Members of local Boy Scout Troop 309 recently went backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. They hiked a segment from Hogpen Gap to Poplar Stamp Gap in the north Georgia mountains. The outing stressed “Leave No Trace” camping methods, physical fitness and provided good Scouting fellowship. Pictured are Roxanne Ortmann, Andy Lucak, Matt Niebes, Shane Beard, Owen Ortmann, Andrew Abell, Brad Freeney, Brice Abell and Travis Richardson. Not pictured is David Niebes. Troop 309 is sponsored by American Legion Fayette County Post 105.