Hall County post office renamed for fallen soldier

Associated Press
Published on: 07/04/08

The Lula Post Office has been renamed for a fallen soldier from Georgia.

At a ceremony Thursday, the postal facility in Hall County now bears the name of Army Private First Class Johnathon Millican. The 20-year-old Lula native was killed in Iraq in January 2007.

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Georgia GOP Congressman Nathan Deal sponsored legislation to allow the name change.

The Army also presented Millican's mother with a Silver Star award in recognition of his bravery.

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