Freezin’ for a (Good) Reason

The temperature on land might’ve been comfortable, but the water temperature of Lake Acworth was anything but for participants of the 2023 Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Polar Plunge. SOGA’s largest fundraiser, which helps provide free year-round sports training and competition for its 17,429 athletes, took place Feb. 25 at Cauble Park in Acworth. The Right to Remain Frozen — the Acworth Police Department’s (APD) 27-member team — raised $20,136, the fourth-highest total. Half that amount — $10,031 — was raised by K-9 Jogi and Officer Anthony Trapani, earning them the top fundraising K-9 team award. Besides jumping into cold water in the middle of winter, the team also participated in the tug of war tournament and won first place. The day of chilly fun, organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run program, included live music, food and prizes.