A place to belong. A way to keep serving. Connecting veterans, families, and neighbors across Pickens County.
See what Post 12239 contributes to Jasper and Pickens County—and meet the stories behind our service.
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Based in Jasper, Post 12239 connects veterans of foreign wars and qualifying overseas conflicts through fellowship and service to Pickens County and North Georgia.
Post 12239 unites veterans who have served our country in foreign wars and qualifying overseas conflicts. Here in Jasper, we carry that bond into fellowship, remembrance, and continued service to veterans, families, and our North Georgia neighbors.
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Run or volunteer in Dawsonville to support veteran and first-responder mental wellness.
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Celebrate Jasper history with a soup bean cook-off, Old Jail tours, music, art and vendors. Event proceeds benefit the VFW and DDA. Noon–8 p.m. per the supplied flyer; see the schedule note.
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Help bake cookies or contribute supplies for a local Veterans Day recognition effort.
Event detailsOur post is named for SGT David S. Collins, a Jasper native who served with the 101st Airborne Division and gave his life in Iraq in 2006.
Connection, remembrance, and service to our neighbors are at the heart of our purpose.
The Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recognizes teaching that builds civic responsibility and patriotism.
Get involvedA scholarship competition in which high school students write and record their own patriotic audio essay.
Get involvedA written essay competition inviting middle school students to reflect on patriotism and what veterans have taught them.
Get involvedLocal support helps our post keep its commitment to veterans and families.
Support local veterans along the Dawsonville parade route or request entry information from the published parade contact.
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Veterans can join a Tolbert student for a recognition breakfast; RSVP using the school invitation.
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Play cornhole to support the Ball Ground Veterans Memorial.
Read storySGT David S. Collins VFW Post 12239 brings the Veterans of Foreign Wars mission home to Jasper, Georgia. Start here to find fellowship, practical resources and ways to keep serving.
Meet fellow veterans at Post 12239 in Pickens County. Learn about our post, ask about attending a meeting and confirm arrangements before visiting.
Meeting schedule
First Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Confirm any schedule changes before traveling.
Find Veterans HallVFW membership depends on qualifying military service. Our eligibility guide explains the requirements and offers an optional private self-check. The post reviews membership questions and documentation through its approved process.
Check VFW membership eligibilityOur veteran resource pages connect you with official organizations for VA claims assistance, benefits, health care and other support. You do not have to join the VFW to use national VFW accredited claims assistance.
Find veteran help & resourcesExplore Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, student veteran scholarships, and recognition for educators and Scouts. Each program page links to official requirements; contact the post to confirm local participation.
Explore VFW programs & scholarshipsVeterans, families and community partners can ask about helping with post activities. Explore upcoming gatherings, community service and ways to support our work in Jasper and North Georgia.
Find post events & gatheringsRead stories from the post and explore documented volunteer contributions to Jasper and Pickens County. Discover the people and projects behind our continued service.
