Georgia Veterans Network

05/29/2026

Cobb County GA Families, this is for YOU!

Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge; weekdays in June and July inside three Cobb County public libraries. The meals will be offered June 1 through July 24 three days per week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No meals will be served Friday, June 19, on the Juneteenth holiday and Friday, July 3, a Cobb County holiday for Independence Day. The schedule is:

South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Breakfast: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
• Breakfast: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; lunch: 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Breakfast: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.; lunch: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Call 770-528-2524 to confirm availability

The meals are free for children ages 18 and younger. Adults 19 years and older who are enrolled in school programs for persons with disabilities will also receive meals. Parents and caregivers must remain with the children during the meals.

Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, through a partnership of Cobb County Public Library and Georgia Educational Resources Inc. provide the meals. For information on the program, visit happyhelpingsga.com. For information on Cobb County Public Library programs and resources, visit cobbcounty.gov/library.

Cobb County Public Library is a 15-branch library system with a bookmobile headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. We serve a diverse population of over 780,000 people.

05/27/2026

Scammers are targeting Veterans and Military Families right now, and it's important our community knows what to watch for.

The Better Business Bureau has issued a fraud alert about schemes designed to steal money and personal information from the military community through fake VA benefit notices, overpayment claims, phony military discounts, and more. The tactics vary, but the goal is always the same.

A few things worth knowing:

The VA will never ask for your login credentials or demand upfront payment to protect your benefits. Don't wire money or use apps like Zelle or Cash App to anyone you don't know. And if an offer sounds too good to be true, it is.

If you or someone you love gets a suspicious call, text, or email claiming to be from the VA, hang up and reach out directly at VA.gov or 1-800-827-1000.

Our Veterans gave everything. Helping protect you and your family is the least we can do.

Read the full BBB alert here: https://www.fox13news.com/news/veterans-scam-warning-bbb-issues-fraud-alert-military-community

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Memorial Day does not affect everyone the same way. For some, it is a celebration of the freedom to gather with friends and family, to laugh together over a cookout, and enjoy the blessings of freedom. For others, it is a day of quiet reflection.

What unites us is the understanding that today belongs to the fallen. Not as symbols or statistics, but as Americans. Fathers and daughters. Friends and neighbors. Heroes whose names still catch in our throats, whose laughter still echoes in our memories, and whose chairs remain empty at the table.

Today, we will laugh at their jokes, tell the stories of their lives, and remember the moments that made them who they were. Though they fell in service to our nation, they continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.

To those who carry the weight of Memorial Day every single day: you are not alone. We cannot take away your pain, but we can stand beside you, carry their memories with you, and honor the sacrifices they made.

If this weekend feels overwhelming, please reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line. Their story matters, and so does yours.

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05/23/2026

Georgia Veterans, are you looking for a family activity? Here's an opportunity!

05/22/2026

For many women Veterans, the transition from military service into entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business, it is about building something meaningful, sustainable and aligned with purpose. Yet access to funding, visibility and the right network can often be the biggest barriers to growth.

The Women Veterans Giving Small Business Award was created to help close that gap.

This award is designed specifically for women Veteran founders, supporting both nonprofit and for-profit ventures at any stage, from early ideas to established businesses ready to scale. Since its inception, Women Veterans Giving has awarded over $35,000 to women Veterans who are leading with innovation, resilience and impact.

Beyond funding, this award provides something equally valuable: recognition and community. Finalists are not only acknowledged for their work, they are connected to a broader network of Veteran entrepreneurs, business leaders and supporters who understand the unique journey of women who have served.

For more information, visit:

The Women Veterans Giving Small Business Award ensures that women who have served are not building their businesses alone.

05/15/2026

**REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!**

Join us for a Women Veterans Engagement Event on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Forum River Center in Rome, GA!

This event, hosted by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service in partnership with United Military Care , will feature qualified professionals who are available to discuss VA benefits, as well as assist in enrollment in VA healthcare services.

Who else will be there? Community partners who will be providing chair massages, acupuncture, yoga, and more!

All we need is YOU.

Women Veterans, register at: https://www.jotform.com/form/260755285004051

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/13/2026

Rome, the We CARE Vet Fair™ just got a little LOUDER!

Brother Mojo is headlining a free outdoor concert for us on Thursday, June 11, and they're bringing special guest Mason Thompson along for the ride. Town Green at Forum River Center. 7:00 PM. Open to the entire community.

Bring a lawn chair and a neighbor. This one is going to be good!

It's a full live concert under the Georgia sky, completely free, in honor of the men and women who served this country. It closes out a powerful day of VA enrollment and services on June 11 and sets the tone for a full day of CARE on June 12, where 100+ partners will be on site with benefits, jobs, housing resources, health screenings, and real answers.

Two days. June 11 and 12. One concert. June 11, 7:00 PM, Town Green. Free admission, free parking, and live music to close out night one.

Come with questions. Leave with a plan. Stay for the show!

We will see you in Rome. Drop a comment if you're coming, Team UMC!

unitedmilitarycare.org | Questions? (770) 973-0014