🌱 Cherokee County Teachers Receive Bonus + 130 Books For Children

Hello, friends! It's Monday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• The Canton Police Department is investigating the connection between two bodies found in the same location months apart.
• The Cherokee County School District approved a bonus and is looking into salary raises for full-time and part-time employees.
• Ferst Readers of Cherokee County received a donation to provide 130 children with books for the following year.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 56 Low: 33.

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

1. Canton police are investigating whether two human remains are connected after being found in the same area months apart. A property owner was clearing overgrown vegetation when he found remains near the Waleska Street bridge. In June, remains were found in the same location, and police charged Jacob Huckabay with the murder. (Fox 5)
2. Cherokee County teachers and staff received positive news just in time for the holidays. The School Board approved mid-year bonuses and hopes to increase salaries next year. Full-time employees will receive $1,000 one-time supplemental payments, and part-time staff will receive $500 to show appreciation for their service to the school district. (Cherokee County School District)
3. The Towne Lake Rotary Club Foundation donated $4,730 to the Ferst Readers of Cherokee County, which will provide books to more than 130 children for the year. The Ferst Readers program donates books and a corresponding newsletter to children from birth to 5-years-old every month. The program has benefited 240 children in Cherokee County. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she was raped in Cherokee County jail. The former inmate filed the case over the summer and said the incident happened in October 2020 by a deputy. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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 deputy sheriff, lab technician, and communications officer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Thanksgiving Rock Band Camp With Metro Music Makers At Alpharetta Art Center (9:00 AM)
• Wood Elite Skillz Annual Thanksgiving Clinic At River Church (10:00 AM)
• Sidelines Monday SoundCheck At Sidelines Grill (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from an 2,249 sq. ft., four-bed, three-bath home for $364,000 to a $575,000 home with three beds, three baths, and 2,513 sq. ft. Get all the property details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Congratulations, Bonn Ellerbee! Ellerbee is a firefighter for the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services who completed the Georgia Smoke Diver Association Program last week. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Canton Police Department shared a few tips to prevent accidents. To view their driving tips, check the link – safe driving! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.