🌱 Etowah HS Cleared Of Bomb Threat + Hurricane Ian Downgraded

Morning, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today. Today you'll find news about...

• Authorities sounding the all clear on the Etowah HS bomb threat.
• Updates on Hurricane Ian.
• The last Unwind Wednesday of the season.

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

1. Etowah High School was declared "all clear" after a bomb threat was called in on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, the Cherokee County School District announced "no evidence of a bomb was found on the campus, but authorities are continuing to investigate the threat."(Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News reported that Hurricane Ian is slowing down and has shifted away from Cherokee County. Once a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm after it made landfall in Florida. The "predicted path has shifted slightly east, away from Cherokee County," according to reports. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. The last Unwind Wednesday of the season is taking place next week! On Wednesday, Oct. 5, head to Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton to enjoy food trucks, live music, and more. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
4. We're almost officially in the month of October - looking for things to do in the area? Take a trip to Saint Germain French Bakery & Cafe in Atlanta for Halloween-themed French dishes on Oct. 27. If you're up for a further drive, Decatur is hosting its Beer Festival in mid-October. A little closer to home in Alpharetta, there will be a Pig Roast Party at Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern this weekend on Oct. 2 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. See all the events in the metro Atlanta area at the link. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Friends and family are mourning Rick Bailey of Cherokee County who passed away on Sep. 24. Born on Apr. 25, 1954, Bailey was a member of the Canton First United Methodist Church and founder of the insurance agency, Rick Bailey & Company. He received several awards for his contributions to the insurance industry such as Georgia Health Underwriter of the Year, Atlanta Health Underwriter of the Year, and the National Distinguished Service Award. He also held industry leadership roles including NAHU Regional Vice President, GAHU President, and AAHU President. (Legacy.com)

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Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Canton and Sixes:

• HERizon Red Tent: Body Acceptance At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (7:00 PM)
• Live Music: The Hearsay At The Mill on Etowah (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department wished Records Clerk Snell a happy birthday. "Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our organization and the community we serve," the Department wrote in a Facebook post. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Making plans for this weekend? Check out this list of events and fun activities in your area. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center acknowledges that filing Temporary Protective Orders can be confusing. The center's advocates can help walk you through the process. Please call 770-479-1804 ext. 200 for help in English or extensions 112 or 111 for help in Spanish. (CherokeeFamilyViolenceCenter via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.