🌱 Deadly Flu Season In Georgia + Church To Operate As Warming Station

Hey, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's Daily, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Flu season in Georgia deadlier than last year.
• Adoptable dogs and cats in Cherokee County.
• Action Church converts to warming station.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 47 Low: 35.

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

1. Flu season in Georgia is turning deadly. More people have died in the first two months of the 2022 flu season compared to the entirety of the 2021 season. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 33 people have died of the flu since October. Most of the victims were 65 and over. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. Shelters are at capacity, and eager to find foster families and permanent homes for these animals. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Buttercup the energetic and well-behaved pit mix, and Titus the shorthair cat who's looking for someone to cuddle in the sun with, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)
3. On Dec. 24, the Canton Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet. Several departmental employees were recognized for their outstanding performance and admirable devotion to the community. The Supervisor of the Year awards went to Sergeant Jesse Hamilton and Sergeant Adam Yurkovsky. The Chief's Award was given to Gabriela Gonzalez. You can view the whole list of winners at the link. (Canton Police Department, GA)
4. Last week, the nearby Rose Creek Library held a very special Hanukkah celebration for some of its youngest patrons. Families and their children got to enjoy learning about Hanukkah through a delightful storytime. There were also crafts and games centered around the holiday. Every family left with a Hanukkah craft kit so they could have even more holiday fun at home. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. Action Church in Canton will be opening its doors to the homeless this weekend. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, the church will operate as a warming station. Guests are welcome after 6:00 p.m. and are expected to leave the next morning by 8:00 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be provided to guests. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• CBC Morning Meet Up at Reformation Brewery (8:00 AM)
• Environmental And Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting at Canton City Hall (12:00 PM)
• Local Leader Meetup at Reformation Brewery (2:00 PM)
• Live Music: Kurt Wheeler at J Michael's Prime (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Santa Claus grabbed breakfast with the families of the Canton Police Department on Saturday! Kids got to share a delicious breakfast (and snap some photos) with Mr. Claus. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• New seed is being laid over the fields of Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer. In a few weeks, we'll start to see some shoots, and that means soccer season is on the horizon. (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• There's a very busy elf nearby in Mrs. Rice's class at Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy! Have you seen any elves around town? (Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.