🌱 Forum On Alzheimer's Today + Keep Your Home Safe This Summer

Hello, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about:

• Alzheimer's Association forum this morning.
• Tips for keeping your home safe while traveling.
• Memorial Day ceremonies and events around the county.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 83 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. There is a Cherokee County Alzheimer's Association community forum at 10:30 a.m. today at the Woodstock Library, with discussions covering the disease itself, brain health and the resources available to local residents. You can share your own experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, give input on how the organization can help our residents and hear from other organizations that offer senior services and resources to our county. Registration for the free informational session is here, and the library's address is 7735 Main St. The Alzheimer's Association can be reached at 800-272-3900, they have specialists and clinicians ready to provide information and confidential support 24/7. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
2. With summer plans just days from kickoff, it's important to take a pause and safeguard your home and property before you leave town. The Canton Police Department posted a simple, 4-step summer safety checklist on their Facebook page with great points. Be sure to inform your neighbors of the trip details and ask that they keep an eye out. Lock the garage door, this is often overlooked. Set your lights up with timers to imitate normal household activity and activate your security cameras and systems. Have an awesome trip! (Canton PD via Facebook)
3. If you're looking for somewhere to go to observe Memorial Day, there are a few in Cherokee County. The Georgia National Cemetery here in town will start their ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the assembly area in the cemetery. Red, White & Brews will be going on in Woodstock at the Event Green downtown, the party will start at 5:30 p.m. and will feature music, food and beer. Cherokee County Scout Troop 625 is hosting a Memorial Day Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 on Sunday at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock, and the City of Woodstock is holding a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at The Park at City Center starting at 9:30 a.m. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• LEGO Lab: For all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4:30 - 6 p.m.)
• AAPI Disney Sing-Along Party: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with songs, games, snacks and activities, as well as music and clips from Disney films and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Matt Jackson: Enjoy the live music and great food at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: Join the trivia fun every Thursday at Sidelines Grille, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Head over to Reformation Brewery at 225 Reformation Parkway for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: Sing your heart out every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• It's graduation day... every day through Saturday. Traffic on all sides of the First Baptist Church in Woodstock will be much heavier than usual during portions of the afternoon and evening today while you're making your way over. There are activities taking place at the church before and after each of the ceremonies, so the slowdown may start more than an hour prior to each. Congratulations to the graduating students from i-Grad Virtual Academy, River Ridge High School and Cherokee High School — those ceremonies will start at 2, 4 and 8 p.m. today, respectively. (CCSD News)
• The next First Friday in Downtown Canton is next week, and the June 2 event will feature live music with The Troubadour Project. Party goers will enjoy extended shopping and restaurant hours in the area, a Kids' Zone, food and beverage vendors and a Cruise-In, The Troubadour Project is an Atlanta band that covers rock music from the 70s. (Downtown Canton via Facebook)
• The phones will not be operational over at Cherokee Recreation & Parks after 6 p.m. this evening. The phone lines at The WREC, the Aquatic Center and The Buzz will be affected, but they will be back to normal tomorrow morning. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• City of Canton GA: "This week is dedicated to our City's Public Works team! During National Public Works Week, May 21-27, cities and states across the U.S. celebrate and honor the contribution public works makes to their communities: in 'planning, building, managing, and operating the heart of our local communities and in building the quality of life.'" (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Our Vision: We will be aggressive and competent firefighters, providing the most progressive emergency medical service in the state. We will be excellent in all things in the service to our community. Over the years EMS has grown to fill a gap by providing important, pre-hospital care. We're proud to be a part of that growth and look forward to what lies ahead." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "'Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.' - Harry S. Truman. Canton City Offices and Collection Site will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor and remembrance of Memorial Day." (City of Canton GA via Instagram)

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— Nina Lightcap

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