🌱 Career Expo + Charity Bike Ride + Commissioners Talk ARPA Funding

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on:

• A career fair with more than 1,000 opportunities.
• An upcoming charity motorcycle ride.
• Plans for allocating federal ARPA funding.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with abundant sunshine. High: 91 Low: 66.

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

1. Looking to make a career change? Next Wednesday, Sep. 28, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development will host the 8th Annual Cherokee Career Expo from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center. Nearly 40 employers from around Cherokee County will be at the event looking to fill over 1,000 positions in fields ranging from human resources to manufacturing. Representatives from several local colleges and organizations will also offer resume review assistance beginning at 1:00 p.m. (Press Release Desk)
2. Have you signed up yet for the BRAVe (Bike Riders Against Violence) Motorcycle Ride on Oct. 1? The second annual ride will begin at 10:30 a.m., with riders taking off from Reformation Brewery. Riders are encouraged to stick around afterward for live music, food, and activities. Participants can register online in advance or on-site starting at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the race. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
3. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners considered a proposal to award roughly $2.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to local nonprofits. The sum is part of a $6 million budget in ARPA funds earmarked by the county for homelessness and assistance to impacted nonprofit agencies. The Boys and Girls Club, Bethesda Medical, and Goodwill of North Georgia are among the organizations with recommended projects being considered for this initial round of funding. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
4. State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 31 parents from across the state to serve on the 2022-2023 Parent Advisory Council, including Gabriela Vazquez of the Cherokee County School District. The council will meet a total of three times throughout the year to discuss education challenges in Georgia and brainstorm ways to increase parent and family engagement. Parents are nominated to serve on the PAC by their local school district at the beginning of every new school year. (All On Georgia)
5. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Cabernet the domestic shorthair and Buttercup the pit bull terrier, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)

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Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

• Canton Business Club Local Leader Meetup At Reformation Brewery (Sep. 21, 8:00 AM)
• Live Music: Eric Thomas At Riverstone Corner Bistro (Sep. 22, 6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in joining a community support group for domestic violence survivors? Email madison@cfvc.org to learn more about getting involved with the Cherokee Family Violence Center. (CherokeeFamilyViolenceCenter via Instagram)
• The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is partnering with Cox Enterprises and the Turner Foundation to make revitalization grants available to hundreds of school gardens across the metro Atlanta area through a new Garden Rejuvenation Fund. Between now and Dec. 15, schools in the Canton and Sixes areas can apply for a $1,000 grant to rejuvenate their garden spaces and equipment. (Source: Captain Planet Foundation)
• Families who join the YMCA of Cherokee County can earn $200 toward YMCA programs. Visit the link to learn more about membership benefits, including pool access, virtual programming, and wellness coaching. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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— 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.