Members of Georgia State Defense Force Honored
The city acknowledged outstanding citizens and declared several celebratory periods during Monday night's City Council meeting.
The city recognized the heroic actions of four members of the Georgia State Defense Force during Monday night's City Council meeting. The men were honored for their swift response to an incident during the Big Shanty Festival in which a North Cobb High student got his foot trapped in the railroad crossing at Cherokee and Main Streets. The four crewmen responded quickly and efficiently, and eventually pulled the young man from the tracks after cutting into his shoe, said Chief of Police Bill Westenberger. Mayor Mark Mathews awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Ssg. David Litts, Ssg. Robert Pilgrim, Sgt. Jason Mathers and Cpl. Hanthorn for their efforts. Another Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Monica Cahal, a senior at Kennesaw…
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