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Operation Gratitude is Oct. 15 in Canton

For free, veterans and their families will be honored during "Operation Gratitude" from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure St., Canton. (Courtesy of Highland Rivers Foundation)

Credit: Highland Rivers Foundation

Credit: Highland Rivers Foundation

For free, veterans and their families will be honored during "Operation Gratitude" from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure St., Canton. (Courtesy of Highland Rivers Foundation)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Oct 12, 2022

“Operation Gratitude” will be held from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure St., Canton.

The sponsor is the Highland Rivers Foundation.

This National Recovery Month celebration is designed for veterans of Northwest Georgia and their families for free.

Attractions will include free food, games, bouncy houses and family fun.

To sign up or for more information, contact HelenSearcy@HighlandRivers.org.

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