Message from Our Founder
“As a veteran advocate and entrepreneur, I believe our heroes deserve more than just recognition — they deserve opportunity. National Veterans Week was created to honor the service of America’s veterans while equipping them with the resources, capital, and community to build lasting legacies.
This November, I invite you to walk with us, celebrate with us, and stand with us as we launch businesses, change lives, and make history together.”
— J.R. McNair, Founder, National Veterans Week
We Are
More Than a Walk — A Community Movement
The Walk for Veterans 2025 is the capstone event of National Veterans Week (Nov 9–15, 2025). Families, churches, and businesses will come together to honor veterans, celebrate community, and highlight Henry County’s Veterans Wall of Honor.
This year marks the first-ever Veterans Week in Henry County — and you’re invited to be part of history.
National Veterans Week 2025 – Henry County
From Nov 9–15, 2025, Henry County will host a week of events leading up to the Walk for Veterans. Each day focuses on honoring veterans and strengthening our community.
Nov 9 (Sunday)
Launch Celebration (Local Church):
Veterans recognition, food trucks, live music, food giveaway.
Nov 10 (Monday)
Workforce Day:
Job fair & hiring partners.
Nov 11 (Tuesday)
Entrepreneurship Day: Veteran-owned business support & funding.
Nov 12 (Wednesday)
Health & Wellness Day:
VA & local partners for mental health and wellness.
Nov 13 (Thursday)
Veterans Services Day:
Benefits, housing, and legal resources.
Nov 14 (Friday)
Community Service Day:
Food giveaway & veteran care kits.
Event
Grand Opening – Stockbridge, GA
10 days to the event
Highlights
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with local leaders & veteran organizations.
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Tours of the new 22,000 sq. ft. entrepreneurship and workforce hub.
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Introduction of the Veterans Incubator program ($11,783 in resources per veteran).
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Networking with veteran-owned businesses and sponsors.
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Service project kickoff: Food & care kit distribution for homeless veterans in South Atlanta.
Why Attend?
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Be part of the launch of the largest veteran entrepreneurship center of its kind in the nation.
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Connect with sponsors, partners, and veterans from across Georgia.
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Learn how VSBC will create jobs, build companies, and change lives.
Event Information
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Date:
1:00–4:00 PM (Walk begins at 2:00 PM)
Time:
Heritage Park, 101 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough, GA
Location:
2 laps of the paved Heritage Park trail (~1.8 miles), with an optional stop at the Veterans Wall of Honor.
Route:
Free for all participants (donations welcome).
Registration:
How You Can Be Part of It
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
National Veterans Week is made possible through the support of Henry County’s churches, distribution centers, businesses, and veteran organizations.
Where It Happens
Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough, GA 30252
Ample parking available onsite. Trail and staging areas are family-friendly and accessible.
