🌱 Town Hall Meeting + Board Meets Tonight + Major Accident Saturday

Hello again, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Items from last week's town hall meeting.
• The Board of Commissioners meets tonight.
• A car accident took the life of one and injured two.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. The town hall meeting last Thursday in Hickory Flat shed light on quite a few issues and concerns of Cherokee County residents. One of those issues, the lingering problem of traffic along Highway 140, was discussed in depth with Cherokee County Commissioner Richard Weatherby. The commissioner admitted that the goal of 2034 for the widening of the road to four lanes was not comfortably sustainable or in line with the rate of growth in the area. Weatherby also advised that the board in general is against high-density housing and holds the common desire to keep the area rural. Talk was also had at the meeting about plans to add a stone façade to the new, giant concrete walls at the four-way intersection on Highway 140 in Hickory Flat at the CVS. As a frequent traveler of the road, I can't wait for improvements to Highway 140 at Arnold Mill Road. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight with time allotted for citizens to speak. The agenda lists a public hearing to be held to consider extending the current moratorium on new applications for land use at the I-575 and Sixes Road Interchange area. There are also items listed for zoning modifications and a proposed amendment to the Cherokee County Code of Ordinances regarding the use of ATV's. If you would like to be heard on these or other items on the agenda, head over to the Cherokee County Admin Complex, Cherokee Hall, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. The meeting agenda is here and the official Rules of Procedure are here - you can find the specific rules and standards for public comment on page 12. (Cherokee County Calendar)
3. A car accident on I-575 North Saturday evening resulted in the death of one person and the serious injury of two others. The Canton Police Department responded to the accident around 5:30 p.m., after a white Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck and a blue Honda Accord collided head on just south of the Riverstone Parkway off ramp. The driver of the Honda is from Chattanooga and was taken to the hospital for treatment, he was seriously injured in the crash. The passenger of the Honda was from Ellijay and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet is from Marietta and was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash is under investigation, and the police department is asking that anyone with information call 770-720-4883. (WSB-TV)
4. There have been recent cases in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs where anti-Semitic flyers were found around neighborhoods, but now, homes in Cherokee have been targeted. Unfortunately, it seems the hate has somehow spread out to the county we all love. Sunday morning, families in the Bridge Mill subdivision were shocked to find similar flyers littering yards and driveways around the neighborhood. Come on, neighbors, we are all better than that. Police in the area are said to be looking into the incident. (WSB-TV)
5. A young man from Cherokee County is in the ICU after falling from a parking deck in Athens on Sunday. Tyler Bradwell Douthit, 18, of Canton played football while a student at Woodstock High School and went on to sign a scholarship with Samford University in Alabama. Douthit fell four stories and was seen falling by a driver passing through the area around 2:30 a.m. The incident is still under investigation, and the Athens-Clark police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. (Athens Banner-Herald)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: donors will receive a $10 prepaid Visa card and will be entered to win a $3,000 prepaid Visa card. You can make an appointment at the link for the blood drive at Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Road. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, games, crafts and lots of fun at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (1 - 8 p.m.)
• Dungeon Explorers Roleplaying Adventure: a simplified version of Dungeons & Dragons, ideal for those in 3rd-grade and up. Characters, supplies and snacks will be provided. Please register here, children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up at the link for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: join the fun with Lights Up! Entertainment at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• Who here needs a summer job? Cherokee Recreation & Parks posted the need for seasonal hires, including a lifeguard, front desk attendant, swim instructor and water aerobics instructor. If any of those fit your expertise, you can see the full job descriptions and apply here. The county has a lot of other jobs posted there, too, including a part-time lab technician, deputy clerk, community development intern and many others. Take a look and see if something doesn't catch your interest. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• The Wing and Rock Fest is happening this weekend at Etowah River Park! Saturday from noon - 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 6 p.m., head over to the park for chicken wings, live music, a vendor market, a wing eating contest and more. There will be over 20 food trucks with over 60 types/flavors of wings, and there is no admission fee. There may be as many as 20,000 people at this year's event, so head over and join the fun! (Canton GA Events)
• Reminder: the Georgia Wildlife Expo is this weekend at The Mill on Etowah, located at 225 Reformation Parkway. This is the second year for the expo, and there is a ton of fun stacked into the two-day event. There will be live entertainment, demonstrations, fine arts vendors, dock diving dogs, a falconry show, a reptile show, fishing demonstrations, a 3-D archery range, over 100 vendors and much more. There's even a kids' area and live music. The event will run from noon - 6 p.m. on both days, with live music from 6 - 8 p.m. (The Mill on Etowah via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Sergeant Nakoa Bedwell and Sergeant Jacob Kenney started in 2011 with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. Today marks 11 years with the department. We are grateful for the time you have dedicated to this profession and our department..." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Attention all parents and caregivers in Cherokee County! Don't miss out on a chance to ensure your child's safety while traveling in a car. Safe Kids Cherokee County is hosting a car seat inspection event on March 24 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m...." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center: "If you've experienced domestic violence, you qualify for our support group! Contact Mimi find the support you need: noemi@cfvc.org. #cfvc #supportgroup #HelpHopeHeal #community #domesticviolenceawareness #dvawarenesss" (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Friday: Parent's Night Out - drop the kids off at the Aquatic Center this Friday, and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. (5:15 - 10 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Reading Dog - for children of all ages. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to Zoey the Reading Dog at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 - 5:30 a.m.)
• Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street
  • Saturday and Sunday: "Once Upon a Mattress" - catch Lolek's Storytellers' production of the comedy musical based on the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea." Performances will be at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street. (Various Times)
• M&M Mercantile, 225 Reformation Parkway
  • Saturday: Chalk/Clay Paint 201, Advanced Class - learn advanced techniques and finishes using paints and finishes. Refreshments and all materials will be provided. (1 - 5 p.m.)

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