🌱 First Friday Is Here + Sheriff Searching For Felon + Fatal Accident

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

• First Friday is finally here.
• Man wanted for over 30 charges.
• A man was struck on Marietta Highway.

But first, today's weather: A shower in the afternoon. High: 67 Low: 56.

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

1. It's First Friday in Downtown Canton, and you can join the fun for free. The family-friendly night will feature live 60s-era music from The Return, restaurants and shops open late and ready for your business, a Kids' Zone, food and drink vendors on Main Street and a Cruise-in. The whole night is going to be a retro good time. The party will be going on from 6 to 9 p.m., centered around 130 E. Main St. (Canton City Calendar)
2. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for our help locating a wanted person. Hal Beaumont Beacham, 41, is described as white, 5-foot-11 and 250 pounds and he's got over 30 warrants out for him, including multiple charges of theft by taking, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing. Aside from the slew of felony and misdemeanor charges out of Bartow County, Beacham is suspected of committing more felony-level thefts in Cherokee. If you have information on the suspect's location, please contact the sheriff at 911, you can see his picture at the link. (Membership: Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook and Free: WSB-TV)
3. A man from Canton tragically passed away after he was hit by a truck on Marietta Highway. The victim, Luis Tercero Loarca, was standing in the road when he was struck by a silver Ford truck around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday. The driver of the truck was not injured, and there was no mention of charges made. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Three employees at Avery Elementary School saved a student's life last week. The 9-year-old student was eating a mint in class when he started choking. His teacher, Jessica Kelley, performed the Heimlich maneuver immediately, but couldn't dislodge the mint. A school counselor, Kathy McNamara, and another teacher, Heather Garrett, also tried, finally getting the mint to move out of the child's airway. Thanks to the heroic efforts of all involved, the child recovered and was back in school the next day. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• LEGO Lab - Cinco de Mayo: For all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs while learning about the significance of the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Ezra Jacob: The artist is playing live tonight at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke: Reformation Brewery is the place for karaoke and brews tonight, they are at 225 Reformation Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Cinco de Mayo Party: Head to Canton Icehouse at 150 Keith Dr. for music with DJ Tammy and specials all night. (9 p.m.)
• Sacre Francais by DJ Veendez: Featuring a variety of house music at C'est la Vie, 361 E. Main St. (9 - 11 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• A special thank you to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) Station 23. We dropped by unannounced yesterday with our little, future firefighter so he could talk to a real-life firefighter on International Firefighters' Day. There was an adorable conversation between the two, we got a souvenir fire helmet and off we went. We now have a very happy kid who will have a very good career day tomorrow. Thank you so much!
• Schools in Cherokee County are taking a break for summer in just a few weeks. The last day of school is May 25, and on that day, students in middle and high school will be released early, there will be no elementary school After School Program and high school graduation ceremonies start up. (Cherokee County School District Newsletter)
• The adoption fee will be waived through today for adoptions at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. You can see the available pets here, they all come with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip. The shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Canton Police Department is asking for help in locating a man wanted for questioning. A picture of the man can be seen at the link. The older, bald, Black male was wearing all black and wearing a large cross necklace during the suspected incident of fraud on March 29. If you have any information, please reach out to Det. Sweat at 770-720-4883. (Canton PD via Facebook)
• There is plenty of gorgeous weather in Canton, perfect for a nice walk in the park. Or even better, a long walk with a best friend. Take a look at some of the many animals up for adoption in our area, they would love taking a walk with you. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• City of Canton GA: "Hot off the press! The spotlight is on the City of Canton in the May/June edition of Insider Advantage - James Magazine! Get a closer look at Canton's new tourism brand, launching soon." (City of Canton GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Nina Lightcap

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