🌱 Harmon Park Renovation Groundbreaking + Cherokee Animal Adoptions

Good morning, Canton-Sixes! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 83 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. Harmon Park in the Sunnyside community broke ground on Friday, Sep. 2, with Canton leaders, local officials, representatives from Cherokee Impact Soccer and Canton Dizzy Dean, and community members in attendance. The project is expected to cost $4.3 million and take approximately one year to complete, according to city officials. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is hosting a first-come, first-serve adoption this morning (Saturday, Sep. 3) starting at 10 a.m. You can see a list of all the available pets up for adoption, plus all available pet information, using this link. The $100 Adoption Fee includes Spay/Neuter, heartworm/leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, microchip, sample bag of food, and various other services. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. Reformation Brewery, a Northern Georgia craft brewery with a taproom right here in Canton, has just released a limited edition "Common Thread" light Pale Ale in collaboration with History Cherokee. This brew features black tea and fresh lemon, delivering an "Arnold Palmer-esque experience," according to Reformation Brewery. While supplies last, Reformation Brewery will be donating $1 per pint/pack to support History Cherokee's mission to "inspire empathetic and engaged communities, cultivate a love of learning and greater understanding about our shared past, and serve as a trusted community resource for Cherokee County history." Place an order for local pickup here. (History Cherokee via Facebook)
4. Cherokee County government offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Government offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sep. 6 at 8 a.m. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. Pregnant people in Georgia may now use High Occupancy Vehicle or HOV lanes. This ruling comes after the state’s abortion law which now recognizes embryos and fetuses as persons with full rights. Fetuses and embryos are also included in Georgia population counts, and expecting parents can get a $3000 tax deduction for dependents on state taxes. (WABE 90.1 FM)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Canton Farmers Market At Brown Park (9:00 AM)
• Free Yoga In The Park With Horizon Healing Center At Brown Park (9:00 AM)
• Parent And Tot Yoga At Horizon Healing Center (9:00 AM)
• Pet Adoption Event At Cherokee County Animal Shelter (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• A residential property on Hickory Flat Highway near Avery Road could be converted to retail and office space, if the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approves the application on Tuesday. Read more here with a subscription. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Did you know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month? Visit the Sequoyah Regional Library website to get the scoop on the Beanstack reading challenge, learn how to win a library prize bag, and receive special discounts at some local businesses — all with your library card! (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is still searching for a permanent local curator to take the helm of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you on Tuesday with 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.