🌱 State Of Cherokee County Address + 'Sounds Of Georgia'

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• The Cherokee County State of the County Address will begin at 11:30 a.m. today.
• The Georgia Players Guild is putting on "Sounds of Georgia," celebrating musical artists of the state.
• Traton Homes revealed its new model for one of its 55 and older communities.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 59 Low: 35.

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

1. The Cherokee County 2023 State of the County Address is scheduled for today starting at 11:30 a.m. The address will be held at the Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. Click here for more information and to register! (Cherokee County Georgia)
2. A new production from the Georgia Players Guild, "Sounds of Georgia," will be an event you don't want to miss on Jan. 28 at 8:30 p.m.! The historical revue celebrates the musical history of artists born in or created careers here in Georgia. You might recognize songs from James Brown, Otis Redding, Allman Brothers, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, The Black Crowes, R.E.M., the B52s, and more. For more information and tickets, click here. (Canton Georgia)
3. Traton Homes revealed a newly decorated model home for its Cherokee County 55 and older community, Courtyards at Hickory Flat. “We are so excited to show active adult buyers firsthand the curated design and thoughtful development behind this community,” Director of Marketing Kimberly Garwood said. “The Keaton model home showcases bright, open living spaces and all of the desirable architectural details that our active adult homeowners love!” Visit the Traton Homes website for more information. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
4. The 2023 Georgia Downtown Association Conference will be held in Downtown Canton Aug. 21-24. The yearly conference brings in more than 200 professionals from Georgia to network, learn, and grow through session topics and tours. The meeting further educates professionals on issues with downtown development and promotes economic growth. The highlight of the conference is the Georgia Downtown Awards Ceremony. (Downtown Canton GA via Facebook)
5. Calling all prospective pet parents: the Cherokee Humane Society has plenty of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. You can browse the shelter's residents and filter by breed, age, gender, and size. View all the available pets, including Buttercup the Pit Bull Terrier mix and Toby the Border Collie mix, at the link. (Cherokee Humane Society)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Acoustic Set With Michael Mendez At Rock N Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)
• The David Michael Band & Tracielynn At MadLife Stage & Studios (7:30 PM)
• Karaoke Nights At Canton Icehouse (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Former Georgia Tech basketball star Alade Aminu opened new sports lounge Bar 44 in Marietta. (11Alive.com WXIA)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Canton-Sixes this week at the link! (Canton, Ga)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Canton-Sixes area at the link. (Zillow)

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— Sean Peek

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