🌱 Nearby Drive-Thru Flu Shots + 2 Separate Canton Residents Arrested

Hello there, Canton and Sixes! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 66.

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

1. The North Georgia Health District is offering "drive-thru" flu shots on Oct. 4. Residents can receive their flu shot in their car from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. On Thursday, Sep. 1, Roberto Pena, of Canton, was arrested and charged with child molestation. Pena allegedly sexually abused and exploited a six-year-old child between 2019 and 2021. (NewsBreak)
3. On Aug. 27, 21-year-old Camren Fambrough of Canton was arrested and charged with carjacking with a weapon, burglary, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of carjacking with a weapon. His arraignment will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 23, at the Manatee County Judicial Center. (Islander)
4. According to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, the northbound lane of Reinhardt College Parkway at Land Road was shut down yesterday, Sep. 6, due to a three-vehicle accident. No further information was released as of Tuesday evening. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office)
5. The Canton Multicultural Festival is fast approaching this Saturday, Sep. 10! There's still time if you'd like to register to participate in the Festival's 5K race and/or soccer tournament. Visit the city's website to learn more about the day's festivities happening at Etowah Park. (City of Canton)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Play Date At The ART BARN (10:00 AM)
• Food Truck - Unwind Wednesday At Cherokee Veterans Park (5:30 PM)
• Financial Peace University Course At Canton First Baptist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Sep. 6, the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire on Vaughn Road near Clifford Court. Firefighters were able to put out the fire and no one was hurt. (Facebook)
• There was a fire on Santa Fe Trail in southwest Cherokee County on Sep. 5. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the residential structure fire and were able to extinguish it. No victims were located in the home; click here to read more. (Facebook)
• The price of gas in Georgia is showing a continued decline! As of Sep. 5, the state's average price for regular unleaded gas at $3.33 per gallon. View the link to read more. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.