🌱 Children’s Healthcare Center Reopens + Cherokee Scholars 5K Dates

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 79 Low: 69.

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

1. After more than two years, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta urgent care center in Canton will open to the public as of September 7. According to a representative of the healthcare center, they originally closed back in April 2020 due to a low patient volume during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With demand on the rise once again, the center has decided to reopen and will offer walk-in hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. (Tribune Ledger News)
2. It’s never too early to start thinking about Spooky Season. Registration for the much-anticipated Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion opens on September 1st at 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Visitors Center, about 15 minutes outside of Canton. You must register in person. The public will vote on their favorite scarecrows at the event. Proceeds will be donated to INSeason and help further the beautification of Woodstock.
3. The dates for the 8th annual Cherokee Scholars 5K Run/Walk have been announced! On Saturday, October 29 at 8 a.m., you can join runners or walkers at Cannon Park in Downtown Canton for the event. Those who register before October 18 will receive a T-shirt, race bib, and a beverage ticket. Proceeds benefit the Reinhardt Cherokee Scholars program, which provides scholarships for students from Cherokee County. (Reinhardt University)
4. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include utilities engineer, police recruit, and public works technician. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)
5. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter calls on residents for help after receiving notice that their supplier of pine pellet litter/bedding is back-ordered. The pine pellets they use help keep litter boxes fresher, reduce dust in cages, and overall contribute to the health of the cats. For those able to donate, the shelter has listed specific brands and options on its Amazon wish list. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Trivia Night At Reformation Brewery (Canton) (7:00 PM)
• Storytime In The Park At JB Owens Park (10:30 AM)
• Layne Denton Live Music At Rootstock Restaurant & Bar (Woodstock) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The River Rock Summer Concert & Festival wraps up the series this Saturday, August 27, with opening act Bogey and the Viceroy, and a headliner performance by fan-favorite Electric Avenue. From 6-10 p.m. at Etowah River Park, be sure to also grab a bite to eat, cheers with your favorite beverage, and let your kids play to their hearts' content. (City of Canton via Facebook)
• Gear up and get ready for some fun. The Multicultural Festival Soccer Tournament is quickly approaching. If you would like to register your team for the soccer tournament, please follow one of the provided links to the Canton Police Department’s webpage where you will locate the fillable registration form. English: www.cantonga.gov/mcfest
  Espanol: www.cantogna.gov/mcfestespanol (Canton Police Department via Facebook)
• Be sure to join the City of Canton on Friday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m., for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the start of renovations to Harmon Park (226 Harmon Circle, Canton, Ga.). New amenities to the park will include a mini-pitch soccer field with stadium seating, a resurfaced basketball court, additional parking and sidewalks, and a pavilion. (City of Canton via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

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