Metro Atlanta communities come together to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Communities across metro Atlanta came together Saturday to honor veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day.

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Eight communities joined a motorcade that traveled from Hapeville to the city of South Fulton. The procession featured three-wheeled motorcycles, Corvettes and ROTC groups.

The celebration wrapped up at Wilkerson Mill Park with live music, food and family activities.

In North Fulton, American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta hosted a Veterans Day car show to support programs like Cars for Vets.

Channel 2’s Karyn Greer helped kick off the event by hosting the opening ceremony.

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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