🌱 Former Teacher Goes On Trial + Canton Chosen For Housing Initiative

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• The trial of a former teacher who pleads guilty to raping a Cherokee County student begins today.
• Canton was chosen to take part in a state housing initiative.
• Ally Potter was awarded Teacher of the Year for 2022.

But first, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 37.

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

1. The trial of a former Lyndon Academy teacher begins today in Cherokee County. He sexually assaulted a student at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in 2020 and was arrested in 2021. The man pleaded guilty to rape, aggravated child molestation, false imprisonment, and two counts of child molestation for his case in Fulton County. (WSB-TV)
2. The City of Canton was selected to participate in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. The three-year program would help communities create and implement a specific plan to meet housing needs. (City of Canton)
3. On Dec. 6, all Cherokee County School District students will have a Digital Learning Day due to the General Election Runoff. Schools will be polling sites; students can access assignments through Canvas. (Cherokee County GA School District)
4. Ally Potter is Oak Grove Elementary School STEAM Academy's Teacher of the Year for 2022. During Potter's seventh year of teaching, she helped transition the school from a fine arts academy to an arts plus science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-focused school. (Cherokee County GA School District via Facebook)
5. The Cherokee County Recycling Center is partnering with Premier Surplus, Inc. to offer electronic recycling services on Dec. 3 for residents only. The center welcomes a wide range of old items, from personal computers, laptops, and printers to batteries, cell phones, and CD players. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Book Club Business Style At Bananas And Beehives (8:30 AM)
• Intro To Cybersecurity For Teens At Sequoyah Regional Library System (5:00 PM)
• Adult Eclectics Book Club At Sequoyah Regional Library System (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from an 1,498 sq. ft., three-bed, two-bath home for $305,000 to a $545,000 home with three beds, three baths, and 2,496 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including a bus driver, deputy sheriff, and parks worker. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)
• Congratulations to Sequoyah band students! Ten students were chosen from Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra to perform with the District Honor Orchestra. (Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.