🌱 New Sculpture In Town + Top Professionals Announced + Traffic Alert

Hello all. Nina here with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Remembering the Cherokee Arts Center.
• The top 10 young professionals in our area are...
• Traffic alert for the Market Place area, be cautious.

But first, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. There's a new sculpture in town symbolizing the influence the Cherokee Arts Center will always have on the citizens of Canton. The sculpture stands in front of the church that used to be home to the center and depicts an artist painting as a young child looks on. The painting he is creating, if you look closely, is a rendering of the Cherokee Arts Center building. The center closed last year, with the last project being this sculpture. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce released its annual list of "Cherokee County's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch." The list is comprised of the residents under 40 that are thought to be the county's future leaders through the next decade. The list this year includes Kristin Norton Green, the theater events and facilities director for the City of Canton; Ashley Polito, the principal of Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy; and Michael Sims, a lieutenant at Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has posted an important traffic alert for the area around Market Place. The new traffic pattern on Cumming Highway has caused some confusion, leading to some drivers ending up in the oncoming lanes. The new lanes on Cumming Highway going east, between I-575 and Scott Road, are now open for vehicles traveling east. Please be cautious in the area, especially while turning out of businesses, they are working on opening up all lanes in that section of road. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Ben Kimbell: Catch the live music on The Green at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• First Friday - The Troubadour Project: Head downtown for "70s rock revival" with The Troubadour Project, restaurant and shop specials, a Kids Zone, food and drink vendors and more. The party is on Main Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Matt Jackson: Enjoy the great food and live music at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke: Reformation Brewery has the karaoke you crave at 225 Reformation Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Adrian Stover Project Band: Enjoy the live music tonight at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Meet Kevin Johnson! Kevin is the EMS Training Officer for Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. Today marks two years of service and we are extremely grateful for the work and time you have put into this organization." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "Join us over the next couple of weeks as we highlight the 2022 Historic Preservation Award winners. And remember, we're accepting nominations for this year's awards through June 15." (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "Summer Discovery is finally here! ☀️🕶️ We're so excited to spend our summer with you. Make sure you visit our website to see the official Program Guide, Summer Discovery Challenge info, and so much more!" (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center: "Do you need assistance with a Temporary Protective Order? To speak with a legal advocate regarding a TPO, please call 770-479-1804 ext. 200 for assistance in English or extensions 112 or 111 for assistance in Spanish. #CFVC" (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

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