American Legion Hosting Veterans Day Ceremonies

From American Legion Post 294, Powder Springs:

The public is invited to join American Legion Post 294 of Powder Springs at either of the following events scheduled for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

The annual Powder Springs Veterans Day Ceremony will be at 11 a.m. at the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial, 4181 Atlanta St., in front of the Powder Springs Library. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the Community Room of the Coach George Ford Center behind the library.

The program will feature the presentation of Colors, patriotic music, and comments by Post 294 Commander Donna Redner and Powder Springs Mayor Patricia Vaughn.

The Powder Springs Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day 2001.  The monument was built using public and private funds following a successful drive to bring to fruition the ideas of a few members who were gathered one day at the Post home. Post 294 and the City of Powder Springs jointly care for the monument and the surrounding grounds. 

Additionally, the monument in front of the Post home at 3282 Florence Road will be rededicated at 5 p.m. Eagle Scout Matthew Powell of BSA Troop 1294 will be recognized for his leadership in refurbishing the monument as he fulfilled his Eagle Scout requirement.   

For more information, call 770-439-0956.