🌱 QR Codes May Be Removed From Ballots + Public Hearing For Budget

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 77 Low: 68.

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

1. Recently, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the removal of QR codes from ballots. Instead of QR codes, voters will view readable ballots before they are cast. The commissioners must get approval from the Georgia General Assembly, Secretary of State, and State Elections Board. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. On Sep. 20, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed annual budget for the next fiscal year. The budget proposal is $361.4 million. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
3. Thursday, Sep. 15, at 6:00 p.m., the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and members of the Georgia Developmental Disabilities Network will host a COVID-19 webinar about vaccines for children ages six months and older. The webinar will include updated information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about guidelines and available vaccines. (Savannah Business Journal)
4. Yesterday in Canton, there was a Sep. 11, 2001 memorial to remember the lives lost that day. Cherokee County public safety leaders encouraged residents to embrace patriotism and fight for justice. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Canton Multicultural Festival At Etowah River Park (8:00 AM)
• Goat Yoga! At Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary (11:00 AM)
• Marty Manous Live At Riverstone Corner Bistro (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Welcome to the Canton Police Department, Officer Adrian Trbovich! On Sep. 7, the department held a swearing-in ceremony for the new officer. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC) needs unscented laundry pods and dryer sheets for multiple families residing in CFVC's emergency shelter! Donate the items through their Amazon wishlist or you can email Stephanie@CFVC.org to schedule a donation pick up or drop off. (CherokeeFamilyViolenceCenter via Instagram)
• The Canton Farmers Market will be back tomorrow, Sep. 11, at Preservation Park! Check out the amazing food trucks, live music, cooking demos, and much more. (Canton Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Monday morning for another 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.