🌱 $5K Raised For Burn Foundation + YMCA Days Of Service + Museum Day

Hello, Canton and Sixes! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 60.

Here are the top 5 stories in Canton and Sixes today:

1. Cherokee County residents recently raised more than $5,000 for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, an organization committed to providing fire safety education and assisting burn survivors with recovery. The group delivered the funds to the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Station 7 on Tuesday. Ten percent of the total funds raised will be used to help provide smoke alarms to households in need in Cherokee County. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The YMCA of Cherokee County kicked off the 5th Annual YMCA Days of Service event on Sep. 9. The annual event brought together more than 800 community volunteers to complete a total of 23 service projects supporting local YMCAs, nonprofits, and community partners throughout the Atlanta metro area. Visit the link to see pictures from the project at the G. Cecil Pruett YMCA in Canton, where volunteers made 100 no-sew blankets for the homeless and 100 welcome bags for Children's Haven. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
3. The Funk Heritage Center at nearby Reinhardt University has announced its participation in the Smithsonian magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day this Saturday, Sep. 17. Guests who download a branded ticket will receive free access to the Funk Heritage Center, including the museum's Appalachian settlement exhibit. The museum will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
4. Are you prepared to keep your pet safe in the event of an emergency? In honor of Disaster Preparedness Month this September, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter shared advice on protecting your pets during a crisis. Check out the link to view the infographics, or contact the shelter directly to learn how you can have your pet microchipped for free in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Police Recruit and Utilities Engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)

Today in Canton and Sixes:

• Board Games At Dragons Eye Games (5:30 PM)
• Live Music At Riverstone Corner Bistro (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the Canton-Sixes area? Don't miss these open houses on Sunday, Sep. 18. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• The Pickens County Library in nearby Jasper will reopen to the public this December! View the complete announcement and browse the Sequoyah Regional Library System's full programming schedule at the link. (Sequoyah Regional Library)
• The Canton Police Department will host its next Coffee With A Cop event on Sep. 23. Stop by Bananas + Beehives from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. to say hi! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.