Fayette's representative in the U.S. Congress, Mac Collins, will speak along with Rep. Bob Barr of Cobb County at the Theodore Roosevelt Day barbecue sponsored by the Greater Fayette Republican Women.

The event will be 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at The Barn, 200 Laurel Drive, Tyrone.

U.S. Sen. Paul Coverdell also will be a special guest.

Cost of the reception is $100 per person and will benefit the campaign to reelect Barr, whose seat in the Congress has been targeted by Democrats in the 2000 General Election. Tickets to the barbecue will be $25 and will benefit local candidates.

All local candidates also are expected to attend.

Live entertainment will be provided by Kelly Fisher.

For information or tickets phone 770-487-7593 or 770-716-0200.