🌱 Jewelry Store Robbed Using Hole In Roof + Esports Training At YMCA

Hello again, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Thieves robbed a jewelry store using a hole in the roof
• Esports training for kids at the Cherokee County YMCA
• New adoptable animals from the Cherokee Humane Society

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 58 Low: 54.

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

1. A Canton jewelry store has been robbed by thieves who cut a hole in the roof. According to the Canton Police Department, the robbery took place at the Kay Jewelers store on Cumming Highway. Just after 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 4, police were called to the scene. Seeing none of the windows broken and no signs of forced entry, the officers departed — while the thieves continued breaking in through the roof. The amount of jewelry stolen by the thieves remains unknown. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On the market for a new home, or just curious about what's out there these days? Here are some recently listed houses to hit the Canton-Sizes market. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area — including a 6,800 sq. ft., five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home for $990,000 — along with which open houses are coming up in the days ahead. Click on any address for additional photos and details. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. The YMCA of Cherokee County has opened registration for its virtual esports leagues! Players can master their skills at online games while being trained by online safety by coaches. Leagues are available for players aged 8-12 and 13-18. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
4. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Killiana, the sweet and gentle beagle/hound mix, and Adele, the extremely playful domestic shorthair who loves cats and even dogs, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)
5. Want to learn the art of yoga in a relaxed and fun atmosphere? On Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m., join Jessie at Horizon Healing Center for a combination of movement and Yoga Nidra, or dynamic sleep. The class includes 45 minutes of power flow yoga followed by 35 minutes of dynamic sleep. Find out how this soothing, restful experience can improve the health of your mind and body. (Patch)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• CBC Morning Meet Up at Reformation Brewery (8:00 AM)
• Storytime at Alpharetta Branch Library in Alpharetta (10:30 AM)
• Performing Arts: Improvisation And Scene Study With Helena at Alpharetta Arts Center in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Karaoke Nights at Canton Icehouse (8:00 PM)
• Ladies Range Night at GA Firing Line in Marietta (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department swore in numerous new officers on Jan. 9. Congratulations and welcome to the team! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The Georgia Bulldogs are National Champions — twice in a row! They beat the TCU horned frogs 65-7. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• On Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m., tune into Canton's annual State of the City Address. Mayor Bill Grant will speak at City Hall! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News 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.