🌱 One Million Ballots Cast + Man Convicted Of Kidnapping

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...

• One in six Cherokee County voters cast a ballot before the Dec. 6 runoff election.
• A 22-year-old man will serve 20 years in prison for several charges, including kidnapping.
• New homes and job opportunities are now available in the Canton-Sixes area.

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Cooler with periods of rain. High: 49 Low: 48.

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

1. More than one million ballots were cast in the state ahead of Election Day. One in six Cherokee County voters casted a ballot before the Dec. 6 runoff between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. According to the state website, about 17 percent of Cherokee County's voters cast a ballot ahead of the Senate runoff. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. A Woodstock man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for family violence and drug charges. A Cherokee County jury convicted Justin Cameron Finnegan, 22, of kidnapping, possession of Schedule II controlled substances, violating a Family Violence Order, family violence aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and several more charges. (WSB-TV Atlanta)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Canton-Sixes area. Available properties range from an 1,683 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $412,900 to a $438,100 home with two beds, two baths, and 1,817 square feet. Get all the property details in Patch’s latest real estate roundup. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including athletic coordinator, administrative assistant, and case manager. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)
5. Canton's Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Dec. 17 at Georgia National Cemetery. The observance ceremony will honor military and remember those who have fallen. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Holiday Lights Of Hope At Hobgood Park (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Atlanta area at the link! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center received a generous donation from an anonymous shopper through the facility's Amazon wish list. You can help restock by shopping from the teen/tween wish list at the link! (Cherokee Family Violence Center Wish List)

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