Casimir Pulaski Chapter GSSAR

Upcoming Events – America 250:

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 11:00 AM The dedication for Patriot Thomas Hinesly at Cross Plains Baptist Church will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026 . The event is planned to take place at the Cross Plains Baptist Church, but those that wish to go to the burial ground will be able to walk through a resident's yard to make the walk shorter.

Friday, July 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Concert at the V-Plex in Villa Rica. SAR in uniform to help hand out information.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - Jim Swinson and Tim Clark will have the float at the parking lot at 810 South Park Street (behind Synovus Bank, Wendy's, Starbucks, and Chipotle) at 7:00 AM to decorate. We need all hands-on deck (SAR and DAR members) to get the float decorated. At 9:00 AM the float must be in the line up in front of Dairy Queen at the intersection of South Park Street and Maple Street. The Color Guard, with flags and guns should gather in that area. DAR members from all area Chapters (Abraham Baldwin, James Stewart, Sweetwater Chapters are invited to ride the float along with SAR members not in the Color Guard). Restrooms close by will be Goodyear - a block away, Dairy Queen when they open, and Marathon gas station across South Park on corner of Maple Street.

The parade begins at 10:00 AM and goes up North Park Street by OZK bank, turning right on Alabama Street. and proceeding through the Carrollton Square. After the Carrollton Square, the street becomes Newnan Street and will eventually become Bankhead Street. The end of the parade will be the parking lot of the old K-Mart which is now Robinson Salvage. The members of the SAR and DAR are needed to remove the decorations from the float at the Robinson Salvage Parking lot. Restrooms will be available in the Burger King in the parking lot, also water will be available from Burger King. Remember to arrange for a vehicle to be left at Robinson Salvage and catch a ride to South Park Street for decoration - this way you will have transportation to leave the end of the Carrollton Parade. In the past, the City of Carrollton Police frown upon people riding on the float, or in the back of a pickup truck after the parade.

We will then proceed to the City of Tallapoosa arriving by 12:00 Noon where we will participate in the Dedication of the Veterans' Museum. The museum is located at 43 Little Field Lane - behind the Haralson County Board of Education. Parking will be available up the hill on the main road in front of the school. Restrooms will be available in the area. The Museum is located three stop signs from a CVS Pharmacy - turn right beside CVS and you will find the stop signs per block until you see the Museum. Parking will not be available at the Museum.

After the Dedication of the Museum, the City of Tallapoosa will hold their July 4th Parade beginning at 2:00 PM. Members of the Color Guard have been invited to participate. If the float is carried to Tallapoosa, it will be in the parade and can accommodate riders - DAR and SAR.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - the Annual SAR/DAR picnic will be held at Jim and Paula Swinson’s lake house at their home at 1972 Mandeville Road in Bremen beginning at 11:00 AM. All SAR members and spouses, guests are invited to attend. All three DAR Chapters – Sweetwater DAR Chapter, Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter and James Stewart DAR Chapter are invited to attend with guests. The Pulaski Chapter will furnish the meat (fried chicken) and the beverages. All other attendees are asked to bring a side dish and/or a dessert.

PLEASE RSVP with your name, number of attendees, and what you plan to bring (type of side dish, dessert or both to Jim and Paula Swinson at the following numbers by July 7, 2026: Home – 770-537-5115, Jim’s Cell – 770-658-4976.

Jeff Champion Inducted into Chapter: June 16, 2026:

Chapter President Jim Swinson inducted Jeff Champion as a member of the Casimir Pulaski chapter at the regular chapter meeting on June 16, 2026. After taking his oath, Jeff was presented the SAR rosette, the SAR/United States flag pin, and a challenge coin.

Liberty Tree Dedication at Gold Dust Park in Villa Rica, Georgia on June 10, 2026:

The Liberty Tree Dedication in Villa Rica at Gold Dust Park program began at 10:30 A.M. The Chapter Color Guard was in uniform. The event was sponsored by the Pulaski Chapter SAR, the Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter, and the Villa Rica Lion's Club. The speaker for the event was Tim Bearden, a Georgia state senator. Below is the Douglas County Sentinel article about the dedications. Below that are some photos taken during the event:
Liberty Tree Dedication at Gold Dust Park in Villa Rica, Georgia:

Upcoming Events:

The next regular meeting of the Pulaski Chapter will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Carroll County Veterans’ Center at 1790 Stripling Chapel Road in Carrollton, Georgia. Color Guard members who plan to participate in the July 4th parade in Carrollton, please meet at the Carroll County Veterans’ Center at 5:30 to practice.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - The grave marking and dedication for Patriot Thomas Hinesley. We will convene at the Cross Plains Baptist Church on the Carrollton – Cross Plains Road beginning at 10:00 AM. Weather permitting, flags will go up between 8:30 and 9:00 AM for members who would like to help. Color Guard in uniform

The Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter has invited the Pulaski SAR Chapter to join them at the V-Plex in Villa Rica on Friday, July 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to hand out literature during the Patriotic concert at the V-Plex.

