Sunday's Freedom Rally in Cumming drew about 70 veterans.
Sunday's Veteran's Day Freedom Rally organized by the Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance was deemed a success. The event, held at the Central Park Recreation Center, drew about 70 veterans and family members. A total of $325 was donated to the Wounded Warriors, according to Bob Frey, party spokesperson.
This year’s rally will honor military service men and women who actively defended the freedoms of many.
A Veteran's Day Freedom Rally Event organized by the Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Park Recreation Center located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road, off Georgia 400 (Exit 17). This year’s rally will honor military service men and women who actively defended the freedoms of many, and is led by event organizer Trilby Leech, a citizen activist who supports our Service men and women in Forsyth County. Veterans Day annually falls on Nov. 11 and is the anniversary of the signing of the World War I armistice ending hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. However Veterans Day now honors all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, …
In this Article:
There's plenty to do this weekend around Cumming and in nearby communities.
If you have an event coming up make sure to post it for free on our 'Events Calendar.' Here's our long list of fun activities, just click the links below for more information. Around Cumming: Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition Fall Book Sale CPR Training Run for Hope Humane Society of Forsyth County Pet Adoptions Food-Toy Collection for the Holidays West Forsyth High School Studio West Productions Presents "Into the Woods" Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church Christmas Sale Free Self Defense for Women Mia's Pizza and Eats Make Someone's Month Campaign Peek into Pinecrest North Forsyth HS Band 5th Annual Taste of Christmas Battle Against Hunger Cumming Event Helps Earth and Supports Non-Profits Veteran's Day Freedom …
In this Article:
Local businesses around Cumming salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day.
This weekend is a reminder to never forget the sacrifices our brave men and women have made over the years, and many businesses are doing their part to honor their service. Veteran’s Day is officially on Nov. 11, and will be observed on Monday, Nov. 12. A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. We found a comprehensive list at Military Benefits. For military service men and women only in the Cumming Area: Applebee’s Free Meal Applebee’s is offering a free signature entree on Sunday, Nov. 11 at participating locations. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification. Chili’s Free Meal Chili’s Free …
In this Article:
New initiatives launched by Governor's Office of Workforce Development includes Operation: Workforce website for companies to list job opportunities for veterans.
Gov. Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development today (Nov. 8) launched Operation: Workforce to help returning veterans find jobs. Job listings from companies across Georgia who are looking to fill their positions with veterans are posted on the website. The website also includes information on resources and services available to veterans. GOWD also kicked off the Hire a Georgia Veteran campaign. This campaign consists of a “Pledge to Support Georgia’s Veterans” for employers to sign. Employers who sign the pledge commit to give enhanced hiring opportunities to veterans. “Serving Georgia’s veterans is a top priority for the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development,” said Executive Director Tricia Pridemore in a press …
A freedom rally honoring U.S. veterans takes place Sunday at the Central Park Recreation Center.
Genaro s. Leyva
7:12 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Welcome back. To all Vets more ›