🌱 The BOC Meets Tonight + Golf Tourny Signup + CCFES Renames EMS Wing

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Nina, your host of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• The Board of Commissioners meets tonight.
• Registration for golf tournament ends tomorrow.
• CCFES renamed the EMS Wing to honor Dr. Jill Mabley.

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 87 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. The bus fare increase proposed for the Cherokee Area Transportation System (CATS) is going before the Board of Commissioners tonight. There is a public hearing scheduled during the meeting, where citizens can voice their opinion on the suggested increase to $3 per person for 0 - 5 miles and $4 for anything over 5 miles for the general public — seniors and veterans will have discounted fares, and children under 15 ride free. The meeting will be held at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton at 6 p.m., and you can find the agenda here and rules of procedure here on page 12. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. There's one day left to register for the Service League's "Golfing Fore! The Children" charity golf tournament. Registration closes on Wednesday, and the tournament is on June 16 at the Fairways of Canton. The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast, and you'll also get a goodie bag and have time to purchase mulligans and raffle tickets before the shotgun start at 9 a.m. You can read more about the event and sign up at the link. (The Service League of Cherokee County)
3. The Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) Training Center has renamed the EMS Wing in honor of Dr. Jill Mabley, who served the county for over 20 years. The Jill Ann Mabley, M.D., FACEP EMS Wing was dedicated last week with a crowd that included many that the honoree influenced directly during her career. Mabley has served as medical director for CCFES, implemented the Narcan program with law enforcement and has earned many distinctions throughout her career, including a National Professional Qualification as a firefighter and the Dr. Paul Nassour Lifetime Achievement Award. (CCFES News)
4. There is still time for participants and volunteers to sign up for the upcoming Safety Town, hosted by Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. The camp for rising kindergarteners will be held June 19-23, and the camp for rising first-grade students will run from June 26-30, and the kids will hear from organizations like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cherokee Sheriff's Office and the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and learn about poison dangers, stranger dangers, water and bus safety and more. You can find out more and register here. (CCFES via Facebook)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: For T-Mobile customers, check the app every Tuesday for free stuff, including food, gas, entertainment and more. (All Day)
• River Church Farmers Market: Don't forget to grab your fresh produce and crafty goods at the market today and every Tuesday. The church is located at 2335 Sixes Road. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Summer Discovery Kick-Off with Jeffini the Great: For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Ushering in the "Summer Discovery 2023: All Together Now" campaign, the library system is holding a magic show today at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Tuesday Market at The Mill: Head over to The Green for fresh produce, meats, oils, seafood and much more at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (3 - 7 p.m.)
• Fermented Trivia Night: There are still tickets available for trivia, your purchase includes two glasses of wine and trivia. Prizes will be awarded to winners at Fermented Wine, 225 Reformation Parkway. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Join the fun with Lights Up! Entertainment at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: Sing your heart out every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

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From my notebook:

• Hello neighbors! I wanted to send out the reminder that Father's Day reservations are now being accepted at many local restaurants. Be sure to book your table before everything is full.
• City of Canton GA: "Welcome y'all! The Canton Farmers Market kicked off the 2023 season on Saturday! More than 60 food, beverage, and plant vendors welcomed eager crowds at Downtown Canton's Brown Park. During the Market, a free yoga session and children's activities were offered. Join us from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. EVERY Saturday." (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• City of Canton GA: "Canton's own Georgia Impact WPSL (Women's Premier Soccer League) team had an outstanding performance Saturday against FC Birmingham for their second home game at Cherokee High School! With a 5-0 win, this puts them at the top of the leaderboard for the WPSL South." (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "With our Summer Discovery Kick-Offs beginning tomorrow, we wanted to thank this year's partners for helping us make this summer our best yet! Special thank you to the Pizza Hut of Pickens County, the Subway of Gilmer County, the Subway of Pickens County, Nothing Bundt Cakes, the donation given in honor of Bram Dawson, and the donation given in honor of Susan and Becky Buice." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

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