Canton Optimist Club

09/25/2026

Canton Optimist rounded out their year with a Bar-B-Que dinner for members and family to celebrate. We had new Georgia Optimist Governor Rufus Clemmons relate his vision for this upcoming year. Had the commencement for our upcoming officers and their oath taken after dinner. Club President Richie Carnes gave out some awards to existing members and welcomed new members along with his second year commitment to the Canton club.

09/20/2026

If you know anyone who might be interested in being a charter member of the new Cartersville Optimist Club, please let me know or have them contact me. We charter in 10 days and need to add 4 more members. Please share.

08/24/2026

This 2026 graduate of Cherokee High School received a scholarship from our club to help him as he went through basic training this summer for the USMC. As we expected, he exceeded. He partnered with our club on many occasions in his high school days on our service projects. He was a great kid, and now he is becoming a great young man. Well done!!

08/20/2026

Our member, Matt Halloran, was recognized at the GATEway District Convention last week. He is missed and will always be remembered.

08/15/2026

Caroline is one of our youngest members. We are happy to have her and look for great things.

Golf taught Caroline Goddard to stay calm, work hard, and keep moving after a difficult shot. ⛳

Now, she brings those lessons into every real estate transaction. 🫶

The Cherokee County native started playing golf at age 5, competed at Cherokee High School and Reinhardt University, and developed the composure that now helps her guide clients with confidence. 🤝

At only 22, Caroline is building a career grounded in discipline, local knowledge, and genuine relationships. 💙

📸 Visually Sold

08/14/2026

It was a hot evening to work outside, but we had a great volunteer showing to help clean our flag inventory and replace worn flags so they are presentable for our Labor Day presentation on the several neighborhoods that we have subscribers. Thanks to all that support our efforts knowing the proceeds go to help our children’s programs in Canton, GA.

08/04/2026

Friday we had an insightful morning presentation from Tyler Wilkes with First Priority of North Central Georgia. We learned how we can help out his ministry, working to reach students for Christ, through Student-Led Campus Clubs partnering with Local Churches. Keep it up Tyler!

07/29/2026

We paid great respect in honoring excellent work with officers from our Cherokee Marshal's office along with the Cherokee County School Police Department this past week at our Optimist weekly breakfast.We recognized Officer Michael Garcia with the Marshal's office and Beth Buffkin with the School Police and thanked them for their excellent service and a nice token of appreciation to hang on their office wall. Thank you again for your extra efforts to make our community a safer and more desirable place to live!

07/17/2026

Children's Hospital of Atlanta has an energetic community liaison, Laurie Cole, that addressed our Canton Optimist Club on Friday the 10th to let us know how we can help out with children's health within our neighborhood. She reminded us of our Children's Urgent Care right here off Exit 20 on Riverstone that has great capabilities. Thanks Laurie for your dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to keep our children healthy!