🌱 Truck Fire on I-75 South Closes Lanes + State of the County Address

Hi there, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll get updates on:

• Truck fire on I-75 caused major delays Friday morning
• Cherokee County's State of the County address
• Apply for the Cherokee Small Business Grant by Jan. 31

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 39.

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

1. A truck fire in Cherokee County caused major delays on I-75 yesterday morning. The big rig caught fire on I-75 South near Acworth just after midnight which caused all southbound lanes to close while crews worked to extinguish the fire and clean up the roadway. One lane remained closed during the morning commute. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Cherokee County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston delivered the State of the County Address on Tuesday at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. Other key speakers at the address included Cherokee Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Hightower and Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin. Johnston said, "Cherokee County has almost everything going for it, the opportunity to maintain our increasingly rare quality of life, and the will to succeed. We must, we can and we will keep Cherokee County the world’s best place to live." (Cherokee County GA)
3. Attention local small business owners: The last day to apply for the Cherokee Small Business Grant is Jan. 31, 2o23. If you have a small business in Cherokee County which was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic you could be awarded funding through this grant. The grant is made possible by the county's Board of Commissioners and the American Rescue Plan Act. More information about the grant is available here. (Cherokee Office of Economic Development via Facebook)
4. In case you missed it, Cherokee County native Bryce Leatherwood was honored with "Bryce Leatherwood Day" on Jan. 24. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners honored NBC's "The Voice" season 22 winner during their meeting this week. District 2 Commissioner Richard Weatherby said, "I felt it was important that we, as a Board, recognize the accomplishments of this young man raised here in Cherokee County." (11 Alive)
5. Did you know you can sign up for SMS text notifications from the City of Canton? By entering the SMS notification program you can get event notices, road closure announcements, park updates, and more right to your smart device. To sign up, text your zip code to 38276 which will provide you with more information and instructions on how to get started.(City of Canton GA via Instagram)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Advanced Asana Practice At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (10:30 AM)
• Service League Gala And Benefit At Timbers On Etowah (6:00 PM)
• Sounds Of Georgia At The Canton Theatre (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services members who celebrated anniversaries this month: Captain John Carroll (19 years), Lieutenant Angela Rice (17 years), Sergeant Dwayne Barbee (17 years), Sergeant Jeremey Simmons (12 years), and Fire IT Department Manager Stuart Vaughn (21 years). (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, Cherokee County's first Whataburger location has officially opened in Woodstock! Currently, the restaurant is drive-thru only. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• The Canton Police Department wants to keep you safe from fraudulent scams occurring in the area. Check out the link for tips on how to be aware of possible scams in the future. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.