🌱 GA Man Convicted Of Soliciting Minor + New LASIK Office In Canton

Hello again, Canton-Sixes! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Man previously arrested in Canton pleads guilty to soliciting a minor
• New LASIK office to open soon in Canton
• Ball Ground native who died in Pearl Harbor to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 63 Low: 42.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 59 Low: 42.

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

1. A Georgia man previously arrested in Canton has been convicted of soliciting a minor for sex. Daniel Horne, 30, had been arrested in Canton in June 2022 and was later indicted in his home county of Clayton in August 2022. On Feb. 3, Horne pleaded guilty to soliciting the 15-year-old victim — marking the third conviction he has obtained amid an ongoing multi-defendant case. (ValdostaToday.com)
2. Woolfson Eye Institute, a Sandy Springs-based LASIK provider, plans to open an office in Canton this month. The medical team will offer consultation and surgery for LASIK and lens implants among a variety of other eye care services. Founder Jonathan Woolfson, MD, said his team is "very gratified to be delivering medical eye care to Canton residents in a brand new facility." (PR Newswire)
3. After over 80 years, a local man who served during the Pearl Harbor attacks will be buried today at Arlington National Cemetery. Navy Shipfitter 3rd Class John M. Donald, who was from nearby Ball Ground, was 28 years old when he died in the line of duty. Donald is currently memorialized in the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. If you're looking for a new place to call home, here are five new houses to hit the Canton-Sixes real estate market. There are three houses available right here in Canton, ranging in price from $548,603 to $925,000, as well as two properties down the road in Holly Springs and Woodstock. Pictures, pricing, and additional specs are available at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for a full-time police recruit as well as a full-time utility engineer; both positions will be open until filled. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)

Coming up in Canton-Sixes:

Thursday, February 9

• Trivia Night At The Mill On Etowah (7:00 PM)

Friday, February 10

• An Evening Of Culture: Faith County 2 At Canton Theatre (8:00 PM)

Saturday, February 11

• Defensive Carry Course At Comfort Inn And Suites (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• A 6-year-old Georgia boy is making a case to the U.S. government that schools should be closed three days each week. In an adorable video shared to Instagram, Brodie Kenyon explained, "I need time to just play ... and stay home, and do whatever I want outside." (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Did you know that several former Georgia high school football stars are playing in Super Bowl LVII, including a few from the Atlanta metro area? Visit the link and see if you recognize any names from the roster. (Scorebook Live)
• Next Thursday, Feb. 16, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will host a "push-in ceremony" for new fire engines 16 and 11. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

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As a heads up, this will be my last day with the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. You'll soon hear from your new local curator. Thanks for having me, and be well!

— 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.