🌱 Town Hall Meeting + Officers Aren't Calling + Fundraising And Golf

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today we'll cover:

• The countywide town hall meeting is this week.
• A local student is now a trained advocate.
• The Sheriff has a scam warning for us.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; frost in the morning. High: 60 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. A countywide town hall meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, from 7 - 9 p.m., in the Hickory Flat Elementary School gymnasium. State Representative Brad Thomas and Cherokee County Commissioner Richard Weatherby will be on hand with updates on county and state issues. Hickory Flat ES is located at 2755 E. Cherokee Drive in Hickory Flat. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Tourette Association of America recently held a training in Washington, D.C., to train a group of 60 students from around the country to work as youth ambassadors. Among the 60 was local Woodstock student Caleb Glisson. The students were trained in the ways to tell their story and advocate for those with Tourette Syndrome and are now prepared and qualified to speak to youth, teachers, school assemblies, first responders, churches and other groups. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office wants to assure you that they'd never call you to tell you that you missed court, have a warrant or ticket or ask for money to avoid facing charges. No matter what name they say or what the caller ID says on your phone, there are apps that will clone numbers. What looks legitimate may not be. Don't ever send money, a gift card, a money order or check to anyone that calls saying they are with the Sheriff's Office, it isn't really them. If you're ever in doubt, disconnect the call and reach out via the correct, listed, non-emergency number for the Sheriff's Office and ask if they called you. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
4. The Service League of Cherokee County's "Golfing Fore! The Children" charity golf tournament is happening on June 16. Online registration is open now, and the tournament starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration. After checking in, there's a breakfast to eat, a goodie bag to enjoy and time to purchase mulligans and raffle tickets before the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration includes a round of golf, cart rental, breakfast, lunch, goodie bags and one raffle ticket. The application for sponsors is also open, and there are several levels of sponsorship, some that include entry and golf carts for the event. You can read more about the event and sign up at the link. (The Service League of Cherokee County)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Fresh Start Mornings: presented by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). Receive feedback, learn and make connections with other locals. Networking starts at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:15 a.m. The meeting is free and open to the public at Reformation Brewery, 255 Reformation Brewery, Suite 500. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• 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.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, singing and lots of fun at the Woodstock Library, at 7735 Main Street, and the Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Sensory Snack and Play, Fairies, Magic and More: for children up to 4 years, drop in for play, snacks, music and more at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Reading Dogs with Teddy Puppies: for children of all ages. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to the Reading Dog at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Joy of Breathing: learn the Joy of Breathing technique and enjoy a Pranayama class with Soul Dimension. The free class will take place via Zoom meeting. Please see the listing for more information. (1 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Braves Game On The Big Screen: head over to The Green to watch the Braves vs. Astros with your friends, family and neighbors. No outside alcohol allowed, and The Mill on Etowah is located at 225 Reformation Parkway. (4:10 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to climb. (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Stephanie Berlanga: the artist is playing live at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting - Belverne Wines with Laura Patterson: tickets include a charcuterie board and a tasting of three white wines and three red wines at Stout's Growlers, 188 North Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Canton, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department is hiring a part-time Administrative Support person for the department. The hired will provide operations support for the City of Canton Police Department and will report to the Administrative Services Manager. The work schedule may vary, but the hours will end up at around 28 hours a week. You can apply here. (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
• Joining the YMCA in March comes with some serious benefits. Aside from the immense health and social benefit they provide through their activities, camps, classes and sports, during the month of March, your joining fee will equal the date that you sign up. For example, if you join on March 14, your joining fee is $14. That's a huge discount, and you can check out their membership benefits here. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Planned PEThood of GA has a special deal going on for pit bull parents until April 15. The organization is offering the spay or neuter, microchip and rabies/DHPP vaccines for pit bulls for just $25. You can read more about the special and apply here, it is limited to Georgia residents only and two pets per household. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Reminder: the Farmers Market at River Church is starting back up for the season on March 28. The market will be open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., and the address for the church is 2335 Sixes Road. (Farmers Market at River Church via Facebook)
• Cherokee Youth Football Association: "The countdown is ON!! ⏰️ 1 day until registration opens for all of CYFA's programs!! 🏈 Football 📣 Sideline Cheerleading 🎀 Competition Cheerleading 🏈 Football Camp 📣 Cheer Camp ⚠️ REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS/CAMPS WILL OPEN AT MIDNIGHT..." (Cherokee Youth Football Association via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "The Pickens County Library, which is projected to open to the public this spring, will remain closed while SRLS staff continue to move all services to the newly renovated and expanded building..." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Coming to the stage this weekend and next: Once Upon a Mattress, presented by Lolek's Storytellers and the Historic Canton Theatre. This outrageously hilarious musical is based on the fairytale The Princess and the Pea..." (City of Canton GA via Facebook)

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