The Pulaski Chapter Color Guard will lead the Carrollton July 4th Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026 to mark the 250th birthday of our country. If you plan to walk in the parade in uniform, PLEASE contact Mike Campbell (770-826-4585) to confirm your participation. We also need members to ride on the float with DAR members -Please confirm if you are a DAR or SAR member and plan to ride on the float during the parade. Please call Mike at 770-826-4585. All DAR Chapters are invited, and all SAR members are encouraged to attend. More detailed information will be forthcoming for July 4th.

After the July 4 Parade in Carrollton, the Chapter will meet at the Veterans’ Museum in Tallapoosa to dedicate the facility at 12:00 Noon. We will participate in the Tallapoosa July 4th Parade which begins at 2:00 PM.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - the Annual SAR/DAR picnic will be held at Jim and Paula Swinson’s lake house at their home at 1972 Mandeville Road in Bremen beginning at 11:00 AM. All SAR members and spouses, guests are invited to attend. All three DAR Chapters – Sweetwater DAR Chapter, Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter and James Stewart DAR Chapter are invited to attend with guests. The Pulaski Chapter will furnish the meat (fried chicken) and the beverages. All other attendees are asked to bring a side dish and/or a dessert.

PLEASE RSVP with your name, number of attendees, and what you plan to bring (type of side dish, dessert or both to Jim and Paula Swinson at the following numbers: Home – 770-537-5115, Jim’s Cell – 770-658-4976.

Saturday, August 29, 2026, The America 250 patriotic concert. The Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter has invited the Pulaski Chapter Color Guard, and any other SAR members, to be in uniforms and help distribute American Flags, America 250 buttons, and DAR Flag Code leaflets at the concert.
Here are a few details:
- Abraham Baldwin Chapter is partnering with the City of Carrollton to host a patriotic concert on Saturday, August 29, at the Carrollton Center for the Arts.
- The Georgia State Defense Force Band, under the direction of Terry Lowery, will provide the music.
- Tickets will be free, with the event time and additional details to be announced soon.

We’ll share the time (it will be an afternoon concert), and any other details as soon as they’re available.

Thank you to Steve Jones, Mike Campbell, Jim Swinson, Jeff Champion, and Chad Word for their attendance at the Villa Rica Liberty Tree Dedication on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Mike Campbell, Jim Swinson, Chad Word, and Jeff Champion were in uniform.

Thank you,

Mike Campbell
Secretary/Treasurer
Pulaski Chapter SAR
770-826-4585 (M)
770-832-2389 (H)

Our next monthly Chapter Meeting will on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM in the Pulaski Room of the Carroll County Veterans' Center on Stripling Chapel Road in Carrollton.

From the May 26, 2026, edition of the Times-Georgian newspaper, Carrollton, Georgia:

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Greetings Compatriots,

This has become a busy time of the year for our Chapter. Please take note of these dates and events and plan on attending these events to support your Chapter.

1. Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Liberty Tree Dedication in Tallapoosa, Georgia at Helton Howland Park. New start time for this event is 12:30 PM.

2. Monday, May 18, 2026 - Visitation for Casimir Pulaski Chapter Compatriot Colonel David Johnson at Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton - 5:00 to 7:00 PM. American Legion helping with visitation.

3. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Graveside service and burial for Compatriot Colonel David Johnson at 2:00 PM at the Georgia National Cemetery near Canton, Georgia.

4. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Pulaski Chapter Meeting for May - Pulaski Room, Carroll County Veterans' Center starting at 7:00 PM. Compatriot Chad Word will present a program on the Declaration of Independence.

5. Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Memorial Day Service at Carroll County Veterans' Park. Pulaski Chapter is leading this program. Flags will go up around 8:00 AM. Music starts at 10:30 AM. Program begins at 11:00 AM. Jim Swinson will speak at the program. We need our membership to come and support our Chapter for this Memorial Day observance. If you have a uniform, PLEASE WEAR IT !! If you do not have a uniform come and support our Chapter, the Veterans, and our Community. A crowd is expected if the weather is good for the 250th Anniversary.

6. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Liberty Tree Dedication in Villa Rica at Gold Dust Park. Program begins at 10:30 AM. Chapter Color Guard in uniform. Flags should go up at 8:00 AM. This event is sponsored by the Pulaski Chapter SAR, the Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter, and the Villa Rica Lion's Club.

7. Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Carroll County New Administrative Center on College Street in Carrollton Open House - Chapter Color Guard Members in Uniform. 2:00-5:00 PM.

8. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Pulaski Chapter Meeting for June - Pulaski Room, Carroll County Veterans' Center starting at 7:00 PM. This is the last meeting before July 4th events, and SAR/DAR picnic on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Next meeting will be on August 18, 2026.

9. Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Grave Marking for Patriot Thomas Hinesley. Meet at Cross Plains Baptist Church on Carrollton - Cross Plains Road at 11:00 AM. Flags up at 8:00 AM. State Color Guard Event. Chapter Color Guard Members in Uniform.

10. The next Pulaski Chapter Update will detail the schedule for July 4, 2026 (Parade, Museum Dedication), and the DAR/SAR Picnic on July 11, 2026.

Look forward to seeing you next Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM.



Mike

Dr. Mike Campbell Ed.D.,FSA Scot
Secretary/Treasurer Pulaski Chapter SAR
208 Shady Valley Drive
Carrollton, Georgia 30116
770-832-2389