🌱 You Can Help The Sheriff + City Council Meeting + Music In Canton

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Can you help locate a missing person?
• The City Council meets tonight.
• Check out the First Friday musical lineup!

But first, today's weather:

Sun through high clouds. High: 67 Low: 49.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person. Chelsea Jean Metz, 32, was last seen walking in the Hickory Flat area, though a date was not given. She was wearing a blue long sleeve shirt and black pants, with a grey and tan hooded sweatshirt around her waist. If you know of her whereabouts or have information regarding the case, please reach out to the Sheriff's Office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. The Canton City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. and you can attend live at City Hall or watch a live stream of the meeting. The agenda includes a couple standard zoning items, though there will be a discussion and possible action on the rezoning and permit approval for 14.36 acres on Prominence Parkway. The applicant in the matter is asking to construct a townhouse development with a proposed 114 units. Also scheduled within the meeting is a ten-minute block for public input. If you're attending live, City Hall is at 110 Academy Street, and if you're watching online, you can find the agenda and video here. (City of Canton via Facebook)
3. The Downtown Canton First Friday series is almost here, and the musical lineup was just announced. Starting up on May 5 and continuing through the first Friday of each month, the live shows this year will include The Return - Beatles Tribute Band, The Troubadour Project, The Rupert's Orchestra, Elton Live - The Elton John Experience, Purple Madness and On The Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute. There are sponsorships currently available, with a sign-up deadline of March 23, and the vendor applications will be opening up soon. You can find more information about sponsorships here. (Downtown Canton via Facebook)
4. The Freedom Middle School history bowl team placed first at the Jimmy Carter Academic History Bowl recently. The eighth-grade team was tested on U.S. presidential history, U.S. history, world history, geography and economics, winning every round against the other competing teams from Georgia. The team will be recognized by the school board and superintendent at a future school board meeting. Great job, kids! (Free: CCSD News and Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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.)
• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: for babies 18 months and younger, songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Afternoon Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, games and crafts at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. Note: this will be the same storytime as the previous on Tuesday. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to climb. (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Surrender Hill: the band is playing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• 50+ Open Gym: open to county residents 50 and older at The Buzz. 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 in Canton. (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.)
• Town Hall Meeting: hosted by State Representative Brad Thomas and Cherokee County Commissioner Richard Weatherby, the speakers will discuss updates on issues around the county. The meeting will be held in the Hickory Flat Elementary School gymnasium, at 2755 E. Cherokee Drive. (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:

• Coffee with a Cop will be happening on March 22 at Ray's Donuts. Officers from the Canton Police Department will be on hand for an informal chat and a "Hello!" starting at 9 a.m. Ray's Donuts is at 245 Riverstone Parkway. (Canton Police Department via Facebook)
• Cherokee Youth Football Association: "Registration is open for all of CYFA's programs!! 🏈 Football 📣 Sideline Cheerleading 🎀 Competition Cheerleading 🏈 Football Camp 📣 Cheer Camp ⚠️Competition cheer and camp registrations will close once spaces are full! Volunteer registration will open at a later date, so stay tuned!" (Cherokee Youth Football Association via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "It is almost that time of year - #Kittenseason #SpayandNeuter your pets before it is too late. Check out the following for information on low cost options: @SpayGeorgia @PetVetInc @PlannedPEThoodofGA @SpayNeuterVets..." (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "The Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries book sale will take place at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library on Friday, March 24 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) through Saturday, March 25 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM). A preview sale from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 23..." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street
  • Sunday: Moon Yoga - "harness the powerful energies of the new moon to change things up or start something new in your life." Learn some astrology and enjoy gentle yoga poses, a sound experience, meditation and some discussion. Please bring water, a journal and a light snack to share. (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: "Once Upon a Mattress" - catch Lolek's Storytellers' production of the comedy musical based on the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea." Performances will be at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street. (Various Times)
• The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway
  • Saturday: Goat Yoga - enjoy yoga on The Green with Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary. There are still tickets available as of now, you can grab yours here. (11 a.m. - noon)
  • Saturday: Orange Wine, Saturday Tasting - learn about five orange wines at Fermented Wine Boutique. (4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.)
• re-PURPOSE-ful, 5101 Old Highway 5 #2
  • Friday: Project Night, Mug Boards - create a coffee mug display board. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Class, Brush Selection & Techniques - learn about different brushes and what they do. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Other
  • Saturday: Seed Starting Class - learn how to start your vegetable and flower seeds and hear tips on soil, the needs of the seeds and moving the seedlings to the garden. You can choose seeds to plant and take home. The class is at Pleasant Union Farm, 1994 Pleasant Union Road. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: St. Patrick's Murder Mystery Dinner Party - at Paula's Zzerts, 140 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)

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