Atlanta, GA
Veterans Day ceremonies, deals and more in metro Atlanta | 2024
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ATLANTA – Communities across metro Atlanta are honoring veterans with a range of ceremonies and events. From moving tributes at local parks and community centers to a veterans’ march and a 5K run, these gatherings offer opportunities to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Explore the list below to find a Veterans Day event near you and join in paying tribute to those who have served.
Ceremonies
Acworth Veterans Day Ceremony
- When: 2 p.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Patriot’s Point in Cauble Park, 4425 Beach Street, Acworth
- What: The city of Acworth honors veterans with a ceremony at its Veterans Memorial. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held at the community center.
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Atlanta Veterans Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Veterans Park, West Paces Ferry Road and Slaton Drive, Atlanta
- What: Ceremony honoring active-duty members, veterans, families, and the community. Hosted by the Atlanta History Center. Registration encouraged.
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Atlanta’s 43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade, Expo, and Ceremony
- When: Nov. 9
- Where: Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta and Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- What: Veterans Day ceremony at 9:30 a.m.at Woodruff Arts Center, parade at 11 a.m. There will also be an expo with 40+ exhibits.
- How Much: Free general admission
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Gwinnett County Veterans Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville
- What: Ceremony includes a Veterans March. All veterans who served honorably are encouraged to participate. Available live on the County’s Facebook page.
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Norcross Veterans Day Ceremony
- When: 10 a.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College Street NW, Norcross
- What: The ceremony includes speeches, patriotic music, and the raising of the American flag.
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Peachtree Corners Veterans Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Town Green, 5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
- What: Community ceremony recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of veterans.
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Roswell Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony
- When: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell
- What: A breakfast and ceremony honoring veterans. Registration required.
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Snellville Veterans Celebration
- When: 3 p.m. Nov. 11
- Where: Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville
- What: Ceremony to honor local veterans.
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Other
Tucker 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk
- When: 8 a.m. Nov. 9
- Where: Tucker High School, 5036 LaVista Road, Tucker
- What: Honors veterans and raises funds for the new Post building, supporting efforts to combat veteran suicide.
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10th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K
- When: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9
- Where: Marietta Square, 1 Cherokee Street, Marietta
- What: 5K race supporting local veterans and military initiatives.
- How Much: $45 on race day
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Veterans Day Cruz-In Car Show
- When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 9
- Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta
- What: Classic, exotic, custom cars and motorcycles on display, along with a baseball game.
- How Much: Free general admission
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Veterans Day Blues Festival
- When: 4 – 11 p.m. Nov. 10
- Where: Westside Motor Lodge, 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta
- What: Live blues performances, BBQ, and multiple vendors.
- How Much: Tickets start at $10
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Local Deals
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Free classic American meal with burger and choice of chips, fries, or tots. Must have military ID.
Chicken Salad Chick – Free meal for all veterans and active-duty military in uniform or those with a valid military ID.
City Barbeque – Free sandwich and beverage for veterans and active military with ID.
Golden Corral – Hosting a Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. until close. All current service members, retired military, and veterans with ID will receive a free buffet and drink. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) members will be onsite to accept donations for their charity.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Free admission for service members, veterans, and retired military members. Show military ID at the ticketing window. Valid Nov. 9-11.
MORE SPECIAL DEALS
7 Brew Coffee – Veterans will receive 25% off any drink with a military ID or veteran ID.
Six Flags Over Georgia – Free park admission for veterans and active military members on Nov. 9-10 and 16-17. Special programming included.
Tellus Science Museum – Free admission for veterans on Nov. 11. Must bring proof of military service.
World of Coca-Cola – Military members (active duty, reserves, and retirees) are always admitted free. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 11, military members can also purchase up to four general admission tickets at half-price.
Your 3rd Spot – All active and retired military can enjoy $3 entry and experience passes for 3 hours with valid military ID on Nov. 10 and 11.
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Atlanta, GA
Storms Tuesday could cause delays at Atlanta airport ahead of Thanksgiving
ATLANTA – If you’re flying out of or through Atlanta ahead of Thanksgiving, prepare for potential delays at the world’s busiest airport.
