WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — This Veterans Day, communities across Central Georgia thanked members of the armed forces with ceremonies and free meals, and the city of Warner Robins launched a new initiative that reminds military members they're always appreciated.
It's called the Military Friendly Business Initiative.
Now, throughout the city, you'll see green stickers on about 70 businesses. The goal is to help military members find where they can receive a little extra gratitude for their service.
P Goy's Thai and Sushi on South Houston Lake is one of the participating businesses.
Owner John Assongba says they use his wife's recipes to serve authentic Thai food.
"Goy's food is never too sweet, it's more savory. It's more authentic that way. It's more delicious that way," Assongba shared.
The couple took over the restaurant about two years ago, and along with the change in leadership and recipes, they changed some policies.
"When we took over. the previous owner didn't do it. Some restaurants don't do it, but for me it's not optional," he said. "If you're going to be apart of the community you need to have a military discount."
The restaurant advertises discounts Monday through Friday but Assongba says you can get a deal everyday.
"If they can make the sacrifice to serve we can make the sacrifice to honor them with a discount," he said.
You'll also find one of those stickers two doors down from P Goy's over at El Mural Mexican Grill.
"A lot of the things are authentic. Most of the recipes here at the restaurant are actually from the family," Erick Anguiano said.
The family-owned business reaches a year since opening in December. Anguiano says they've always offered a discount for veterans.
"We know that they put their lives on the line and they put a lot of work to keep us safe," he said.
They offer 10% discounts from Tuesday - Sunday and 15% on Monday.
"I am glad that it's gonna be more publicized and everyone will be able to see that we are offering this to everyone in the military," he said.
The city's website lists these other deals:
Entertainment Discounts:
Drop 'N Play Kids: 10% off
Kingdom Boxing Gym: 15% off memberships
Monkey Joe's: 10% off admission
Rigby's Entertainment Complex: 10% off food (military & first responders)
Restaurant Deals
2 Guys & A Pie: 10% off (Monday only)
7 Spices Authentic Indian Restaurant & Bar: 7% off
Between Friends Coffee: 10% off
Black Barley Kitchen & Taphouse: 5% off (15% on Tuesday)
Chili's Grill & Bar: 10% off
Dai Ichi Japanese Steak House: 5% off
Decadent Dessert Bar: 10% off
El Bronco: 5% off
El Mural Mexican Restaurant: 10% off
Elena's Noodle Bar: 10% off
Georgia Bob's BBQ: 10% off
Gregg's 2.0 Family Restaurant: 10% off (Wednesday & Thursday)
Honey Baked Ham: 10% off
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q Restaurant: 10% off
Johnny's Pizza: 10% off
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant: 10% off
Larry's Giant Subs: 10% off (except daily special)
Little Light Coffee: 10% off
Margarita's Mexican Grill: 5% off
McDonald's: 10% off
Mini Dixie Donuts: 10% off
Moe's Southwest Grill: 15% off
Outback Steakhouse: 10% off (50% in uniform for first responders)
Papa John's: 20% off
P Goy's Thai & Sushi: Discounts Monday-Friday
Props Steak & Seafood Restaurant: 10% off
SnoBiz: 10% off
Subway: 10% off (at participating locations)
Tasty Prayer...The Cookie Bar: 10% off
Waffle House: 10% (activate online)
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux: 10% off (excludes happy hour)
Wild Wing Café: 10% off
Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Café: 10% off
Zaxby's: 10% off (Friday-Sunday)
Retail Savings
Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% off (at various times of the year
Asian Bliss Market: 10% off
At Home: 10% off
Bargain Hunt: 10% off
Circle Ace Hardware: 5% off
Discount Costumes and Comics: 10% off
Graceland Portable Buildings: $100 off Portable Buildings, Sheds & Carports
Home Depot: 10% off
Home Furniture & Mattress: 20% off
Houston Co. Habitat Re-Store: 10% off
Lowe's Home Improvement: 10% off (MyLowe's rewards account required)
Phillips Furniture: 25% off regular items (free local delivery
Satterfield & Dempsey Jewelers: 10% off non-discounted items
Target: Discount on Memorial & Veterans Day (activate online or in the app)
The Butcher Shop: 10% off
The Vapor Shoppe Inc.: 5% off
The Vitamin Shoppe: 20% off (Monday only)
Service Discounts
Advance Auto Parts: 10% off
Balloons-N-Parties: 5% off services & 10% off rentals
Discount Tire: 5% off tires & wheels
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers: Discount on services
Float Robins: 20% off float & sauna services
Giggle Town: 15% off
Jamm Up Home Services: 10% off
Ken's Audio Video Car Stereo: 5% off non-sale items
MidState Infusion Center: 10% off
NAPA Auto Parts- Brooks Auto Parts: Discounts on parts
Natruly You The Tru You Salon: 10% off hair services
O'Reilly Auto Parts: 10% off
UpLift Workspace: 10% off memberships
Volkswagen of Warner Robins: 10% on parts & services
West Plumbing: 10% off, up to $150
If you're a business that offers discounts to military personnel and you don't have a sticker, you can reach out to lwalker@wrga.gov