🌱 Electric Bicycles Okay In Parks + Share Your Thoughts On New Park

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Electric bicycles are now allowed in city parks.
• The county wants our feedback on a proposed park.
• Alternative Baseball Organization baseball game postponed.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm in the evening. High: 78 Low: 61.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 82 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. The Canton City Council voted to allowed in city parks at their meeting on May 19. The code has been amended to "allow for the use of Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles in city parks." Also included in the approved amendment was the clarifying statement that personal mobility vehicles are not considered motorized vehicles - that was not included in the wording of the code prior. You can read the amendment in full here. (Canton City News)
2. If you would like to have a hand in the creation of the future Hickory Flat Area Park, you can do that through a survey the county set up to collect our feedback. The county not only wants to hear our thoughts on the park, they have offered transparency through the official Hickory Flat Area Park Master Plan website. According to the project timeline, the site assessment has been completed for the 40-acre property, the public input meeting was held last week, and now, the county has presented us a survey to find out what facilities we would like to see in the park. You can complete the survey and watch the project timeline move forward here, we have until June 15. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. The Alternative Baseball Organization's baseball game scheduled for today has been postponed due to the possibility of storms in the area. No further details have been posted at this time about a future date. I'll update the listing here once the event date is released, it's going to be such a fun day, be sure not to miss it. Members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office will be participating in the baseball game in support of teens and adults with disabilities. The free game will also include local leaders and celebrities in the 7-inning exhibition game. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

Today

• Little Bear Community Yard Sale: The multi-house, neighborhood sale can be found by putting 503 Black Horse Circle in your GPS as a center point. (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• History Today, Canton Architectural Walking Tour: The morning tour will visit some of the historic and unique buildings in Downtown Canton and will be led by Architectural Historian Bob Gamble and Executive Director Stefanie Joyner. There are two tour times to choose from, and you'll meet up at the Cherokee County History Center. (Various Times)
• Beau the Reading Dog: For children 6 and up. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to Beau the Reading Dog at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Goat Yoga: There are still tickets available for Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary's yoga session at The Mill on Etowah. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Dungeon & Dragons: The monthly, recurring D & D campaign is for all ages and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. You can register here, but please note, the program may be too advanced for the younger set. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• PoBoys Fundraising Cruise-In: There will be classic cars, trucks, jeeps, rat rods, motorcycles, fire engines, new cars and more at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. If you'd like to enter your car for a chance to win a trophy for spectator choice and youth choice, there is a nominal entry fee. There will also be a raffle, a live DJ, a kids' zone and much more. (3 - 7 p.m.)
• Trey Odum: The artist is playing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Trevor Startt: Live music tonight at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (7 - 9 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Car-B-Que at the 'Flat: Usually on the second Sunday of each month, meet-up is happening this Sunday, since Mother's Day was this past weekend. Head over to Old Country Place BBQ & Bar, at 6764 Hickory Flat Highway, to check out some gorgeous cars for free. (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Sunday Breakfast Pop-Up: Paula's Zzerts and The Smokin' Texan are hosting the breakfast every Sunday, starting this week. The food will be served until it's gone. There is indoor and outdoor seating and there will be cornhole and sidewalk chalk to entertain the little ones. You can find the goods at 140 Keith Drive. (11 a.m.)
• Maker's Mash: Check out and shop local artists and makers at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Sunday Makebreak, Painted Garden Rocks: Bring the kids over to Michael's, located in Riverstone Plaza, at 1445 Riverstone Parkway, for a painting session this weekend. Paint a rock for your garden or yourself, all supplies will be provided. The event is free, but you can register at the link. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Breath 101, Intro to Yoga Breathing: Learn water breathing, whiskey breathing and coffee breathing to relieve stress and anxiety, improve mental focus, boost digestion, improve sleep and balance your energy at Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street. (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Bike Night: Join your friends, neighbors and family every Sunday for a family-friendly Bike Night at Canton Icehouse. Children eat free, and there will be live music with Rickey Cole and the Band. Head over with your bike, Canton Icehouse is located at 150 Keith Drive. (4 - 7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hello neighbors! Starting this coming week, the newsletter will no longer be sent out on Monday mornings. You'll still see the usual weekly event look ahead on Tuesday mornings. Have a great weekend, everyone!
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular Saturday adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Please follow the instructions found at the link for getting into the "virtual line." Adoption hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and the shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Don't forget to sign up for the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 23. The drive will be held in the Cherokee Sheriff's Office - Hickory Flat Community Room, located at 7675 Vaughn Road. Everyone that donates will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. You can schedule an appointment online here, use the code "CSOHICKORY" to find the drive. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS to save your spot. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The last day of school for Cherokee County School District students is this Thursday, May 25. If you haven't already signed your kids up for camp, they have put out a nice list of options, you can find it on the CCSD website here. (CCSD via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "Happy to house a fleet of classic cars belonging to JC Picture Cars for a few days! They will be used in a movie filming downtown." (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Check out the upcoming Plant Sale next Saturday May 27th at the Senior Center. And if you are looking for one of our recycled bags just stop in next door for a visit 🛍♻️🐾" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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