As celebrations for the United States’ 250-year anniversary draw nearer, Pierce County readies for the historic event with little and not so little examples of hometown pride. In the picture to the right: Stacey Thrift of the Exchange Club replaces a worn and tattered U.S. Flag, one of many decorating historic downtown Blackshear. In the picture below (l-r): Financial Officer Joe Biagini and Provost Willie Roach of the local AmVets chapter do not let rain deter them, finishing an inspection of flags lining the road in front of the home of fellow member Judge Advocate Daniel Guy Lee Washington on Offerman Loop.
