🌱 Canton State Of The City Address + Georgia Abortion Rights Debate

Hello again! Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on:

• Mayor of Canton to hold annual State of the City Address
• Georgia to determine if six-week abortion ban is legal
• Canton woman who was killed in freak event honored with race

But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 62 Low: 51.

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

1. On Thursday, Jan. 19, the Mayor of Canton will give his annual State of the City Address. City of Canton Mayor Bill Grant will speak at the City Council Meeting, which will be held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. You can attend in person, or view the entire meeting online. Visit the city's website for more details. (Canton GA)
2. In March, the state of Georgia's abortion laws will go to the courts. The Georgia Supreme Court will discuss adopting a law based on one that has just been approved in South Carolina. The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that banning abortion after six weeks violates the state's constitutional right to privacy. The decision came down two days after the FDA announced that more pharmacies across the country will be able to provide abortion pills. (The Augusta Chronicle)
3. A Canton woman who died in a freak horse accident is being memorialized in a race. Breanna Chadwick, 20, was killed in a rodeo event in Jul. 2022 after a horse ran into a gate and struck her. "Bree's Mile of Memories" will be held at Jan. 21 at Etowah River Park in Canton to honor Chadwick and her love of running. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Get ready to celebrate local film and filmmakers! The Woodstock Arts Film Festival will be held in nearby Woodstock on Jan. 21 starting at 12:00 p.m. This will be the inaugural film festival. Local filmmakers are encouraged to read the guidelines and submit their cinematic creations. (AllEvents)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Bus Driver, Parks Worker, and Maintenance Assistant. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Gallery Exhibit: Color And Light: Eric Albright, Peter Ho, Denise Jennings at Chattahoochee Technical College: Canton Campus (6:00 PM)
• Social Security Workshop at Chattahoochee Technical College (6:00 PM)
• Information Night Luxury Wine Cruise With Roswell Wine Festival at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room in Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night at Canton Icehouse (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's only one week left to sign up for Macedonia Baseball & Softball! Walk-in registration will be held on Jan. 22 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the baseball field. (Macedonia Baseball & Softball via Facebook)
• Don't forget to register for Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer before Jan. 31! There are youth soccer programs available for all ages and levels. (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• The Canton Hall City Council Meeting will take place on Jan. 19 at 1:00 p.m. Stop by if you want to get involved! (Canton GA)

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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.