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Acworth Memorial Day ceremony is May 27

May 27 is when the Acworth Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. (Courtesy of Picasa/Acworth)

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May 27 is when the Acworth Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. (Courtesy of Picasa/Acworth)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
May 25, 2023

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. May 27 at the Veterans Memorial, Patriots Point, Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St., Lake Acworth, Acworth.

Veterans and current servicemen/women will pay tribute to “the brave men and women who have fought and died for our nation,” according to a city statement.

Engraved pavers - dedicated to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and purchased since the previous Veterans Day - will be presented at the event.

For nonresidents, the parking fee is $15 by credit card only.

Contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234 for more details.

The Veterans Memorial link is bit.ly/3yBt3PT.

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