🌱 Crash Shuts Down Canton Road + State Of The County Address 2023

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we have these stories and more:

• Major crash shuts down Canton Road
• Burst pipes flood pediatrician's office
• 2023 State of the County address

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 62 Low: 47.

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

1. A serious car crash on Canton Road shut down multiple lanes on Friday. All southbound lanes at Hawkins Store Road were blocked by the crash. Crews in Cobb County responded around 10:30 a.m. where it appeared an SUV ran off the road. Although it took several hours to clear the scene, there were significant delays afterwards. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Pipes bursting across Canton continue to cause complications. A major sprinkler pipe burst in the ceiling of a pediatrician's office. DV Pediatrics sustained major damage throughout the entire building as a result. The damage has caused the office to be shut down indefinitely. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. On Jan. 25, 2023, the Cherokee County State of the County Address will take place. The session will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. It will be held at the Cherokee Conference Center on the Bluffs Parkway. Dr. Brian Hightower, superintendent of the Cherokee County School District, will be among the guest speakers. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
4. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Canton-Sixes Daily. More details on the role and how to apply are available at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. The Eighth Annual Christmas Camp at River Church in Canton begins in just a few days. The camp opens on Jan. 2, and is a great way for kids with a passion for basketball to sharpen their skills over the winter. There will games, drills, and competitions held throughout the camp. Players will also get to compete in formal competitions and scrimmages. (EventBrite)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Noon Year's Eve at R.T. Jones Memorial Library (11:30 AM)
• Canton Bubbles at Fermented Wine Boutique (4:00 PM)
• Out With Old, In With The New Year: Ryan Davis - Crooner at Downtown Canton (5:00 PM)
• NYE Dinner Party at C'est la Vie (6:00 PM)
• New Year's Eve - Murder At The Masquerade At Featherstone's At Bridgemill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to know how History Cherokee is improving our community? Check out their latest blog post to find out. (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• There's still time to save a shelter animal before 2023. Cherokee County Animal Shelter is announcing new pets available for adoption on New Years Eve! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Remember, all Sequoyah Regional Library branches will be closed from 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and will reopen on Jan. 2. Have a safe and happy New Year! (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• Students who like to snap photos will love entering this youth photography contest about Cherokee County's waterways. Visit the link for details! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. Happy New Year!

— 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.