🌱 Free Diabetes Screening Thursday + Downtown Conference Registration

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, including updates on...

• How to get free diabetes screening on Thursday.
• Registration is open for the Downtown Conference.
• CCFES unveiled the Station 7 dedication plaque.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 88 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. In a joint partnership, Kroger, the American Diabetes Association and the MUST Ministries Mobile Pantry are offering free diabetes testing and risk assessment in Canton this week. The screenings are being held in Canton and Marietta this month, with Canton's happening this Thursday. You can get your screening at Action Church, located at 271 Marietta Road, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and you can find lots of diabetes-friendly recipes and resources on the American Diabetes Association website here. (Atlanta News First)
2. Registration for the 2023 Georgia Downtown Conference is now open. Canton is hosting this year, and the August conference is expected to bring hundreds of Georgia's downtown professionals together to network and learn about new initiatives and fresh ideas for downtown development. There will also be a Georgia Downtown Awards Ceremony held to recognize companies, organizations and individuals who have helped improve their downtown areas. You can learn more about the conference and register to attend here. (Canton City News)
3. A plaque was unveiled this week, honoring the 2020 dedication of Cherokee County Fire Station 7 to retired Fire Chief Raymond Gunnin. The retired fire chief began his service to this county in 1977 as a volunteer firefighter, became a fire chief in 2005 and retired in 2011. At that point, Gunnin ran for and earned a District 2 seat with the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, where he remained for two terms. Board and CCFES members, current and retired, spoke of his achievements and successes at the unveiling ceremony, where family, friends and colleagues continued the celebration with a station and fire apparatus tour. (CCFES News)
4. For those on the Holly Springs side of town, the Holly Springs Police Department is asking for help in finding a white Dodge pickup. It is suspected that the truck was used in two home burglaries on June 6, the New Mexico tag is ALNY59. At the time of the incidents, there may have been two or three males and one female inside the vehicle. If you have any information, please contact Detective E. Holloway at 770-721-7536. (Holly Springs PD via Facebook)
5. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter would like to remind us that there are alternatives to surrendering a pet at the shelter. If you're having a hard time with the cost, convenience or training needed for your pet, the shelter has resources like a pet food pantry, training and moving information and affordable medical care. If rehoming is necessary, the Adopt a Pet "Rehome" service offers guided services and allows you to create a pet profile, review applications, safely meet potential adopters and complete the rehoming process in less stressful way for all involved. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

Wednesday, June 7

• Fresh Start Mornings: Presented by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). Give and receive feedback, learn and make connections with other local entrepreneurs. The meeting is free and open to the public at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way in Woodstock. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• BridgeMill Farmers Market: The market is open to all and will take place every Wednesday until November. The neighborhood is located at 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue, the market is next to the playground. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Barely Balanced One Man Circus: For all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The performance will feature acrobatic stunts and comedy at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Nintendo Social: For adults only, bring your Switch over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library to exchange friend codes and play games with other adult gamers. Snacks and drinks will be provided, the library is located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Mark Miller: Enjoy live music and great food tonight at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Wild Wednesday Trivia Night: Head over to Canton Cigar Co. for their weekly trivia night at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Screen on The Green - "Luca": It's Kids Night, as we welcome the Screen on The Green summer movie series back to Canton. Tonight's the first movie night, and "Luca" will be showing at The Mill on Etowah, 255 Reformation Parkway. Next week is Romcom Night with "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Cowboys and Angels: Throw on your best western threads for Country & Western Wednesdays at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m., the music starts at 8 p.m. with DJ Tammy. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Please know that there's help for mental health, especially when it's urgent. If you have thoughts of suicide, are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis or are in emotional distress, there are trained counselors waiting on the other end of the line at 988. You can call or text the number 988 for yourself or someone else, they're available 24/7, and there's also help online at 988lifeline.org. (Canton PD via Facebook)
• The next Car-B-Que at the 'Flat is happening this Sunday. The car show is free, and you can bring your own sweet ride to show if you'd like. For information, updates and pictures of the events, the official Facebook page is at the link. The show is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Old Country Place BBQ, 6764 Hickory Flat Highway. (Car-B-Que at the 'Flat)
• Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra: "Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow as we begin the new season!" (Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "You have until June 15 to submit input on a new park property in the Hickory Flat community! The site includes a 40-acre parcel off of East Cherokee Drive. Take the survey now. https://losedesign.mysocialpin..." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Let's UNITE for another public art ribbon cutting! Wednesday, June 14, at 5 pm in Boling Park, join the Cultural Arts Commission, City of Canton GA, and Explore Canton for a special event to celebrate the City's newest mural "Unite." Artist Rob Walker-Bunda will be on hand." (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• YMCA of Cherokee County: "Join us for an action-packed soccer season this fall! Register NOW and be part of the YMCA's mission to build confidence in youth on and off the field, with an exciting partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation aimed at increasing soccer access for 1 million young players nationwide." (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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