AMERICAN LEGION - DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA - NEWS
News of Past Events
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.
News for the good of the Legion
2nd/9th/16th Oct 2025 (9:30-2pm)

Learn to fly fish for FREE
2025 Oct 2nd/9th/16th (9:30-2pm)
Veterans have to commit to attend all 3 classes.
Location – Boys and Girls Club, 1082 Univeter Rd, Canton, lunch provided.
Learn about equipment needed, knots, aquatic bugs, fly tying, safety, places to fish, casting Instruction, and practice each day. All the equipment is provided. Go Fishing on the beautiful Upper Etowah. Experience nature’s beauty and embrace the mental peace and therapeutic value of fly fishing. Contact Rob Hilkin, robflyfisher@gmail.com to register
Posted 23 March 2025
Post 90, Statesboro, GA – has developed an “End of Life Planning” booklet for veterans and spouses.
Click anywhere on this post to go to Post 90 website for more information and the book.