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Scouts celebrate 100 years

Erika Neldner | Ledger-News

A Boy Scout and two Cub Scouts from Troop and Pack 1755, based in Ball Ground, planted a Pin Oak Feb. 27 at Ball Ground City Hall in honor of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary. Pictured, from left are (foreground), Ball Ground City Councilman Frank Homiller; Henry Homiller, 12, of Troop 1755; Joey Homiller, 10, of Pack 1755; Thomas Musgrave, 10, of Pack 1755; and Doug Kirk, district chair for Cherokee and Pickens counties.
 

 

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