🌱 Teen Arrested At Football Game + Etowah River Cleanup + Patriot Day

Hello again, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 84 Low: 68.

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

1. A local teenager was arrested last week after allegedly being found in possession of a backpack containing a loaded pistol and marijuana. Authorities say the 17-year-old Cherokee High School student was attempting to enter a football game with the contraband when he was caught. No threats were made toward students or staff, but the suspect faces charges including carrying a weapon on school property and possession of marijuana. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News Podcast)
2. Help clean up Cherokee County by joining the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCSWA) for a volunteer cleanup of the Etowah River on Oct. 8. The event is part of a statewide effort to preserve Georgia's waterways, and participants will earn a free lunch and tee shirt in exchange for their contribution. The cleanup will begin at the Upper Etowah River Alliance office in Canton at 9:00 a.m. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
3. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services revealed new street signs this week honoring the memory of community members Justin and Amber Hicks, who passed away last year. Justin Hicks had served as a firefighter in the county since 2015 and held the rank of Fire Apparatus Operator/Paramedic. The department unveiled the new signs during its first live training exercise for a new incident command system on Tuesday. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
4. Don't forget to join your Cherokee County neighbors for a Patriot Day ceremony tomorrow, Sep. 9. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Memorial at Rotary Park in Downtown Canton. Those who cannot attend in person are invited to view a live stream of the event on the county's official Facebook page at the link. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Canton is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Police Recruit and Utilities Engineer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Canton, GA)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Boy Band Night At Hot Wheels Skate Center, Woodstock (5:00 PM)
• Board Games At Dragons Eye Games (5:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 38th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival at Etowah River Park in Canton will return from Sep. 24 to 25. Stop by to enjoy shopping, food, live music, and a host of family-friendly activities. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Avery Elementary School is hosting a food drive to support the school community beginning next Monday, Sep. 12. Check out the link to view the list of requested items. (Avery Elementary School via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Tina’s Cat Run. All proceeds from the event will go to support domestic violence shelters in Cherokee and Pickens counties. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.