GA package & liquor store schedules change for July 4th. See closings
Since the Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, there may be some confusion about what will or won’t be open.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what offices and services will be affected for the Independence Day holiday.
These agencies and services will be closed for July 4:
Waste and recycle:
No trash, recycling or yard waste pick up
Friday routes will be collected on Wed., July 2
Granite Bluff and Pine Grove landfills
Government offices
All Georgia state government offices (including the Capitol and state offices)
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) offices are closed July 4 and July 5
311 Citizens Service Center
All Columbus Consolidated Government offices
Parks and Recreation
Administrative Office
Recreation centers
Senior centers
Therapeutic recreation
Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Columbus Aquatic Center
Britt David Cultural Arts Studio
Libraries
Columbus Public Library
North Columbus Public Library
Mildred L. Terry Public Library
South Columbus Public Library
Universities and colleges
CSU is closed and shuttle service will not operate
Columbus Technical College
Georgia Military college
Liquor and packages stores
Unlike grocery and convenience places, under Georgia Code § 3-3-20 stores that exclusively sell alcohol face stricter regulations and are typically closed on major holidays such as July Fourth.
These businesses and organizations will be open on July 4:
Retail and grocery stores
Walmart: Open regular hours.
Publix: Open regular hours.
Aldi: Open with adjusted hours.
CVS and Walgreens: Open regular hours, though pharmacy hours may vary.
Target: Open regular hours.
Macy’s: Most stores open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kohl’s: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Note: Store hours can vary by location—check with the local store for specifics.
This story was originally published July 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM.
