🌱 Area Man Missing + Kitten Fosters Needed + March Shooter Charged

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Can you help find a missing man?
• Fostering kittens for the shelter.
• Man charged in March shooting.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing adult male, last seen in the area of Allmond Lane and Birmingham Highway. Vance Lockridge, 21, is described as 6-foot-1 inches tall with short brown hair and beard. He was last seen wearing a turquoise Nike t-shirt, white stiped shorts and sandals. The missing male has autism and epilipsy. If you have seen Lockridge, please contact the sheriff at 678-493-4080 - you can reference case SO23-006753. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. If you've been wanting to volunteer your time and you love kittens, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter has an opportunity for you. The shelter has spots open for foster families to join in their efforts by taking care of the little ones while they get ready to find their forever homes. According to the shelter, almost 300 kittens were saved last year by families that volunteered their time and homes, and you can be one too. If you'd like to participate, you can fill out a foster registration form here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. A man from Dallas, Georgia, has been formally charged for shooting at a home on Palm Street in Holly Springs on March 5. Steven Nance is charged with several counts each of aggravated assault, stalking and aggravated assault family violence and one count each of criminal damage to property and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. No one in the home was injured during the shooting. Nance has been housed at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center awaiting trial since March. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Senior Libby Workshop: The workshop for seniors will help in setting up an account with Libby and getting familiar with the app. The Libby platform houses the library system's e-books and e-audiobooks. The workshop will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Music Bingo: Play the musical version of bingo every Monday at Sidelines Grille - Canton, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Line Dancing: The evening begins with lessons and the dancing goes all night every Monday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)
• Braves Game on The Big Screen: Watch the game on The Green with your favorite friends, family and neighbors at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7:05 - 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There's a Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Paula's Zzerts this Saturday. The Cinco de Mayo themed party will have you playing both actor and sleuth while enjoying a chip, cheese and salsa bar, an entrée, a dessert and beverages. The evening will be held at 140 Keith Drive, and tickets must be purchased by this Wednesday. (Paula's Zzerts)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Today marks 22 years for Captain Charles Carmichael, Sergeant Marcus Walker, Sergeant Eric Stoor, and Sergeant Stephen Ballow. Gentlemen, congratulations on achieving this milestone! We wish you all the best as you continue to serve!" (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "These early spring days are great but remember not to leave your pet in the car. It can get too hot in a very short time! 🥵🐾🚙☀️" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• CherokeeFamilyViolenceCenter: "YOU'RE INVITED 🥳 to the Inaugural Sunday Funday TopGolf Tournament and Silent Auction honoring Canton City Councilperson Shawn Tolan and Corporal Shauna Murphey with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office." (CherokeeFamilyViolenceCenter via Instagram)
• Service League: "Join us for the Service League’s 5th Annual Golfing FORE! the Children golf tournament. The fun starts at 7:30 AM with registration. Once you check in, you will enjoy breakfast, grab your goodie bag, and purchase your mulligans." (Service League via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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