When George

W. Bush takes the oath of office as president of the United States this

week, nine Fayette County Republican Party faithful will be present.

The delegation

will leave Thursday with visions of pre-inaugural parties dancing in their

heads, and will return Sunday following their whirlwind trip.

"We really

lucked out," said party member Marilyn Watts. The Georgia delegation

will be attending inaugural balls with the Texas delegation, she said.

"George

W. will spend a lot of time there I think," she said.

The group will

be staying on Pennsylvania Avenue, and has been invited to several extra

parties, thanks to the work that Jean Studdard, a member of the group,

did for U.S. Rep. Mac Collins during the November election.

"It's

going to be a great trip... we're really excited about it," said

Watts.