Possible travel delays in Atlanta
What they’re saying:
Storms moving into Georgia on Tuesday could create travel headaches at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team.
“It’s beautiful today — clear skies, sunshine, and mild temperatures — but that’s going to change,” said FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes. “We’ve got another cold front coming in that’s going to bring the risk for some stronger storms on Tuesday.”
The National Weather Service and FOX 5 Storm Team are tracking a system that could bring damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour, hail up to one inch in diameter, and frequent lightning.
Rain chances are expected to reach 70% Tuesday, with most of metro Atlanta likely seeing three-quarters of an inch to an inch of rainfall, and some isolated areas nearing two inches.
“The rain chance on Tuesday is going to be at 70%,” Forbes said. “There’s a better chance than not of seeing some rain. In an extreme instance, you might see upwards of about two inches.”
The timing of the storms could coincide with one of the busiest travel days of the year.
“We’re going to see scattered showers and storms over the airport at some point, maybe at several points,” Forbes explained. “Planes can’t get through fronts — they go around them — so you’re going to be looking at longer flight times from any cities that are on the other side of that boundary: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Louisville.”
Add in the holiday crowds, and even small disruptions could ripple through the national flight network.
“Mix into that the number of people flying, the number of planes in the air, and then, oh, by the way, it’s going to storm at Hartsfield–Jackson at some point,” Forbes said. “So Tuesday at the airport, we might have some visitors spending the night with us here in the Atlanta area.”
Clear, seasonable Thanksgiving in Atlanta
What’s next:
The good news: once the front moves through Tuesday night, skies will clear and temperatures will drop sharply — setting up a chilly but calm Thanksgiving Day.
“We clear out for Thanksgiving,” Forbes said. “Then it’s smooth sailing into next weekend.”
The Source: Information in this article came from the National Weather Service and FOX 5 Storm Team forecasts for Atlanta the week of Nov. 24, 2025.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Falcons adjust roster ahead of game vs. New Orleans Saints
Finally, the Falcons have elevated Robinson and Drummond to the active roster, the latter likely to accommodate better depth at receiver with Drake London out with a knee injury.
This is Robinson’s second consecutive elevation (Week 11 and 12) and Drummond’s third overall (Week 8, 9 and 12).
Reminder: Every team can elevate two players from the practice squad to the active roster for each game day. A player is allowed three elevations per season. A fourth elevation would require the player to be signed to the 53-man roster. Drummond officially falls into that category following his third elevation.
2025 Standard Practice Squad Elevations
Week 1: WR David Sills V | RB Carlos Washington Jr.
Week 6: CB Keith Taylor | WR Deven Thompkins
Week 8: WR Dylan Drummond | QB Easton Stick
Week 9: WR Dylan Drummond
Week 10: CB Keith Taylor | OL Joshua Gray
Week 11: CB Cobee Bryant | S Jammie Robinson
Atlanta, GA
New Orleans faces Atlanta, seeks to break 8-game skid
Atlanta Hawks (9-7, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (2-14, 15th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -8.5; over/under is 230.5
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans heads into the matchup with Atlanta as losers of eight games in a row.
The Pelicans have gone 1-7 in home games. New Orleans gives up 121.8 points to opponents and has been outscored by 12.5 points per game.
The Hawks are 7-3 on the road. Atlanta is second in the Eastern Conference with 30.4 assists per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 6.6.
The Pelicans average 109.3 points per game, 6.4 fewer points than the 115.7 the Hawks give up. The Hawks average 117.8 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the 121.8 the Pelicans allow to opponents.
TOP PERFORMERS: Trey Murphy III is shooting 47.0% and averaging 20.3 points for the Pelicans. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Johnson is averaging 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.8 steals for the Hawks. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 38 points, five assists and three blocks over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 2-8, averaging 110.3 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 10.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.4 points per game.
Hawks: 6-4, averaging 118.7 points, 40.8 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points.
INJURIES: Pelicans: Karlo Matkovic: day to day (calf), Dejounte Murray: out (leg), Jordan Poole: day to day (knee).
Hawks: N’Faly Dante: out (knee), Nikola Đurisic: out (elbow), Trae Young: out (knee), Onyeka Okongwu: day to day (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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