🌱 Canton Local Joins Elon U Softball Team + Chocolate Turkey 5K Run

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Today's issue includes news about...

• Elon University softball team welcomes Canton local
• Chocolate Turkey Run promises to be a sweet experience
• Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services collecting toy donations for local community organizations

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 45 Low: 23.

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

1. The Elon University softball team has announced the 2023 signing class, and one member hails from Canton! Peyton Fitzpatrick went to Creekview High School before being recruited to the team at Elon University. She will play the position of catcher/utility. The other five players added to the team are Teagan Baulsir, Anna Dew, Greta Hessenthaler, Lia Miller, and Ella Roberson. (Elon University Athletics)
2. North GA Running CO. will be hosting the Chocolate Turkey 5K and 1K Fun Run at Etowah River Park. The event will be held on Nov. 20, and everyone is encouraged to walk or run along. People who complete the race will get a spinning finisher medal and a delicious chocolate treat. Visit the link to register. (RunSignUp)
3. This holiday season, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is collecting toys for local community organizations, including MUST Ministries and Toys for Tots. Those who wish to support the toy drive can bring a new, unwrapped toy to any Cherokee County fire station by Friday, Dec. 16. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
4. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include accountant, police recruit, and utilities engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)
5. Investigating new home listings around Canton and Sixes online can be fun, but it's even more fun seeing it in person. Ready to start hunting? Here's a list of the newest open houses scheduled in the Canton-Sixes area. Visit the link for photos, prices, property specs, and open house dates and times.(Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night at Boling Park (7:00 AM)
• Live Music: Surrender Hill at Riverstone Corner Bistro (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting at Canton City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Wine And Dessert Pairing at Fermented Wine Boutique (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night in Canton at Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ms. O'Weger's second-grade class got to experience a unique Thanksgiving activity! The students got to build Thanksgiving STEM towers — how cool is that? (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)
• Sequoya Regional library is looking for partners for Winter Literacy 2022! Click here to learn more about the program, or fill out a Google form if you're interested in becoming a partner. (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• The YMCA of Cherokee County has a great winter youth flag football team, and now your child can register for this fun activity! If you have any questions, email PCYSports@ymcaatlanta.org. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.