CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County is rolling out the red, white and blue this week with a series of events honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
From complimentary meals and community gatherings to a special Veterans Day ceremony, the county’s Military Appreciation Week, Nov. 9–13, offers residents several opportunities to recognize veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The observance also includes Habersham County’s Operation Green Light for Veterans, encouraging residents to illuminate their homes with green lights as a visible symbol of gratitude and support.
Military Appreciation Week activities
Most of the week’s activities will take place at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, located at 120 Paul Franklin Road in Clarkesville.
The celebration begins Monday, Nov. 9, with a complimentary Military Appreciation Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event honors military members and provides an opportunity for fellowship and recognition.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, veterans and military families are invited to stop by the aquatic center for coffee, hot chocolate and donuts from 9 to 11 a.m. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
The aquatic center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Instead, the community is invited to attend a special ceremony and luncheon hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 in Clarkesville.
Activities resume Thursday, Nov. 12, with Military and Spouse Appreciation Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Veterans and military spouses may stop by the aquatic center for a cookie, fruit and a flower as a token of appreciation. Gifts will be available while supplies last.
The week concludes Friday, Nov. 13, with Wear Red Day. Residents are encouraged to wear red as a visible show of support for military members and their families.
Community invited to Veterans Day ceremony
One of the week’s main events will be Habersham County’s first annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at VFW Post 7720, located at 200 E. Louise Street in Clarkesville.
The event is open to the entire community, with veterans, families and residents invited to gather in remembrance and appreciation of those who have served.
Doors open at noon, with burgers, sides and soft drinks served before the ceremony.
The formal Veterans Day ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and will honor military veterans from all branches of service. Refreshments and time for fellowship will follow.
The event is designed to bring the community together to honor, remember and celebrate those who have worn the nation’s uniform.
Veterans’ voices will also be featured earlier that morning when Jim Morgan makes a special appearance on WCHM 94.3 FM’s Mountain Morning Show at 7:30 a.m.
Additional information about the ceremony is available at VFWPost7720.org.
Operation Green Light shines in support of veterans
Habersham County is also participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national initiative encouraging residents to display green lights at their homes and businesses to recognize veterans and raise awareness of the challenges some face after returning to civilian life.
The county’s observance runs Nov. 4–11.
As part of the campaign, Habersham County is offering one free green light bulb per household during Monday’s Military Appreciation Lunch at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center.
Bulbs will also be available at the center throughout the week while supplies last.
Residents are encouraged to place a green light in a window, on a porch or outside their homes as a simple but meaningful way to show veterans that their service has not been forgotten.
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