🌱 Bulldogs QB Arrested, Public Intoxication + Legislation Updates

Good morning, Canton-Sixes! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on these days in town. Today you'll read about:

• Bulldogs quarterback arrested for public intoxication
• Senator visit to Rotary Club of Canton
• Cherokee County commissioner updates

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 62 Low: 47.

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

1. Stetson Bennett, the quarterback who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested in Dallas, TX yesterday and charged with public intoxication. Police responded to reports of Bennett, 25, banging on doors in a community of townhomes near downtown Dallas. Bennett went to the city's detention center and didn't comment on the incident. (ABC News)
2. Sen. Brandon Beach gave the Rotary Club of Canton an update on Jan. 27 regarding the Georgia General Assembly’s current legislative session. Several people showed up at the civic club’s weekly meeting. Beach shared an overview of anticipated legislation, such as the Governor’s proposed income and property tax refunds to bills focused on reducing violent crime in Atlanta. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. Cherokee County Commissioners met for two days at Thrive Coworking in downtown Canton to discuss the county's short-term and long-term needs and plans. At the annual retreat, commissioners listened to several department and agency directors. An open discussion included making an ordinance for the package liquor sales and sales tax initiatives. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. Congratulations to Livi Avila, the 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy! The Cherokee County School District sent out a press release congratulating and recognizing Avila for her outstanding support within the school system and central office divisions. (Cherokee County School District)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from a 1,730 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $325,000 to a $698,000 home with five beds, five baths. Get all the property details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Woodstock Winter Cornhole League At Truck & Tap Woodstock (6:00 PM)
• Family Dance Party At Alpharetta Branch Library (6:30 PM)
• Shrek Trivia At Blue Ghost Arcade, Woodstock (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia saw a six-figure jackpot winner over the weekend! Although nobody won the big prize, one lucky Georgian is now $200,000 richer. (11Alive.com WXIA)
• Canton resident Frank Capuozzi, the oldest member of the Cherokee County Senior Services Center, celebrated his milestone of a fulfilling 100 years of life at a celebration held on Jan. 27. Happy 100th Birthday Frank! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Canton-Sixes area at the link! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.