🌱 House Fire Investigation + Canton Dog Policy + Hot Dog Fundraiser

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

Correction Note: A previous version of this newsletter inadvertently included a story about a judge from Canton, Ohio.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 71.

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

1. On Jul. 28, a fire severely damaged a house in the area of Green Circle and Ball Ground Highway near Canton. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is investigating the cause of a fire. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. After a dog severely bit their 10-year-old daughter, the Swann family of Coweta County wants a dangerous dog policy like Canton's policy. Canton, Georgia requires vicious dogs to be registered, specifies an annual $1,000 fee for vicious dogs, requires a $1 million liability insurance policy to cover any damage or injury a dog might cause, specifies a fence around the year, and a specific type of enclosure to house the dog. Canton also requires that dogs be euthanized if they have caused serious injuries to people on more than one occasion since Jul. 1, 2012. (Newnan Times-Herald)
3. Cherokee County Senior Services and Stand Up for Seniors will host a hot dog fundraiser on Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cherokee County Senior Center, located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. The event will raise funds to purchase fans and air conditioners for senior clients. Register by email at dlgale@cherokeega.com or by phone at 678-230-4067. (Cherokee County Senior Center)
4. The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) named Jason Quinn as the Arnold Mill Elementary School 2022 Volunteer of the Year. Quinn made a positive difference in CCSD schools as a dependable volunteer. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. On Jul. 28, the American Legion Post 45, located in Canton, hosted an award ceremony for Community Service Awards for First Responders within Cherokee County. Post 45 provided dinner for all attendees, catered by Canton's own Williamson Brothers Barbecue. Click here to see the award recipients. (Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 5v5 ATL Soccer At Bell Memorial Park (8:00 AM)
• Summer Skillz League Tournament At Fury Volleyball Club (9:00 AM)
• Acrylic Painting Class At Scottsdale Farms Garden Center (4:00 PM)
• David Payton Live At The Salty Mule (7:00 PM)
• Heartbreaker Rockin At Canton Icehouse (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lucy, an adorable and friendly dog, is looking for her forever home. She is available for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter's new Foster to Adopt program. Click here to see Lucy and other animals in need of a loving family. (Instagram)
• Canton Icehouse had its ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new location at 150 Keith Drive in Canton! For more information, call 770-224-6160 or visit icehousecanton.com. (Facebook)
• Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Patch is looking for a permanent local curator for the Canton-Sixes Daily! Learn how to apply at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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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.