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Education Program Real Winner at Great Locomotive Chase Golf Tournament

KENNESAW, GA – The Kennesaw Foundation’s 9th annual Great Locomotive Chase Golf Tournament raised more than $34,000 for the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History April 14 at Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth, GA.

Winners of this years gold tournament were the O'Neill Communications Team (L to R) Bob Foley, Danny Martin, Gordon O'Neill & Steve Walls

The O’Neill Communications foursome of Bob Foley, Gordon O’Neill, Danny Martin, and Steve Walls took home the title but the gold was allocated for educational programs and acquisition of artifacts at the Southern Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. 

The tournament, presented by Carl Black Buick/Pontiac/GMC, hosted 126 golfers for a day of fun that started with breakfast from the Great Harvest Bread Company and included lunch, snacks, and refreshments by Hooters and ACS/Callaway Blue. After the tournament, the Kennesaw Business Association hosted a low country shrimp boil for the group.

“I think everyone had a great time for a great cause – preserving our past so future generations can enjoy it,” Southern Museum Executive Director Jeff Drobney said. “The money raised goes to help foster a better understanding of our history in our community, especially with children.” 

Bronze sponsors included Alcon Associates; Ashton Staffing; BellSouth; Bentley, Bentley & Bentley; Cobb Energy; Georgian Bank; Mainstreet Bank; and Riverside Bank. Hole sponsors included Aardvark Sign & Decal; Adriane’s Delectables; Big Shanty Barber Shop; Bullock Consultants; Checkpoint Mortgage; Chick-Fil-A; Dogwood Golf Club; Edward Jones; GA Commercial Warehouse; Georgia Power; Global Employment Solutions; Helen Haugen-Century  21; NC Animal Clinic; North Star Church; Northside Building Service; Owens Enterprises; R Design Works; Southern Office Machines; TravelHost; Vulcan Material; and ZEP.

The Southern Museum features collections of rare Civil War weapons, uniforms, and other personal items; an exciting exhibit about The Great Locomotive Chase, including a short movie; and a full-scale replica of a locomotive factory that helped rebuild the South after the war. 

The Southern Museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta, off I-75 at exit 273 For more information, visit www.southernmuseum.org or call (770) 427-2117.