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Dr. Petruzielo Selected Outstanding Superintendent

The Georgia PTA selected Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo as the State of Georgia's Outstanding Superintendent. This announcement was made during the recent PTA Annual Meeting and Banquet which was held in Atlanta. Leslie Cushman, 13th District Director, Georgia PTA, stated "It is quite an honor to have Dr. Petruzielo selected as recipient of this prestigious award. It is indicative of the leadership he has provided in establishing the excellent relationship between Council PTA, school PTA units and the School District."

Cherokee County Sports
Hall of Fame Inductees Honored

The newly organized Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame recently honored 15 individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics in Cherokee County. Ten of the honorees are still living and were present at the inaugural event held at the Reinhardt College Gordy Center. Relatives received the awards for deceased inductees. The Sports Hall of Fame was a vision of Canton Mayor Cecil Pruett. Mayor Pruett, along with a group of Cherokee County citizens, organized and elected a Board of Directors, and the outcome was the first Annual Sports Hall of Fame reception. Honorees included Cindy Ely Angelich, Debbie Groover Bucknes, Paul Cagle, Dave Harris, Harold Huey, Mickey Lowery, Tom Pharr, Harold Scott, Joe Thomas and Judy Milford Wickes, and deceased members, Homer Adams, Lewis Carpenter, D.B. Carroll, Fred Perkins and Hamrick Smith.

Congressman John Linder Hold Ribbon Cutting and Art Exhibition

Congressman John Linder recently held an Open House for his new Congressional District Office in Cherokee County. "My new Cherokee office will afford the constituents of the Seventh District even greater access to members of my staff who can assist with problems with the federal government," Linder said. "My staff can help constituents with a variety of problems they may have with federal agencies, as well as provide information about other services, such as service academy nominations and the Congressional Art Competition.

"Every year, I am amazed at the level of talent displayed by the high school students participating in the art competition," said Linder. "One of the greatest joys of my job is the opportunity to promote the educational and artistic achievement of our young people," he continued. Students from 11 district high schools participated in this year's competition. Congressman Linder held a reception honoring the Seventh District Art Competition participants and winners prior to his Open House.

Woodstock Women's Society Annual Spring Tea and Fashion Show

The Woodstock Women's Society recently held their Annual Spring Tea and Fashion Show at Tea Leaves 'N' Thyme Tea Room on Main Street in downtown Woodstock. This year's Fashion Show raised more than $2,000 which was donated to the Cherokee County Emergency Shelter for Children. The Woodstock Women's Society, which meets on the first Monday of each month, also elected new officers for 2003 - 2004.

City of Woodstock Day Festival and Library Sale

Downtown Woodstock was the hub of excitement recently as it held its Annual Woodstock Day. Special activities available to the large crowd included the annual Library Sale, arts and craft booths, and vendors selling hotdogs, peanuts and cotton candy. The sun was warm and inviting as attendees strolled through the park and watched demonstrations by the K9 Unit of the Woodstock Police Department and the Fire Rescue Department. The first concert in the park was performed by Confederate Railroad as the Police Department collected more than $350 in donations for our Military Personnel from the attendees.

Meals-on-Wheels and Make-a-Wish Benefit from Football Game

Players from the Cherokee County Fire Department

The Cherokee County Fire Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office recently battled more than crime and fires. They battled each other to raise money for two Cherokee County charities, Meals-on-Wheels and Make-a-Wish Foundation. This was the first annual football game for the two departments raising more than $3,500. The Sheriff's Office won this year's battle - who will take it next year?

Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Animal Hospital

New Animal Hospital of Towne Lake Ground Breaking Ceremony

Dr. Sherry Weaver, owner of Animal Hospital of Towne Lake, recently moved closer to her goal of a veterinary practice double in size of her present hospital. Dr. Weaver hopes to have the new hospital, which will be located at Parkbrooke Circle, across the street from Peking & Tokyo, open by Thanksgiving, expanding her operating capacity and the animal boarding space.