🌱 Scam Calls Demanding Money + Graduation This Week + Star Graduates

Hey, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community. Hope you all have a great day. Today's briefing includes:

• Beware of callers demanding money.
• Graduation ceremonies are this week.
• Canton's brightest stars - valedictorians and salutatorians.

But first, today's weather: Warmer with periods of sun. High: 81 Low: 52.

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

1. The Canton Police Department has issued a scam warning about scammers calling citizens, pretending to be officials from the police department or court system. The ruse in play involves the fraudulent caller claiming that the resident owes money for fines, they then demand payment. Don't believe it if someone calls with that story, neither the police department nor the courts will call to collect, demand or ask for money over the phone. Never give out personal information or bank details to a caller. (Canton PD via Facebook)
2. There are 3,093 students from the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) getting ready to graduate this week. If you're heading over to a ceremony, expect heavy traffic surrounding Woodstock's First Baptist Church during the during graduation ceremonies. There are also pre-graduation activities scheduled at the church before and after each scheduled event, so travel through the area won't be swift. On Thursday, the Cherokee High School ceremony will begin at 8 p.m., the Sequoyah ceremony starts up at 4 p.m. on Friday, and the graduation for Creekview will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Congratulations, seniors! (CCSD News)
3. All of the kids in Canton have made exceptional efforts this school year and deserve exceptional recognition. The efforts of this year's valedictorians and salutatorians and their parents will be honored at the Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet today. The recognized seniors each chose a favorite teacher to receive kudos along with them, and they'll also be celebrated for their work in cultivating these fine students. Congratulations to Cherokee, Creekview and Sequoyah high school Valedictorians Braden Reece Flournoy, Kylie Buchanan and Julia Allene Sick. Amazing job, Salutatorians Riley Oliver, Carson Heath and Paige Lee Falcomata. (CCSD News)
4. The county has announced that the intersection at Union Hill Road South and Lower Union Hill Road will be closed from May 30 - July 31 for construction. As part of this project, Union Hill Road North to Lower Union Hill Road will be open with flaggers moving traffic and Old Jones Road will stay open. There will be posted detours through Arbor Hill Road, Gaddis Road and East Cherokee Drive. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at 678-493-6077. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Minis at The Mill: The free event series is for children ages 1 - 5 and their favorite adult, and each week in May there will be a different activity to enjoy. The morning activities will take place on The Green, and they'll include things like story time, soccer, a bubble party and more. The Mill is located at 225 Reformation Parkway. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• BridgeMill Farmers Market: The market is open to all and will take place every Wednesday until November. The neighborhood is located at 1190 BridgeMill Ave. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Unwind Wednesdays: It's time for "Yoga In The Park" with Michel Delifer from Ember Hot Yoga. The free, family-friendly event will feature food trucks, vendors, music and more at Cherokee Veterans Park, at 7345 Cumming Highway. Bring your folding chairs and blankets to get comfortable. (5:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Go with the Flow: Hosted by Strongside Fitness and Fermented Wine, join the yoga-then-wine event on The Green every Wednesday at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. Please bring a mat or towel. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Salsa Night: Have a fun evening of Salsa and Sangria on the rooftop at Riverstone Corner Bistro, at 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. The ticket includes lessons, live music, Tapas and a Sangria bar. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Wild Wednesday Trivia Night: Head over to Canton Cigar Co. for their weekly trivia night at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Cowboys and Angels: Throw on your best western threads for Country & Western Wednesdays at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m., the music starts at 8 p.m. with DJ Tammy. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The phones will not be operational over at Cherokee Recreation & Parks after 6 p.m. this Thursday. The phone lines at The WREC, the Aquatic Center and The Buzz will be affected, but they will be operational again on Friday morning. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Reminder: Cherokee County Senior Services is holding a paper towel drive until May 31 to help Cherokee County seniors in need. You can bring donations of unused paper towels in the original packaging to the Senior Center, at 1001 Univeter Road, during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a new home these days, take a look at what the Canton-Sixes area has to offer. There are lots of beautiful homes in town, from homes with acreage to condos along city streets and everything in between. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services responded to a structure fire in the Bridgemill subdivision this afternoon at approximately 4:30 p.m. The homeowner was notified by someone knocking on his front door that the chimney and back deck were on fire. The homeowner had the bulk of the fire extinguished prior to crews arriving on scene. Crews hit spots and checked for extension." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)

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• Cherokee County Alzheimer's Community Forum (May 25)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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