🌱 Canton Man Gets Life In Prison + Beat The Heat At Blankets Creek

Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Very hot. High: 99 Low: 73.

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

1. A Canton man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for sex crimes against a child. Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea sentenced Johnathan Collins, 39, in court this week, after he was found guilty of 13 charges, including rape, molestation, and cruelty to children. The crimes in question took place in 2018 and were committed against a child who was under 10 years old at the time. "With this guilty verdict, this child no longer has to live in fear," said District Attorney Shannon Wallace. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The pool isn't the only place to beat the heat this summer! Georgia has numerous swimming holes to help the community cool off while enjoying beautiful natural views. Access Atlanta listed two Canton spots, Blankets Creek and Gober Beach, on its list of the top eight swimming holes in the state. (Access Atlanta)
3. Father's Day is coming up on Jun. 19, and there are plenty of local places where Dad can get some "freebies" to celebrate his day! One such place is Cherokee Aquatic Center’s Oasis Pool, which is offering free admission to fathers who are accompanied by a paying child guest. Your admission ticket includes beach-entry access, two water slides and a water playground. Stop by 1200 Wellstar Way in Canton from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to redeem this offer. (Access Atlanta)
4. Looking for a new home in the Canton-Sixes area? One of these newly-listed properties for sale might just be your dream home! Check out the details on these properties in our latest real estate roundup. Local offerings include a 3-bed, 2-bath home on Nacoochee Way for $329,000 and a 4-bed, 1-bath home on Pine Grove Drive for $240,000. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. How well do you know your sea creatures? Test your ocean knowledge and separate myth from reality in a trivia game night at R.T. Jones Memorial Library! The game begins tonight (Jun. 15) at 7:00 p.m. Registration is not required and the event is open to all adults in the community. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• CBC Morning Meetup At Reformation Brewery (8:00 AM)
• Court Room Boot Camp For Expert Witnesses At The Property Loss Appraisal Network (Jun. 15-17, 9:00 AM)
• Real Or Myth: Sea Creatures Adult Trivia Game At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The YMCA of Cherokee County has its 30th anniversary coming up, and the staff is looking for alumni stories to help celebrate! If you grew up going to this beloved Cherokee County community institution, the Y wants to hear about your experiences. Fill out this form to share your happiest memories from the last 30 years! (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Planning to celebrate Independence Day in Canton? The festivities begin on Saturday, Jul. 2, with a 4 p.m. parade through Downtown Canton, presented by the American Legion Post 45. After the parade, join in on the fireworks fun at Riverstone Parkway at dusk. City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• Are you or someone you know interested in joining a community support group for domestic violence survivors? Contact Kari at Cherokee Family Violence Center for more information: kari@cfvc.org.(Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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Events:

• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Summer Plant Sale (June 18)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.