09/10/2025
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Poole Funeral Home Hosts First Responder Barbecue Honoring Cobb & Cherokee County Heroes
Woodstock, GA – On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Poole Funeral Home will host its annual First Responder Barbecue to celebrate and honor the first responders and linemen who faithfully serve Cobb County and Cherokee County. This free, event will take place at Poole Funeral Home parking lot,
1970 Eagle Drive,
Woodstock, GA 30189.
Brian Poole, Owner and Funeral Director of Poole Funeral Home, will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, while Jeremy Powell of Oink, Cackle, and Moo BBQ will prepare a barbecue feast from his giant smoker. Jeremy will start cooking the night before, smoking 50 Boston butts on-site so they’re hot, fresh, and ready to serve.
Jeremy’s passion for BBQ began as a child, traveling with his grandfather to contests that sparked his idea of using food as a way to bring people together. He has lived in Woodstock since 2002, is celebrating 24 years of marriage, and is a proud father of three children.
The event will feature a traditional Southern barbecue spread with all the fixings, a live DJ, and plenty of community spirit to show gratitude to those who protect and serve.
Media Invitation:
Members of the media are invited to cover this community celebration. Filming opportunities begin at 9:30 p.m. on October 27, when the smoker is lit, and continue the morning of October 28 as the meats are cooked to perfection.
Community Sponsors:
This First Responder Appreciation Barbecue is made possible thanks to generous local sponsors:
• Affinis Hospice
• Amity Care Hospice
• Bio-One
• Black Rifle Coffee
• ComForCare
• D.J. Raquel Bustos
• Inspire Hospice & Palliative Care (Kennesaw)
• Mosquito Shield of Cherokee County
• Oaks of Acworth
• Oaks of Towne Lake
• Oink, Cackle, & Moo BBQ
• Reliable Paper
• Reserve & Sunabella Towne Lake
• Silver Companions
• The Peach Cobbler Factory (Woodstock)
• U.S. Bank
• Visiting Angels
*Right At Home
*Pet Suites
*Senior Placement Experts
*CNR Tech
*Rally Point Grille
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Poole Funeral Home Parking Lot, 1970 Eagle Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
🎉 Free BBQ lunch for all first responders and linemen
“We are proud to honor the incredible first responders and linemen of Cherokee and Cobb Counties who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Brian Poole, owner of Poole Funeral Home. “This event is our way of saying thank you with a great meal and a day of celebration.”
Media Contact:
Barb Edwards
Marketing Director,
Poole Funeral Home
(205) 777-7527
Poolefuneralhome1970@gmail.com