🌱 $1 Summer Family Movie Series + National Night Out + Microchipping

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Canton-Sixes these days. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. The $1 Summer Family Movie Series continues this Thursday with screenings of "Rock Dog 2." Two screenings will take place at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Woodstock City Church, and each ticket holder will receive a free drink, popcorn, and candy. The movie series takes place at Canton Theatre, located at 171 E Main St. (CantonGA)
2. The Rotary Club of Canton President-Elect was presented the Avenues of Service award. President-Elect Francisco Lozano received the award, which recognizes his selfless volunteerism across so many different platforms: club service, community service, international service, vocational service, and youth service. Congratulations! (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
3. If you're in the market for a new home, don't miss these five new homes for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Patch and Redfin have teamed up to bring you a list of the latest available homes on the market. Click the link to view the listings. (Patch)
4. The Canton Police Department, in partnership with other local public safety agencies, is joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 39th annual National Night Out. National Night Out is intended to raise crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen police and community partnerships. The event will feature K-9 demonstrations, public safety equipment on display, Safekids, and more activities for children of all ages. National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Arts Event Green at 111 Elm Street in nearby Woodstock. (Cherokee Tribune)
5. Is your pet microchipped? 32 strays were taken into the Cherokee County Animal Shelter in three days and not one of them was microchipped. Click the link and learn how you can get your pet microchipped for free with the shelter. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Read To Farm Animals, At 2126 Sixes Rd, Canton (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department shared a photo of a little visitor dressed in her best! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The state Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that Monkeypox vaccines from the federal government began arriving in Georgia on Friday. (Twitter)
• Head to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library on Wednesday, Jul. 20, for Shark Trivia Night! Questions range from facts about shark species, biology, and movies! For ages 18 and older. Registration is not required. (Sequoyah)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.