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'Good Morning America' to broadcast live from Rehoboth Beach, highlight lifeguards July 3

ABC News' "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from Rehoboth Beach July 3 for the first episode in a new yearlong series, '50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful.' In honor of the show's 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, each week, a "Good Morning America" anchor or correspondent will visit a new state, following the order in which they joined the United States, a news release said. As any Delawarean will tell you, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The episodes will spotlight "local changemaker(s) and showcase the state's unique culture, history, traditions and landmarks," the release said. In Delaware, "Good Morning Animal" will feature "the heroic lifeguards of Rehoboth Beach who are keeping the community safe all summer long," according to the release. Chief "Good Morning America" Meteorologist Ginger Zee will be in Rehoboth Beach to meet and speak with the lifeguards. Rehoboth: Demolition deadline for Rehoboth Beach boardwalk buildings extended again The show, featuring anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, airs live Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. on ABC. According to a social media post from the City of Rehoboth Beach, "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from the new beach control headquarters and the beach. "Be there by 6:40 a.m. for your chance to be on national television," the post said. Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Why 'Good Morning America' will broadcast live from Rehoboth July 3