🌱 Cherokee County House Fire + CCSD Schools Win Award

Hello again, friends! It's Wednesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 93 Low: 71.

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

1. Yesterday, Aug. 2, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services reported a house fire on West Oaks Drive in south Cherokee County. According to Cherokee County and Woodstock firefighters, the fire was contained in one room, and no injuries were reported. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. The National PTA honored two Cherokee County School District schools. Boston Elementary School and Little River Elementary School were recently named winners of the National PTA School of Excellence award. (Press Release Desk)
3. On Sep 18, Hopedealers Worldwide will host a summit on addiction recovery and prevention in Canton. Hopedealers Worldwide, an addiction recovery nonprofit, aims to connect the community with resources in Cherokee County. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
4. On Aug. 2, H2O Innovation Inc. renewed the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contracts with the City of Canton. The O&M partnership with Canton began in 2006 and has evolved with the recent growth of the city. (Guru Focus News)
5. Looking for the perfect home that will fit all your cars? Check out a three-bedroom home with a three-car garage in Canton! View the link to see newly listed homes for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Morning Meetup- Off Your Plate w/ Shanna Beavers At Reformation Brewery (8:00 AM)
• Co-ed Fall Skillz League Practice At Fury Volleyball Club (5:30 PM)
• Canton Business Club Evening Social At Reformation Brewery (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there was a slight increase in Cherokee County's unemployment rate between May and June of this year. However, the rate is still lower than the state average. View the link for more information. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
• The Canton Police Department reminds residents that school buses are back on the roadways! CPD listed the following tips to keep in mind while driving. Traffic will increase, so prepare accordingly. Be alert for the "STOP" signs and flashing lights signaling that the bus is about to stop and students will be loading or unloading. Leave earlier to give yourself more time to get to your destination. Slow down. Put your phone away. Be cautious when approaching crosswalks. (Facebook)
• The Sequoyah Regional Library's new Knowledge Base programming series is all about creating your next discovery! Join the Knowledge Base Beanstack Challenge to begin your journey to becoming a Knowledge Base Ace! (Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. 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.