🌱 Four Plead Guilty After Fight In Canton + New Downtown Parking Deck

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Canton and Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes:

• Four suspected members plead guilty to charges related to a confrontation in Canton
• The new Canton downtown parking deck is now officially open
• Five alleged human traffickers indicted after Canton traffic stop

But first, today's weather:

Nice with sunshine. High: 71 Low: 47.

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

1. Four suspected members of the Woodpile gang in Cherokee County have pleaded guilty to charges related to a confrontation with a rival gang member in Canton. The co-defendants are 23-year-old Jeffrey Lee Krieger, 21-year-old James Alton McKinzie, 20-year-old Ethan Charles Bradley Petty, and 19-year-old Collin Christopher Zinicola. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Canton city officials recently opened the downtown parking deck, which is accessible from West Marietta Street and from behind City Hall. Mayor Bill Grant said, "The opening of the downtown parking deck represents several milestones for the city." (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Yesterday, Oct. 26, Attorney General Chris Carr announced that two alleged sellers and three alleged buyers in Cherokee and Fulton County have been indicted by the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. The indictments stem from the alleged trafficking of a 16-year-old female victim who was found during a traffic stop on Dec. 18, 2021, in Cherokee County. (Office of the Attorney General)
4. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Accountant, Police Recruit, and Utilities Engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)
5. A three-bedroom home with a large yard is for sale on Spring Creek Court in Canton! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Make Your Own Halloween Costume Accessory At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (4:00 PM)
• Halloween Family Farm Night At Canton ART Barn (4:00 PM)
• Shottenkirk's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat At Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the recent increase in behavioral and mental health issues among children with a "three strategic pillars" plan. View the link to learn more. (Business Wire)
• Save the date! The Cherokee County Recycling Center and Premier Surplus, Inc. will host an electronics recycling event on Dec. 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the County Administration Building in Canton. Click here for more information. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Canton Tourism, via the City of Canton, will be sponsoring admission for History Hey Day! The first 200 guests visiting the Cherokee County History Center in Canton will be guaranteed free admission on Nov. 5! Doors open at 10:00 a.m., click here for details. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all 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.