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July 2, 1776 Congress officially votes for Independence

Independence Day 2017

" We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Declaration of Independence. “Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument.” archives.gov . In the Declarationof Independence Thomas Jefferson lists various reasons why Independence is necessary, just a few are listed below: "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.” archives.gov. "He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us." archives.gov. "For taking away our Chart

Independence Day Court Hours 2017

Most County Governments in Georgia are closed on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of our nation's Independence. Below is a list of local county hours.    "The Newton County Judicial Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  The Walton County Government Building will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017, and Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day." alcovycircuit.com. Barrow , Gwinnett , and Rockdale County Governments will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. barrowga.org ; gwinnettcounty.com ; rockdalecountyga.gov . Gwinnett County Courts are, "Closed on legal holidays." gwinnettcourts.com. The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC also will be closed Monday, July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 to celebrate this wonderful holiday of independence. Send a confidential email directly to attorney Bechtold for legal information Christine@Bechtold-Law.com .