🌱 Man Robs Canton Vape Shop For 'YouTube Channel' + Gas Tax Suspended

Hi all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• A robbery at a Canton vape shop
• School district police chief named to school safety committee
• Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax a sixth time

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 76 Low: 60.

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

1. Officials are searching for a man in Cherokee County who pretended to rob a Canton vape shop claiming it was "for a YouTube channel." The masked man was caught on surveillance video walking into Smoke Stars on Sixes Road pointing a gun at the clerk, demanding vape products, then laughing saying he was holding an airsoft gun. Anyone who recognizes the man at the link is asked to contact investigators at (770) 928-0239. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Cherokee County School District Police Chief Buster Cushing has been named to serve on the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. The council was formed in 1970, focusing on school safety. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said, "Chief Cushing is known statewide for his law enforcement and public safety knowledge and for how he has applied that expertise to improving school safety." (Press Release Desk)
3. Cherokee High School's Elizabeth “Liz” Spell and Woodstock High School's Dr. Meagan Waid have been named Georgia Assistant Principal Of The Year Finalists. The Cherokee County assistant principals are two of three finalists for the award recognizing "outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students." The winner will be announced later in the school year. (Press Release Desk)
4. Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended the Georgia gas taxes for a sixth time. According to reports from AAA, the state had the lowest national gas average at $3.13 on Friday afternoon; the national average is $3.79. The suspension will last through Dec. 11. (WSAV-TV)
5. National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler has a home in Canton. The pitcher has a 9,184 square feet, seven-bedroom, seven-car garage home on Lake Allatoona. Wheeler bought the home a few years ago for $1.31 million. (Realtor.com News)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Goat Yoga At The Mill On Etowah (11:00 AM)
• Dia De Los Muertos Celebration At La Catrina Tacos & Margaritas (12:00 PM)
• Live Music: Trevor Startt At J Michael's Prime (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Great news for local businesses hiring in the future: Almost 400 upperclassmen at Creekview High School participated in the annual career fair featuring 38 local businesses! (Creekview High School via Facebook)
• Consider stopping by the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex today any time between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to help the Cherokee County Firefighters Relief Fund raise money for two county firefighters battling cancer. Learn more about the fundraising events taking place today at the link. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services 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.