🌱 Bird Boxes Installed + Georgia's Gold History + Local Heads To Camp

Hey, everybody! Nina Lightcap here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on:

• Cherokee High students support the birds.
• History Cherokee has stories about Georgia's gold.
• Local to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation Boot Camp.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 81 Low: 62.

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

1. Agriculture students from Cherokee High School recently learned about the installation and management of bird boxes, then used that knowledge to help support the local ecosystem. The students' project will benefit the students and staff long-term, helping in studies related to biology and animal behavior. The bluebird box installation project was researched and completed using the students' gained knowledge in pest and predator deterrent systems, ways of avoiding territorial issues between the birds, placement of the boxes to where they wouldn't get too hot or too cool with added attention to the bluebird mating season and ways to encourage nesting and egg laying in the bird boxes. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. If you'd like to hear about Georgia's gold, be sure to register for History Cherokee's April 25 talk on the Georgia Gold Rush. The lecture will feature Jose Santamaria, director of the Tellus Science Museum and author. You'll learn about the origin of Georgia's gold, when it was found, how it was brought out of the earth and historical accounts of the ups and downs of the area's gold rush. The lecture is part of History Cherokee's free, bi-monthly series "Hear, Here." You can register here for the event, it is being held at 221 East Marietta Street. (History Cherokee)
3. Applications were submitted from all over the country to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation Boot Camp. Jodi Morgan, a local volunteer with the Cherokee County Farm Bureau, was one of the few chosen. Morgan will head to Washington, D.C., for the boot camp in April, and the four-day course will consist of public speaking, media and messaging topics to prepare for opportunities in the future to speak with the media in support of the organizations work. Morgan has a very long list of accomplishments, she is the chair of the Forestry Committee and a member of the Women's Committee, Promotion and Education Committee, Environmental Horticulture Committee and Farm to School Committee. She is also a master gardener, a volunteer and an outreach coordinator for the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries Book Sale: the sale is open to all and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. The sale includes books, DVD's, puzzles, games and books on CD. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate National Agriculture Week during the special storytime at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Free Car Seat Checkup Event: presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks, Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services. Head over to The Buzz at Cherokee Veterans Park, at 7345 Cumming Highway, to learn how to install your child's car or booster seat and have it checked for safety. (1 - 4 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Crafters' Club: if you crochet, knit, embroider or craft, bring your project over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library for some crafting and socialization. The library is located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz. There is a nominal fee to climb. (3 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Trey Odom: the artist will be playing live at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Stephanie Berlanga: enjoy the live music tonight at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Ladies Night Out: the DJ starts up at 8 p.m. at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• I've noticed that there are quite a few county and city jobs available. If you're job hunting at the moment, here are some of the departments hiring:
  • Cherokee Recreation & Parks - looking to hire a recreation coordinator (Civic Alerts)
  • Cherokee County - many open positions, you can sort the list by selecting "posting start date" and checking the box for "sort descending" (Cherokee County Human Resources)
  • Canton Police Department - looking to hire trainees, certified officers and certified officers with a bachelors degree (Canton PD via Facebook)
  • City of Canton - looking to hire a building & code compliance technician. You can see more about the position and several others here. (City of Canton via Facebook)
• The event schedule for this weekend's Wildlife Expo has been posted. It's looking to be an incredibly fun weekend at The Mill on Etowah! The expo runs from noon - 6 p.m., and live music will be playing on The Green from 6 - 8 p.m. on both days. You can see the full schedule at the link. (Etowah Wildlife Expo)
• The Farmers Market at River Church is here! Starting on Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., you can find local produce, fresh micro greens and lettuce, baked goods and handmade crafts at the church, 2335 Sixes Road. (Farmers Market at River Church via Facebook)
• Stout's Growlers has two Paint & Sip events coming up. On April 16, it's Paint & Sip with Mary Ann in support of the local Lions Club. There are two time slots for this one, and you can sign up here. On May 8, Monica from M&M Mercantile is leading a Paint & Sip, and you can grab those tickets here. (Stout's Growlers via Facebook)
• If you have yard debris to get rid of or some pruning to take care of, don't forget that the annual burn ban runs from May 1 - September 30. Now's a great time to get that done, though the conditions should always be checked on the day you will be burning. You can check online here or call the Georgia Forestry Commission at 877-652-2876. You do not need a permit for yard debris or recreational fires, but permits are required for bonfires and land clearing fires. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Murphs Surf At The Mill for their ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest location located at The Mill on Etowah - 141 Railroad Street, Unit 118 in Canton! For more information or store hours, give them a call at 404-477-7067!..." (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "We're off to the races! Tickets for the 20th Annual Kentucky Derby Day are on sale now! Get your tickets today to celebrate this milestone year with us on May 6 at The Mill on Etowah beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person and $185 per couple..." (History Cherokee via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nina Lightcap

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