🌱 Fuel Spill Shuts Down Knox Bridge Highway + Canton Chocolate Walk

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox this winter morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Fuel spill stops traffic on Knox Bridge Highway
• Canton volunteers help tornado-slammed college campus
• History Cherokee joins Downtown Canton's Chocolate Walk

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, mild; a p.m. shower. High: 64 Low: 59.

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

1. A fuel spill on Tuesday caused chaos on the Canton roadways. On Jan. 17, a car crash resulted in a fuel spill on the Knox Bridge Highway at Fincher Road. Transit was shut down on the highway as officials work to clean the spill. No injuries have been reported. (Crisis24)
2. Volunteers from Canton turned up to help out the distressed University of Georgia's Griffin Campus. The campus was severely damaged when five tornadoes struck last week. Members of the Canton community, including several local churches, joined up to help distribute necessary items and assist in the clean-up. University officials are hopeful they'll be able to reopen the campus in the coming days. (WGAU Radio)
3. History Cherokee is now an official stop on Downtown Canton's Chocolate Walk. The walk includes stops at some of the most delicious shops in Canton. You'll be able to sample all sorts of sweet chocolate delicacies that are locally made. The walk is scheduled for Feb. 11. Tickets are required to participate in the event. (History Cherokee)
4. In the market for a new home, or just curious about what else is out there these days? As part the weekly real estate roundup, here are recently listed houses to hit the market in the Canton-Sixes area. We are also including any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out yourself. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area, along with which open houses are coming up in the near future. Want more information on one of the listings? You can click on any property to learn more. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. Calling all prospective pet parents: The Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Buttercup the adorable and friendly pit bull/terrier mix who loves walks, and Titus, the cool cat who would love to cuddle up with you in the sun, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Wednesday Weekly Networking at Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, Johns Creek (9:30 AM)
• Pranayama Hosted By Soul Dimension (12:00 PM)
• Surrender Hill at J Michael's Prime (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sequoya High School Band and Orchestra started its bedsheet fundraiser yesterday, Jan. 17! You can place your orders online until Jan. 31 and support a great cause. (Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the Creekland Varsity Girls Middle School 2023 Soccer Champions! Great job, everyone! (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• Want to join the YMCA and become part of a wonderful community? Now you can — find out more at the link. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.