🌱 Severe Weather Continues Across Country + Amnesty Month Announced

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Canton-Sixes these days. Today you'll learn about...

• Georgia still reeling from intense winter weather
• Christmas at Legacy to hold its annual Christmas Eve services
• Amnesty Month to provide relief for Canton residents with legal woes

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 47 Low: 25.

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

1. Georgia is still struggling to deal with the bout of intense weather that has swept across the nation this week. Already the state has experienced flooding, extreme winds, and an increasing number of tornadoes. The storm is migrating towards the Northeast, where it is expected to drop around a foot of snow. (CNN)
2. Christmas at Legacy will be holding its annual Christmas Eve services again this year. This will feature the final session in the Hope For Everyone series. There will be two services: one at the Canton campus at 3:00 p.m. and another at the Marietta campus at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. (AllEvents)
3. A Canton woman has been arrested in the death of a toddler. Phillissa Diallo, 40, was arrested after police found the body of a young child in an apartment. On Wednesday, police arrived at Hearthstone Landing Drive, where a tip led them to the body of the little girl. There has been no additional information regarding the child's cause of death, or her relationship to Diallo, as of Friday. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. The City of Canton Municipal Court announced that January 2023 will be Amnesty Month. This means the Court will grant pardons to people who have delinquent charges or who failed to make a court appearance. This will only apply to misdemeanor charges before January 2023. Officals hope this will help people who were unable to deal with their cases at that time due to COVID restraints and other complications. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
5. The Canton Business Club will be hosting its last Local Leader Meetup of 2023. The monthly meetings are a popular way for local business owners to connect, network, and support each other. Guest speakers will also be present to answer questions and share their own experiences. The meeting will be held at Reformation Brewery on Dec. 21. (AllEvents)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Georgia Golf Performance Presents: Champions In The Word With Partners FCA at BridgeMill Athletic Club (9:00 AM)
• Home For The Holidays at North Georgia Angel House Inc (1:00 PM)
• Visit With Santa At Historic Downtown Canton Cannon Park (2:00 PM)
• A Christmas Carol at Canton Theatre (2:30 PM and 8:00 PM)
• Canton Holiday Hits at Fermented Wine Boutiques (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The fourth graders from Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy are wishing you a very happy holiday! See you all in the new year! (Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy via Facebook)
• The Cherokee County Senior Services staff held their annual Christmas door decorating contest, and the competition is fierce! Which one do you like best? (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Registration is open for for the Spring 2023 session of Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer! You can sign up online today. (Cherokee Impact Recreational Soccer via Facebook)
• Basketball players, rejoice! THE YMCA of Cherokee County has winter basketball clinics that will help you have fun and stay sharp. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be back soon.

— 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.