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Barbecue for the Veterans
Cherokee County veterans organizations will host an event to raise money to help veterans in need. The inaugural Red, White and Blue BBQ competition is set for Oct. 29-30. The event, a Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA)-sanctioned competitive cook-off, allows amateurs and professionals to enter. “We are looking forward to hosting this event every year around Veterans Day,” said John Bruss, of Canton’s VFW Post 5262. “Cherokee County has over 15,000 veterans and over eight veteran service organizations (VSO) and we are very proud to be part of the larger Cherokee County community.” The event will take place at the American Legion Post 45, located at 160 McClure St. in Canton. Other features include live music, a classic car show, a veteran-owned business craft fair, children’s entertainment, trick or treating, raffles and barbecue tasting. Tickets are $5 per person, age 5 and older, which includes five tickets for tasting. This year’s recipients of the proceeds will be the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program and Veteran Suicide Awareness, which is part of the Cherokee County Suicide Coalition. The organizations hosting the event are: American Legion Post 45 Canton; American Legion Post 316 Woodstock; Daughters of the American Revolution Hightower Trail Chapter; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 Canton; Soleil and Laurel Canyon veterans clubs; VFW Post 5262 Canton, Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 of Woodstock, Wingman Motorcycle Club and Cherokee Veterans Community. For more information, contact Jim Lindenmayer at 678-983-7590 or email jlindenmayer80@gmail. com. On Facebook.
Officer Michael Crowe, left, and Sgt. Mary Turner.
Canton Police Department Adds Electric Motorcycles Chief Stephen Merrifield announced that two new electric motorcycles have been added to the Canton Police Department (CPD) fleet to enhance community safety and support the city’s sustainability goals. The motorcycles are manufactured by Zero Motorcycles, and they are designed for on- and off-road use. “The motorcycles will allow us to patrol our newly expanded park trail system, and allow us to do it without emission and noise pollution,” Merrifield said. Three CPD officers have been trained and certified to operate the motorcycles. They will be used regularly throughout the year for traffic enforcement, concerts, parades, trails and special events. “This will allow officers to engage more community members, as we continue to build relationships and trust,” Merrifield said.
Sheriff Reynolds Appointed to Driver Services Board Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds has been appointed to serve on the Georgia Board of Driver Services. Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan made the appointment, which will run a six-year term, expiring on June 30, 2027. “I am very honored to serve on this board, and I appreciate Lt. Gov. Duncan and Director Spencer Moore for giving me the opportunity to serve the citizens of Georgia,” Reynolds said. The Georgia Board of Driver Services governs the Department of Driver Services (DDS), which is responsible for enforcing and administering state laws and regulations relating to driver’s licenses. The nine-member board will meet monthly to discuss issues related to improving customer service, advancing technology and protecting the safety of the citizens of Georgia. 8
AROUND CANTON | August 2021
