4th Annual Stand Up for Stand Down Toiletry Drive for Georgia’s Homeless Veterans

4th Annual Stand Up for Stand Down Toiletry Drive for Georgia’s Homeless Veterans

The 4th annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgia’s homeless Veterans, sponsored by the metro area Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, will take place July 4 through Sept. 11, 2015.  The drive collects much-needed toiletry and personal care items to fill “comfort bags” for […]

Johns Creek Elementary Honors Veterans

Johns Creek Elementary Honors Veterans

  Johns Creek Elementary held its eighth annual Veterans Day Program last week.  Each year the school takes time on this very special day to honor veterans in the community who have served in the Armed Forces.  Veterans were invited to a special reception before the ceremony.  A 30-foot American flag hung for all to […]

City of Cumming Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

City of Cumming Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Red, white and blue will be proudly displayed as our nation’s veterans and active duty military are honored during the City of Cumming’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The public is invited to take part in the event, which will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the city’s Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial […]

Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies

Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies

The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants, goods, services and events for 2014 provided by Military.com. Please check back frequently as the list is updated daily. All of the following discounts have been confirmed for 2014, either through press release or direct communication with the company. 2014 Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings […]

Talk This Week with Veterans Who Own Businesses

Talk This Week with Veterans Who Own Businesses

I’ve always thought of small-business owners as heroes. They’re the women and men who battle for success despite obstacles, fears, physical challenges and mental exhaustion as they work towards success. As we approach Veterans Day and the end of National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), I want to recognize the unique heroism of America’s veterans […]