🌱 Man Charged With Murder For Drug Overdose + Gas Prices Drop

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today's issue includes news about...

• A man was accused of murder for selling a woman fatal drugs.
• Georgia gas prices fall for the holidays.
• New job opportunities in the area.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 65 Low: 54.

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

1. A Cherokee County man was charged with felony murder after supplying a woman with drugs leading to her overdose. An indictment filed on Nov. 14 said Michael Waters, 22, from Woodstock, gave fentanyl and tramadol to the woman in May 2021. (WTVM)
2. Gas prices continue to fall statewide, dropping seven cents on average within the week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a drop in oil prices – about $6.00 per gallon in a few days. Gas prices now remain at an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular gas. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Want to give back this holiday season? Club Pilates Canton Marketplace is hosting a Secret Santa for children in foster care across Cherokee County. Those who wish to participate can bring any new, unwrapped toys to the studio by Dec. 11. (AllEvents)
4. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Canton-Sixes area. Available positions include customer service, business services, carpentry, special education, higher education, and more. Click the link for more details about companies hiring in the area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. Local football star Alex Raynor was named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. Raynor is Georgia Southern's kicker, and this is the first time the redshirt junior has received this honor for the season. (Georgia Southern Athletics)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Farmers Market At River Church (9:00 AM)
• Tween Book Club At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (4:45 PM)
• Karaoke Night At Ball Ground Tavern, Ball Ground (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is asking for donations this winter. The shelter provided a wish list for those interested in making a seasonal donation; visit the link! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Way to go, Winston Kang! The seventh-grade student at Woodstock Middle School was named the Cherokee County overall winner for his essay entry in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District water essay contest. (Woodstock Middle School)
• Cherokee County is gearing up for the holiday season by bringing back annual Christmas parades, live music, and visits with Santa Claus! See a detailed list of the parades making their way through the county this year. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.