🌱 Local Charged In Drug Bust + Charity Golf + Fire Safety Tailgate

Welcome back, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• A Canton man caught in a drug bust
• A charity golf tournament next week
• Family-friendly tailgating to support fire safety education

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; not as warm. High: 69 Low: 51.

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

1. A Canton man has been arrested after what officials described as "the largest fentanyl seizure ever in White County." 34-year-old Joshua McLaughlin is one of two suspected fentanyl traffickers to be arrested in the bust. Drug agents say they also confiscated cocaine and methamphetamines at the scene. (WGAU)
2. The 7th Annual Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place next Thursday, Oct. 6, at Bridge Mill Athletic Club in Canton. The charitable golf tournament will help raise funds for the 6-year-old son of a Woodstock police officer who is currently battling cancer. All of the proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward helping the family with everyday bills, medical bills, and long-distance travel for medical treatment. (Valdosta Daily Times)
3. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of theft by deception after he cashed a $3,200 check in 2019 for services he never completed. Authorities say 58-year-old Terry Scott Murphy of Falkville, AL agreed to rebuild a playground at a daycare near Acworth in exchange for the money but never completed the work. Murphy was recently arrested in Florida and extradited to Cherokee County, where he was booked on Sep. 28. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. Don't forget to stop by The Mill on Etowah next Saturday, Oct. 8, for Tailgate With A Firefighter! Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Safe Kids Cherokee County are partnering to host this family-friendly event, featuring fire trucks, face painting, and a Dress Like a Firefighter contest. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. The Canton Farmers Market takes place tomorrow, Oct. 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are only three weeks left of the summer market season, and this week marks the last time the MSU Extension Master Gardeners will be on site this year. Mark your calendars and check out the link to explore the complete list of vendors for tomorrow's market. (Canton Farmers Market via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Think Pink Cherokee 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk At Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (8:00 AM)
• Yoga In The Park At Brown Park (9:00 AM)
• Miss Spooktacular 2022 At Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter recently hosted a Yoga with Kittens class in collaboration with YogaSix. Visit the link to check out photos from this fun event! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce shared a picture of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Cherokee Floor Covering Inc. on Thursday. The business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox Monday with a new update.

— 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.