Sheriff Garrison Will Be "Roasted" for Charity

Although this is the final term for long-time Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison, that doesn't mean he is resting on his laurels.

Garrison, who is serving his sixth and final term as the county sheriff, will soon become the target of some good natured-ribbing at the 10th Annual Charity Roast for the Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club, which will be held on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bluffs Conference Center.

"I’m honored to offer myself to help raise these much needed funds for one of the most worthy causes in Cherokee County," said Garrison.

Garrison will be the butt of jokes made by such luminaries as radio personality Rhubarb Jones, GBI Director Vernon Keenan, State Court Judge Alan Gordon, and Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. The Master of Ceremonies will be Jamie Bendall, owner of the Punchline Comedy Club.

The roast regularly draws 500 attendees and consists of a cocktail reception, live entertainment, a buffet, and silent auctions. Historically, the event has raised roughly $75,000 a year for the organization.

"The funds raised from the annual Charity Roast help the local Boys & Girls Club offer after school services, leadership development programs and a safe haven for at-risk and disadvantaged youth in our community. By pulling together, we can make a difference." said Cherokee County Manager Jerry Cooper, who is the chairman of the 2013 roast committee.

Tickets for the event cost $75. Community members are also being asked to donate items for auction or to become sponsors of the roast. For further information on purchasing tickets, donating auction items, or becoming a sponsor of the roast, please contact Jerry Cooper at 678-493-6008 or email jcooper@cherokeega.com. 

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