American Legion Post 29 Marietta

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 p.m. Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets throughout the week.

For prep tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tornadoes.

06/18/2026

Hey Columbus, we've got our eyes on you!

It's almost time for our We CARE Vet Fair™: Columbus event and there are two days you need to know about.

Thursday, July 23 from 12 to 4 PM is VA ONLY, a dedicated day for VA health care enrollment and VA Benefits claims. There will be no community partners onsite that day so that the focus stays on getting you enrolled in the services you earned and getting your VA-related questions answered at no cost to you.

On Friday, July 24 from 9 AM to 4 PM, over 100 community partners join us at the Columbus Civic Center. That is the day to meet local organizations that are serving the Veteran community, file a benefits claim with an accredited Service Officer at no cost, get a medical/dental/optical exam, talk to legal experts about an appeal or a higher level review, and grab a free haircut while you are at it. We will have food trucks onsite offering lunch and snacks for purchase, as well!

Both days are free to attend, with free parking and free services. Lunch will be available for purchase at food trucks onsite on Friday only.

Come with questions. Leave with a plan.

Columbus Civic Center | 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

Thursday, July 23: VA Only, 12-4 PM

Friday, July 24: Full Fair with 100+ Community Partners, 9 AM-4 PM

You served. We CARE.

06/18/2026

Here's a general timeline ⏱️of how we expect the weather to evolve today over all of north and central Georgia. Impacts will be felt first over western Georgia and spread east as the rain and embedded thunderstorms move across the state.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

American Legion Family members in the Department of Georgia are giving youths ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to put down their electronics this summer to build friendships, develop leadership skills, learn patriotism and have fun in the outdoors.

“It’s an actual camp and an opportunity for kids to be kids,” said Brian Shedd, immediate past Detachment of Georgia commander, who has been co-director of Georgia’s American Legion Family Junior Leadership Camp for the past seven years alongside SAL member Richard Stanley. “We're trying to teach the children about The American Legion, about ethics, about morals.”
Read more at https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/youth/2026/june/legion-youth-camp-instills-patriotism-leadership-camaraderie

06/17/2026

🇺🇸⛳️🇺🇸American Legion Horace Orr Post 29 in Marietta, GA is proud to host its 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Dogwood Golf Club in Austell, GA.

This September marks 106 years of the American Legion and the founding of Horace Orr Post 29. This annual tournament continues a tradition that honors service, strengthens the community, and supports worthy local programs.

Event schedule:�Sign in and breakfast begin at 7:00 AM. The driving range will be available at 7:30 AM, and tee off begins at 8:30 AM. A luncheon, raffle, and prizes will follow the tournament back at Post 29.

The tournament is open to singles and teams and is limited to the first 120 players. The format is 4 individuals to a team, Best Ball / Ft. Lauderdale.

Entry is $150 for a single player or $600 for a team. Entry includes breakfast in the golf course clubhouse, greens fees, golf cart, gift bag, 2 mulligans, a $20 PGA gift card, complimentary beverages, and lunch back at Post 29.

Participants can also enjoy longest drive and closest-to-the-hole prizes, plus a Hole-in-One contest sponsored by PGA Superstore.

Proceeds support first responders and local law enforcement, their children’s programs, and holiday events in Marietta and Cobb County. Over the past 29 years, Post 29 has contributed more than $394,000 to community programs.

For questions or inquiries, contact:
[email protected] or
[email protected]

https://www.post29marietta.org/events/golf-event

06/16/2026

🇺🇸 RUN. WALK. HONOR. REMEMBER. 🇺🇸

12th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at historic Marietta Square.

🏃 5K Run/Walk
♿ Wheelchair Division
👧 Tot Trot
⏰ Race Starts at 7:30 AM

This event honors the heroes who have served our nation-past, present, and fallen, -while raising funds to support veterans and military families.

Make a day of it! After the race, stay for the Marietta Veterans Day Parade and Veterans Day Ceremony as our community comes together to recognize the sacrifices of America’s service members.

🎖 Every registration helps support those who have worn the uniform and the families who stand beside them.

📍 Marietta Square
📅 November 14, 2026
📝 Register Today: bit.ly/12thVM5K

06/16/2026

🍷🇺🇸 SIP FOR A CAUSE! 🇺🇸🍷
12th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K Pre-race event! Join Us! for a patriotic afternoon of wine, community, and support for our local veterans!

Reds, Whites & Blue Wine Tasting Event
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Marietta Wine Market
18 Powder Springs St SW
Marietta, GA

🍷 Wine Tastings: 5 for $10 at the Door
🎖 Benefiting the 12th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K
🇺🇸 Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and honoring our heroes—past, present, and fallen.

Every sip helps support programs benefiting veterans and military families while helping make this year’s Veterans Memorial 5K a success.

Bring your friends, raise a glass, and help us honor those who served.