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Hey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Canton player turned an online ticket into $467K

Also on today's calendar: Free Concert-Jason Lovins Band @ Canton First Baptist and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 48, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia Lottery Players Win Big Across Powerball, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions (thegeorgiasun.com) — A Canton resident recently scored a huge $467,153 win playing the Georgia Lottery’s online Cats Jackpot game, making one of the biggest local payouts this month. Other Georgians also hit big prizes in Powerball, Fantasy 5, and Mega Millions drawings, showing that lottery luck has been spread across the state.
   

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    I would like to return it to its owner. Tell me what the balance is and you can have it. Also tell me which door you think you dropped it in front of. (Nextdoor Holly Springs II)
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