🌱 Fire On Cherokee Drive + The Return Of The Great Pumpkin Festival

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including:

• Rising gas prices in Canton-Sixes
• A fire on East Cherokee Drive that injured two
• The return of the Great Pumpkin Festival this weekend

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, but cooler. High: 53 Low: 26.

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

1. The Cherokee County School District hosted a major networking event on Thursday. The Partner Up Networking Event featured 40 businesses and organizations throughout the Canton-Sixes area to meet, discuss work, and connect with the local school system. For more information on this program and how it will benefit students, visit the link. (Press Release Desk)
2. Gas prices throughout the Canton-Sixes area rose by another three cents last week. Experts believe that if the economy slows down, gas prices could begin to drop. The national average for gas, in contrast, dropped by three cents. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Looking for work in the Canton-Sixes area? There are plenty of local opportunities for employment, despite the economy still recovering from the pandemic. Area businesses are hiring for full-time, part-time, and contract work. Visit the job listings at the link for more information, or to apply. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. A fire on East Cherokee Drive has left two people injured. On Sunday afternoon, police responded to a call regarding a structural fire near Water Tank Road in Canton. There were three people in the building at the time. Police believe that the residents were attempting to light a stove, which caused the explosion. (11Alive)
5. The Great Pumpkin Festival is slated to return to Cherokee Veterans Park this weekend, and it looks to be an event you won't want to miss out on. The annual fall festival will feature a DJ, craft vendors, plenty of delicious foods, archery, axe-throwing, hayrides, and so much more. The event begins at 11:00 a.m., with a costume contest at 12:30 p.m. Free shuttles to and from the festival will be available. (Play Cherokee)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Gallery Exhibit: Natural Expressions at Alpharetta Arts Center in Alpharetta (8:30 AM)
• Scarecrow Storytime In Downtown Canton at Historic Downtown Canton Park (10:30 AM)
• Get To Know Libby! at Hickory Flat Library (11:00 AM)
• Pebble Tossers Benefit Dinner at The Vick (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside the Canton Police Department! The department is selling 'No One Fights Alone' shirts to raise awareness and support people in need. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• These little athletes have big hearts! The Little Sprouts Soccer program is teaching local kids about sports, teamwork, and having fun. (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• Volunteering for the Cherokee County Senior Services' Meals on Wheels program is a great way to help the community and provide food for people in need. Click the link or call 770-345-7440 to learn more. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• If you're looking for treats without the tricks, Downtown Canton has the event for you: the No Tricks, Just Treats Walk is a great opportunity to explore beautiful downtown Canton, get treats from local vendors, and go home with a goody bag bursting with delicacies! (AARP)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.