Poole's Pharmacy Co-Owner Named Marietta Citizen Of The Year

MARIETTA, GA — The Marietta Area Council selected Thomas Sherrer, Jr., co-owner and pharmacist in charge at Poole's Pharmacy, as its 2021 Citizen of the Year earlier this month.

The area councils' Citizen of the Year awards have been given out throughout the month to people chosen for their "definable, exceptional deeds, with which he or she have made their community a better place to live," according to a news release. Sherrer was chosen in early December.

Area councils represent six geographical areas of Cobb County to the chamber and focus on promoting businesses, and addressing relevant issues and interests of their respective communities: Cumberland, East Cobb, Marietta, Northwest Cobb (Acworth, Kennesaw and West Cobb), Smyrna and South Cobb.

In East Cobb, former Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott was selected as East Cobb Area Council's Citizen of the Year, while Smyrna Area Council chose Smyrna Police Department's public information officer, Lt. Louis Defense, as its Citizen of the Year.

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According to a news release from the chamber, Sherrer has been a "crucial fixture" of the Marietta community for more than 30 years. Before the pandemic, he provided flu vaccines at each of the Marietta City Schools campuses so staff would have easier access to the vaccine.

"He is a trusted and respected member of the Marietta community, but it is during the pandemic that his compassion and dedication to Marietta and the school system became incredibly clear," the release said.

As soon as the COVID-19 vaccine became available, chamber officials said Sherrer called his customers, worked with their schedules, counseled hesitancy and came up with a system "so no vaccine would be wasted."

"Through Poole’s Pharmacy, Sherrer was ready and willing to ensure that all teachers and staff who were able and willing to get the vaccine were vaccinated as soon as feasible. Within days of educators being eligible, Sherrer and the Poole’s staff were working with MCS to plan and implement vaccine clinics located at Marietta High School.

"What began as an initial clinic for MCS staff would soon become an ongoing partnership of MCS vaccine events for staff, students and members of the Marietta community," the release said.

Once children age 12 and older were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Sherrer helped educate parents about it and administered the vaccine at MCS campuses again.

"In a time where it is vital to keep our community safe and educated about their options, Sherrer has done everything he can to make sure his fellow citizens are informed and vaccinated," the release said. "Sherrer has consistently worked to support and ensure the health and wellness of his community, tirelessly dedicating himself to making Marietta a safer place for all."