🌱 Highway 20 Widening Update + Upcoming Events + Tips From Canton PD

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• The Highway 20 widening project continues.
• The Etowah Wildlife Expo is almost here!
• Upcoming Easter events around town.

But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny and warmer. High: 56 Low: 29.

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

1. Highway 20 travel between Canton and Cumming will be a rolling construction zone for the next several years. During a Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, a Georgia DOT representative advised that the section of road from I-575 to Scott Road is projected to be completed around May 25, widening the road to a comfortable six lanes, complete with a raised median and sidewalks near the interstate side. Next up will be the stretch from Scott Road to Union Hill Road, and that one has a December 2024 completion goal. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. It's almost time for the Etowah Wildlife Expo! The event at The Mill on Etowah will take place March 25 - 26 and Bass Tubs of Oklahoma will be there, as will animals, exhibits, artists, more than 100 vendors, a falconry educational show, bass fishing demonstrations, a reptile show and much more. The expo will run from noon - 6 p.m. each day, with an outdoor concert from 6 - 8 p.m. I didn't make it last year, so I'm really excited to check it out. I'll see you there! (Etowah Wildlife Expo)
3. Don't forget to sign up for a spot in these upcoming Easter events through Cherokee Recreation & Parks. The Some Bunny Special program is going on until April 7, you can donate a filled Easter basket and bring a smile to a little one's face. There will be an Easter Hiking Scavenger Hunt on March 29, a Flashlight Egg Hunt on March 31 and the EGGS-traordinary Spring Extravaganza will be on April 8. Children of all ages are invited to the Outdoor Egg Hunt and there are several time slots for an Underwater Egg Hunt. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
4. The Canton Police Department has some very important information for us. The department posted on their Facebook a reminder to read the information printed on the prescriptions we take. A lot of medication warns against operating vehicles or heavy machinery, pay attention to the warning. You can still get a DUI if you're impaired due to a prescribed medication, it's up to us to make sure we are okay to drive and not driving against legal or medical advice. (Canton PD via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up here for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Homeschool Meet Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (10:30 a.m. - noon & 2 - 3 p.m.)
• No Cook Monday: it'll be Gaston Street Eats today at the BridgeMill Athletic Club, 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectic Book Club: meet to discuss "Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains" by Cassie Chambers at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Monday at Sidelines Grille - Canton, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Line Dancing: the evening begins with lessons and the dancing goes all night every Monday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hello and happy Monday, neighbors! Keep an eye out for a listing of this week's upcoming events in tomorrow's newsletter! I'm moving it to Tuesday just for this week.
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter has a timely and important reminder for us. With Easter just a few weeks away, please remember that Easter Lilies are poisonous to cats. It's best to not bring them into your home if you have a cat, as even small amounts of pollen and less than one leaf or flower can cause deadly kidney failure. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The YMCA of Cherokee County, located at 151 Waleska Street in Canton, has advised that their indoor pool is closed for repairs. There is no ETA for completion, but their post states that the hot tub is open. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Paula's Zzerts is holding their next dinner party on Saturday, and tickets must be purchased by Wednesday. The St. Patrick's Murder Mystery Dinner Party will start at 7 p.m. and will be held at 140 Keith Drive. A paid ticket includes game pieces, an appetizer, buffet dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. These events seem to fill quickly, be sure to grab your ticket soon if you'd like to attend. (Paula's Zzerts)
• Looking for a new home? Take a look at these five Canton-Sixes area homes for sale. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center: "Transportation is one of the biggest barriers domestic violence survivors face on their journey of healing. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of a beautiful young family who anonymously donated Ford Explorer 🚙for a family at CFVC!..." (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• Cherokee Youth Football Association: "The countdown is ON!! ⏰️ 3 days until registration opens for all of CYFA's programs!! 🏈 Football 📣 Sideline Cheerleading 🎀 Competition Cheerleading 🏈 Football Camp 📣 Cheer Camp Volunteer registration will open at a later date so stay tuned!" (Cherokee Youth Football Association via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Attention all book lovers! Cherokee County Senior Services is currently seeking donations for its A Side of Books delivery program. We are specifically looking for large print or Agatha Christie books to help keep our seniors engaged and entertained. If you have any books you would like to donate, please drop them off at Cherokee County Senior Services located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. Donations can be made Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m..." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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