🌱 New Apartments Approved + CCSD Staff Recognized + YMCA Fall ESports

Good morning, Canton and Sixes! I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm or two. High: 80 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories in the Canton and Sixes areas today:

1. Canton's Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved design plans for a new 280-unit apartment complex during a meeting on Tuesday. The apartment complex and parking deck will be built north of The Mill on Etowah, replacing the former Thomas Concrete mixing plant. It will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, with monthly rent expected to range from $1,200 to $2,400. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. Thirty-five teachers and staff members with the Cherokee County School District have been named to the 2022-23 class of Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE). The CCSD team members belong to a cohort of only 830 educators and school district leaders nationwide who received this elite recognition. The honorees will receive access to new instructional resources and be recognized by the school board at the October School Board meeting. (Cherokee County School District)
3. Registration is now open for the virtual ESports fall league at the YMCA of Cherokee County. Opportunities are available for gamers ages 8 to 18, who will be grouped into versus teams once they are in the league. Games featured in the fall league include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Chess, Rocket League, and Knockout City. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
4. A 19-year-old Cherokee County athlete has been selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Games in Germany next year. Caleb Guy of nearby Ball Ground will represent the United States in the competition's kayaking event. Guy has been involved with Special Olympics for 11 years, but he only began kayaking last year when Cherokee County Special Olympics first began offering the sport. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. The R.T. Jones and Hickory Flats libraries have plenty of upcoming events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to R.T. Jones for Family Storytime on Sep. 13, or enjoy Adult Mini-Canvas Art Night at Hickory Flats on Sep. 14. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Ribbon Cutting At Neil Capital Partners (1:00 PM)
• Picnic On The Farm At Pleasant Union Farm (6:00 PM)
• Goddess Rising Women's Circle At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Several new homes have hit the market in the Canton and Sixes areas. Check out the link to explore these newly listed properties. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Don't miss this roundup of the cats and dogs currently available for adoption at Cherokee County animal shelters. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Don't forget to stop by the second annual Canton Multicultural Festival tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There will be a 5k race, free food, a soccer tournament, arts, music, and so much more! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.