🌱 Buff City Soap's Grand Opening + County Approves Millage Rate

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 91 Low: 73.

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

1. Buff City Soap has opened its first location in Canton. The locally-owned soap-making company celebrated its grand opening yesterday, Jul. 21, at 1810 Cumming Highway Suite 36. The brand offers customizable, completely plant-based products, including handcrafted soaps, bath bombs, and more. (CBS 46 News)
2. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to a partially rolled-back millage rate of 8.333. Though the approved rate is lower than the previous rate of 8.938 mills, it's still higher than the fully rolled-back rate of 4.609. According to Cherokee County Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Marquis, the region continues to enjoy one of the lowest millage rates in taxes in the metro area. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Looking for a four-legged friend to call your own? These adorable, adoptable pets living in Canton-Sixes area shelters are awaiting their fur-ever homes. This week's roundup includes Midnight the tuxedo cat, Ally and Macy the pit bull terrier sisters, and more. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has tapped an Atlanta metro leader as its newest CEO. Joe Handy, the former president of the Georgia Aquarium, will join the Florida-based aquarium in October of this year. Handy was reportedly hired not only for his extensive experience but for his "servant-based leadership" style. (Tampa Bay Times)
5. The Canton Police Department announced the promotion of Lieutenant John Lummus to Police Captain, Uniform Patrol Bureau Commander. Captain Lummus has dedicated 25 years of his life to the community, taking on various roles within the department. Congratulations and best of luck in your new role, Captain! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Free Roof Inspection, Hosted By Craft Roofing Company (All Day)
• Hiring Event At Primrose Sixes Road (9:00 AM)
• Warrior Nation Reveal Show At Cherokee High School Band Booster Club (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will visit the FoxTale Book Shoppe, just a short drive to Woodstock, on Jul. 29 at 4 p.m. for a meet and greet event. Attendees will receive a signed hardcover copy of Gingrich's book, "Defeating Big Government Socialism." (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Students at the University of Northern Georgia (UNG) are wrapping up this year's Summer Language Institute. The school, which has five campuses across northern Georgia, offers six-week intensives that immerse participants in the language and culture. (News at UNG)
• Atlanta baseball legend Chipper Jones is selling his Canton estate, Painted View Ranch, for a whopping $15 million. Visit the link for a video of the stunning estate. (Celebrity Net Worth)

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— Sean Peek

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