Loganville Declares May 22 as Poppy Day

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The city of Loganville has officially declared May 22, 2026 as Poppy Day, honoring the legacy of local humanitarian Moina Michael who pioneered the use of the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for veterans. The proclamation was presented by Mayor Branden Whitfield to Nancie Albin, poppy chairman of the American Legion Post 233 Auxiliary.

Why it matters

Moina Michael's work to establish the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who served in war has had a lasting impact, with the American Legion Auxiliary adopting the poppy nationwide in 1921. Loganville's Poppy Day declaration honors this local hero's lifelong dedication to supporting veterans.

The details

At the city council meeting, Mayor Whitfield read the proclamation declaring May 22, 2026 as Poppy Day in Loganville. The date was chosen to coincide with the national observance of Poppy Day, which is held the Friday before Memorial Day. Moina Michael, a resident of the nearby town of Good Hope, Georgia, had vowed to wear a red poppy daily as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers, and her efforts led to the poppy's widespread adoption by the American Legion Auxiliary.

• May 22, 2026 will be observed as Poppy Day in Loganville.
• The national Poppy Day observance is held the Friday before Memorial Day.

What’s next

The annual Poppy Festival in Good Hope, Georgia, the hometown of Moina Michael, will take place on May 16, 2026. Proceeds from the festival go to the Moina Michael Poppy Project.