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Brier Creek holds September banquet
Color Guard, left to right, Commander Steve Burke, Lee Herron, Alton McCloud, Ted Walker, Dess Smith III, Don Bazemore, Gary Mason and Bernard Martin. (SPECIAL)

The Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association, Inc. held its semi-annual Banquet, Sept. 18, at the Forest Heights Country Club.

With President Stephen Hammond presiding, there were 50 in attendance. President Stephen called the group to order Color Guard Commander Steve Burke presented the Colors. After Chairman of the Board Tommy Christopher led the Pledge of Allegiance, Hammond welcomed everyone and introduced the special guests.

Brier Creek Chapter Chaplain Bernard Martin then said the blessing. After the meal, Compatriot Randy Jones, the Second Vice President, introduced the speaker for the evening, Dr. Matthew Compton.

Dr. Compton's presentation was The R. M. Bogan Archaeological Repository, "Preserving Georgia's Archaeological Heritage."

Dr. Compton went through a slide presentation and commentary on what has been going on at the battlefield and Georgia for the past few years. After Dr. Compton's presentation, President Stephen had a few announcements and what the future is for the Battlefield.

The Association’s next annual banquet will be on Friday, March 12, 2027, at Forest Heights Country Club.