🌱 Liberty Elementary A State School Of Character + Guns & Hoses 5K

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Liberty Elementary receives recertification as a State School of Character
• Guns & Hoses 5K kicks off next Saturday
• Raffle fundraiser to "take a bite out of cancer" in Cherokee County

But first, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 48 Low: 31.

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

1. Canton's own Liberty Elementary has been recertified as a State School of Character — a distinction enjoyed by only one other school in Georgia, and 71 others across the nation. State and National Schools of Character are those that model positive core values, as designated by educational nonprofit Character.org. Liberty Elementary previously earned the prestigious title in 2017 and 2018. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. Cherokee Recreation and Parks' Guns & Hoses 5K Run/Walk is one week away! The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Hobgood Park, kicking off at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the 5K will raise funds for charity causes selected by both the "Guns" (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) and the "Hoses" (Cherokee County Fire Department). While early registration has ended, you can still register online or sign up day-of. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee Marshal's Office is hosting a raffle fundraiser to "take a bite out of breast cancer." For a $10 donation (cash or Venmo), you'll get a raffle ticket to win a 65" Roku TV; all proceeds will benefit a Cherokee County employee with a breast cancer diagnosis. The drawing will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. via Facebook Live. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Canton honored two community leaders for their professional excellence. Cherokee County School Board member Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison received the Robert S. (Bob) Stubbs II Guardian of Ethics Award, and Cherokee County Acting District Attorney Susan Treadaway received the W. Lee Arrendale Vocational Excellence Award. Both Padgett-Harrison and Treadaway are now under consideration for regional awards, to be presented by Rotary District 6910 in Gainesville, Georgia. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. Cherokee County School District has named its 2023 STAR Students and Teachers. The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program awards high school seniors from each Georgia public and private high school who receive the highest single-day SAT score while also ranking in the top 10 (or top 10 percent) students in their class. Each student is then asked to select their favorite teacher, who will then be named that school's STAR teacher. A full list of school honorees is available at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Yoga 102: Making Traditional Poses Work For Every Body At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (1:00 PM)
• Restorative Yoga + Story Time At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (3:00 PM)
• An Evening Of Culture: Faith County 2 At Canton Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Canton will be featured in next Thursday's episode of Married to Real Estate on HGTV! The "Farmhouse Fixer" episode will feature Stephanie and Justin, who "want to live the farm life in Canton, Georgia" and need help to find the perfect home and land. (Channel Guide Magazine)
• Yesterday, Cherokee Recreation and Parks held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center at Cherokee Veterans Park. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Congrats to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services' Class 2003-001, who recently celebrated 20 years of service in the community! (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.