🌱 Can You Help Find Stolen Motorcycle? + The Jones Building Plans

Hello, friends. I'm here right on time with your Monday edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find updates on...

• The sheriff is looking for a stolen motorcycle.
• Plans for the Jones building have been announced.
• Canton's urban redevelopment plan is being eyed for an update.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the a.m.; some sun. High: 67 Low: 39.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a red and black 2012 Honda CBR 250 motorcycle. The bike was reported missing from Rope Mill Road in Woodstock sometime between April 4 and April 9 and is now officially listed as stolen with the Georgia Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (GCIC/NCIC). The motorcycle's Georgia tag is WZA 718. If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 678-493-4200 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. The Jones Building in Downtown Canton has been around since 1879, when it was a general goods store, and the building will continue on after this fall, gussied up and with Thrive Coworking at the helm. Thrive leases office space as part of the coworking business model, non-related persons working together in one space, saving overhead and eliminating the need for a brick and mortar location for smaller companies. Thrive will be the main tenant, occupying 19,000 square feet, and will be located in the top floor and half of the ground floor. They plan to be leasing around 40 offices and will also offer meeting and event rooms large enough to hold upwards of 50 people. Tenants other than Thrive will have options on the ground level and lowest level. Renovations to date include a roof replacement and window and façade cleaning, repair and replacement. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Updates to Canton's urban redevelopment plan are being discussed, with the ultimate goal of helping with the Canton Housing Authority's application for state housing tax credits. The proposed updates to the Central Canton Urban Redevelopment Plan were heard by the Canton City Council on Thursday, and if passed will be the first updates made since the plan's 2014 inception. The Housing Authority is looking to receive 9% in tax credit funding through the HOME Rental Housing Loan and Housing Tax Credit programs, to be used in part to fund the Oakside redevelopment project. The Oakside project has been boosted by the receipt of federal funding to the tune of $500,000, which will mean the demolition of the existing 45 homes and construction 75 new homes, or adding 30 homes to the existing 45 on the undeveloped portion of the land. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up at the link for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: for babies 18 months and younger, songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the R.T. Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Homeschool Meet Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, a group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectic Book Club: meet to discuss "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Shut Up & Write! Cherokee County / Woodstock: join the Meetup group for an hour of writing, surrounded by writers. Quick introductions at 6 p.m., writing starts at 6:15, and when the end of the session comes at 7:15, you can hang around to chat, keep on writing or you can head out. See the link for more details on the group meeting at Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Monday at Sidelines Grille - Canton, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Line Dancing: the evening begins with lessons and the dancing goes all night every Monday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The next Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center is Friday, April 14. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m., and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register at the link, registration closes on Thursday at 5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• There is a Community Open House happening on April 20 for Canton's proposed South Canton Park. The open house will take place at City Hall, from 4 - 5:30 p.m., and you'll hear from City Administration, Public Works, Parks and Rec and the firm that developed the park concept, TSW Design. You can join the discussion and give your feedback about what you'd like to see at the park, and City Hall is located at 110 Academy Street. (Canton City News)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks posted pictures of the Some Bunny Special baskets that the fine residents of Cherokee County donated for local children in need, and it's truly amazing! Almost 550 filled Easter Baskets came in, easily bypassing their goal of 200. The program is in its 11th year, I bet next year we can beat the goal again! You can see the pictures at the link. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• North Georgia Angel House Inc.: "Today as we enjoy the sunshine, a meal, family and friends, take a moment reflect on this day. Children are exposed to a lot these days. Take a moment to teach the art of forgiveness." (North Georgia Angel House Inc. via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

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