By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizenNews.com

Citizens in Fairburn will have a chance to celebrate history this weekend.

Saturday, residents and history buffs will participate in Confederate Heritage Day.

The celebration kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a prayer breakfast at the First Christian Church in Fairburn. Cost is $3 with children under 12 free. The Rev. Charles Baker is the featured speaker.

From 9:30-10:45 a.m., a tour of the Old Campbell County Courthouse is offered, featuring local artist Nita McFarland.

From 11 a.m. to noon, the commemoration service is planned. The ceremony is set for the steps of the courthouse and features Nelson Wimbush.

At 12:30, the parade kicks off and residents are urged to bring flags, banners and floats.

Following the parade, a memorial service is set for 1 p.m. at the old city cemetery.

At 2:45, dinner and social hour is provided by the First Christian Church. Cost is $4 and children under 12 are free.