Welcome to November's issue!
Thank you, veterans, for your love of country and the sacrifices you make for the freedoms we celebrate as Americans.
This month, Georgia communities across the state honor and celebrate veterans with breakfasts, parades and ceremonies.
The state’s largest Veterans Day parade takes place this year on Nov. 7 in Atlanta, preceded by a formal observance ceremony by the Georgia Veterans Day Association at Woodruff Arts Center.
Our November issue is filled with stories to honor veterans and their contributions.
To learn more about Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele and the military history of Georgians, turn to “Serve the living; honor our heroic dead” on page 18.
In this month’s Hometown Heroes story on page 26, learn how a group of veterans in Swainsboro finds fellowship and builds community through fundraisers and special projects.
Other veterans making a difference in their communities also are featured this month.
Army Ranger Jon Jackson founded the nonprofit Stag Vets Inc. and created a 38-acre farm in Milledgeville to help veterans rediscover themselves and transition back to civilian life. See “Comfort in the land” on page 16.
Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Tom Fuller began his Armageddon Gear company in the Marion County city of Buena Vista. His company is one of the largest employers in the area and manufactures hunting and shooting gear sold around the world. Read more on page 15.
And don’t miss our other stories this month, including the first part of our seasonal gift guide on page 13. We’ll follow up with more gift ideas next month.
I hope you have a wonderful November and a very happy Thanksgiving.
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
