🌱 State Of Emergency In Cherokee + Sports Complex Improvements

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Including news on:

• Cherokee County's State of Emergency.
• Etowah High School's evacuation due to a bomb threat.
• Last First Friday of the season.

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Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 50.

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

1. Cherokee County is now in a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian. It went into effect this morning at 7:00 a.m. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all of the state's counties. Georgia's State Operations Center has been activated to respond to Hurricane Ian. The tropical storm is expected to leave Georgia on Sunday. (Effingham Herald)
2. Cherokee County officials have unveiled Richard "Hunky" Mauldin Sports Complex park improvements. The project was made possible through a $250,000 grant awarded by Pilgrim's Hometown Strong initiative and $750,000 worth of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The park's tennis court was resurfaced, pickleball courts were created, and the park was re-landscaped through the project. (Subscription: AJC.com)
3. Cherokee County Schools' Etowah High School on Putnam Ford Drive was evacuated on Wednesday. The emergency evacuation is in response to a reported bomb threat. The district's spokesperson reports that state and local law enforcement agencies are taking the threat seriously. Law enforcement has conducted a full sweep of the school. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
4. During Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's campaign stop in Canton, he defined women as "the rib of a man." The controversial answer was given when an individual asked Walker to "define what a woman is". (The Black Wall Street Times)
5. Canton's last First Friday will be held downtown on Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will be serenaded by an authentic Eagles Tribute band, "On the Border". In addition to live music, there will be late-night shopping, late-night food, axe throwing, and a kid's zone. Don't forget to bring a chair. (City of Canton)

Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Canton and Sixes:

• Lifeguarding Course At G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA, Canton (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Reformation Brewery, Canton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The YMCA of Cherokee County has published its list of Fall events. Click to view the full list that includes the Halloween Fall Festival and the Puppy Plunge. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center has rescheduled BRAVe Ride to Saturday, Oct. 15. The scheduling change is due to Hurricane Ian's impending impact. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• All three Cherokee County football games have been rescheduled for tonight. Kickoffs will be at 7:30 p.m. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.