🌱 Canton-Sixes Weekend Events + 10-Year-Old Saves Family From Fire

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 93 Low: 70.

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

1. There are many events happening in the Canton-Sixes area this weekend. Highlights include Chris Isaak performing live at the Canton Palace Theatre, SpongeBob Musical at the North Canton Playhouse, and more. (Canton Rep)
2. Cherokee County fire officials said a 10-year-old boy, Zizo Knight, saved his family from a fire that destroyed his home early on the morning of Jul. 14. According to Cherokee firefighters, Zizo woke up when he heard what sounded like fireworks and saw the front porch and part of the roof were on fire. Zizo woke up his parents and 18-month-old brother before the home's roof caved in. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire as of 6:00 p.m. on Jul. 14. (Georgia Patch)
3. Chipper Jones, the Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer, bought a $3 million, 5,788-square-foot Blue Ridge lake house. He recently listed his $15 million Canton home for sale. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. The Taste and Brews Festival is returning to Canton for the first time in two years, since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern fall festival will be in October 2022. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
5. Looking to add a new member to your family? Patch and Petfinder have you covered! Check out all the adoptable dogs, cats, birds, and more that are looking for a forever home in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Toddler Sensory Snack and Play: Ocean Adventure! At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
• Donation Days! At Hickory Flat Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Grease Night At Canton Icehouse (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is accepting applications for the Firefighter Entry Level position! Click here for more information. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• According to the Atlanta Regional Commission, Cherokee County added 6,890 new residents in the past year! Click here to read more. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC) can help you file Temporary Protective Orders (TPO)! CFVC has filed over 150 TPOs for Cherokee County residents last year. Call 770-479-1804 ext. 200 for help in English or extensions 112 or 111 for help in Spanish.(Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you tomorrow morning for 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.