This week in Cobb County history.
Born November 12, 1968 – Johnny Archer’s Legacy, Acworth, Georgia
Johnny Archer, born on November 12, 1968, in Waycross, Georgia, is a renowned American professional pool player nicknamed “the Scorpion.” Growing up in Twin City, Georgia, he began playing pool at 12. Archer’s career boasts numerous victories, including two WPA World Nine-ball Championships and the 1999 US Open. His achievements span tournaments like the International Challenge of Champions and Texas Hold ‘Em Billiards Championship. A fixture in the US Mosconi Cup team, he’s won nine times in seventeen appearances. Archer’s contributions extend beyond playing; he also writes for Inside Pool Magazine. Living in Acworth, Georgia, with his family, he’s known for his passion for golf, attributing his powerful pool break to golf’s timing and body mechanics.
