From solemn ceremonies to free meals, Veterans Day events in DeKalb County celebrate and commemorate those who serve and have served in the armed forces. Join your neighbors in paying tribute to U.S. veterans at one of these observances:
Clarkston
Veterans Day celebration – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11
Clarkston Woman's Club, 3913 Church St., Clarkston, GA 30021
The Clarkston Connected Seniors will sponsor a Veterans Day celebration with a lunch for veterans who live in Clarkston. Information and reservations: 404-952-3095.
Decatur
Veterans Day service of remembrance – 11 a.m. Nov. 11
Decatur Cemetery, 299 Bell St., Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-4411
Decatur Cemetery contains graves of veterans from every war from the American Revolution in 1776 to the most recent engagements in the Middle East. On Veterans Day, an inspiring service of remembrance will be held at the veterans memorial near the cemetery office. The event is in conjunction with the Harold Byrd Post 66 of the American Legion. For information, contact Amy Weaver at amy@b2creativeinc.com.
Veterans Day ceremony – 11 a.m. Nov. 11
Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033
The Atlanta VA Medical Center will hold a ceremony honoring veterans at the CLC, the facility's nursing home.
Dunwoody
Veterans Day tribute – 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 11
Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dunwoody will salute those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Various locations – 11 a.m. to midnight Nov. 11
Applebee's restaurants
Applebee's restaurants will offer free meals for veterans and active-duty service members. The free meals are part of the chain's Thank You Movement. Locations include the following: 4353 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084; 5200 Highway 78, Stone Mountain, GA 30087; 130 Perimeter Center Place, Dunwoody, GA 30346; and 4705 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.
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