AMERICAN LEGION - DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA - NEWS
News of Past Events
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
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.
News of Upcoming Events
22 April 2025
Senator Kenya Wicks Town Hall
24 April 2025
Virtual Veterans Claims Clinic
26 April 2025 – Two Fund Raisers:
Carnival and Ball in Augusta
Carnival 11am-3pm, American Legion Post 178, 3219 Richmond Hill Rd. Augusta, GA
Ball – 6pm, American Legion Post 63, 90 Milledge Road, Augusta, GA
26 April 2025 – Fundraisers:
at Post 156 in Atlanta
14 May 2025, Augusta – VA Expo
A Veterans outreach event – will be held 8:30am to 4pm, at the WT Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) in partnership with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) while working with Georgia Department of Veterans Services, and Dept of Labor will host a one-stop shop to support Veterans, families, transitioning service members, and caregivers.
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