🌱 Canton Gifted $1 Million For Housing + Woman Arrested For Imitation

Hi all! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Canton is receiving $1 million toward housing redevelopment.
• A Woodstock woman was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
• A Ball Ground Man will serve seven years for possession of methamphetamine.

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

1. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded Canton $1 million in housing tax credits, which will help build new homes in the Shipp Street community. The Canton Housing Authority project will develop 70 new or replacement units. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. According to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, a Woodstock woman who imitated a Georgia Department of Corrections officer was arrested for falsely identifying herself as a police officer. Jacqueline Brengettsy, 51, faces two charges of a felony for impersonating a public officer or employee. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. A man from Ball Ground was convicted of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in October and was sentenced this week to seven years behind bars. Bert Edward Otto, 46, will serve seven years in prison and 30 years on probation when he is released. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Two Cherokee County School District teachers were named 2023 Georgia STEM Scholars. Teresa Bailey and Kimberly Harrison from Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy were chosen for their excellence in teaching students about STEM and innovation in incorporating STEM into elementary and middle school lessons. (Press Release Desk)
5. According to Cherokee County fire officials, two adults escaped a house fire early yesterday morning. It is unknown if there were injuries or how the fire began. The fire was near the Lake Arrowhead community. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Mistletoe On Main At Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (6:00 PM)
• Live Music - Trey Odom At Riverstone Corner Bistro (6:00 PM)
• Canton City Council Meeting At City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Christmas is coming early this year at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Pet adoption fees are being waived this weekend! Check the link for the date and time. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Woodstock Arts is setting up its first "Christkindl Market," a traditional German Christmas market, in downtown Woodstock this weekend. Expect live music, food vendors, makers, artists, and more! (Woodstock Arts)
• The Hickory Flat Public Library is closed for renovation and expansion of facilities. Library surplus items will be sold Dec. 7-10. See more details about the construction and the sale at the link! (Sequoyah Regional Library)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.