🌱 Annual Indian Festival + County Meeting Tonight + Suspect ID Needed

Hello, everybody. It's Tuesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news about...

• The Mother's Day Powwow and Indian Festival is back!
• The Board of Commissioners meets tonight.
• Can you help identify suspects in a burglary?

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 66 Low: 44.

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

1. The annual Cherokee County Mother's Day Powwow and Indian Festival is coming back to Canton this month. The May 13-14 festival will be held at Boling Park and will feature Native American dancing, a hoop dancer, Aztec dancers, tipis and an Indian village. You'll learn about primitive skills and see wildlife displays, and the event will also feature Native American vendors, a bungee jump, pony rides, train rides and more. Food vendors will be on site offering Native American food, and there will be a 5K on Saturday at 8 a.m. You'll get your tickets from the front gate when you arrive, Saturday's hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday's hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. You can read more about the event here. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. The agenda includes several cases, including a request to rezone over 37 acres from the current agricultural designation to residential. The plan stated is to create a 108-home gated community on the plot of land on Sixes Road and Hillhouse Lane. If you would like to be heard on this or another item on the agenda, head over to Cherokee Hall, at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. The meeting agenda is here and the official Rules of Procedure are here — you can find the specific rules and standards for public comment on page 12. (Cherokee County Calendar)
3. The Holly Springs Police Department is asking the public for help in locating men captured on surveillance video during a burglary. The Hop In gas station at 2240 Holly Springs Parkway was broken into on April 25 when burglars pried open the front doors to get in. The gas station's safe was stolen during the incident, and the Holly Springs PD is asking that anyone with information call the department at 770-721-7536. The men all wore face coverings and were in a white sedan. You can see the images of the suspects and their vehicle at the link. (Atlanta News First and Holly Springs PD via Facebook)
4. A number of American Red Cross blood drives will be held at Cherokee Sheriff's Office precincts around the area for the next several weeks. I will let you know as the dates arrive, but the first one is coming up on May 9 at Airport Industrial Park in Ball Ground, and the donation window is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If you'd like to sign up for the drive in Ball Ground, you can do so here. Please enter the sponsor code "CSOAIR" when prompted, donors at this drive will receive a $10 gift card. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. There's some great news from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter — the usual adoption fee will be waived today through Friday. This deal is for every animal at the shelter, you can see the available pets here. The adopted pets come with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip already done. There are quite a few cats this week, I bet you'll find the perfect match for you and your family. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
6. Local golfers, don't forget to sign up for South Cherokee Baseball's fundraising golf tournament on May 5 at the Fairways of Canton Golf Club. The organization has been around for more than 55 years, offering a baseball program complete with tournaments. The aim of the program is to instill in children the idea that winning isn't the most important thing. The foundation of good sportsmanship, honesty and reverence is seen as part of growth and the true point of training and competing in the program. You can find out more about the organization at the link, and you can sign up to compete, sponsor or volunteer at the golf tournament here. (South Cherokee Baseball)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: for T-Mobile customers, check the app every Tuesday for free stuff, including food, gas, entertainment and more. (8:30 a.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• River Church Farmers Market: don't forget to grab your fresh produce and crafty goods at the market today and every Tuesday. The church is located at 2335 Sixes Road. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Chinese Classical and Folk Dancing Performance by Atlanta Chinese Dance Company: for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. To honor Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, enjoy classical and folk Chinese dance performances and take part in dance instruction after the event at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (1 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Tuesday Market at The Mill: head over to The Green for fresh produce, meats, oils, seafood and much more at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (3 - 7 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. The class is held at The WREC, 7545 Main St., Building 200 in Woodstock. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: join the fun with Lights Up! Entertainment at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

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From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter could use some help, they've put the word out that they're low on towels. If you have any new or gently used towels, throw-size or smaller fleece blankets or flat sheets, please consider donating them to the shelter. You can drop off donations in their donation bin outside the building at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Reminder: Lemonade Day is this Saturday! The free program guides students through the steps of planning, creating, operating and marketing their own lemonade stand. The program is geared towards children in grades 3 - 5, but those younger or older can participate too. If you'd like to read more about the event, donate to the cause or are ready to sign your child up, you can do so here. (Cherokee County GA via Facebook)
• YMCA of Cherokee County: "April showers brings May 'Good News' 💐🌻 Our Waterpark will open Memorial Day weekend! 💦🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏻🏊‍♂️🤿 Day camp starts Tuesday, May 30! Register today! 🌲🛶" (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "All Sequoyah Regional Library System branches will be closed this Wednesday, May 3, for Staff Development Day." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Thursday: Star Wars Nerf Night - for ages 6 and up, bring your Nerf equipment to the library for a night of games, target practice and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult, you can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary, 208 Deer Run
  
  • Saturday: Goat Yoga - there are still tickets available for this on-farm event. (11 a.m. - noon)
• SARCRAFT, 650 Byrd Mountain Lane
  • Saturday: Wild Edible Essentials - learn how to identify and use common trees, plants and herbs and how to make several plant medicines. (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Women in the Wild - learn how to build a fire, make a shelter, find clean water, what to pack and more. (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• re-PURPOSED-ful, 5101 Old Highway 5, #2
  • Saturday: Bring Your Own Piece - bring a small piece, small enough for you to carry in and out, and finish it with guidance. (1 - 4 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Color Your World, Paint 101 - focusing on clay paint, learn about blending and create your own painting. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Other
  • Wednesday: The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) Presents Fresh Start Mornings - give and receive feedback, learn and make connections with other local entrepreneurs. Networking starts at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:15 a.m. The meeting is free and open to the public at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way in Woodstock. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Wednesday: Go with the Flow - hosted by Strongside Fitness and Fermented Wine, join the yoga-then-wine event on The Green every Wednesday at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. Please bring a mat or towel. (6 - 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Cherokee Chase 5K - presented by Cherokee Christian Schools, the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. (8 - 10 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Kentucky Derby Day - join History Cherokee for the annual celebration on The Green at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop - learn the basics of oil painting and create a small painting at Menagerie on Main, 351 W. Main St. (1 - 5:30 p.m.)

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