🌱 Cherokee County Gas + Sensory Series Is Back + Volunteers Needed

Hello, friends! It's Tuesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a stray t-storm; warm. High: 91 Low: 71.

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

1. Cherokee County gas prices are now $4.25 a gallon. In the past week, the price has decreased by ten cents, according to numbers from AAA. The county’s gas prices remained above the state average which, as of Monday, were about $4.18. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. Canton Palace Theatre's Sensory Cinema series is back, after a break due to the pandemic, every Monday until Aug. 8. Canton Palace Theatre consulted with the Love, Andrew Autism Foundation, and other community partners to create a safe and comfortable environment for local children and adults with sensory processing challenges to enjoy their favorite films. Click the link for the full schedule. (Canton Rep)
3. The Canton Farmers Market needs volunteers for the Rally on Ridge on Jul. 23. The event needs people for event setup, info booth, event support, and entrance/exit monitors. For more information, call Leisure Services' Volunteer Coordinator Heather VanHartesveldt at 734-394-5191 or email hvanhartesveldt@canton-mi.org. (Canton Farmer's Market)
4. Georgia school districts all have different back-to-school dates. Cherokee County schools start Monday, Aug. 1. View the link for more information. (WSBTV)
5. Looking for work in the Canton-Sixes area? Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered! View the link to check out the latest job listings in your area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Know-N-Grow At Dream Church Canton (10:00 AM)
• Mindfulness, Movement, And Meditation For Teens At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (10:00 AM)
• XC Canton July Meeting At 1437 Riverstone Parkway (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a driver accused of seriously injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run. Click here for more information. (Twitter)
• Join the Canton Police Department for a coffee on Tuesday, Jul. 19 at 9:00 a.m. Coffee With a Cop will take place at Whitetail Coffee Company, located at 225 Reformation Parkway in Canton. (Facebook)
• The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Annual Action Plan! Nearly $2 million in federal funds will go to the local Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Click here to read more. (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.