🌱 Etowah H.S. Student Arrested + Cherokee County Native Wins Emmy

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

• 15-year-old girl arrested for high school bomb threat
• A Cherokee County native wins an Emmy
• North Georgia offers free exams and screenings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Plenty of sun. High: 73 Low: 46.

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

1. A 15-year-old girl from Etowah High School has been arrested for a bomb threat she made last month. The teen, who as a minor is not being identified by police, has been charged with felony terroristic threats after calling in a bomb threat to her school on Sep. 28. Officers were able to identify her by looking over phone records of calls made to the school that day. The student is being held at the Marietta Youth Detention Center without bond (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
2. A Cherokee High School alum recently won an Emmy. Cherokee County native Jeanie Phillips, a 2000 graduate of Cherokee High School, won an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality Or Competition Program for her work on the Amazon Prime original show, "Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls." (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
3. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and with that in mind, county officials are working to raise awareness about the disease and the importance of regular screening. North Georgia county health departments are holding various breast cancer awareness events throughout the rest of the month. Many of the events will offer free breast exams and screenings. Get more details here. (Daily Citizen)
4. Making plans for family-friendly activities next week? Your local libraries have plenty of fun fall events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Historic Downtown Canton's Cannon Park for Scarecrow Storytime on Oct. 18, or enjoy Dungeons & Dragons: Halloween Edition at Woodstock Public Library on Oct. 20. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
5. The Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services team faced off against a raging structure fire on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to a call from Sky Lane Drive near Kellogg Creek Road just before 11:00 a.m. The fire was contained and eventually put out by firefighters, and the structure was overhauled. No injuries were reported, but an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Bridgemill Community Yard Sale at Gold Mill Ridge (9:00 AM)
• Army Visit at Creekview High School (10:30 AM)
• Light Up The Night Fall Festival at Cherokee Charter Academy (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ready to add a very special member to the family? Local Canton-Sixes animal shelters have plenty of wonderful pets, including dogs, cats, and an assortment of other animals, who are just waiting for you to take them home. Take a look at this list of new adoptable pets in Canton-Sixes and get ready to fall in love. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Last Friday, Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy opened its first StoryWalk and fitness track! This cool collaboration is a unique and fun way to combine fitness, science, and literacy for people of all ages. (Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Canton presented a $6,000 grant to the students at Hasty Elementary. The money will be used to promote writing programs and encourage students to express themselves with the power of words. (Rotary Club of Canton, Georgia via Instagram)
• The biannual Art on the Green Event is back in nearby Woodstock! Artists from all over North Georgia, including the Canton-Sixes area, will be showing off their skills and creativity. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.