🌱 Father And Daughter Killed In Crash + Suspect Using Stolen Cards

Hi there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• Deadly car accident on Knox Bridge Highway on Thanksgiving.
• Police are looking for help finding a man using stolen credit cards.
• Canton was one of five governments chosen to participate in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing.

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Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 62 Low: 52.

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

1. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, two people died in a multiple-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving. One vehicle was traveling eastbound on Knox Bridge Highway in Canton when it crossed the median and hit another car with a family of four inside. The 52-year-old father and 18-year-old daughter were killed in the accident. The wife, other daughter, and 24-year-old driver of the other vehicle were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
2. Cherokee County police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a car and used stolen credit cards at a Canton grocery store. The suspect was seen using the cards at the self-checkout line at Kroger on Hickory Flat Highway on Thursday. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Canton was chosen to participate in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. Only five local governments were chosen out of Georgia for the program, which is three years and provides collaboration and technical assistance for housing and community development. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
4. Two men were killed in a car crash in Cherokee County on Wednesday afternoon. One of the drivers, from Cartersville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened at Deer Track Drive in the Sutallee community. (WSB-TV)
5. New homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from a 1,735 square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home for $410,000 to a $518,990 home with four beds, three baths, and 2,796 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 4th Annual LoveLikeReed 5K/1 Mile At Etowah River Park (10:00 AM)
• The Hunchback Of Notre Dame At Canton Theatre (10:00 AM)
• Frankie Lisco At Salty Mule (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Canton-Sixes area at the link! (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Congratulations Sgt. Cromer for seven years with the Canton Police Department! The police department recognized Cromer's commitment, dedication, and diligence to the department and community. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra marched in the Thanksgiving Day parade in Chicago. The students had a great experience, and their performance was broadcasted on the CW26! (Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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