🌱 Monkeypox Vaccines + Community Cleanup + Citizen's Police Academy

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A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 81 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. Monkeypox testing and vaccines are now available through the Cherokee County Health Department. Testing is available at no cost to residents by appointment and is only recommended for people experiencing symptoms of monkeypox, which include fever, headache, respiratory symptoms, and rash. Due to a limited number of doses, vaccines are available online by appointment only for people who are currently eligible for the vaccine. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. This Saturday, Aug. 20, volunteers from Keep Cherokee Beautiful are hosting a Bells Ferry Road Community Cleanup Event. The roadside cleanup will begin at 9:00 a.m. and cover sections of roadway from Towne Lake Parkway to Victoria Road. To register as a volunteer and learn more, email cleancherokee@gmail.com. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. Are you interested in learning more about law enforcement and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Canton Police Department? Applications are now open for the Citizen's Police Academy. Classes will begin on Sep. 6 and will run every Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. until Nov. 2. Citizens ages 18 and older can apply online now through Aug. 31. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
4. The Rotary Club of Canton is hosting a Public Safety Luncheon to honor local Cherokee County heroes. Award recipients from across the county will be celebrated for their contributions to the community during this event on Sep. 27 at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center. Tickets are now available for purchase online. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
5. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is accepting applications for entry-level firefighters now through Oct. 10. Work in this position will involve performing fire and rescue procedures and will be performed in a training capacity under direct supervision. No previous experience is required. The recruiting class for this position is expected to begin in early spring 2023. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Canton Business Club Morning Meetup At Reformation Brewery (7:00 AM)
• Sip & Paint At Thrive Coworking (5:30 PM)
• Downtown Development Authority At Holly Springs Public Safety Building (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new home in the Canton-Sixes area? Don't miss this roundup of the latest homes to hit the market in Cherokee County. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Are you interested in joining the Cherokee Family Violence Center community support group for domestic violence survivors? Interested parties can get more information by emailing madison@cfvc.org. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• The Cherokee County Public Services Agency has extended its food drive to support local food pantries! Now through Friday, Aug. 19, you can drop off your donation at the front lobby of the Cherokee Marshal's Office, Cherokee County Animal Shelter, Cherokee County E 9-1-1, or the Administration Building at the Bluffs. (Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Georgia via Facebook)

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Events:

• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• BridgeMill Sixes Service League General Meeting (August 18)
• Great Georgia Pollinator Census hosted by Cherokee County Master Gardeners (August 19)
• Leather Crafting Workshop Sat, Aug 20, 10am-4pm. See What You Can Make In One Day! (August 20)
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— Sean Peek

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