🌱 Animal Shelter In Need Of Cat Food + Update On Family House Fire

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Today you'll read about:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is in need of dry cat food
• A Canton family is sharing their story after a house fire last week
• Four Canton men have been sentenced after a gang-related incident in 2021

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

1. Cherokee County Animal Shelter states it desperately needs dry cat food for those who utilize the food pantry. The shelter stated the community has generously come through for the dog parents in need over and over again, but the cat side of the pantry has not been full in a while. Consider donating either wet or dry cat food in any brand and size either directly to the shelter or take a look at the Pet Food Pantry Wish List for a quick and easy donation! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
2. The Canton family whose home was destroyed in a fire in Glen Echol Falls last week is sharing their story. The family was inside the home at the time of the fire and stated they "barely made it out alive." Just a few weeks ago, the Adams family lost their seven-month-old daughter and granddaughter, Gracie. "Literally five weeks ago, we just lost her and thought we lost everything and now, we really have lost everything,” said Gracie's father, William Donovan. To help the family, click this GoFundMe link. (WSB-TV)
3. Four Cherokee County men have been sentenced in relation to gang activity from a 2021 incident. Jeffrey Lee Kreiger, James Alton McKinzie, Ethan Charles Bradley Petty, and Collin Christopher Zinicola — all of Canton — took plea deals as they admitted to taking part in a 2021 gang-related incident involving firearms and terroristic threats. They also admitted to being a part of the Woodpile Gang. (WSB-TV)
4. Early numbers show one in six Cherokee County residents have voted early. According to a report from Cherokee County Elections and Registration, 37,540 in-person early voting and absentee ballots had been cast. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. Looking for something fun to do with your toddler today on Halloween? Head over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today in Canton for an hour filled with Halloween music, singing, dancing, movies, and more! This event is best for children ages zero to four. (All Events)

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Today in Canton and Sixes:

• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive At Hickory Flat Library (11:00 AM)
• Sidelines Monday SoundCheck At Sidelines Grille Canton (6:30 PM)
• Paranoia Haunted House Attraction At 2075 Marietta Hwy, Canton (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department had a blast at the Williamson Bros. BBQ Trunk or Treat at Etowah River Park! Check out community photos and costumes at the link. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Head over to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter's Facebook page to see if six-year-old Alfred the cat is the best fit for your family! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center reported that in 2021, there were 114,640 crisis calls to Georgia's domestic violence and sexual assault agencies — a 20 percent increase year-over-year. If you’ve experienced domestic violence, call one of the center's hotlines at 770-479-1703 for English and 770-720-7050 for Spanish. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.