🌱 Shoplifters At Canton Walmart + Penny Sales Tax Likely To Continue

Hey, everybody! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about...

• The newest houses for sales in the Canton-Sixes area
• Shoplifters take felony amounts of products from the Canton Walmart
• Cherokee County's penny sales tax likely to be extended

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; a shower in the p.m. High: 69 Low: 60.

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

1. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Accountant, Police Recruit, and Utilities Engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)
2. Poring over new home listings around the Canton-Sixes area on the web can be fun, but it doesn't compare to seeing it in person. Ready to start hunting? To jump-start your search, here's a list of the five most recent homes to hit the open-house circuit in the Canton-Sixes area. That way, you can get a feel for what's out there before making the big decision. Visit the link to see what's available. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. The Canton Police Department has released a photo of suspects accused of shoplifting felony amounts of items. The items were stolen from the Walmart on Riverstone Parkway. Some of the items stolen included clothing and razor blades. If you have any information please contact the authorities. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
4. Flu activity in Georgia is unusually high this year. During a state Department of Public Health board meeting on Tuesday, state epidemiologist Dr. Cherie Drenzek warned the public to be vigilant against the flu. Cases are expected to get significantly worse throughout the year, which could lead to understaffed and overflowing hospitals. Flu activity has risen dramatically in multiple states across the country. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
5. It looks like Cherokee County's penny sales tax will get a six-year extension. The majority of voters approved the extension when they went to the ballots, according to preliminary results — meaning Cherokee County will likely hold onto its 6 percent sales tax. It remains one of the lowest sales taxes in the state of Georgia. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Changing Church For A Changing World at Sixes United Methodist Church (9:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers And Artisans Market at World Harvest Church in Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Live Music: Mark Miller at the Riverstone Corner Bistro (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Misti Martin from Cherokee County has been named as one of the 500 Most Influential Leaders in the state by Georgia Trend. What an amazing accomplishment! (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• On Nov. 12, the Cherokee Warriors will be playing Milton in the first round of GHSA High School Playoffs. Come cheer them on! (Cherokee Warriors Touchdown Club via Facebook)
• Reminder: all Cherokee County government offices (and that includes the courts) will be closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. We thank all our veterans for their service! (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! 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.