🌱 New Parking Deck Next To Canton City Hall + Apple 'N Pork Festival

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• New Canton parking deck opening Oct. 6
• Locals enjoy Apple 'N Pork Festival
• Gibbs Garden expands butterfly garden

But first, today's weather:

Nice with sunshine. High: 78 Low: 51.

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

1. A new parking deck will enable easier parking in downtown Canton. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 6 to celebrate the parking deck's grand opening. The new parking deck is on Archer Street and West Marietta Street next to City Hall. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
2. Large crowds gathered for ham and beans on Saturday, Sep. 24, for the 54th annual Apple 'n Pork Festival. Donna Dillon, of Canton, began attending the festival 47 years ago. This year, she continued the tradition with her daughter and grandchildren. (Subscription: Herald Review)
3. Jim Gibbs, owner/developer of Gibbs Garden in Cherokee County, expanded the butterfly garden from three to 15 acres after the migratory monarch butterfly was added to the endangered list in July 2022. Gibbs Garden was named one of the "Thirteen Best Botanical Gardens in America" and The Atlanta Journal Constitution named it a top garden in Georgia. (All On Georgia)
4. Some Cherokee County schools may be eligible to apply for a grant to help improve school gardens. Eligible Project Learning Garden schools will receive a one-time investment of up to $1,000. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
5. A beautiful, three-bedroom home is for sale on Mountain Vista Boulevard in Canton! View the link to check out more homes for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• WDSTKtoberfest At Downtown Woodstock (All Day)
• September 2022 General Meeting At Downtown Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Sidelines Monday SoundCheck At Sidelines Grille Canton (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Save the date for Cherokee Recreation and Parks Great Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 22! The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• The City of Canton announced lane closures on River Green Avenue starting Tuesday, Sep. 27, for six to eight weeks. The street will be undergoing traffic and utility improvements, including extending the left turn lane onto Knox Bridge Highway, as well as stormwater and sewer improvements. (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• ATTENTION: Free pet microchips for Cherokee residents at Cherokee County Animal Shelter! Microchips are available Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via 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.