🌱 Canton Resident Honored At Vigil + Good Morning Cherokee Event

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Canton resident honored at vigil on Trans Day of Remembrance
• Fire at a Cherokee County home
• New networking event scheduled at the Cherokee County Conference Center

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Cloudy. High: 55 Low: 34.

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

1. A Canton resident was honored at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil held at Freedom Plaza on Monday. Hundreds of people gathered in the freezing weather to pay tribute to the many trans individuals who have been lost to violence, transphobic hatred, and suicide. Part of the memorial involves naming fallen members of the trans community; among those remembered was Kathryn "Katie" Newhouse, a Canton resident. (Washington Blade)
2. A Cherokee County home burned down Saturday night. Police responded to the fire on Fletcher Drive to find the house in flames. Everyone was able to escape the home uninjured, but the property sustained heavy damage. As of Monday evening, officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. On Dec. 1, the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Good Morning Cherokee. This networking event allows business professionals to meet and make valuable connections. The event will be held at the Cherokee County Conference Center and will provide a buffet breakfast. Registration is still available through Nov. 29. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
4. US Marshalls have captured a metro Atlanta man wanted on child molestation charges after a chase that spanned 11 years. Charles Rainey, 71, has been on the run since December 2011, when he was charged with aggravated child molestation and sexual battery. He had been hiding out in Kingston, Jamaica, when he was taken into custody. He was deported and returned to Atlanta. (U.S. Marshals Service)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including bus driver, aerobics instructor, and parks worker. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Farmers Market At River Church (9:00 AM)
• Turkey Week Tuesday Softball Clinic (Ages 6-8) At Relentless Sports Academy (9:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
• Kids Connect Friendsgiving At First United Methodist Church (11:00 AM)
• How To Close More B2B Deals: With The Founder Of Apropo At THRIVE Coworking (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The YMCA of Cherokee County is still accepting registrations for youth winter flag football! Visit Facebook to learn more or head to ymcaatlanta.org if you want to register. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Black Friday discounts are just days away, and Macedonia Baseball & Softball is offering some great deals for the Spring 2023 baseball program! Registration for the baseball program will be $20 off between Friday, Nov. 25 and Dec. 10. (Macedonia Baseball & Softball via Facebook)
• Cherokee County has three new intersection improvement projects that just got the go-ahead! Additional information on the projects and the Board of Commissioners meeting can be found here. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• The Sequoyah Regional Library's Holiday Extravaganza is nearly here! All of the regional libraries will have a variety of new and classic programming for the holidays. A highlight video can be found at the link. (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

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— 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.