🌱 Mayor Grant's Address Tonight + Cherokee Small Business Grant

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• The Mayor's State of the City address tonight
• The opening of the Cherokee Small Business Grant application portal
• CCSD's Parent University Program

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 37.

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

1. The City of Canton will host a State of the City Address by the mayor today (Jan. 19) at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The address will be followed by a City Council Meeting, where various topics will be discussed, including possible action on a charter amendment to reapportion the City Council Wards by establishing new ward boundaries, presentations on various issues, and discussion and possible action for the construction of residential development and the Canton Transportation Master Plan Adoption. You can visit this link to watch the meeting online. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee Office of Economic Development has opened an application portal for the Cherokee Small Business Grant, to assist small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Businesses can apply for up to $30,000 based on the number of employees, and the application portal will remain open until January 31, 2023. Eligible businesses can apply today by visiting this website. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Cherokee County School District will present its next Parent University program, focusing primarily on cyberbullying and social media. The program will include a panel discussion with CCSD administrators, law enforcement officers and behavioral health therapists discussing the impact of social media and cyberbullying on students and families, and previewing the film “Screenagers.” (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Yesterday (Jan. 18), a vocational visit took place at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, where Canton Rotarian and Executive Director of the Sequoyah Regional Library System, Angela Cortellino, delivered an informative program about local libraries and the services they provide, highlighting their positive impact on the community. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Police Recruits and a Utilities Engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• PACT Act Claims Workshop At American Legion Hall Canton (10:00 AM)
• Penguin Music & Moves (Ages 0-4) At R.T. Jones Memorial Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• State Of The City Address By Mayor Bill Grant At Canton City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At The Mill On Etowah (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're in the market for a new home in Canton, block out some time on Saturday, Jan. 21, for these three open houses at 145 Redford Lane, 306 Trinity Overlook, and 521 Rosemont Avenue. Get the property specs in our latest real estate roundup. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Want to support animals in need while enjoying a delicious bundt cake? To celebrate its second birthday, Nothing Bundt Cakes of Woodstock is donating 20 percent of its sales from this Friday, Jan. 20, to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. If you've been looking for an excuse to indulge, this is a great one! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Get in on the Super Bowl action while helping your community! Macedonia Baseball and Softball has announced its annual Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser, which will support the building of new women's bathrooms and repairing the existing men's bathrooms at the field. Each square is $10 and can be paid via Venmo. Get prize details and learn how to participate in this Facebook post. (Macedonia Baseball & Softball via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

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