🌱 Gov. Kemp Suspends Sales Tax On Gas + The Grinch Visits Canton

Good morning, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Governor Kemp suspends the sales tax for gasoline
• The Grinch makes his way through Cherokee County
• Santa visits are happening today at Cannon Park

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 46.

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

1. This Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to suspend the state sales tax on gasoline. This will be the seventh and final time the state sales tax will be suspended. This suspension will run through Jan. 10. Once the suspension runs out, Kemp will turn to the legislature to provide support and tax relief to the citizens of the Atlanta metro and the entire state of Georgia. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
2. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Cherokee County will hold its 2023 State of the County Address. The event will be held at the Cherokee Conference Center off Bluffs Parkway. There will be numerous guest speakers, including Dr. Brian Hightower, Superintendent of Cherokee County School District, Misti Martin the CEO of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, and many more. The event is sponsored by the Council for Quality Growth. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. The Grinch recently stopped by the Cherokee County Animal Shelter! Although the Grinch is known for being grumpy, he has a soft spot for rescue animals (like his own beloved pooch, Max). The shelter is just one stop on the Grinch's list in Cherokee County; he also got deputized at the Cherokee Marshall's Office and is scheduled for a visit at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center this weekend. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Canton-Sixes Daily. More details on the role and how to apply are available at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. Have your little ones had their visit with Santa yet? If not, you can head over to the Cannon Park Gazebo in downtown Canton today (Saturday, Dec. 10) from 2:00-5:00 p.m. to meet the man in red. Can't make this weekend's event? Don't worry; you'll have one more chance next Saturday, Dec. 17. (City of Canton, GA)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 35th Annual Merry Market at Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (9:00 AM)
• A Christmas Carol at Canton Theatre (9:30 AM)
• Parent's Night Out at Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Canton (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Just south of Canton, the city of Woodstock turned 125 this week. Happy birthday, Woodstock! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Publix donated $500 to Avery Elementary for the Paws for a Cause playground fundraiser! Thank you for your generous donation. (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)
• Windstream Communications, Inc. had the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new fiber launch. The launch is expected to bring faster internet to Cherokee County. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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.