🌱 Farmers Market At Tractor Supply + Repaving Project To Start Soon

Hey, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening around town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Fresh produce at Tractor Supply this weekend!
• Updates on the 2023 Resurfacing Project.
• A local predator has been sentenced.

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Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 80 Low: 54.

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

1. The Tractor Supply Co. located at 12110 Cumming Highway will be holding a farmers market on Saturday. If you can't wait to jump into market season like me, head over between 9 a.m. - noon. Markets are a great way to keep the local economy and yourself healthy and there will be local produce, egg and honey vendors from around the Canton area set up for the morning. Vendors will be set up outside, near the front of the store. If you'd like more information, please call the store at 770-205-5227. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. Get ready, drivers, rollers and runners, we're about to get 13.67 miles of nicely smoothed road surface in subdivisions around the county. The 2023 Resurfacing Project will utilize $763,000 in SPLOST funds and $2.4 million from a GDOT Local Maintenance Improvement Grant, and the work will be done in Orange Shoals, North Lake, Tamarack, Crabapple Springs, Westridge, Copper Creek, Emerald Forest, Towne Lake Hills North, BridgeMill and Kingston Square. Expect traffic in the 10 targeted subdivisions beginning April 3 as the roadwork moves through, the project is expected to finish up in the fall. Construction hours will be Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
3. A Woodstock man was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years for criminal attempt to commit a felony (child molestation) and computer pornography. The recent court press release described a May 2020 investigation where Marvin Civil, 38, engaged in inappropriate online conversations with a person he thought was 14, eventually requesting she meet him in person. The "girl" was actually an undercover deputy, and Civil was located and taken into custody while waiting for the "girl" at a store along Highway 92. Civil's argument that he was trying to help the police catch child predators didn't sway the court. He will be serving five years in prison with the next 10 on probation with sex offender restrictions in place. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries (FOL) Book Sale: today's preview sale is limited to FOL members, but you can join at the door. The sale is at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, and includes books, DVD's, puzzles, games and books on CD. (3 - 6 p.m.)
• Woodstock Art Lab: for ages 7 and up, celebrate Youth Art Month by learning about color theory and different styles of art projects. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Evening Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories from around the world, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Kurt Wheeler: the artist will be playing tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Thursday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: head over to Reformation Brewery for Trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: hosted by Karaoke with the Howards, every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• There's a Parent's Night Out going on at the Cherokee Aquatic Center on Friday. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m. While you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register here, registration closes at 5 p.m. this evening. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Take a look at what Cherokee Recreation & Parks has to offer. There are tons of classes, events and outings to take advantage of. As part of the Adults & Seniors art class offerings, there's a Make and Take Tea Cup Candle Making Class coming up on April 29, and their instructional class Food Gift Secrets is on April 15. You can see the full catalog at the link, there's truly something for everyone! (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Paula's Zzerts is holding a Brunch with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland brunch on April 8. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy delicious pastries, French toast sticks, bacon and sausage, roasted chicken, shrimp and grits, breakfast potatoes, frittata and fruit salad. As of right now, there are still tickets available, but these events seem to fill up quickly. (Paula's Zzerts via Facebook)
• The Mill on Etowah is hosting the Up River Fest again this year, it'll be taking place on May 13. For the runners, walkers, rollers and strollers in town, a 5K marks the start of the festival at 4 p.m., benefitting Goshen Valley. Live music will be going on from 5 - 10 p.m., and of course, there will be lots of vendors, food, drinks, a kids area and more. Artists include Kurt Wheeler featuring Haddy Nix, Chad Patterson, Ansley Fain, Cody Bolden and Bent to Fly. You can sign up for the 5K here. (The Mill on Etowah via Facebook)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Whataburger - Woodstock for their ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their dining area at their new location located at 9766 Highway 92 in Woodstock! For more information or restaurant hours, give them a call at 678-383-1870." (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Cherokee Humane Society: "10 days and counting! 10 days until what you ask? Our new Thrift Store opens April 1. We are working hard to fix up our new location at 12156 Hwy 92, Woodstock, 30188. We will be next to the McDonalds at Hwy 92 and Trickum Rd. We will be accepting donations any day (stay tuned for updates!)" (Cherokee Humane Society via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Cherokee Recreation and Parks is accepting donations for the Some Bunny Special program through April 7. Drop-off locations include the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, The Buzz and The WREC. For more information, visit https://www.playcherokee.org/2..." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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

— Nina Lightcap

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