🌱 First 2023 Cherokee County Baby Born + The Georgia Peanut Farm Show

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town, including updates on...

• First Cherokee County baby of 2023 is born
• The return of the Georgia Peanut Farm Show
• Adoptable animals at Cherokee Humane Society

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 43.

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

1. The first baby of 2023 in Cherokee County has been born in Woodstock! Maci Kennedy and Jerry Gravley are the proud parents of the infant, who they've named Kenzie May Kennedy. The baby was born at 3:02 a.m. on Jan. 1. According to the hospital's announcement, little Kenzie weighed in at five pounds, 14. ounces at the time of her birth. Congratulations! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The local housing market is buzzing with activity, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. As part of a weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed houses to hit the market in the Canton-Sixes area. We are also including any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out yourself. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area, along with which open houses are coming up in the near future. You can click on any property to learn more. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. The Georgia Peanut Farm Show is right around the corner. The 46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show and Conference will be held on Jan. 19 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center — certainly a drive from the Canton-Sixes area, but well worth it for those interested in the educational programs and 100+ exhibitors. The show is a great opportunity for farmers from across the state to learn about new products, services, and cutting-edge peanut research. (Morning Ag Clips)
4. A Republican Georgia State Representative has opted to step down from the position after being arrested for stealing drugs from a retirement center. Danny Rampey has chosen to step aside, rather than be suspended at the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for later this month. A special election will be held on Jan. 31 to fill the role. Rampey has been charged with stealing prescription narcotics from the retirement complex that he manages. (WJCL News Savannah)
5. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Nutella the walk-loving shepherd mix and Blue the sweet and charming tortoiseshell cat, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Storytime By The River at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell (10:30 AM)
• Avalon On Ice at Avalon in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)
• Sushi And More 2.0 at Publix Aprons Cooking School at Alpharetta Commons in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Karaoke Nights at Canton Icehouse (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Only two weeks left to sign up for Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer! Registering after this date will garner late fees. (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• The Woodstock Arts' Reeves House Visual Arts Center is looking for any scrap metal you might have. The center would love to use it for a community sculpture! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• You can now register for the Guns & Hoses 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Feb. 11! Have fun and raise money for some great charity causes. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.