🌱 Canton Theatre Featured + Wildflower Mural + Garden In The Park

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Very hot. High: 94 Low: 72.

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

1. The Historic Canton Theater was featured in a roundup of the top things to do in Cherokee County this summer. Built in 1911 and owned by the City of Canton, the theater offers both live performances and film screenings for residents and visitors of all ages. As part of the Historic Canton Theater's summer programming, between now and Jul. 28, visitors can pay just $1 for screenings of popular family movies. (History Cherokee)
2. Did you get a chance to see downtown Canton's latest mural? On Jun. 21, the City of Canton celebrated the opening of its newest mural with a ribbon-cutting and block party event. The whimsical wildflower wall was designed and painted by Madison Beaulieu, with support from the City as well as the Canton Cultural Arts Commission. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
3. On Monday, Jun. 27, the Living Bridge Center in Canton and Cherokee County Health Department clinics will offer free HIV testing in honor of National HIV Testing Day. The Living Bridge Centers will also provide complimentary condoms, cups, stickers, and more throughout the day. Anyone unable to attend in-person may also order a free self-test kit online. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
4. If you're looking for a new home and don't want to leave the Canton-Sixes area, start your search with Patch's roundup of upcoming local open houses. There are four open houses scheduled in Canton this weekend, including one for a spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single-family home on Red Fox Drive. Visit the link for pictures, specs, and additional information. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. The City of Canton invites the community to attend its upcoming Garden in the Park this Saturday, Jun. 25. Enjoy all things homegrown and handmade, including flowers, art, food, music, and more. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cannon Park downtown. (City of Canton GA)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Lady And The Tramp - $1 Summer Family Film Series (Morning Showing) At Canton Theatre (10:00 AM)
• Lady And The Tramp - $1 Summer Family Film Series (Afternoon Showing) At Canton Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Trivia Night In Canton At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: Georgia pediatricians this week have started administering the COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of six months and five years. (Axios)
• View the preliminary Jun. 21 primary runoff election results, as reported on the Georgia Secretary of State's website, with 13 out of 42 Cherokee County precincts reporting. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Canton recognized the service of President Greg Elder and welcomed President-Elect Nicole Lawson during its annual Changing of the Guard. Said the club in part on Facebook, "We have much to celebrate and much to look forward to with the new [fiscal] year!" (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.