🌱 Jobs With The Canton Police + Delays In Holly Springs Parkway Work

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days, including updates on...

• Join the team at Canton PD.
• Holly Springs Parkway project delays.
• An award for Cherokee Recreation & Parks.

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Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. The Canton Police Department is looking to add police trainees and certified and non-certified officers to their team. Starting pay will increase for every two full years of prior certified experience, and annual longevity pay is offered. The department also provides health care and benefits, a take-home patrol vehicle and a 14-day per month schedule. Tattoos are perfectly fine, as long as they hold to the departments policy on skin art. You can reach out to Chris Cochran for more information at 770-720-4883 or Chris.Cochran@cantonga.gov. (Canton PD via Facebook)
2. Phase two of the Holly Springs Parkway widening project has been delayed, the new projected completion date is April 30, 2024. The work includes an extension of the parkway from Rabbit Hill Road to Ronnell Road, an increase to four travel lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and a raised median, curb and gutter. Phase three will consist of the same work, but on the section of parkway from Ronnell Road to Childers Road. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Cherokee Recreation & Parks officials were in Illinois on Tuesday to receive a 2023 NACPRO Award for the excellence put forth into the Cherokee Youth Basketball program. The National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) recognizes parks and rec programs at the county, region and district level in groups based on population size, with the Cherokee Youth Basketball program winning in the Class II category for populations of 150,001 to 275,000. There are over 4,000 children currently in the Cherokee Youth Basketball program, ranging in age from kindergarten to 12th grade. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
4. After the spring order of dissolution by the state General Assembly, four of the five new elections board members have been appointed. Democrats Julie Glade and Sheree Giardano, who served in the previous board, and Republicans John Wallace and Larry Hand will step in on July 1, they're expected to be sworn in at the elections board meeting on July 3. The fifth member of the board will be appointed by the other four members, they have until July 30 to do so. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

Thursday, June 22

• Summer Family Film Series, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" - $1 movies at the Canton Theatre! The movies will be shown twice each Thursday in June and July. You can purchase tickets at the link, the theater address is 171 E. Main St. (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
• Braves Game on the Big Screen: Watch the game with your favorite neighbors, family and friends on The Green at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (1:05 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Community Preparedness 101: Hosted by the Cherokee Office of Emergency Management and Cherokee E 9-1-1. Learn how to protect your property in cases of severe weather and other disaster situations and get a look into how the E 9-1-1 Center works. The class is at the L.B. "Buzz" Ahrens Recreation Center, 7345 Cumming Highway. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Eric Thomas: The artist will be playing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Hawaiian Luau: Enjoy the great food and entertainment tonight, the menu includes kalua pork, tuna poke, specialty cocktails and more at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Head over to Reformation Brewery at 225 Reformation Parkway for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: Sing your heart out every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• Canton is looking for public works technicians, police recruits and utilities engineers to join the city. If you fit the bill, you can apply for or read more about open positions within the city government here. (Canton Current)
• In celebration of "Adopt A Shelter Cat Month," the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for all cats over six months. The cats will come with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip already done. You can see available animals here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a "Mommy & Me Art Class" on Saturday for children aged 4-8 and their mother figures. The kids will make a clay crab using their handprints, and the pieces will be kiln fired and ready for pickup in about two weeks. The class is from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Buzz, you can register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Coming up next Wednesday at History Cherokee, it's "What's Up Wednesday: What's Up with Juneteenth?" The program starts at 11 a.m. and will include story time in the gallery and a craft. You can sign up at the link, the event is for ages 3-7 and will be held at The Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. (History Cherokee)
• Menagerie on Main has fun classes and workshops coming up, you can find the boutique and artist workspace at 351 W. Main St. The next few offerings include Intro to Creating Sacred Geometry Mandalas on June 25, Linocut Animal Portraits on July 8 and a Paint and Sip Workshop on July 19. Check out the full list of classes at the link. (Menagerie on Main)
• Canton has released the plans for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks. The parade will start at 6 p.m. in Downtown Canton, and the fireworks will be fired off from Riverstone Parkway at dusk. (Downtown Canton via Facebook)
• If you're in the market for a new home and ready to start touring homes, take a look at these three open houses in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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