🌱 Code Orange Air Quality Alert + Assessment Appeal Deadline Nearing

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• There's a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today.
• Deadline approaching for assessment appeals.
• Talk on preserving Native American history.

But first, today's weather:

Hazy sun. High: 83 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. A Georgia Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Alert has been posted by Woodstock Fire & Rescue. Our area is rated a Code Orange for today, with prolonged exposure considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The air quality is likely to be unhealthy for children, those sensitive to ozone and those with heart or lung disease. Be sure to limit your outdoor activities if you fall into one of the sensitive groups. You can check the air quality on the official U.S. Air Quality Index website here. (Woodstock Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County officials have posted a reminder that the deadline to file an appeal for your property assessment is June 29. The free process can be done online on the tax assessors office website here, just click on "file appeal." You'll be able to view your property's current information, compare other properties in the area or appeal the property assessment completed for your property. The system will take you through the process, though anyone with a question about the appeals process can call 678-493-6120. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
3. The next "Hear, Here" talk at History Cherokee will be held on June 13. These events tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon if you'd like to attend. The event, "Hear, Here: The Preservation of Native American History and Heritage with Leslie Thomas," is free. Leslie Thomas has been a member of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association for over 20 years and has served as the communications director, vice president and current president of the organization. A wealth of experience and knowledge, Thomas is also the current president of the Gilmer County Historical Society. You can sign up for the lecture at the link. (History Cherokee)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

Friday, June 9

• Animal Happy Hour: You'll love the guided farm tour and tasty beverages during the adults only happy hour at Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary, 208 Deer Run. (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
• Summer Fling: Catch the live music on The Green at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Kurt Wheeler: Enjoy the great food and live music at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Summer Family Film Series - Spanish - "In the Heights": Tickets for the Spanish viewing are just $1, movies will be shown at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. (7 - 10 p.m.)
• Sacre Francais by DJ Veendez: Featuring a variety of house music at C'est la Vie, 361 E. Main St. (9 - 11 p.m.)
• Mad Margritt: The band is playing live tonight at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter always has some of the most adorable cats and dogs available, but this week, the shelter has bunnies. As of this writing, there are still four listed as available, but there are also some cuties of the larger kind waiting for a new home. You can see the adoptable animals here, the shelter is at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton, you can reach them by phone at 770-345-7270. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• There are also plenty of furry friends listed in the Patch that are looking for homes. Thanks to data compiled by Petfinder, some of the latest pets in the area looking for homes can be found at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• The Holly Springs Police Department and First Baptist Church Holly Springs are holding the annual American Red Cross Blue Blood Drive this Saturday, which will be held in honor of Officer Joe Burson. You can head to the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the address is 2632 Holly Springs Parkway. You can make an appointment here, please enter the code FBHS to find the drive, or you can call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Donors will receive a $10 gift card and a chance to win a home theater package. (Holly Springs PD via Facebook)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Cherokee Angel Senior Care on their Ground Breaking Ceremony for the expansion of their senior care home! Their team provides individualized care to both seniors and persons with developmental disabilities." (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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