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Looking for Veterans Day events in north Fulton?

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By Becca J G Godwin
Nov 11, 2016

There are numerous Veterans Day events happening around metro Atlanta this weekend, including these in north Fulton:

About the event: U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Edward Harman is the keynote speaker. The Sandy Springs Police Honor Guard, along with Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Captain Mark Ware and Lieutenant Rodney Brooks of the Henry County Fire Department are among the event participants. Former WSB news anchor and a former First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Infantry, John Pruitt returns as Master of Ceremonies.

We hope you are able to join us on Friday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Concourse Veterans Memorial as we honor the men and women who have served and protected our country.

Posted by Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News on Thursday, November 10, 2016

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The event will feature the Alpharetta High School Quartet, Mayor David Belle Isle, the National Anthem, a 21-gun salute and more.

REMINDER: Alpharetta will be paying special tribute to our heroes tomorrow at 6PM. Please join us at Brooke Park (next to City Hall) for this very special event.

Posted by City of Alpharetta GA on Thursday, November 10, 2016

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