Memorial Day will be observed at the Georgia National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The keynote speaker will be Ret. Brigadier General Denis Shortal, USMC. Attendees should carpool and arrive early due to parking constraints. Folding chairs, blankets, and weather related items (umbrellas, hats, hand fans, and water) are recommended items to bring to enjoy the ceremony. Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road, Canton. 770-479-9300.