TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

The Atlanta Falcons will hold a free youth football camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 on today from 6-8:30 p.m. at Barron Stadium, 300 W. Third St. Participants will learn proper tackling technique and a variety of football fundamentals through drills led by former Atlanta Falcons players. Register in advance to receive a free camp T-shirt. The camp is non-contact and no equipment is needed to participate. Free food provided. To register visit atlantafalcons.com/camps.

The Up the Creek bike ride will be this Saturday at the Forum River Center. Riders will roll out at 8 a.m. with the option of four different road routes going north into the county: 32, 53, 71 and 104 miles. Registration will open Saturday at 6:30 a.m. but riders can register online at upthecreekwithoutapedal.itsyourrace.com. For details, contact Julie Smith at julie@cycletherapy.us or 706 844 8509

Habitat for Humanity Coosa

Valley is accepting applications for the “A Brush with Kindness” program. The program assists homeowners in Floyd County by painting and performing minor repairs on the exterior of their homes. The homeowner repays the cost of the materials and supplies through a nointerest loan. Applications may be picked up at the ReStore, 95 Three Rivers Drive. There is a $10 fee for a background check. Homeowners will be required to make a 10-percent down payment on the estimated cost of the project.