Veterans and military families across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey next month during a special event in Rome.
The Veterans for the American Flag organization is planning a $10,000 raffle next month, with the drawing scheduled during a special celebration in Summerville.
The raffle will be held Saturday, November 7, in conjunction with a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
The event will take place on Scott Hill, just south of Summerville and below the large American flag.
Raffle tickets are available for $50 each and may be purchased at Bryant and Sons in Summerville or Mathis Builders in Rome and Battlefield Supply in Calhoun.
Tickets are also available through members of the Veterans for the American Flag organization.
The drawing will take place during the November 7 celebration, with the winner receiving $10,000.
The raffle is being organized by Veterans for the American Flag, a local group associated with the large American flag displayed on Scott Hill.
Veterans across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits beginning in January 2027.
Local veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, pastries and fellowship today, Tuesday, October 13, during the monthly Veterans Coffee & Company gathering at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
The event takes place from 10 AM until 11 AM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Hosted by the Chattooga County Library and Transitions Hospice Care, the gathering provides veterans with an opportunity to connect with fellow service members, share stories and enjoy camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
Veterans Coffee & Company is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Organizers encourage veterans throughout Chattooga County and surrounding communities to attend.
The event includes complimentary coffee and pastries.
For more information, contact Irene at Transitions Hospice Care at 678-386-5364 or Shelly at the library at 706-857-2553.
Veterans from throughout Chattooga County are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Lunch on Wednesday, November 11, at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, located at 818 Memorial Drive in Summerville.
Local veterans are invited to spend a morning enjoying coffee, pastries and fellowship during the monthly Veteran’s Coffee & Company gathering at the Chattooga Public Library.
The next gathering will be held Tuesday, October 13, from 10 AM until 11 AM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Veteran’s Coffee & Company is held on the second Tuesday of each month and is hosted by the Chattooga Public Library and Transitions Hospice Care.
Organizers say the gathering provides veterans with an informal opportunity to connect with fellow veterans in the community while enjoying coffee and pastries.
There is no charge to attend, and area veterans are encouraged to stop by and take part in the fellowship.
For additional information, contact Irene at Transitions Hospice Care at 678-386-5364 or Shelly at the Chattooga Public Library at 706-857-2553.
The Chattooga County Republican Party will hold its September meeting Tuesday, September 22, at 6 PM at the party’s new headquarters in the Hurley Crossing Shopping Center, located at 11264 Highway 27.
U.S. Congressman Clay Fuller, who represents Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, will be the guest speaker. Fuller took office in April following a special election earlier this year.
Party officials say the meeting will include discussion of the upcoming November election and the party’s efforts to encourage voter turnout. Candidate yard signs will also be available at the headquarters for those interested.
The local party is also continuing a fundraiser for its Veteran Wall at the headquarters. Stars are available for $5 each and may be purchased in honor or memory of a veteran. Organizers ask purchasers to provide the veteran’s name, branch of military service and whether the star is being placed in honor or memory.
Information and payments for the Veteran Wall may be mailed to Chattooga County Republican Party, Attn: Veteran Wall, P.O. Box 656, Summerville, GA 30747. Payments may also be made through Cash App at $ChattRepbulican14.
For additional information about the meeting or Veteran Wall project, contact Chattooga County Republican Party Chairwoman Meredith Rosson at 706-331-5547.
As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Department of Veterans Affairs is inviting Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga-area residents to honor those who died through a day of volunteer service.
Veterans who need copies of military, medical or benefits records now have a simpler way to find the correct place to request them.
Veterans who receive a “Choose VA” postcard in the mail over the next several weeks should not throw it away.