American Legion Membership On Track To Set Records
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, If the trend continues, the 2024 membership year can be a special one for The American Legion. Departments and posts have recruited and renewed about 15,000 more members than we had at this time last year. While our direct mail efforts have been…
Everything You Need to Know About VA Urgent Care Services
Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve earned—and deserve—through military service. This outreach kit about VA urgent care services includes flyers, social media graphics and suggested corresponding language, radio public service announcements (PSA), newsletter content and a sample blog post to help you spread the word. Please…
Sixth Annual Casino Night a Success
On Saturday, March 2nd, Post 304 held its 6th annual Casino Night. Over 125 members and their families and guests participated making it a very successful event. Catered food was provided by Hooters Kennesaw. White Tie Casino Events & Entertainment provided the numerous gaming tables, chips and professional dealers that…
Post 304 Participated in the 2024 Polar Plunge in Acworth
Chuck Guta and Martha Thompson represented Post 304 in the 2024 Polar Plunge, held at Cauble park in Acworth. While the day was warm, the waters were icy cold as the two Post members braved running into the lake in support of Special Olympics. Special thanks to Rose, Jill and…
Post Oratorical For Area 4 Winner Announced
The American Legion’s 2024 Annual National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, Department of Georgia, Area 4, contest was held at our Post 304 on Saturday, February 17th. The Department of Georgia Area 4 is represented by the 4th, 5th, and 7th Districts. The two competitors gave excellent speeches that kept…
St. Patrick’s Day at the Post
Sue Fletcher will once again be cooking her famous corned beef and cabbage this year for St. Patrick’s day on March 17th from 2pm – 6pm. Cost for the dinner is $14.50 per plate. Come and join us for this delicious meal along with some drink specials as the Post…
The Real ‘Popeye the Sailor’ Was Actually a Hard-Drinking Bar Brawler with a Heart of Gold
By Blake Stilwell When most people think of Popeye, we probably think about a hard-hitting sailor man fueled by a love for canned spinach. But the real inspiration for the rowdy animated mariner came from someone who was known to be a fighter and was most likely to throw hands…
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