🌱 Grinch Day Celebrates Holiday Humbugs + Christmas Eve 5K Fun Run

Good morning, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of ex-girlfriend
• Grinch Day will cheer up Christmas humbugs
• Christmas Eve 5K promises fun and fitness

But first, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 42 Low: 35.

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

1. A Georgia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the murder of his ex-girlfriend last year at a Fourth of July barbecue. Raphael Kelly, 22, pled guilty to multiple charges related to the death of 23-year-old Laci Moss in a Henry County courthouse on Monday. Kelly shot Moss six times at a barbecue in front of her mother and friends. Witnesses said the two had gotten into an argument earlier at the party. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Even holiday humbugs can get in on the fun with this seasonal event in nearby Woodstock. Stop by the Woodstock library and enjoy all things grinchy on Dec. 21. There will be crafts, fun, and viewing of the classic "Grinch" cartoons! Children need to be accompanied by an adult, so bring along your favorite grown-up "Grinch." (Visiting Woodstock, GA)
3. Celebrate Christmas Eve with a fun fitness event. There will be a White Elephant Christmas 5K at Etowah River Park on Dec. 24. Wear your favorite ugly Christmas costume for the run! You'll get free swag prior to the race, and everyone who joins in will get a participation medal. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. (Run Signup)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including bus driver, communications officer, and stormwater engineer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)
5. Aurora Cineplex in nearby Roswell is sharing in the Christmas spirit with a fun holiday viewing. The theater will be showing "The Polar Express" regularly throughout the holidays. The beloved Christmas movie will be shown every day through Dec. 23 at 10:00 a.m. On Christmas Eve, your family can watch the movie at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Patch)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Studio Gallery Exhibit: Nan Griffith at Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta (8:30 AM)
• Farmers Market at River Church (2:00 PM)
• Graham Cracker 'Gingerbread' House Building at R.T. Jones Memorial Library (4:00 PM)
• Nick Howry: Live At The Listening Room, Woodstock (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Kindergarten students from Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy got to be a part of BREAKOUT EDU games! They used numbers, letters, and word clues to unlock five different locks and save the Gingerbread Man. (Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy via Facebook)
• Make sure your pets have a safe and happy holiday season, too! This graphic will let you know which seasonal treats your furry friends need to steer clear of. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Service League ladies shopped for 176 kids this year as their way of giving back this holiday season. Thank you for this wonderful holiday gift! (Service League via Instagram)

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