🌱 Multicultural Fest + Bar Fight Culprit Sentenced + Unwind Wednesday

Morning, Canton and Sixes. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 70.

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

1. The second annual Canton Multicultural Festival will take place on Sep. 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will include a 5K race, free food, a soccer tournament, arts, music, and more. Stop by Etowah River Park next Saturday to enjoy the festivities, or register online now to participate in the 5K or soccer tournament. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
2. A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the death of a man that occurred during a bar fight in Canton. 34-year-old Gary Matthew Allen of Jasper was convicted after striking and killing 45-year-old Leon Paul Danzis during a dispute at the Canton Ice House in June 2019. Allen was originally charged with murder but entered a negotiated guilty plea to reduce the charge to manslaughter. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. A Cherokee County School District Student has earned her private pilot's certificate after graduating with "flying colors" from the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy. Cherokee High School senior Lexi Ly completed the eight-week summer program at the University of West Florida in Pensacola and earned one of the fastest oral exam times in the program's history. Ly, whose father is an Army veteran, plans to pursue a career as a military pilot after graduation. (Cherokee County GA School District via Facebook)
4. There are only two more chances this year to participate in Unwind Wednesdays with the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Department. This free event, featuring food trucks, live music, and more, takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from April through October. Stop by Cherokee Veterans Park next Wednesday, Sep. 7, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. to participate. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. The City of Canton is considering turning a property on Laurel Canyon Village Circle into affordable housing. The city-owned property was initially purchased in 2005 for use as a fire station, but findings from a recent housing needs assessment inspired city officials to use the space to help address housing shortages in the community. Canton residents with questions about the study and plan can provide public input at city council meetings, as well as email or call city staff. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• First Friday At Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (6:00 PM)
• Parents' Night Out At Liberty Hill At The Mill (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke At Reformation Brewery (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're on the hunt for a new house in Cherokee County, you won't want to miss these newly listed homes. Check out the link to explore some of the latest houses to hit the market in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Here are just a few of the adorable cats and dogs at Cherokee County shelters still searching for their forever homes. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Are you interested in learning more about local businesses and nonprofits in the City of Canton? The Canton Optimist Club invites you to join them for breakfast on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at the IHOP off of Cumming Highway. (Canton Optimist Club 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.