🌱 Arsonist Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge + Canton PD Hiring

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

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Humid; an afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 68.

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

1. Canton resident Leonard Cantrell, 48, has been arrested after intentionally starting a fire that destroyed his house. Cantrell has been charged with first-degree arson and family violence as authorities consider the fire an act of domestic violence against his wife. As of Tuesday, Cantrell was housed at the Cherokee County Jail without bond. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County School District is now accepting applications for its annual VILLA Parent Academy. The six-week program gives parents the opportunity to learn more about the school district and how to get involved as a volunteer. The academy is free and will run on select days between Oct. 4 and Nov. 17. (Cherokee County School District)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from a 2,642 sq. ft., 3-bed, 3-bath home for $569,000 to a $725,000 home with 4 beds, 3 baths, and 2,574 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Antonio Williams, 47, of Canton, has been arrested for hiding cameras in a bathroom to spy on his girlfriend. He was charged with a felony of unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance and a misdemeanor of simple battery family violence. Williams was in custody with a $4,000 bond as of Tuesday afternoon. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. The Canton Police Department is currently hiring and the starting pay for already certified individuals is $53,000. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions, no adverse driving history, and a valid Georgia driver's license. The department is offering incentives such as college reimbursement, a take home vehicle within 40 miles, and salary bonuses for prior experience. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• CBC Morning Meetup At Reformation Brewery - Canton (8:00 AM)
• Job Fair & Career Expo: Work Source Georgia & Goodwill of North Georgia At R. T. Jones Memorial Library (4:00 PM)
• Surrender Hill At J Michael's Prime Legendary Steaks (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local history buffs: Plan to attend Cherokee County's Historic Preservation Awards on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here. (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• Commuters, beware! Delays could affect your drive today from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. as contractors pave and repair Holly Street between Old Holly Springs Road and Marble Quarry Road. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• Did you know the Cherokee Family Violence Center has a community support group for female domestic violence survivors? If you are interested in joining, contact Madison at madison@cfvc.org (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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— 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.