Ora Jean and

Olen Gunnin have lived just outside Tyrone for a number of years; however,

as past residents of East Point they have maintained their ties as have

many Fayette Countians.

Olen, who lived

in East Point for 75 years, is president of the East Point Historical

Society. He and Ora Jean travel to East Point every week for meetings.

Olen also holds the longevity record on the East Point City Council, having

served 20 years.

In honor of

East Point's 116th birthday, the Historical Society will display an old

steam engine and caboose for the public to tour. The city grew during

the past century as a result of being the eastern point of the Atlanta

West Point Railroad.

The Gunnins

are active members of Tyrone Christian Church and the Fayette County Republican

Party, and are also involved in the Fraternal Benefits Organization and

the Travelers Protective Association of America.

The engine

and caboose will be on display Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1-4 p.m. For more

information, contact the East Point Historical Society at 404-767-4656.

The Society's address is 1685 Norman Berry Dr.

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