The 16th District, Department of Georgia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and VFW Post 9949 in Peachtree City will conduct a Loyalty Day program at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in front of the Peachtree City Veterans Memorial.

The district currently has more than 1,600 members in seven posts in Fayette, Clayton, Butts, Henry and south Fulton counties. Members from other VFW posts and veterans' organizations will attend.

Loyalty Day is a tradition of the VFW and was recognized by public law when President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation designating May 1 as a day for citizens to reaffirm their loyalty and dedication to the flag and the nation.

Henry Lewis of Jonesboro, 16th District commander, has invited residents of the five-county area to the event, which will last about an hour and a half. Guest speakers will be U.S. Rep. Mac Collins and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Yeosack, who commanded the Army forces of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

For information, phone Leonard Ott, 770-471-2589, or Frank Hyde, Peachtree City commander, at 770-487-8304.