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Boating Safety This Fourth of July | Macon News
Georgia’s waterways are buzzing this Fourth of July, but officials are sounding the alarm—this holiday is the deadliest for boating, with game wardens treating it like their “World Cup.” Impairment is the top danger, with the same 0.08 blood alcohol limit for boat operators as drivers. Safety gear like life jackets, fire extinguishers, and navigation lights are often missing—wardens even hand out glow sticks to help boaters see in the dark. Keep at least 100 feet from other boats, never let kids under 13 go without a properly fitted life jacket, and avoid water sports after sunset. Follow…
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