🌱 New Waste Carts + 9/11 Memorial Climb + Nonprofit Zoning Revoked

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 84 Low: 61.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Canton and Sixes:

1. The City of Canton will begin delivering new waste carts to residents next Monday, Sep. 19. The new carts are part of the City's transition from its current sanitation services provider to Waste Pro's trash and recycling services. Residents are advised to store the new carts until Oct. 1, when the new services begin. Waste collected in these carts will not be picked up until then. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County firefighters participated in the annual Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb last weekend. The fundraiser at Truist Park honored the memories of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the attacks on Sep. 11, 2001. The fundraiser directly benefitted the Georgia chapter of the Firefighters Fund, which supports the families of firefighters with educational and financial grants. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. Cherokee County commissioners have revoked zoning approval for Vision Warriors, a faith-based addiction recovery center for men. Kirk Driscoll, the visionary behind the local nonprofit, says he received the proper documentation from the county to operate but believes the license is being revoked due to complaints from neighbors of the property, who have been vocal about their opposition to having the facility on their street. Driscoll and his legal team are currently working to appeal a decision by a federal judge that ruled in favor of the county's right to revoke the zoning approval. (11 Alive)
4. Cherokee County officials shared information regarding funeral arrangements for the two Cobb County deputies killed in the line of duty on Sep. 8. Services for Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski and Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr. will be held today and tomorrow at Northstar Church in Kennesaw and West Ridge Church in Dallas, respectively. Community members interested in learning more about assisting the families of these fallen officers are encouraged to contact the Cobb Sheriff's Foundation. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Killiana the Beagle and Trixie the Jack Russell Terrier, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)

Today in Canton and Sixes:

• Canton Business Club Morning Meetup At Reformation Brewery (7:00 AM)
• Medicare 101 At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (11:00 AM)
• Stout's Book Club At Stout's Growlers & Taproom (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in joining the Cherokee Family Violence Center's support group for domestic violence survivors? Contact Madison for more information at madison@cfvc.org. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• Fall break begins next week for the Cherokee County School District! Need help keeping your students occupied? Visit the link to learn more about the school break campout at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA! (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• The Second Annual Canton Multicultural Festival was a major success! Can't wait to go back next year? Check out these pictures from this year's event in the meantime. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.