🌱 Two Men Facing Charges + Spring Break At The Library + Local Events

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A lawyer has been charged in a 2019 crime.
• A shooting in 2021 is moving through the system.
• Spring Break library events for your family.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 48.

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

1. An Atlanta lawyer has been formally hit with charges stemming from an incident in December 2019 involving an underaged female. During the incident, Enan Eliot Stillman, 45, allegedly picked up the 16-year-old female from her school and brought her to a Canton hotel to engage in sexual activity for pay. The accused is facing several felony charges, including two counts of trafficking for sexual servitude and one count of pandering for a person under 18. Stillman turned himself in and was entered into the Cherokee County jail in January 2020, though he bonded out that year. The suspect will be heading to court on April 12 for an arraignment hearing, where Stillman will hear the official charges against him. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. After shooting a man in Cherokee County in 2021, Nicholas Mimms of Powder Springs has been officially charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Mimms allegedly shot the victim, Eduardo Figueroa, at a Cherokee County home belonging to Mimms' parents during the time that the victim had a scheduled visitation with his child. According to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, the child and the child's mother weren't at the home, and Mimms was waiting for the victim in a bulletproof vest and armed. There are conflicting stories from the involved parties as to the details of the incident, though the suspect's lawyer has outlined a narrative that sets their side up for a self-defense claim. Mimms will have his next day in court on April 12. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. There are always great events going on at our area libraries, and the Sequoyah Regional Library System has announced its Spring into the Library events. This Spring Break, head over to our area libraries to learn more about and honor Mother Nature through their themed programs. Cherokee County will be the place to attend a Mini Flower Pot Painting event on The Green downtown on April 4, a Nature Walk with Caleb Arnold at J.B. Owens Park on April 5 and a DIY Seed Balls for Bees class on April 6. For the book lovers, the Beanstack Spring into the Library Reading Challenge is tying up on April 15. You can find more information about these events at the link. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

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.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab: for all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (4:30 - 6 p.m.)
• Who Dun It? Mystery Dinner Party for Teens: find clues, investigate crimes, and enjoy some pizza and mystery at the Rose Creek Library. You can register here, the library is located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Marty Manous: the artist will be playing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Floral Bunny Paint: paint a bunny on canvas and enjoy some light refreshments, all materials will be supplied for the event at M&M Mercantile, 225 Reformation Parkway. (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
• 50+ Open Gym: open to county residents 50 and older at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Thursday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: head over to Reformation Brewery for Trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: hosted by Karaoke with the Howards, every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• An accident shut down the I-575 on-ramp at exit 16 coming from Hickory Flat and one lane of Hickory Flat Highway yesterday. The traffic was diverted as they cleaned up an overturned dump truck. The mess was quickly cleaned up and travel restored. There is no mention of injuries in the posting. (Canton PD via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "‼️THIS IS NOT A Cherokee County Animal Shelter EVENT ‼️ Please read flyer for more details: 4-H Rabies Clinic APRIL 15, 2023 $10 CASH ONLY (per animal) Various locations" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News: "The strips of pavement between the white line and the unmaintained no-shoulder on our overburdened country roads are NOT sidewalks. The difference between can and should is key to learning a new place." (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Attention all book lovers! Cherokee County Senior Services is currently seeking donations for its A Side of Books delivery program. We are specifically looking for large print or Agatha Christie books to help keep our seniors engaged and entertained." (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "Looking for something to do with the kids while they're on spring break? On April 6, come see our Exhibits & Collections Manager Manager Kaylee Johnson demonstrate how the loom currently on exhibit in "Life's a Stitch" works. Stop by between 11:00 a.m. and noon." (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Union Hill: "There is a loose horse on Old Jones Road, trotting toward the old Jabar stable. No Sadle" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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