Businesses Honor Veterans With Meals, Deals

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

Businesses Honor Veterans With Meals, Deals

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

Many 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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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 today (Nov. 8) 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 …

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Veterans Get Free Meals, Discounts at Alpharetta Restaurants And Businesses

In honor of Veteran's Day, here is a list of local businesses that want to say thank you to our military men and women today with discounts and free meals.

Many businesses are saying "thanks" to our military both past and present today. There is a wide variety of discounts and freebies for these heros. If you qualify to receive these, please remember to bring proof of service in order to get most of the deals. The restaurants in Alpharetta that are offering deals to our service people today include the following businesses. Smashburger is giving away free fries to service people all weekend long. For more information, see their Facebook page. Village Tavern is offering veterans 40 percent off of their dining bill today. Chili's is offering all military veterans both past and present a free meal today. They can choose from a selection of 6 choices. TGI Friday's is offering anyone with military…

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