🌱 Canton City Council Meets Tonight + Property Assessments On The Way

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community. Because community news matters! Today's briefing includes...

• You can attend the Canton City Council meeting.
• Annual property assessments have been sent out.
• Zoning ordinance updated for smoke and vape shops.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm or two. High: 70 Low: 58.

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

1. There's a Canton City Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. and you're invited. The meeting agenda has several items listed, including a rezoning request to pave the way for a proposed convenience store and gas station at Heard and Fate Conn roads and ordinance amendments regarding the definition of "electric bicycles" and their use in public parks. There will also be reports from the mayor and city manager. You can attend the meeting in person at City Hall, located at 110 Academy St., or watch online here, where you'll also find the link to the agenda. (City of Canton via Facebook)
2. The Board of Tax Assessors will be sending out annual property assessment notices this week. The appraisals were made as of Jan. 1, after a review of the market sales in 2022. Homeowners utilizing a homestead exemption will receive the standard $5,000 exemption and taxable values in terms of county maintenance and operations will remain the same as determined in the original homestead exemption via the valuation freeze exemption and senior exemptions will increase, adjusted per the Social Security Index. Gov. Brian Kemp has authorized a one-time Property Tax Relief Grant for homeowners, reducing assessed value by $18,000 - keep your eye out for tax bills coming later this year. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
3. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to add more stipulations to the county's existing zoning ordinance regulations for tobacco and vape shops. Going forward, these shops must be at least one mile from any school or daycare center, 600 feet from properties with recreational, park or playground designations, 1,000 feet from shops that are similar, and in addition, merchants wanting to set up shop in the county will need to obtain a special use permit. A scheduled public hearing regarding amendments to the county regulations for liquor stores was not held, the board has pushed that item to June 6. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive: You can register at the link for the drive today at the YMCA in Canton today, all donors will receive a $10 gift card. The G. Cecil Pruett Community Center YMCA is located at 151 Waleska St. (10 a.m. - 3 p.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 story time at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Eric Thomas: The artist is performing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Public Input Meeting: Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding the meeting tonight to collect our feedback for the planned Hickory Flat Area Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting at the Hickory Flat Gym, the address is 4835 Hickory Road. (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: Join the trivia fun every Thursday at Sidelines Grille, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Head over to Reformation Brewery at 225 Reformation Parkway for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: The evening is hosted by Karaoke with the Howards and features DJ T at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• Reformation Brewery will be closed today until 6 p.m. for a private event. The brewery will open back up after the event and will remain open until their regular 10 p.m. closing. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)
• House hunting online can only get you so far. To pick out your new home, it'll take an in-person visit to feel the vibe of the area and see the views, house and land without camera filters and clever angles. Spend a nice day exploring homes for sale in the Canton-Sixes area, here are some of the open houses coming up. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Canton Police Department, GA: "During National Police Week, we take time to honor the memory of those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their communities. Those courageous men and women were the best of our society, and we pay special tribute to them for their sacrifice. We also recognize those who continue to serve across our great nation and thank them for their dedication." (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "The Heritage Park Playground is on the home stretch-the-turf to completion! The turf playground base will be completed this week, and then after a few finishing touches are made in the next couple of weeks, the newest playground in the city will have its Grand Opening Celebration in June (date TBD). Stay tuned!" (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "🌊 Dive into safety with Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services! 🚤💦 We're proud to join the Wear It campaign for Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day on May 19, spreading awareness about boating and water safety. 🙌 Join our mission by snapping a photo of yourself rocking a life jacket and share it on social media using the hashtag #safeboating!" (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Union Hill: "Lost cat! Please help us find Kiki. He is an older, gray and dark striped bobtail cat. He has a clipped ear. He’s on medication and is having hip issues. I’m so worried that he has gotten stuck somewhere. Please keep your eye out for our sweet boy! He is greatly missed, and we are very, very worried. Please call or text with any information! 770-685-3867" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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