Coal Mountain statue will honor first responder, armed forces canines
Press Release May 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A statue monument with a plaque recognizing canines that have served in the U.S. Armed Services and with First Responders will be unveiled at the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4060 County Way) during a public ceremony on Saturday, June 4.
“We were pleased to partner with local veterans to bring this monument to life and to recognize their service and sacrifice to our nation,” said Assistant County Manager Brandon Kenney.
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of the monument during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, June 4, at the dog park. District 4 Commissioner Cindy Mills and Sr. Vice Commander for American Legion Post 307 Gary Ely will provide remarks dedicating the monument.
Funding for the monument was allocated out of a portion of funds for the Veteran’s Memorial located in downtown Cumming which came from SPLOST VIII funds. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved the installation of the monument during their Dec. 21, 2021 work session.
The statue design and location was determined in partnership with the Forsyth County Patriots Alliance. The artist of the monument is Susan Norris.
The Coal Mountain Dog Park features synthetic dog turf, dog water fountains, climbing boulder, wooded areas, dog walk ramp, tunnel, sunshades, shaded benches and two family-style restrooms.
The four-acre dog park is funded by donations, the Parks & Recreation Capital Funds and by SPLOST VIII. The park opened in Nov. 2020.
Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to flyover Atlanta on Saturday
Announcements, State & National May 1, 2020
ATLANTA, Ga – The Blue Angels and Thunderbird flyover on May 2 is in support of the state’s frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
It will begin over Marietta at 1:35 p.m. and last 25 minutes, ending at 2 p.m. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels flight path will take them over Buckhead, Sandy Springs, up to Roswell. The formations will then turn to the south over downtown, Atlanta airport, Fayetteville, and Peachtree City.
Residents are asked to safely view the flyover from their home-quarantine and to refrain from traveling. Social distancing should also be practiced.
Flight path for May 2.
These times are subject to change.
“America Strong is a way for both teams to show appreciation to the thousands of doctors, nurses, first responders, and essential workers out there serving on the frontline day-in and day-out,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader for the flyover. “This is an extraordinary and unprecedented time but we will get through this. We are all in this together.”
A formation of 6 F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and 6 F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft will conduct these flyovers as a collaborative salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This mission, the second of several planned over the coming weeks, is the culmination of more than a month of planning and coordination between the two teams and numerous city and government offices.
The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the demonstration teams at @AFThunderbirds and @BlueAngels the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong and #Inthistogether.
For photos and video for America Strong, visit, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/americastrong.
For more information on the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil.
For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit www.afthunderbirds.com.