🌱 Canton Arts Gets Grant + Cactus Cantina Raises Score + Utility Help

Hello all. It's me, Nina, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today's issue includes...

• Canton received a grant to focus on the arts.
• Sequoyah-Con starts Saturday.
• A local eatery raised its inspection score.

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Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 73 Low: 46.

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

1. In an effort to bring arts-related programming forward as a tool in their arsenal against community challenges, Canton recently participated in the first annual "More than Murals Workshop." Canton and the other cities that participated received an $8,000 grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts with a goal to bring in tourism and boost the local economy through new projects like park revitalization, festivals that will draw people to the area and the support of arts education projects. The workshop was brought to Canton thanks to the Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Municipal Association, the City of Thomasville and the Thomasville Center for the Arts. Thomasville was used as an example of success, as the city has seen growth and revitalization in the city, due in part to their partnerships with local artists, arts organizations and local businesses. (Canton News)
2. Sequoyah-Con starts Saturday at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library. The Sequoyah Regional Library System's three part mini-convention will feature fandoms, panels, activities and tons of fun programs for the family. This is a free, all-ages event and this week's event is Pokémon themed. There will be themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, trivia for adults, music, a costume contest and more. If you're an avid reader, there's also a Beanstack Reading Challenge running until March 31, where you can read books and earn digital badges. Check out the link for the schedule of events. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
3. Cactus Cantina, at 402 Argonne Terrace, received a score of 87-B on its recent health inspection. After receiving a 46-U failing score on its February 12 inspection with 16 noted violations, the restaurant was re-inspected on February 22 with all but 4 violations resolved. The current violations noted include food contact surfaces not being cleaned and sanitized, physical facilities not being installed, maintained and cleaned and insects, rodents and animals being present. It had an additional violation that is a known risk factor for foodborne illness - adequate handwashing facilities were not supplied and accessible. On a slightly brighter note, The Salty Mule on South Church Street received a 100-A on its latest inspection, with no violations noted, winning Atlanta News First's Golden Spatula award. It’s coming off a string of stellar inspections, receiving all "As" since September 2021. (Atlanta News First and North Georgia Health District)
4. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for help identifying a male in relation to a suspected shoplifting incident on January 14. The person in question was seen on camera at the Cabela's store at 152 Northpoint Parkway in Acworth, you can see the pictures of the individual and the vehicle he left the store on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page. If you recognize the person or vehicle, please reach out to the Sheriff at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. Did you know that there is help for people that rent a home and are in a state of financial hardship? Georgia Power customers, through a Georgia Power/Georgia Department of Community Affairs collaboration, may be eligible for a round of financial help via the utility assistance program. You can apply until March 31 here - to be eligible, you must be a Georgia Power customer living in the state, rent your home and have a balance due on your account. You'll need your account number, proof of your identity and verification of income, renter status and show a risk of homelessness or housing instability due to things like owing a past-due electric bill. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
6. Cherokee Recreation & Parks has opened up registration for their annual Eggstraordinary Extravaganza at the Aquatic Center. The event will be held on April 8 and will include a bounce house, face painting, raffles, crafts, pool time, vendors, an outside egg hunt for those 3 and under, an underwater egg hunt for those 4 - 12, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more. You can read more about the event and register for a time slot here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, singing and lots of fun at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (4 - 5 p.m.)
• Goddess Rising Women's Circle - Green Tara with Katy McManus: head over to Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street, for a discussion on Green Tara and embrace "the Goddess within us all." Please bring a mat, water, a journal and a snack to share. (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Matt Jackson: the artist will be live at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke: tonight at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Steve and Steve: the duo will be playing live tonight at C'est la Vie, 361 E. Main Street. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There is no open gym this weekend at The Buzz, located at 7345 Cumming Highway. The calendar states that the CYB championship games will be taking place in the entire gym Saturday and Sunday. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Parent's Night Out is happening twice this month at the Aquatic Center, at 1200 Wellstar Way. On March 10 and 24, 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 here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Join our Fire Marshal's Office as a Fire Inspector! Visit www.JoinCherokeeFire.com to learn more and apply! Minimum Annual Salary: $48,401.00 Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Peaberry Film Festival, a continuation of the Etowah Film Festival, which ran for three years, will come to the big screen April 28-30, at the Historic Canton Theatre. PFF will screen local and international films, connecting filmmakers and audiences. Learn more, submit work, or purchase tickets: https://peaberryproductions.co... " (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• Canton Police Department, GA: "Did you know tornado season peaks in Georgia during the months of March, April and May? Tornados are reported throughout the year but, they're more likely to occur from March to May. The best way to be prepared is to educate yourself!" (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "Did you hear? A new exhibit is coming to the Cherokee County History Center! Life's a Stitch shows the history and art of textiles in Cherokee County 🧵 Join us for a special Member Only preview of Life's a Stitch on Tuesday, March 7, 5 - 6:30 p.m." (History Cherokee via Facebook)

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