🌱 Date Set To Submit Absentee Ballots + Cybersecurity For Teens

Hey, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including news about...

• Cherokee County election's department sets date for absentee ballots
• Road closures could cause delays, traffic
• Cherokee County teen arrested in Florida for murder

But first, today's weather:

A shower; colder in the p.m. High: 60 Low: 28.

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

1. The Cherokee County election department has announced the date Cherokee County voters can start submitting their absentee ballots. Ballots may be submitted starting Dec. 6. The ballots will be applied to the Senate runoff election. To learn more about absentee ballots, visit the link. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
2. A portion of the road in nearby Woodstock will be closing for some time, so get ready to plan alternate routes. Hames Road just south of Highway 92 will be closed for approximately four months. Crews will be working on road reconstruction in the area. Officials are encouraging drivers to adjust their routes accordingly and prepare for potential traffic. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
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4. Protecting children from online dangers is more important than ever – and now you can give them the skills to stay smart and safe online. The R.T. Jones Library in nearby Sequoya will be holding an Intro To Cybersecurity session on Monday. The program will educate high school students from around the area on how to protect themselves and their information while on the internet. All high school students are welcome, and dinner will be provided. (Sequoya Regional Library via Facebook)
5. A college student from nearby Dunwoody has been arrested in Florida for the murder of his grandfather. On Wednesday morning, a neighbor called the police after someone arrived at their front door claiming a family member had attacked them. Luke Ingram, 19, was found at the scene with the body of another family member, who has been identified as Ingram's grandfather. The other family member survived the attack. (WSBTV)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Cherokee Heights Arts Festival at Cherokee Residential Services (9:00 AM)
• Veteran Day Celebration at American Legion Post (9:00 AM)
• Downtown Canton Art And Spirits Walk at Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (12:00 PM)
• The Isaacs at Canton First Baptist (4:00 PM)
• Reformation Rodeo at The Mill On Etowah (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce got to enjoy a delicious meal at Lydon Academy for their Meet & Eat Luncheon! The lunch was hosted by Stratus Kitchen & Bar. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Theodora Dance Conservatory has opened up at The Mill on Etowah. Congratulations – we can't wait to start dancing! (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Paws for a Cause playground fundraiser at Avery Elementary School is going great! So far they've raised $9,200 for the project, and they're just getting started. (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.