🌱 Georgia Unite Conference + Cherokee County Library Board Meeting

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

• Georgia Unite Conference, which will be held on Saturday.
• Parent's Night Out is scheduled for Oct. 14.
• Canton's new fiscal year has officially started.

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article erroneously mentioned a news item from Cherokee County, Alabama.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 75 Low: 46.

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

1. The Georgia Unite Conference will be held at the Cherokee Conference Center at The Bluffs on Saturday. The conference will be led by Mallory Staples, the new Executive Director of the Georgia Freedom Caucus. There will be a lot of high-profile conservative leaders in attendance such as Tom Homan and Katie Hopkins. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County Aquatic Center in Canton will be hosting Parent's Night Out on Oct. 14. The event is free to attend and is meant for residents five years or older. Parent's Night Out is between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (Cherokee County)
3. The Cherokee County Library Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Hickory Flat Public Library. As always, this library board meeting will be open to the public. Residents will have a chance to speak at the end of the regular business session if the Chairman recognizes the individual. The meeting will start at 4:00 p.m. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
4. The City of Canton has entered the new fiscal year. Oct. 1 is the official start date of Canton's fiscal year. Canton Mayor Bill Grant reports that the city is entering into the new fiscal year in a healthy position with exciting projects planned for 2023. The city will be hosting its fall Council retreat next month to plan for future projects. (City of Canton)
5. The next Canton City Council Work Session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m. The Canton City Council's regular meeting is scheduled for Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. (City of Canton)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Developing A Culture Of Leadership Excellence At Canton Police Department (All Day)
• Farmers Market, At River Church (9:00 AM)
• Cherokee County Board Of Commissioners Meeting At Cherokee County Admin Complex, Canton (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is requesting donations from the community. They desperately need paper towels and canned pet food. Click to view the general needs list. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting Unwind Wednesday tomorrow at Cherokee Veterans Park. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.