Department of Georgia Host National training event

Posted 7 Feb 2026

The Department of Georgia hosted The American Legion National Headquarters team in an outstanding training event at the Atlanta Airport Westin Hotel.

American Legion Post 77, Conyers, GA

Posted 5 Feb 2026

American Legion Legionnaire post 77 of Conyers Ga hosted a 1st Responders Luncheon and awards ceremony recognizing Law enforcement and Firefighters of the year.

An American Legion Member was named Honorary Sergeant Major of the Army

Posted 9 Jan 2026

American Legion Legionnaire CSM (Ret) Rick Merritt has been named Honorary Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army.

CSM Merritt is a member of Georgia American Legion Post 135 and honors us with his activities throughout the National Veteran community.

This article appears in the Army Magazine, January 2026, pages 44-45.

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Post 321 celebrates

Army 250 Birthday

Posted 14 June 2025

Post 321, under the Leadership of Vice Commander Ron Bogart, and Lou Carreras, assisted by GA State Rep Al Williams (a Post member) and Mayor Riles of Hinesville, along with other local leaders, helped the US Army-Hinesville Recruiting Team Celebrate the US Army’s 250th Birthday.

Department of Georgia and Governor Kemp – Poppy Month

Posted 1 May 2025

The American Legion Department of Georgia was welcomed by Governor Kemp in his office as the Governor signed a proclamation declaring May as Poppy Month

Department of Georgia Oratorical State Competition

Posted 1 April 2025

First place – Allison Yang – from Area IV

Second Place – Asa Scott – from Area I

Third Place – Mary Reese Harvey – Area III

Fourth place – Nathan Dsilva – from Area II

Allison Yang, our 1st place winner, sponsored by POST 140, Buckhead, will be going to the National Competition.  Thanks to Bob Stites Chairman of DOG Oratorical Committee

9 April 2025, Georgia Tech

American Legion 5th District Commander James Watson  joined Chuck Polk from American Legion Post 304 at the Georgia Tech ROTC Unit Awards Ceremony.  Also attending this ceremony was, Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.). He was there to present a Marine Corps officer’s sword to a midshipman preparing to be commissioned as a 2nd LT in the USMC.

Show in the picture Left to Right, Chuck Polk, post 304, MG (ret) USMC, Taylor, 5th District Commander James Watson.  

18 March 2025, GA State Capital

JAMES EDWARDS WALTERS a 40 year member of the American Legion and current member of Loganville Post 233, was inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Georgia State Capital. Click here to read the full article  

Show in the picture Left to Right, District 10 Commander Rick Baugh, Award Recipient James E. Walters, ROTC Cadet (holding award), Post 233 Commander Fritz Siler.