🌱 Police ID Indecent Exposure Suspect + Wiley Bridge Road Closure

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 86 Low: 69.

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

1. A man from nearby Holly Springs was arrested on public indecency charges Wednesday and transported to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. Canton Police Detectives identified a suspect accused of exposing himself during two separate incidents at a local Kohl's and Hobby Lobby as 48-year-old Donald Harris. Harris's case is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program announced that Wiley Bridge Road at the Cox Road intersection will be closed to through traffic beginning Aug. 29. The road is scheduled to reopen on Sep. 30 pending completion of construction on the instersection. During the closure, travelers are advised to use a posted detour following West Wiley Bridge Road, King Circle, and SR 92. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. The Canton Police Department is hosting a Touch a Truck Event next Friday, Sep. 2, beginning at 3:45 p.m. The event will take place at 226 Harmon Circle in Canton and coincide with the groundbreaking ceremony for Harmon Park. During this time, officers will have the police department's finest patrol vehicles on display for kids to explore. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
4. Cherokee County has been awarded a Historic Preservation Award from History Cherokee for its work to help restore the historic Hickory Flat Gymnasium. The $1.5 million restoration project kicked off last summer and included structural improvements, new utility services, ADA improvements, new HVAC, landscaping, and more. The facility reopened to the public in June this year and was one of six historic sites to receive an award at the Historic Preservation Awards Banquet earlier this month. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
5. The YMCA of Cherokee County is hosting a free Family Night Hike next Friday, Sep. 2, starting at 8:15 p.m. During this exciting outdoor adventure class, participants will learn fun science facts and hear exciting stories from Adventure Coordinator Bob. One parent or guardian is required to attend with each child, and closed-toe shoes will be required. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Live Music At The Lodge At Bridgemill (5:30 PM)
• Moon Yoga At Horizon Healing Center (7:00 PM)
• Murder Mystery Dinner Party At Paula's Zzerts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Plenty of cats and dogs in the Canton-Sixes area are searching for their forever homes. Check out the link to view the pets currently available for adoption in Cherokee County. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Five new houses just hit the market in the Canton-Sixes area! Visit the link to explore the latest properties for sale in Cherokee County. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! Head over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library next Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to win prizes during Bingo for Books! (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.