🌱 New Area Open Houses + Custom Pet Alerts + Try The Y Free In Feb

Hello, hello. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• New open houses in the area
• City chooses architects to take on municipal building renovations
• Residents can try the Y for free this February

Editor's note: The Tuesday edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily erroneously included a news item from Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It has since been removed from the article.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 37.

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

1. Fill your weekend with one of the new open houses planned in the Canton-Sixes area. Whether you're looking to upgrade to a larger home or ready to buy your first house, the Canton-Sixes real estate market has what you're looking for. Stop by some of the newest open houses, beginning today, to see your potential next new home. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
2. Looking for a specific animal at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter? Adopt-A-Pet, the platform the shelter uses to keep an inventory of available pets, now has pet alerts to help families find a dog by specific type, breed, or age. New pets are posted daily, and as long as you have the alerts set up, you won't miss out on the updates! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. According to the Clerk of Courts in Cherokee County Georgia, changes are coming to security deeds. Although the changes won't be effective until Jul. 1, 2023, filers are urged to adopt these requirements as soon as possible. (Clerk of Courts Cherokee County Georgia via Facebook)
4. Try the Y for free in February! Register for a free one-day pass to use any day at the YMCA of Cherokee County in February. This branch is also waiving the joining fee. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• City Council Work Session At Canton City Hall (1:00 PM)
• Canton Public Art Plan Workshop At Reformation Brewery (4:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At The Mill On Etowah (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Company 9 put in some work this weekend to prepare future Fire Apparatus Operators (FAOs) for their upcoming promotion exam. FAOs drive various fire department vehicles to emergency scenes and take charge of operating certain types of equipment. It's about a one-year process to prepare to be tested on their skills and promoted to the position! (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Scam alert! The Canton Police Department would like the public to be aware that you'll never receive a call from the CPD asking for money over the phone. Don't give out your personal information to someone you don't know. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Several 5th Graders at Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy were inducted into the Junior National Beta Club. National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. (Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Canton honored two community leaders yesterday. Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison received the Robert S. (Bob) Stubbs II Guardian of Ethics Award, and District Attorney Susan Treadaway received the W. Lee Arrendale Vocational Excellence Award. Both now advance for consideration for the regional awards presented by Rotary District 6910. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
• Join the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce for the first Good Morning Cherokee breakfast meeting of 2023 today. Sponsored by the City of Canton, the breakfast provides networking opportunities to local business owners. If you're not already registered with the chamber, chamber members can help you get registered on-site. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• “Love Is in the Air” Exhibit & Chocolate Truffle Tastings - February at the Cumming Arts Center (February 2)
• Blood Drive (February 3)
• Local Makers Market - PopInShopCrafts (February 4)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (February 7)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Chattahoochee Technical College on February 7th & 9th (February 7)
• College Planning and Financial Aid Webinar (February 7)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.