🌱 Last River Rock Concert Night + Cherokee Firefighter Safety Updates

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with all the most important things happening in town these days. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 81 Low: 69.

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

1. The River Rock Concert & Festival series finale is only a little over one week away! Don't miss your chance to see Bogey and the Viceroy and headliner Electric Avenue at Etowah River Park. This is a free concert and there will be food trucks, a children's area, inflatables, and much more. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. (City of Canton via Facebook)
2. In 2020, two Cherokee County firefighters completed an SCBA Certified Technician II certification course, and it was determined that the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services department needed to replace its equipment. An SCBA is worn to provide clean air in areas where it isn't safe to breathe. The department announced this week that it has completed the replacement of all the self-contained breathing apparatuses, making further strides toward ensuring firefighter safety. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
3. The Velocity Football Academy in Canton is looking for a new intern! The candidate hired will be working under an OL technician. The position is said to turn into a full-time employment opportunity in Canton. Those interested should contact info@VelocityAthDev.com. (Velocity Football Academy via Twitter)
4. An assault occurred at a local Waffle House, and now Cherokee County authorities are working to identify the two men involved. The two men wanted for police questioning are described white males who may have been driving a black or dark-colored pickup truck. Anyone with identifying information for the two men is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division. (Fox 5)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The RT Jones and Hickory Flats libraries have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Hickory Flats with your little ones for story time today at 10:30 a.m., or consider donating blood at the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive at RT Jones on Friday at 11 a.m. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Trivia Night in Canton At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)
• Hiring Information Session At Cherokee Charter Academy (6:30 PM)
• BridgeMill Sixes Service League General Meeting At The Terrace At BridgeMill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee kicks off its 2022 season at Tommy Baker Field on Friday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. against Cartersville. Tickets and parking passes are available to purchase on Go Fan here. (Cherokee Warriors Touchdown Club via Facebook)
• If you haven't hiked around your local park lately, this is a reminder that the Sequoyah Regional Library has partnered with Pickens County Recreation Department and Woodstock Parks and Recreation to bring #TrailStory to select parks during August! (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center reports that guests had so much fun at the BRAVE Motorcycle Ride last year that The Hathaway Agency decided to repeat the motorcycle ride fundraiser again this year. Mark your calendars for Oct. 15! (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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Events:

• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• BridgeMill Sixes Service League General Meeting (August 18)
• Great Georgia Pollinator Census hosted by Cherokee County Master Gardeners (August 19)
• Leather Crafting Workshop Sat, Aug 20, 10am-4pm. See What You Can Make In One Day! (August 20)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.