Veterans Day Events in Our Area This Weekend

Veterans in Georgia who love to golf will get to do so for free this weekend at all Georgia State Parks.

In honor of Veterans Day, veterans can receive one free Greens Fee on either a 9 or 18-hole round of golf.

Cart Fee is not included and you must have a valid Military ID.

In our area, Arrowhead Pointe at Richard B. Russell Lake in Elberton and Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant, in Royston are offering a free round of golf for veterans this weekend.

The Lavonia VFW is holding a Veterans Day Celebration Saturday beginning at 3p.

All veterans and their families are invited to celebrate our nation’s heroes. There will be free food, activities, and two watch parties.

The Main hall will have Top Gun Maverick and Max playing on the big screen. In the Canteen, the Bulldogs vs Ole Miss game will be playing.

VFW Post 5897 is located at 144 E. Main Street in Lavonia.

The VFW Post 8076 in Hartwell is putting on a Veterans Day program this morning at 8:30a at Hart County Middle School.

CPL Kevin Brewington, a disabled veteran, will be the keynote speaker.

Then on Saturday, the Hartwell VFW will host a Veterans Day picnic at 12:30p and a Veterans Day parade at 2:30p at Hart County High School.

In Toccoa, the Toccoa Elks Lodge will be honoring veterans on Saturday, with a Veteran Day Service at Camp Toccoa at Currahee, 2351 Ayersville Road, at 11 a.m.

The event is open to the public and will be presented by local veterans organizations. Sheltered seating is provided in the pavilion and the ceremony will take place rain or shine.

Handicap transportation will be provided to and from the parking lot.

Lunch will also be provided by the Toccoa Elks Lodge starting at 1 p.m. at the Toccoa Elks Lodge, at 14 Remsdale Street in Toccoa.

Then Saturday night, VFW, Post 4346 in Toccoa will host the second annual Veterans Gala beginning at 7 p.m.

Semi-formal attire is requested. Music will be provided by the Spare Partz Band. Dinner will be served by Just Right Catering.

Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. The event is open to all veterans and one guest. For tickets or more information, call (678) 670-8962.