🌱 Weekend Road Closures In Canton + Update On Propane-Fueled Buses

Good morning, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• Weekend road closures
• Propane-fueled buses make their way to Cherokee County
• New coffee shop brings "bizarre" flavors to Canton

But first, today's weather:

Downpours in the afternoon. High: 60 Low: 48.

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

1. Saturday will be a busy day in Canton, and there will be some delays and road closures. On Dec. 10, there will be road closures and delays from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. due to the Canton Optimist Parade in Downtown Canton. There will be detour routes posted. Officials are encouraging drivers to plan alternate routes. (Canton Police Department, GA)
2. Cherokee County is getting new propane-fueled buses. Last week at the Georgia Transit Association's conference, Cats Cherokee County Director Greg Powell gave a detailed presentation on the new buses. The presentation titled, "Propane Autogas - A Pathway to Lower Emissions and Operational Savings," outlined the advantages of the new vehicles. Among the many positives the buses will bring to Cherokee County, the propane-fueled buses will reduce transit costs and provide an ecologically-friendly travel option. (Cherokee County, Georgia)
3. The Canton Police Department is welcoming a new officer. Officer Eric Kilgore was recently sworn into the department by Judge Thomas A. Roach. The swearing-in of the experienced officer was performed at an official ceremony with fellow officers in attendance to welcome the new officer. (Canton Police Department, GA)
4. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The R.T. Jones Memorial Library has plenty of events for the family to enjoy. Head over to R.T. Jones for Beginner's Crochet on Dec. 12, or enjoy "The Polar Express" on Dec. 14. You can see what is happening at your local library by visiting the link. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
5. A new coffee shop has opened in Canton. Located on West Marietta Street, Bizarre Coffee offers a fun atmosphere with some delicious coffee. Besides the usual cup of joe, Bizarre Coffee offers açaí bowls, breakfast sandwiches, tea, and seasonal coffees and beverages. You can even bring some of their Bizarre Coffee grounds home and make it yourself. (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce)

Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Christmas In Canton At Downtown Canton (1:00 PM)
• Season Of Celebration At Downtown Alpharetta District, Alpharetta (2:00 PM)
• Music By Trey Odum At RockSolid Brewing, Ball Ground (6:00 PM)
• Sip & Shop At Club Pilates (6:00 PM)
• A Christmas Carol At Canton Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Webelos Den of Pack 465 stopped by Station 23 in Hickory Flat to visit with our fire and emergency service workers. What a cool experience! (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
• The city of Canton has released its news and updates for December! Check out holiday events, office closures, and more. (City of Canton GA)
• Cherokee County's own Bryce Leatherwood will appear in the live finale of NBC's "The Voice" next week. Go get 'em, Bryce! (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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— 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.