🌱 13-Year-Old Rescued + Downtown Canton First Friday

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 86 Low: 70.

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

1. According to Canton police, a kidnapped 13-year-old was rescued from an attempt at sex trafficking during a traffic stop in Cherokee County. An officer stopped a 16-year-old girl this past Wednesday morning after seeing her on a handheld cell phone. Upon closer investigation, detectives found the vehicle had been stolen and was filled with lingerie. Authorities determined the 16-year-old was transporting the 13-year-old across state lines and that the 13-year-old was a victim of human trafficking and kidnapping. (WSB-TV 2)
2. Get ready for Downtown Canton's First Friday this upcoming Friday! This First Friday will feature the Emerald Empire Band. The festivities include late-night shopping and open restaurants, a Kid's Zone, Moving Target ATL Axe Throwing, as well as food and beverage vendors along Main Street. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. See more details at the link. (City of Canton)
3. It's almost the 4th of July and that means fireworks! It's important to keep your pets safe during this time as they may get scared and run away or go missing during the festivities. To help, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is offering free microchipping for local pets. Cherokee residents' pets can get their free microchips Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1015 Univeter Rd 131 Chattin Dr in Canton. Walk-ins are welcome; be sure pets are on a leash or in a secure carrier. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
4. The Rotary Club of Canton is celebrating its past year of accomplishments and the appointment of a new president. Greg Elder, vice president of client services for MUST Ministries, has served as club president for the past year and is handing the gavel over to longtime Rotarian, Nicole Lawson. The Rotary Club is Cherokee County's oldest civic club that meets at noon on Tuesdays at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway. Members learn how they can support their community while participating in service projects, and enjoying networking and fellowship. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
5. Cobb family, friends, and community members said farewell to Sandy White, a philanthropic local behind the Wellstar volunteer program after her passing on Jun. 10. White was buried at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton this past Thursday. "She basically built that hospital," said White's son, Kevin. "She raised money for all those hospitals to be built. She also helped other foundations with their fundraising and building. She was instrumental."(Yahoo! / Marietta Daily Journal)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Vacation Bible School, Day 1 At Blessed Hope Baptist Church (6:00 PM)
• Hot Vinyasa Yoga At Ember Hot Yoga, Woodstock (6:30 PM)
• Adaptive Athlete Program At Crossfit Holly Springs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services recognized Craig Delay on his retirement from the department after 22 years of service. Congratulations on your retirement, Lt. Delay! (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• If you're struggling with mental health but not actively in a crisis, the Canton Police Department reminds the community that Georgia has peer-to-peer "warmlines" that focus on early intervention. These free, peer-run telephone lines connect callers with clinically supervised and trained mental health advocates, including social workers, who provide emotional support. Call the Peer2Peer Warm Line at 1-888-945-1414 or the GA CARES Warm Line at 1-844-326-5400 if you need support. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Earlier this month, the Rotary Club of Canton held its MUST Ministries Summer Lunch Build event. Together, volunteers packed 2,500 meals to feed 250 children in the Canton community. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)

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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.