🌱 Patch AM: Why were trash cans set on fire in Canton’s parks?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were trash cans set on fire in Canton’s parks?

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some sun returning; warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy and warm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
• Friday: Some brightening and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of setting fires at trash cans in Canton parks (11alive.com) — Fires set in restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park over the weekend led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Canton man on multiple arson-related charges. Canton Police say three trash cans were ignited within 30 minutes, causing smoke damage but no reported injuries, and the chief emphasized protecting the safety of families using local parks.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
  Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Dean Rusk Chiefs vs Teasley Middle
  Dean Rusk Middle SchooI , 2761 E Cherokee Dr , Canton
  5:15 pm
• Council Meeting
  Canton City Hall , 110 Academy St , Canton
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Night at Reformation Canton
  Reformation Brewery (Canton) , 225 Reformation Pkwy Suite 500 , Canton
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Golf Performance Presents Champions in the Word with Partners FCA
  BridgeMill Athletic Club , 1190 Bridgemill Ave , Canton
  9:00 am
• Alma Coffee Pop-Up — THE GRIM READER BOOKSHOP
  Alma Coffee , 3448 Holly Springs Pkwy , Canton
  9:00 am
• Crafts & Cocktails Pick Your Project Workshop
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Canton , 147 Reinhardt College Pkwy #11 , Canton
  12:00 pm
• WHS Swim Meet
  Cherokee County Aquatic Center , 1200 Wellstar Way , Canton
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Sawdust & Sips Sundays - Pick Your Project Workshop
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Canton , 147 Reinhardt College Pkwy #11 , Canton
  2:00 pm

📣 Canton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Epcon Communities - Sales Consultant Career Night
  The Courtyards at Redbud Lane, an Epcon Community , 101 Sweetbay Ln , Holly Springs
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Night
  Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) , 105 Elm St , Woodstock
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Woodstock, GA
  5234 Old Hwy 5 , Woodstock
  4:00 pm
• E. T. Booth Middle vs Creekland Middle
  E. T. Booth Middle School , 6550 Putnam Ford Dr , Woodstock
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This lovely dog is frightened and was surrendered by owner, along with its companion dog.
  Very afraid and confused by circumstances, this dog deserves a loving home. Please consider adoption … rather than purchasing a dog. (Nextdoor Soleil)
• Looking for a recommendation for a house cleaner for a monthly service, prefer that it be a pair etc.
  working together. We live in between Canton and Cartersville. (Nextdoor Sutallee)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Canton. Apply here.
• Summit Stairs and Millwork posted a job opening for Driver/Loader- Canton, GA in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Officers find wanted man in abandoned building (appenmedia.com)
• OBITUARY: Mary Jo McConnell, 88 (marbleheadcurrent.org)
• Cobb County High School Basketball Schedule -- Jan. 6-13 (ledger-enquirer.com)

Milton

• Milton council delays changes to yard size rules after resident pushback (wsbradio.com)
• Alpharetta in review: City ends 2025 with historic jail reopening (appenmedia.com)
• Rome City Commission hosts state legislators to discuss priority issues (northwestgeorgianews.com)

Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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