🌱 New Cherokee County Street Signs Honor Firefighter + Touch-A-Truck

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a morning thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 54.

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

1. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services revealed new street signs on Thursday, Sep. 8, in honor of Justin Hicks and his wife Amber, who were killed in their Cobb County homes last year. Justin served as a firefighter with Cherokee County from 2015 until his death. The new street names are Justin Walk, Hicks Circle, Amber Walk, and Jacob Avenue located at the Cherokee County fire training complex. (WSB TV)
2. Does your little one love cars, trucks, and all kinds of automobiles? Don't miss "Touch-A-Truck" on Sep. 17 at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. The free event allows kids to get in their favorite vehicles including a firetruck, helicopter, police car, and more. View the link for more information. (Play Cherokee)
3. On Sep. 23, Cody Bolden & The Road Hands will perform live for free at The Mill on Etowah in Canton. The local country band will play a mix of originals and classic country. View the link for details. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. The Canton Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Sep. 10, was a success! Even though the day was cloudy, participants seemed to enjoy the music, food, and festivities. View the link to see pictures from the festival. (City of Canton)
5. Looking for a new place to live or just keeping up-to-date on the homes for sale in your neighborhood? View the link to see the latest properties and homes for sale in the Canton-Sixes area, including a five-bedroom on Ellenton Place in Canton. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Toddler Time At The Farm At 8974 Union Hill Road (9:30 AM)
• Adult Eclectics Book Club At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (6:00 PM)
• Monday SoundCheck At Sidelines Grille Canton (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations Capt. Jeff Tucker! Capt. Tucker completed 19 years of service at the Canton Police Department. (Facebook)
• Each year on Sep. 11, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Laughlin climbs 110 floors at the training tower in honor of the 343 firefighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice on Sep. 11, 2001. Yesterday, he was joined by a group of recruits that wanted to pay their respects as well. (Facebook)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center's confidential DV Hotlines have advocates and volunteers standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who needs support or resources. Call 770-479-1703 for English speakers or 770-720-7050 for Spanish speakers. (Instagram)

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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.