🌱 Last Unwind Wednesday Of The Year + Bar Fight Escalates To Shooting

Morning, friends. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find updates on...

• The Cherokee County 911 Center getting a rescue dog.
• River Green Avenue's temporary lane closures.
• Babysitting and Pediatric CPR Training for children between the ages of 11 and 15.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and delightful. High: 73 Low: 48.

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

1. The Cherokee County 911 Center has a new office dog. Ruby's new home is the center and the employees are her family. The center operates 24 hours a day while answering 450,000 calls. Ruby, a rescue dog, provides a much-needed mood boost for the employees. Every 911 Center in the county needs a Ruby, according to the employees. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Starting today, River Green Avenue will be temporarily closing some lanes. The closures are necessary while the road undergoes traffic and utility improvements. Crews will be extending the left turn lane onto Knox Bridge Highway while installing stormwater and sewer improvements. The closures could last up to eight weeks. (City of Canton)
3. Cherokee County is offering Babysitting and Pediatric CPR Training on Saturday, Oct. 1. The class will be teaching participants the basics of child behavior, CPR, and first aid. The class is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park on Cumming Highway in Canton. The class is meant for children between the ages of 11 and 15. There is a $99 fee for the class. (Cherokee County)
4. Cherokee County's last Unwind Wednesday event of 2022 is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5. This free event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. There will be food trucks, vendors, and music at the event. Click for more information. (Cherokee County)
5. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office responded to a possible fight at Tumeby's Taproom minutes before a shooting occurred in the area of 720 North Granard Street. The Gaffney Police Department is leading the investigation into the shooting that resulted in one individual sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and a damaged city sign. The investigation is currently in its early stages, but witness statements indicate that gunfire was exchanged between the victim's car and another sedan traveling between Tumeby's Taproom and Granard Street. (The Gaffney Ledger)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Tween Book Club! At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (3:30 PM)
• Yoga 101: Six Week Foundational Series At Horizon Healing Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County is currently accepting donations for the annual Adopt A Senior program. To donate, please bring unwrapped gifts in a holiday bag to the Cherokee County Senior Center. Click for more details. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• The State of Georgia will be lifting its annual Burn Ban on Oct. 1. Cherokee County residents will be allowed to burn yard debris from that date until Apr. 30, 2023. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• The Canton Optimist Club's Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 6:00 p.m. on Canton's Main Street. Click to register for the parade. (Canton Optimist Club via Facebook)

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That's it for today! 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.