🌱 Residential Fire In Cherokee County + Nonprofit Gifted New Roof

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Residential fire in Cherokee County
• Rescue animals up for adoption
• Canton nonprofit gifted new roof

But first, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and frigid. High: 19 Low: 8.

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

1. Firefighters from Cherokee County rushed to Coleman's Landing near River Forest Lane after reports of a residential fire came in. The blaze was quickly extinguished and firefighters remained on the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. No residents were home at the time of the incident. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
2. Are you looking to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Canton-Sixes animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in Canton-Sixes still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs, and other adorable critters coming through. Take a look at this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. The North Georgia Angel House of Canton has received a new roof from a local organization. The North Georgia Angel House helps to support and protect girls throughout the state who are in foster care. Earlier this year, one of the roofs of the homes the girls live in began to leak. Ahead of the blistering cold that is predicted, Terminus Construction Group has gifted the nonprofit a new roof. (ABC17News.com)
4. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The R.T. Jones Memorial and Hickory Flats libraries have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to R.T. Jones Memorial for Adult Eclectics Book Club on Jan. 9, or enjoy Family Storytime on Jan. 17. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
5. Four Cherokee County firefighters have graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. All four passed the basic law enforcement training program. The graduation took place on Friday at the Jasper United Methodist Church. Three of the firefighters work as SWAT Team medics; the other is a Cherokee County Fire Investigator. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Christmas Handprint Plates at My Clayground, Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Film – White Christmas at Canton Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Veterans Park Christmas Cleanup at Cherokee Veteran's Park (4:30 PM)
• Branchwater Listening Experience at Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shortstop Dansby Swanson has been signed by the Chicago Cubs. Congratulations! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• All Cherokee County government offices will be closed from now through Dec. 27. Have a happy holiday season! (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• A sincere thank you to all the coaches at Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer. We can't wait to see what you've got in store for next year! (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.