The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce invites the community and visitors from across the region to step back in time and celebrate the legacy of America’s WWII paratroopers during Currahee Military Weekend, October 2–5, 2025. In July 1942, more than 5,000 men... On September 19, 2025, the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail joins the nation in observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day—a solemn occasion to remember American prisoners of war and those still missing. Anchored by the National Prisoner of War Museum in Andersonville,... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2025) – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia, a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, will bring history to life on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with a Warbird Rides Day at Athens–Ben Epps Airport (KAHN). Visitors... The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail has reached an exciting milestone: more than 10,000 visitors have explored the Trail’s website since its relaunch in June 2024. This strong first year of digital engagement underscores the public’s growing interest in learning... In 1944, a young aviation cadet named Joseph A. Peterburs earned his silver wings and began a journey that would carry him from rural Georgia to the skies over war-torn Europe. Today, at 100 years old, he remains a living link to the courage and sacrifice of the... Each year on August 15, the United States observes National Airborne Day, a time to honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served in airborne forces since their inception in 1940. The date marks the anniversary of the first official Army parachute... 