🌱 Shopping Center Construction + Free Food Boxes + Pie Contest Winner

Morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 69.

Here are the top 5 stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. Two new businesses are coming to the Canton Exchange shopping center on the north side of Highway 20. A new building slated to contain a restaurant and veterinary clinic is currently under construction, though an estimated completion date has not yet been set. KPOP BBQ and Bar, a popular local chain with locations in Woodstock and other parts of the Atlanta metro area, is slated to occupy the restaurant space when it is completed. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The YMCA of Cherokee County is hosting its monthly food distribution today, Sep. 6. Stop by the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center & Family YMCA to collect your food box, starting at 4:00 p.m. and lasting until supplies run out. Can't make it? The next free food distribution event will be held on Nov. 1. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau announced the winners of its annual pie contest on Monday. Skylar Barrington and Madeleine Haney of Canton were awarded first and second place in the Youth and Adult divisions, respectively. Canton resident Paula Elias also beat out bakers from around the county to win second place in the Professional division for her Declaration Custard Pie. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. Mark your calendars for Tailgate with a Firefighter on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Mill on Etowah. Join Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services for fire trucks, food, and plenty of family-friendly activities, including face painting and a “Dress Like a Firefighter” contest. Tickets are $1 each, and all proceeds from the event will go to help fund fire safety education. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
5. The Laurel Canyon Optimist Club recently awarded a check for $1,800 to Clayton Elementary School in Canton. The funds will go to help purchase new classroom rugs for Clayton Elementary’s kindergarten classrooms. Last year, the group also provided five new iPads to the schools Early Intervention Program department. Learn more about supporting Cherokee County School District students by becoming a CCSD partner at the district website. (Cherokee County GA School District via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Farmers Market At River Church (9:00 AM)
• Play Date At The Art Barn (10:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to make a career change? Don't miss this list of open positions in the Canton-Sixes area. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Dozens of adorable cats and dogs will be available at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter today. Visit the link to see some of the pets looking for their forever homes, or stop by the shelter in person starting at 10:00 a.m. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Bus Driver, Deputy Sheriff, and Water Aerobics Instructor. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)

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— 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.