🌱 Former Police Officer Will Serve 50 Years In Prison + Mayor Killed

Hey, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Five new homes were listed in the Canton-Sixes area.
• A man was arrested for dog fighting after a police welfare check was conducted.
• A former Atlanta police officer is going to prison for raping a Cherokee County woman.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with sun and clouds. High: 62 Low: 41.

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

1. A Cherokee County man was arrested for dog fighting. Randall Larry Thaxton was taken into custody last week after the marshal's office conducted a welfare check on his animals. Nine dogs were removed from his property and taken to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A former Atlanta police officer was sentenced to 50 years in prison for raping a Cherokee County woman. Lionel Joseph Dely, 33, was sentenced at the end of November after the woman made a report in February. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The mayor of Emerson and his wife were killed in a car accident in Cherokee County over the weekend. A vehicle crossed the center line on Knox Bridge Highway and caused the mayor to lose control. A man was arrested for the fatal accident. (WSBTV)
4. A Cherokee County couple was sad to see their rescued dog go. Brady and Alex went to Mexico and rescued an emaciated dog. They were able to find a loving home for the dog in Canada and cried when the dog went to its new home. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. New homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from a 1,629 square-foot, three-bed, three-bath home for $254,900 to an $825,000 home with six beds, five baths, and 5,902 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• 2022 Christmas Party At Downtown Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Holiday Lights Of Hope At Hobgood Park, Woodstock (6:00 PM)
• Elf The Musical Jr. At Sequoyah High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Avery Chorus performed at the Service League's Reindeer Run over the weekend. See pictures of the chorus at the link. (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services had its official groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 13. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Macedonia Baseball and Softball is offering a second chance to save on registration until Dec. 25! (Macedonia Baseball & Softball via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.