🌱 Nonprofit Seeks To Save Historic Church + Cat Food Donations Needed

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Follow along for the most important things going on in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• A local nonprofit determined to save a historical church
• Cat food donations for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter
• Career opportunities in Cherokee County

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Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 50.

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

1. A local nonprofit is calling for help to save a historical Cherokee County landmark. The 250-year-old church in nearby Holly Springs is in desperate need of repairs. A group of local citizens is hoping to raise at least $55,000 for essential repairs that would enable the building to be used for services and community events again. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of cat food to feed its hungry felines. Although the animal shelter has an abundance of dog food, the amount of cat food being donated has been extremely low. The shelter is gratefully accepting any wet or dry cat food of any brand. To donate or learn more about how you can help local shelter animals, visit the link. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
3. Many local businesses and companies in Canton-Sixes are looking to fill openings on their staff. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, there are numerous job opportunities available. Here are some of the newest local jobs posted in and around Canton-Sixes. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. The Rotary Club of Canton took third place in the sCAREcrows for Kids fundraiser this weekend. The fundraiser benefits The Children's Haven. President-Elect of the Rotary Club, Francisco Lozano, accepted the award for the organization. Members of the community donated and volunteered for the competition as well. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
5. This Saturday, Nov. 5, the Never Alone Food Pantry Lantern Parade will be held at Etowah River Park. The event will feature a petting zoo, face painting, bounce houses, and much more. Activities will run from 4:00-8:00 p.m., with an organized lantern parade taking place at dusk. (The Atlantic Journal Constitution)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Downtown Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest At Brook Street Park, Alpharetta (All Day)
• Gallery Exhibit: All About Pastel By Southeastern Pastel Society At Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta (All Day)
• Emerge! A Professional Development Initiative At Canton Theatre (8:00 AM)
• Farmers Market At River Church (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Sequoya High School Band and Orchestra recently hosted Friends & Family Night to celebrate the graduating Senior class. Visit the link to see pictures from the event. (Sequoyah High School Band and Orchestra via Facebook)
• Ready to get into the holiday spirit? The 'Tis The Season Holiday Show is coming this week, and it's sure to full you full of festive good cheer! (AARP)
• Literary fans can look forward to the Local Author Market this Saturday! There will be plenty of local writers selling their works, a story time for children, and an informational session for aspiring authors. (AllEvents)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. 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.