🌱 K-6 Schools To Have More Police + Sequoyah​ Library Forgives Fines

Hey, friends. It's Saturday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. Investigators charged six suspects believed to be involved in illegal street racing, including a man from Canton. Camden David Usiatynski, 19, was charged with Reckless Stunt Driving, Reckless Driving, Laying Drags, and Concealing Tags. However, Usiatynski was released on bond for $5,855. (CBS 46 News)
2. Local eementary schools will have more police presence this coming school year. Superintendent Brian Hightower announced on Thursday that Cherokee County School District elementary schools will have more school resource officers. This plan was formed after the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas in May. Hightower also announced plans to increase the size of the Cherokee County School Police Department's force in the next two years. (Tribune Ledger)
3. The Sequoyah Library system is forgiving fines this summer. As announced yesterday, Sequoyah Regional Library System will forgive most library fines through July to promote its summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities.” Those with fines interested in learning more are encouraged to contact the library staff for more information. (AJC.com)
4. The Planning Commission will meet in Canton on Monday. The upcoming work session meeting's agenda includes two zoning cases. It will take place at 6:30 PM in the Business Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA, 30114. (CherokeeGA.com)
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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Summer Plant Sale At Cherokee County Senior Services (9:00 AM)
• Cherokee County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration At The Mill on Etowah (9:00 AM)
• Pappa's Day Eve At Downtown Canton (9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 4:38 yesterday morning on McCurley Road. Firefighters from stations 1, 8, 11, 19, and 20 were dispatched to the scene. A male occupant told fire crews he had escaped from the residence. Two dogs were initially found outside with the occupant but repeatedly went back into the house. Crews were able to get the canines out and secure. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• The Canton Police Department, GA enjoyed Popsicle with a Cop yesterday! Members of the police department had a great time handing out popsicles to the kids from Canton First Baptist in Brown Park during the children's vacation bible school. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Macedonia Girls Softball registration is OPEN! Sign-ups are available for ages 5 to 14. To sign up, parents and guardians can register using this link, select their child's age group, and choose "Fall 2022 CYS Macedonia" to ensure the home field is Macedonia! Registration closes on Aug. 1. (Macedonia Baseball & Softball 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.