🌱 New Housing Project + Cherokee County Says Yes To Distilled Spirits

Morning, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Canton chosen for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing project
• November events at your local library
• Cherokee County says 'yes' to distilled spirits

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 66 Low: 50.

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

1. Canton has been named one of five local governments in the state to collaborate with the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. The three-year program will offer technical assistance and collaboration with the chosen governments to determine local housing needs. The program will work directly with the community to involve them in the process. Besides Canton, the cities in the program are Chamblee, Villa Rica, and Montezuma. Gwinnett County was also selected. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County has voted in favor of allowing the package sale of distilled spirits. Unincorporated areas will now be able to get licenses to sell distilled spirits. The decision was finalized in the early hours of Wednesday morning after all precincts were reported. A total of 79.2 percent of residents were in favor of the referendum, while 26.2 percent of voters opposed it. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. On the hunt for a new house and want to get a better feel for what's available near you? Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of properties to hit the market in and around Canton-Sixes. Click on a listing at the link to see more pictures and information on a home. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The R.T. Jones and Hickory Flats libraries have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to The R.T. Jones Library for Adult Eclectics Book Club on Nov. 14, or enjoy How To 3D Print For Tweens And Teens on Nov. 18. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
5. Looking to add a new member to your family and give back to the Canton-Sixes community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Facilities in and around Canton-Sixes have dogs, cats, and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted. Visit the link to see the five newest rescue animals available for adoption at your local shelter (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• 19th Annual Cumming Steam, Antique Power & Gas Engine Expo At Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming (All Day)
• Turkey Trot 5K At Etowah River Park (12:00 PM)
• Dinner & Laughs Comedy Night At From The Earth Brewing Company, Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Live Music: Marty Manous At J Michael's Prime (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dylan Decker is the champion of Avery Elementary’s Spelling Bee! Congratulations to Dylan and all the spelling students. (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center has been awarded the Himmat (Courage) Award by Raksha for all their work to support domestic violence survivors. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• The YMCA of Cherokee County wants to help you say goodbye to the daily stress of what to make for dinner! They've joined forces with Good Measure Meals to provide families with shareable dinners everyone will enjoy. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.