance.

Start by washing your Honda vehicle to remove dirt buildup from the winter/spring. This gives you the opportunity to inspect the paint for nicks and scrapes. Wash dirt and grime from your wheel wells to avoid rusting. Clean the windshield and check for cracks (some chips can be repaired without replacing the windshield). This is important because dirty and cracked windshields can contribute to eye fatigue, says Nicole Niemi, a spokeswoman for AAA in Chicago. Replace worn wiper blades and refill windshield washer solvent.

New windshield-wiper blades are also a good investment for summer driving, if you have not changed them in over a year or two. Thunderstorms often crop up without warning, and the previous winter's weather may have taken a toll on the blades' performance.

This is also a good time to inspect brake lights, turn signals and high beams. (There's nothing fun about driving at night with one headlight.) Don't forget to give your vehicle a good waxing, which will give it some sheen and help protect the paint.

CHECK BATTERIES: Batteries can fail at any time of the year. Although drivers tend to think they fail more often in the winter, they can also fail in the summer. A professional Honda Mall of Georgia technician can check and maintain routine battery care, like scraping away corrosion and tightening connections.

3. Make a service stop. It’s better to get a maintenance service than to wait for something to fail. Your Toyota service manual recommends a tune-up schedule and stopping by before a long trip is a good idea helps preempt any bigger problems and improves your fuel economy by 4% to 12%.
Call Honda Mall of Georgia and set up your appointment at 877-856-7834, we’ll get you safe for the road.

4. Ditch the junk in your trunk. Take out the unnecessary items and pack what you need. The more you haul, the more fuel you burn. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your mpg by up to 2%.

5. Prepare for the worst. You should keep an emergency kit with some necessities in your car in case you get stuck. Honda Mall of Georgia recommends the Honda 12-piece Highway Safety Kit includes jumper cables, warning triangle, spihon, mylar blanket and more.








Call our Parts Department reserve your kit - 877-786-9619.






We don't want sound like your grandma, but keep in mind that driving faster than 60 miles per hour decreases your fuel efficiency -- each 5 mph over 60 is like paying an extra 24 cents per gallon for gas. That money is better spent on a snack at the next rest stop.

Honda Mall of Georgia is here to help you stay safe in this heat. Call us anytime for advice at 877-856-7834. We are here for you!

Alright, it’s time to head out and have some fun in the sun!

All-New Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes E3 Expo Debut

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe made its Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) debut today. Evocative of many video games, the two-passenger CR-Z introduces a number of interactive features including a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving models. The CR-Z will go on-sale later this summer.

"E3 Expo is the perfect venue to showcase the all-new CR-Z", said Steven Center, vice president of marketing operations for American Honda. "The engaging and sporty driving experience found in the CR-Z feels like something out of the latest racing video game. Gamers will feel at home behind the wheel of the CR-Z - whether it be in front of a console or on the open road."

Along with the CR-Z debut, Honda also announced that the sport hybrid coupe will appear in several video games including:

• Car Town by CIE Studios (Online, PC and Xbox Live)
• Nitto Legends 1320 by CIE Studios (Online and PC)
• Gran Turismo 5 by Sony (Sony PS3 and PSP)

Look for the 2011 Honda CR-Z in late August at Honda Mall of Georgia and for digital versions to appear next month in Car Town through Facebook and November 2nd in Gran Turismo 5.