🌱 GA Weightlifter Breaks Record + Wiley Bridge Rd & Cox Rd Closure

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

1. Christopher Caso of Georgia broke a weightlifting record on Saturday at a strongman meet, lifting 330lbs. He trained for 7 years at Growler's Gym in Canton and said he lifts to show his daughter that hard work pays off. Caso said, "I want her to see...daddy put in hard work and hopefully inspire her to make a path for herself as well." (WGXA News)
2. The intersection of Wiley Bridge Road and Cox Road will be closed from Aug. 29 until Sept. 30 for construction work on a roundabout, according to the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program. There will be a detour during construction that uses West Wiley Bridge Road, King Road, and Highway 92. For any questions, contact the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at 678-493-6077. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. A Cherokee County jury convicted a man of rape, incest, and aggravated child molestation, which resulted in a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Four children accused him of abusing them, three of the children in a different state. District Attorney Shannon Wallace said, "Through this sentence, all the victims of his crimes, both here in Cherokee County and elsewhere, can finally have peace knowing that this defendant will spend the rest of his natural life in prison, no longer able to hurt little children." (Fox 5 Atlanta)
4. Looking for a new home in the area? One of these newly-listed properties in Canton might just be the one for you. Three properties on Durham Road, one on Hickory Bluffs Parkway, and one on Summit Drive are all for sale for under $510,000. Visit the link to view all the available houses. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. YMCA of Cherokee County celebrated 30 years over the weekend! The Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, a longstanding staple in the community, celebrated the Y's staff, volunteers, and friends with fun outdoor activities and a cookout. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Physics of Riding: Rider Biomechanics Course, At Wild At Heart Ranch (5:00 PM)
• Father's House: A Path That Leads Home, At Oak Leaf Church (7:00 PM)
• Adaptive Athlete Program (for individuals with permanent or temporary physical impairments), At CrossFit Holly Springs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter partnered with Cherokee County Senior Services on Senior Citizen Day over the weekend through their PAWS program! To learn more about Pet Assistance and Welfare for Seniors Program, click here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Want to know what's going on in your district? Stay up-to-date on Cherokee County projects, events, and other happenings by subscribing to the district newsletters at cherokeega.com. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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