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Veterans Get Free Meals, Discounts at Local 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 North Fulton that are offering deals to our service people today include the following businesses.

is giving away free fries to service people all weekend long. For more information, see their Facebook page.

is offering veterans 40 percent off of their dining bill today.

is offering all military veterans both past and present a free meal today. They can choose from a selection of 6 choices.

is offering anyone with military ID a buy one, get one free deal through Nov. 14.

is offering a free All American burger to all active and retired military today.

Just outside of Alpharetta in neighboring areas, veterans will find these great deals today.

is offering a free meal to active duty and retired military veterans today. To see their menu of choices and locations near by, click here.

Applebees will give veterans a free meal today. Current and former military can choose from a special selection. This menu can be found here.

will give veterans 10 free wings today when they buy a drink. For more information and all of the participating locations, click here.

will give a free Bloomin Onion to veterans through today.

In celebration of Veteran's Day, but not occuring on Friday, Nov. 11 is the following deal for our military.

will give away free dinners between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Nov. 14.

O'Charley's is offering veterans and active duty military 20 percent off their order with this coupon today.

Veterans can also enjoy these shopping and service deals in honor of their service.

Several local car wash establishments will give veterans a free car wash today through the Grace For Vets Program. For a long list of participants in and around Alpharetta, click here.

will give military a 10 percent discount on their shopping total everyday at the store for active and retired people. On Nov. 11 it opens this offer to all veterans as well.

Lowe's will also give a 10 percent discount to active military people every day at the store but it is also open to veterans through Nov. 11.

Unites States parks are giving free entrance to national parks this weekend across the country. Some of them are quite local. To see the list of free parks this weekend, click here.

Even non-military can enjoy these great Veterans Day sales and deals.

is offering any medium jar candle with a Santa hat or and 2 small jars in Santa pants for $15 this weekend. Shoppers can also mix and match 2 electric fragrance bases and refills for $15.

While everyone is out shopping this weekend, do not miss Santa's parade and arrival at the on Sunday. It will begin in the food court at 2 p.m.

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