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  • How will Canton’s new lawmakers shape Georgia’s affordability and tax debates?

Also on today's calendar: Mixology Master and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cool, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 53, low: 25.
  • Thursday: A rain or snow shower; windy, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Legislative session kicks off with discussions on affordability • Georgia Recorder (georgiarecorder.com) — Canton residents now have two newly elected state lawmakers, Rep. Bill Fincher and Sen. Jason Dickerson, taking their seats as Georgia’s 2026 legislative session opens with debates over taxes, SNAP funding, and an inclusive calendar. The session runs through early April, with major decisions looming on affordability, property taxes, and a proposed phase-out of state income tax that could affect households across Cherokee County and beyond.
   

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    Tuesday January 13
  • Membership 101 Class
    Anheuser-Busch Community Room , 122 W. Main Street , Cartersville
    8:00 am
  • FCS Board Work Session
    North Learning Center , 450 Northridge Parkway , Sandy Springs
    12:30 pm
  • Ribbon Cutting for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cartersville Pediatrics
    Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 201 E Felton Rd , Cartersville
    4:00 pm
  • BASKETBALL (ALL) v S. COBB
    Hoya Center Pres Gym Kennesaw, GA 30152
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Wrestling @ Lambert
    Lambert High School , 805 Nichols Rd , Suwanee
    5:00 pm
  • Holly Springs Tree Commission
    Holly Springs, GA Calendar
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Gentle Yoga
    Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
    10:00 am
  • Lunch & Learn: Cookbook Authors Who Rose to Fame Through Modern Media
    Bartow History Museum , 4 E Church Street , Cartersville
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING DOGS - one white and black coin hound and a gray husky mix.
    Last seen on Shady Ln., Circle. Please call 678-677-5503 if seen. (Nextdoor Buffington Commons)
  • My dear Robyn, my faithful and amazing wife.
    It’s been almost two whole years since I’ve said goodbye to the most amazing woman to ever walk this earth. Our time, for years as it was, was cut… (Nextdoor The Falls of Cherokee)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1555 in Canton. Apply here.
  • Kirkland's posted a job opening for Stock Team Member- Part Time in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

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