Atlanta Braves Memorial Day Salute: Before the 1:10 p.m. Monday game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, soldiers from Moody, Dobbins and Robins Air Force bases and Fort Gordon present a giant American flag in the outfield and line the base paths; Purple Heart recipients will be honored; Lt. Col. Twanda Young from Fort Benning sings the national anthem; two A-10 fighter jets perform a flyover; and Maj. Gen Michael Ferriter, Fort Benning's commanding general, throws out the ceremonial first pitch. The Beach Boys give a post-game concert. braves.mlb.com .
Atlanta History Center Veterans Remembrance Day: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and current conflicts and living history interpreters share wartime stories and memorabilia. Evelyn M. Monahan signs "A Few Good Women: America's Military Women from WWI to the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan." John Lukacs lectures and signs "Escape from Davao: The Forgotten Story of the Most Daring Prison Break of the Pacific War." Peggy Mercer reads her children's book "There Come a Soldier." Also, World War II traveling photo exhibit. Visitors with military ID admitted free. 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.com .
Dacula Memorial Day Celebration: Theme of Monday's event: Respect, Honor, Remember. One-mile fun run, 8 a.m.; 5K run, 8:30 a.m.; parade, 10 a.m; arts, crafts and music festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 for 5K run; other events free. Dacula Road, Dacula. 770-963-7451, www.daculamemorialday.com .
Marietta National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony: The 62nd annual ceremony, noon Monday, will feature patriotic music, posting of the colors, prayers and a gun salute. Keynote speaker: Ret. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré. Sponsored by the National Memorial Day Association of Georgia and the Avenue of Flags. Free. 500 Washington Ave., Marietta. 404-510-4668, www.nmdaga.org .
City of Milton Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday. Flyover by Cumming precision flying demonstration group Team RV. Featured speaker: Brig. Gen. Maria L. Britt, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard. Roll call of "local veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country." Free. Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton. 678-242-2500, www.cityofmiltonga.us .
Peachtree City Memorial Day Tribute: Golf cart parade begins 8 a.m. Monday at Gathering Place on McIntosh Trail. City Hall-Library Plaza program begins 8:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Pat Stansbury, executive director of the National Museum of Patriotism. Free. 770-631-2542, www.peachtree-city.org .
Roswell Remembers Memorial Day: Ceremony features guest speaker Army Col. Michael D. Steele, color guard, POW/MIA tribute, laying of the wreath, patriotic music, 21-gun salute and more. 10 a.m. (official program 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Monday. Free. City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell. 770-640-3253, www.roswellmemorialday.com .
City of Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday (seating begins at 9 a.m.). Free. 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 2800 King St., Smyrna. 770-434-6600, www.smyrnacity.com .
Stone Mountain Park Salute to the Troops: Lasershow Spectacular on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights features special finale, a tribute honoring each military branch. Free admission; $10 parking per vehicle. Free Adventure Passes for active-duty military and veterans, with discounts for their families. U.S. 78, exit 8, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com/salute .
Woodstock Memorial Day Ceremony: Remembrance service, military music, vintage aircraft flyover. Also, visit the 10-ton, polished granite Woodstock Memorial, dedicated to Woodstock veterans who died in combat. 10 a.m. Monday. Free. City Park, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-560-7802, www.woodstockga.gov .
Compiled by Howard Pousner
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