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🌱 Patch AM: How a Canton freshman could anchor Auburn’s offensive line in 2026
And check out Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! on the Canton Patch calendar

Good morning Canton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Canton freshman could anchor Auburn’s offensive line in 2026
Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!.
Find out what's happening in Canton-Sixesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathryn J.!
Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Canton-Sixesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two potential offensive starters announce they are returning to Auburn for 2026 (flywareagle.com) — Auburn offensive lineman Kail Ellis, a freshman from Canton, is set to become a key contender for the Tigers’ starting center job in 2026 after earning Freshman All-SEC honors. Alongside Ellis, wide receiver Sam Turner is also returning, giving Auburn’s offense some stability amid transfer portal departures.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
9:30 am
Friday January 9
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Other local events
🗓 Events Nearby
- No-Cost Vein Screenings
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 636 E Main St. , Cartersville
8:00 am - Ask-A-Lawyer Day: Georgia Legal Services Program
Cartersville Public Library
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for Cartersville Living Magazine
Georgia Highlands College Campus Library, Student Center , 5441 GA-20 , Cartersville
11:30 am - BASKETBALL (ALL) v PEBBLEBROOK
Hoya Center Kennesaw, GA 30152
4:30 pm - V Wrestling Tri@Woodstock
Woodstock HS @
9:00 am - Gentle Yoga
Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
10:00 am - Veteran's Coffee & Company
Rome-Floyd County Library , 205 Riverside Parkway, 2nd Floor , Rome
9:30 am - Ribbon Cutting for Hilton Garden Inn's Grand Re-Opening
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 24 Liberty Drive , Cartersville
4:00 pm - Called Board Meeting
Pickens County Board of Education , 100 D. B. Carrol St , Jasper
5:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
Pickens County Board of Education , 100 D. B. Carrol St , Jasper
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Holly Springs, GA Calendar
6:30 pm - Sit 'n' Stitch
Cartersville Library Classroom , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
9:00 am
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Are any of you involved with the Atlanta Historic Dance group?
They hold various balls. Tonight's theme was Bridgerton. There's a Jane Austen theme one on January 10th. I would love to attend one and wanted to… (Nextdoor Chestnut Hill) - Scared and Lost Dog - this pup was spotted at The Arbor at Bridge Mill parking lot at 1:30 today.
They are very scared and ran when I called them. Does have a collar on. They ran into the woods to the right of The Arbor. (Nextdoor Holly Springs II)
- Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Canton. Apply here.
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Unusually Repowered: 1937 Packard Convertible (barnfinds.com)
Roswell
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