🌱 Child Missing From Acworth + 'Screen On The Green' Is Back

Hello again, everybody! 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 locally, including news about:

• There's a missing child out of Acworth.
• Screen on the Green is almost here.
• Maintenance at Heritage Park affects entry.

But first, today's weather: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 62.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing/runaway child out of Acworth. The 12 year old, Leland Eubanks, was last seen on Monday near his home around 9 p.m. Eubanks is described as a white male, 5-foot-4 inches tall and 98 pounds with brown hair. He was wearing a red University of Georgia sweatshirt with the word "Championship" on the front, black basketball shorts and white and black shoes when he went missing. If you have seen the missing child or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 770-928-0239 or 911. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. The "Screen on the Green" summer movie series is almost here! The Mill on Etowah has released the schedule, and it all starts with a viewing of the 2023 edition of "The Little Mermaid" on June 7, from 7-9 p.m. The movies will be shown on Wednesdays in June and July out on The Green and include "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days" on June 14, "Happy Feet" on June 21 and "Remember the Titans" on June 28. The movies are free, so grab your friends and family, your folding chairs and a blanket for Wednesday movie nights at The Mill. (The Mill on Etowah via Facebook)
3. The Heritage Park parking area that sits behind the Popeye's on Riverstone Parkway has been closed since maintenance began on April 10. The City of Canton released a statement yesterday that lot will be closed for about three more months and there will be no access to that parking area by way of Canton Mill Drive during that time. However, the park is still accessible by way of Riverstone Parkway, found at the the entrance next to the Mr. Clean Car Wash. The bathrooms next to the closed parking area will stay open and are accessible by way of the trail at the park. (Canton City News)
4. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is participating in this Saturday's Alternative Baseball Organization (ABO) baseball game, with members of the department going up to bat with and in support of teens and adults with disabilities. The 1 p.m. game will also include local leaders and celebrities in a 7-inning exhibition game. It's free to attend, so head over to the Tommy Mann Baseball Fields with the family. The park is located at 2066 Sugar Pike Road, you can get your free tickets here. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. Just in time to ease the heat suddenly upon us, the Oasis at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center is opening up on Saturday, May 27. The outdoor pool has a water playground, two water slides and lots of fun features for the tiny kids, along with pavilions, family restrooms, locker rooms and cabana rentals. You can pay the entry fee when you get there or get season passes for the family. From May 27-July 30, the hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, except on Sunday, when it will be open from noon-5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Fresh Start Mornings: Presented by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), give and receive feedback, learn and make connections with other local entrepreneurs. The meeting is free and open to the public at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Minis at The Mill: The free event series is for children ages 1 - 5 and their favorite adult, and each week in May there will be a different activity to enjoy. The morning activities will take place on The Green, and they'll include things like story time, soccer, a bubble party and more. The Mill is located at 225 Reformation Parkway. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• BridgeMill Farmers Market: The market is open to all and will take place every Wednesday until November. The neighborhood is located at 1190 BridgeMill Ave. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Joy of Breathing: Learn the Joy of Breathing technique and enjoy a Pranayama class with Soul Dimension. The free class will take place via Zoom meeting. Please see the listing for more information. (1 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Go with the Flow: Hosted by Strongside Fitness and Fermented Wine, join the yoga-then-wine event on The Green every Wednesday at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. Please bring a mat or towel. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Mark Miller: Enjoy the amazing food and live music tonight at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Wild Wednesday Trivia Night: Head over to Canton Cigar Co. for their weekly trivia night, The Mill on Etowah. (7 p.m.)
• Cowboys and Angels: Throw on your best western threads for Country & Western Wednesdays at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m., the music starts at 8 p.m. with DJ Tammy. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget about this afternoon's Workout Wednesday. The class meets every Wednesday in May, thanks to Cherokee Recreation & Parks. The series is for ages 14 and up, for all skill levels and abilities and will include exercises for your whole body that will be adapted for everyone. The classes are held at The WREC, at 7545 Main St., Building 200 in Woodstock. You can register here at any time during the series. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• History Cherokee is holding a cotton loom demonstration this Friday at 11 a.m. The exhibits and collections manager from History Cherokee will use an authentic loom and discuss the historical significance of the machine. You'll need to pay admission to the Cherokee County History Center, the demonstration will take place in the Byron L. Dobbs Gallery. (History Cherokee)
• If you never had the chance to learn ballroom dancing as a youngster, Cherokee Recreation & Parks is offering a class to teach people of all ages the calming and confidence-building benefits of the dance style. You'll learn the Fox Trot, Cha-Cha and Swing in the upcoming June session. Classes will take place at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway from June 6-27, you can sign up at the link. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The Service League of Cherokee County's "Golfing Fore! The Children" charity golf tournament is coming up on June 16. The tournament starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast, and you'll also get a goodie bag and have time to purchase mulligans and raffle tickets before the shotgun start at 9 a.m. You can read more about the event and sign up at the link. (The Service League of Cherokee County)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "We're excited to share our 2022 Annual Report with you! You can view it from our Linktree here." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change, Store 513 on their ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating their grand opening. They are located at 6874 Hickory Road in Woodstock! For more information, give them a call 470-744-1203." (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Attention motorists: 🚨 Kellogg Creek Road at Jacobs Road Intersection will be closed to through traffic from May 16 to July 31, due to construction work for the intersection improvement project. A detour will be provided via Old Hwy 92. For your safety and that of contractors' personnel, please follow the posted detour and drive with caution." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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