🌱 What Roe V. Wade Ruling Means For GA + Canton Theater Tickets

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Canton-Sixes today.

First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 86 Low: 71.

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

1. On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, ruling that individual states may outlaw abortion. According to the Guttmacher Institute, Georgia could potentially ban abortions after six weeks, when a fetal heartbeat is typically detected. The state has also implemented the "Heartbeat Law" as of 2019; the fetus' viability, as well as the patient's health, must be determined on an individual basis by a doctor. (Georgia Patch)
2. The Historic Canton Theatre's Jun. 30 showings of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" are now on sale. Showings are available at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, with tickets for each costing only $1. Grab yours in advance here before they sell out. (City of Canton GA)
3. Are you looking to bring a furry friend into your home? Today (Saturday, Jun. 25), the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding free adoptions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. View eligible adoptable pets with the shelter here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)
4. Registration is live for the much-anticipated Impact Soccer Club Fall 2022 season. The recreational programs, run by the Cherokee Soccer Association, are accepting both new and returning members. Visit csaimpact.com for more information on each. (Impact Soccer Club Recreational via Facebook)
5. North Georgia Health District’s Restaurant and Lodging Inspection has posted its most recent scores for restaurants in the Canton-Sixes area. Four Canton restaurants' scores were publicized for the period between Jun. 15-21. Nuevos Amigos topped the list with a 97, followed by Waffle House with a 96; Starbucks received an 87, with Bridgemill Pool Concession scoring a 74. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• The Roots Of Yoga At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia governor hopefuls Brian Kemp (R) and Stacy Adams (D) will face off again in this year's general election. Learn more about the candidates and their positions at the link. (Savannah Morning News)
• Cherokee County residents can get their pets microchipped for free at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome (no appointments are being accepted). (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Canton congratulates member Barbara Jacoby, also the Chief Communications Officer with the Cherokee County School District, for receiving a national award for her work in the district. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)

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That's it 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.