🌱 Board Challenges QR Code Voting System + Harmon Park Groundbreaking

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, t-storms; not as warm. High: 78 Low: 68.

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

1. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a resolution that would eliminate the QR codes used in Georgia's statewide voting system. According to Commission Chairman Harry Johnston, the board has received many requests from the public to adjust the voting system but does not have the power to make the change. Johnston said that despite a lack of evidence that the QR technology has been used to manipulate the vote historically, it has nevertheless "caused distrust in the voting system" among Cherokee County residents. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. The City of Canton is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of renovations to Harmon Park. Park upgrades will include a new mini-pitch soccer field with stadium seating, a resurfaced basketball court, additional parking, and more. Stop by the park on Sep. 2 at 4:00 p.m. to participate in the celebration. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
3. Two local deputies were awarded the Cherokee Sheriff's Office's Life-Saving Medal during the county's board of commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Both Andre Marzola and Benjamin Davis received recognition for saving the life of a person in custody at the county detention center. During the meeting, awards were also given to Deputy Thomas Hult, Lieutenant Olen Boughner, Detective Thomas Harris, and the CSO maintenance team. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
4. Cherokee County officials will host a Patriot Day ceremony on Friday, Sep. 9, at Rotary Park in Downtown Canton. The event will honor the individuals who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will also be live-streamed to the Cherokee County Facebook page for those who wish to attend but are unable to do so in person. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. A Cherokee County School District student earned fifth place in a national career skills competition this summer. High school senior Madeline Ambery earned the national honor in the "communications technology – children’s stories" category at the U.S. Technology Student Association (TSA) national competition. Her entry for the competition was a children’s book with a STEM focus titled “The Adventures of Hopper and the Evil Space Cat,” which she wrote, illustrated, and produced herself. (Cherokee County GA School District via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Great Georgia Pollinator Census At Cherokee County Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream At Canton Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Second Annual Dad Bod Contest At Canton Icehouse (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new home in the Canton-Sixes area? Don't miss this roundup of homes hitting the market in Cherokee County. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Calling all prospective pet parents: plenty of adoptable cats and dogs in Cherokee County are still awaiting their forever homes. View available pets, including Zak the chihuahua and David Bowie the tabby cat, at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Football fans rejoice! The Cherokee High School Warriors will take the field tonight to face off against Cartersville in the first home game of the season. Varsity tickets are $8 and season tickets are available for $90. (Cherokee Warriors Touchdown Club 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.