MILTON, GA — The city of Milton is informing residents not to be alarmed if they hear fireworks over the weekend. That's because Diwali, a Hindu holiday referred to as the festival of lights, is a five-day festival that's currently being celebrated by its followers.

On the third day, families gather for a celebratory meal and often use fireworks to celebrate. The city said Saturday in an email to alert its community that there is a possibility you will hear fireworks over the weekend.

Neighbors celebrating the holiday have notified the city of Milton of an organized fireworks celebration set for 8:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 in the 600 block of North Main Street.