🌱 FAQs Answered About Sanitation Switch + 9th Chick-Fil-A Cherokee 5K

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Sunshine and some clouds. High: 91 Low: 68.

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

1. The City of Canton recently announced that it would be changing sanitation service providers beginning Oct. 1. On Friday, the City issued a "Q&A" answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the switch. The new service will start on Oct. 1, 2022, at which time customers will have their old sanitation carts to be exchanged for new "Waste Pro" carts of the same size. Customers will also receive their last bill from the City of Canton for sanitation services received in September. Waste Pro will start billing in October. (City of Canton)
2. On Saturday morning, the 9th Annual Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 5K was held in Etowah River Park here in Canton. This is the largest race in North Georgia and raises money for the Cherokee County Special Olympics and the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Prizes were awarded to the top runners, along with the "best dressed cow" and the largest registered team. Learn more about the race here. (City of Canton)
3. A new home community, Sanctuaire, broke ground in the heart of downtown Canton. Phase One of construction will feature 14 single-family homes along Railroad and Academy Streets. Phase Two will include over 120 single-family homes and townhomes close to Canton's restaurants, shops and riverfront parks just off of John T. Pettit Street. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. The R.T. Jones Memorial Library has a lot of family-friendly activities planned this week! If you're looking for fun activities for your kiddos this week, the library will host the following events: Family Storytime (Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.) and Toddler Sensory Snack and Play: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! (Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m.). The library will also hold a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Aug. 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
5. On Saturday, Aug. 20, a Children's Consignment Sale will take place at Canton First Baptist. Over 50,000 items are expected to be up for sale, including clothing, baby equipment, furniture, toys, and more. Prospective volunteers and sellers may register at this site. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 7th Annual GA H&V Communicator Cup Golf Tournament At Fairways Of Canton Golf Club (9:00 AM)
• Hold On To Hope Group NA Meeting At New Life Church (7:00 PM)
• Adaptive Athlete Program At CrossFit Hollysprings (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that the Cherokee County Animal Shelter offers free Home Again microchips for pets owned by county residents? No appointment is needed and pet owners can walk in any time on Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1015 Univeter Road or 131 Chattin Drive. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Cherokee County and MUST Ministries are accepting applications for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Cherokee County renters who have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for rental and utility assistance. Learn more at mustministries.org. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Calling all local house hunters: These four gorgeous properties in Canton (and one in Woodstock) have just hit the market! Get the specs in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Events:

• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• BridgeMill Sixes Service League General Meeting (August 18)
• Great Georgia Pollinator Census hosted by Cherokee County Master Gardeners (August 19)
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