🌱 Fire At Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q + Bells Ferry Triangle Delays

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• A Sunday morning fire at Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q
• Traffic delays at Bells Ferry Triangle this week
• An approved grant for the River Mill District Bridge project

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 77 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Cherokee County firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q, located off Marietta Highway. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services dispatched six engines, two ladder trucks, two squads, and three chiefs to the scene, where they found pressurized smoke coming from inside the building. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported, according to officials. The popular Canton eatery reportedly suffered "extensive damage" and will remain closed temporarily while an investigation is conducted and repairs are made. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Attention Canton drivers: Expect delays at Bells Ferry Triangle beginning today (Oct. 24) through Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. According to the City, delays will include a full closure of Bells Ferry Road from SR-5/Marietta Highway to Marietta Road. There will also be sections of intermittent traffic control at all lanes and intersections of SR-5/Marietta Highway between Knox Bridge Road and Morris Hill Road and between SR-5/Marietta Highway and Jackie Moore Lane. (City of Canton)
3. A new 180-foot pedestrian bridge is coming to the Etowah River, thanks to a newly-approved grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Commission recently awarded $607,406 to the City of Canton to be used for the River Mill District Bridge project. Recreation impact fees, current Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds, and tax allocation district funds will reportedly provide an additional $1.4 million in funding. The bridge will be built from the trail connector from Heritage Park to Boling Park (currently under construction), across the Etowah River to the west side, according to Canton City Manager Billy Peppers. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
4. On Saturday morning, the City of Canton held its second annual "Think Pink Cherokee" Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 1 but was moved to this weekend due to inclement weather. Participants took a one-mile "informational walk" from Cannon Park through Downtown Canton, where they enjoyed live entertainment, breast cancer awareness activities, and a reception after the walk. All proceeds from the Think Pink Walk will help the underserved and underinsured obtain routine mammograms. (City of Canton)
5. Cherokee County has made a big step toward more sustainable public transportation by unveiling Georgia's first propane-powered public buses. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Cherokee County Administrative Offices on Tuesday, the first two of three Cherokee Area Transportation Service (CATS) propane-fueled buses will be put into service this week. The buses cost the County $307,553 in total and were funded by a Federal Transportation Authority grant and revenue from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).“We are excited to bring in three new vehicles that use a cleaner fuel source and have expected lower maintenance costs,” Community Services Agency Director Bryan Reynolds said in a statement. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 3rd Annual Cherokee Golfing for Children’s Tournament At Fairways Of Canton (8:30 AM)
• Georgia Probe College Fair At Cherokee High School (6:00 PM)
• Monday SoundCheck At Sidelines Grille (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters: These gorgeous local properties have just hit the market! Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup for details on homes like a Canton property with 5 beds and 4 baths for $496,990, and a Ball Ground property with 3 beds and 3 baths for $2.1 million. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• According to the latest election data, Cherokee's early voting turnout has officially surpassed the 2018 midterms. Read the full story with a Cherokee Tribune Ledger News subscription. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
• Spooky season is upon us, and Sequoyah Regional Library encourages the community to get into the Halloween spirit with some spine-tingling books! Library members can log their "Hallow-read" reading and activities on Beanstack to earn badges through the 31st. (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

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— 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.