Wilson Creek Student Council Honors Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, Wilson Creek Elementary's Student Council sponsored a luncheon for the school’s family members and friends who are veterans. Wilson Creek provided lunch to more than 25 men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. Student Council members created a special hallway exhibit to honor veterans, displaying veterans’ and family members’ names and military branch. Students also created “thank you” cards for each of the veterans.

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Perimeter School to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day program taking place Thursday, Nov. 15.

Website Helps Returning Veterans Find Jobs

New initiatives launched by Governor's Office of Workforce Development includes Operation: Workforce website for companies to list job opportunities for veterans.

Gov. Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development has launched Operation: Workforce to help returning veterans find jobs. Job listings from companies across Georgia who are looking to fill their positions with veterans are posted on the website. The website also includes information on resources and services available to veterans. GOWD also kicked off the Hire a Georgia Veteran campaign. This campaign consists of a “Pledge to Support Georgia’s Veterans” for employers to sign. Employers who sign the pledge commit to give enhanced hiring opportunities to veterans. “Serving Georgia’s veterans is a top priority for the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development,” said Executive Director Tricia Pridemore in a press release …

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Businesses Honor Veterans With Meals, Deals

Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals and free meals on Veterans Day.

A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities: Do you know of other deals for military personnel and veterans? Tell us in the comments!

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Golf Classic to Benefit Veterans

Event at Country Club of the South is a fundraiser for Hire Heroes USA.