🌱 Miles Of Memories Honors Canton Native + Football Player Killed

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• The family of a Canton woman killed in a horsing accident is organizing an event at the end of January to honor her.
• A University of Georgia football player was killed in a car accident over the weekend.
• Beloved restaurant Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q in Canton will re-open after four months of temporary closure.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 55 Low: 48.

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

1. The family of a 20-year-old Canton woman who died in a horse accident is putting on a horse race in her memory. “Bree’s Miles of Memories” will be on Jan. 21 at Etowah River Park in Canton and was inspired by Chadwick’s love for running. A horse ran into a gate at a rodeo event in July 2022, hitting and killing Breanna Chadwick. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Devin Willock, a University of Georgia football player, and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car accident in Athens over the weekend. The crash occurred before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday when LeCroy drove off Barnett Shoals Road, hitting power poles and trees. Willock died at the scene, and LeCroy was rushed to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Two other unnamed individuals were also in the vehicle and suffered from non-life-threatening injuries. (News10NBC)
3. After four months of repairs, the beloved restaurant Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q in Canton is looking to open between mid-February and March. In October, a fire broke out in the storage room of the building, leading to a temporary closure. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. Four finalists have been chosen for the Service League of Cherokee County's annual Heritage of Hope Award. The organization chose Josh Bagby, Julie Darnell, Juvenile Court Judge Jennifer Davis, and Michele Prance as finalists for the award, which honors an individual making significant contributions to children in the community through their time, actions, talents, and dedication. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from a 2,580 square-foot, four-bed, two-bath home for $399,900 to a $889,900 home with four beds, three baths, and 4,300 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Cherokee Aquatic Center Roll Practice At Cherokee County Aquatic Center (7:30 PM)
• The Addams Family Trivia At The Blue Ghost Arcade (8:00 PM)
• DJ Trivia At Guston's Grille (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department wished volunteer Alan Richards a happy birthday over the weekend and acknowledged his commitment and dedication to the Community Survey Program since 2016. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The Canton Police Department is reminding the community to be safe and follow the law when it comes to school bus stops and reducing speed in school zones. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Canton-Sixes area at the link! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)

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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.