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Veterans Day

Monday, November 12, 2012

Gwinnett County Offices Closed Monday

In observation of Veterans Day, most of the county offices will be closed, trash will be collected as usual.

Most Gwinnett County offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, to observe Veterans Day. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center. County offices will open Tuesday, Nov. 13, with normal business hours. Trash haulers will follow their normal trash schedules Monday. The Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recycling Call Center will be closed that day, but hauler call centers will be open. Residents can visit www.sustainablegwinnett.com to find their hauler’s contact information.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Veterans Honored Sunday in Gwinnett

Veterans Day ceremony to be held at the Fallen Heros Memorial at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett Commissioner Lynette Howard from Peachtree Corners will participate.

Gwinnett County will honor its military veterans during a Veterans’ Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. The public is invited to attend this observance to pay tribute to the men and women who have served honorably in the military, during wartime or peacetime, and to memorialize the fallen heroes who have sacrificed their lives to protect our nation. Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash, District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard and County Administrator Glenn Stephens will lead this year’s ceremony. Congressman Rob Woodall, R-Lawrenceville, also will participate. The keynote address will be given by Command Sgt. Maj. James Nelson Jr. of Georgia Army National Guard. Nelson is also Senior…

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Judy Putnam

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Gwinnett County Honors Our Local Heroes

The county officially thanked veterans for their service at a ceremony.

Gwinnett County took time Friday to honor those who fought for freedom and our protection. At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, the county held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.  Opened in 2003, the memorial located at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center lists the names of Gwinnett residents who lost their lives in the line of duty. No new names were added to the stone slabs this year. Two lines of veterans, active duty military members along with fire and police men and women, holding flags welcomed attendees. Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash, District 1 Commissioner Shirley Lasseter and County Administrator Glenn Stephens led this year's ceremony. Retired …

Friday, November 11, 2011

Atlanta Bread Co. Offering Veterans Free Meals Today

In honor of Veterans Day the Peachtree Corners restaurant is honoring those who have served or are serving in the armed forces by offering free sandwiches, salads and soups.

Atlanta Bread Company at The Forum is honoring all U. S. Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel on Friday, Nov. 11.   All veterans and military personnel will eat free from the restaurant's sandwich, salad and soup menu anytime during the day.   "As a vet I'm excited to do this for other military people," said Ron Murray, the restaurant's owner. Diners are asked to provide proof of service when placing their food order. "This is our way of saying thank you to our veterans and active duty troops," said Murray. Atlanta Bread Company is open: Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m Sat, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Address: 4880 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners 30092 Phone: 770-662-0900 Handicap accessible Click here for the menu.

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