🌱 Glen Echo Falls Fire Under Control + Gang Charges In Cherokee Co.

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• New Asian restaurant coming to Canton
• Police investigating Hobby Lobby shoplifting
• Kid-friendly Halloween celebrations at the library

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 46.

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Canton-Sixes area Real Estate Update: There are 239 active residential listings For Sale in the areas including North Woodstock-Holly-Springs-Canton. Asking prices range $187,500-$1.999M. Another 126 properties are sold pending closing and 198 properties have closed in the last 60 days ranging from $112K - $1.436M. The market is changing rapidly and it could be a good time to get a baseline value on your property. Call Mike or Jon at 770-726-1454. News provided by Northwest Atlanta Properties.

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

1. Gekko Kitchen, an Asian restaurant, will be coming to Canton by Jan. 1. The new restaurant, serving everything from hibachi to sushi to poke, will be across from Community Burger. Gekko Kitchen was originally operated as a food truck by its owner, Jack Bai. (Subscription, Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. Four men, aged between 19 and 23, pleaded guilty to gang charges in Cherokee County. The men are suspected to be members of the Woodpile gang and were arrested in an incident related to confronting a rival gang outside of a home in Canton back in June of 2021. The men were said to be waving guns while arguing with another man inside the house. (Subscription, The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Canton Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating someone wanted for questioning in connection to a shoplifting incident. Authorities have provided a photo of the woman at the Hobby Lobby in Canton on Sep. 15. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Canton PD. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
4. On Oct. 26, Cherokee County firefighters and Canton Police Department officers were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. to a residential fire on Glen Echo Falls in Canton. There were five occupants at home at the time of the fire, and all were accounted for and able to escape prior to the arrival of the fire department. The occupants were alerted of the fire when a downstairs window broke and awoke one of the occupants. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The RT Jones and Hickory Flats libraries have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Woodstock Public Library for Boo! Bash on Halloween, or enjoy a Classic Movie Matinee at the same branch on Nov. 5. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• DenimFest 2022 At The Mill on Etowah (4:00 PM)
• Halloween Bash At Gilmer County Library, Ellijay (4:00 PM)
• Fall Fling At Patriots Park, Woodstock (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Speak Rescue and Sanctuary has fluffy, adorable, and speckled Jet. Click to see all the pets available. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around the Canton-Sixes area. We particularly liked the unique architecture of the Deer Creek house. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• This Saturday, the YMCA of Cherokee County is hosting a free Fall Festival from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will feature candy, games, an obstacle course, and a pumpkin patch in the pool. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.