A variety of events are planned

for Friday's rally to support local troops stationed overseas fighting

the war against Iraq.

Local residents are being urged

to submit the names of Fayette Countians who are serving overseas and

here in America, said Nancy Price, director of Fayetteville's Main Street

program. The names will be displayed on a giant screen during the ceremony,

which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Villages Amphitheater next to Fayette

County High School.

Names may be submitted by calling

Fayetteville City Hall at 770-461-6029 or by e-mail to [email protected].

The rally will also feature

a candlelight vigil and a brief presentation by Ronnie and Kay Young,

whose son Ronnie has been captured as a prisoner of war while serving

in the Middle East. A prisoner of war ceremony will also be held.

The FCHS band will provide

patriotic music while Erica Smith from Sandy Creek High School will sing

the national anthem.

The event will be emceed by

Col. Ted Mallory of Fayetteville.

Those planning to attend should

bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Parking is available in the

high school parking lot.

For more information on contacting

and keeping up with our troops on the battlefield, see our Home Front

feature in this section.

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