🌱 You Can Join The Canton PD + Cornhole Tournament This Saturday

Welcome back, Canton-Sixes. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• The Canton Police Department is hiring.
• The Eagle Bearer Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday.
• Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work day.

But first, today's weather: Sunshine and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. The Canton Police Department is hiring! They're looking for trainees, certified officers and certified officers with bachelor's degrees and offering healthy salaries with a 14-day-per-month schedule. For every two full years of prior certified experience, your starting salary will be increased by $1,000, and the positions come with annual longevity pay, health care and benefits and a take-home patrol car within 40 miles. You can even have visible tattoos these days. If you'd like to apply or find out more, please reach out to Chris Cochran at 770-720-4883 or Chris.Cochran@cantonga.gov. (Canton PD via Facebook)
2. The second annual Eagle Bearer Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at Reformation Brewery. Money raised through the tournament will support the son of Justin and Amber Hicks, the couple was murdered in 2021 in their home. Justin was a firefighter with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) and Amber was an audiologist tech. Justin had just finished training to be a paramedic. Members of the fire department created Jacob's Pathway Foundation to help support their child, Jacob, who was found in the home unharmed. You can support the cause by donating here and/or by attending the tournament this Saturday. (CCFES via Facebook)
3. Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work day, and Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) are asking us to take pictures of us celebrating the day. The National Safe Boating Council's "WEAR IT" campaign spreads the message to wear your lifejacket to be safe out on the water. You can upload your pictures on the Safe Kids or CCFES Facebook pages. The two organizations have created Life Jacket Loaner Stations around Lake Allatoona, Rope Mill Park and Etowah River Park and they also provide lifejackets we can borrow while boating, swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Be safe, everyone, and put those lifejackets on. (CCFES via Facebook)
4. Those that think their pets belong on film can get a foot in the door this weekend in Cherokee County. Animal Casting Atlanta is holding an open call this Sunday in Ball Ground, and you can bring the pets over from 1-3 p.m. to see if they have what it takes. The open call will be held at 1690 Julius Bridge Road in Ball Ground, at the casting company's farm. They have had many successes through their own farm animals, who have been in commercials, shows and movies and client's pets that board at their facility Dog Works. You can learn more about the organization and opportunities here. (Atlanta News First)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Spring Into Summer Fest Talent Show: Therapeutic Recreation is holding the event, and you can expect a ton of talent, raffle prizes, food trucks, crafts, a magician and dance party, a singalong and games at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Laurie Jazzwine: The artist will be performing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Kurt Wheeler: Enjoy the great food and live music at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Braves Game on the Big Screen: Head over to The Mill on Etowah to watch the game on The Green tonight. The Mill is at 225 Reformation Parkway. (7:20 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Sacré Français by DJ Veendez: Featuring a variety of house music at C'est la Vie, 361 E. Main St. (9 - 11 p.m.)
• "Fast X" Movie Cruise-In: The Car Community Connection cruise-in will take place at AMC Classic Riverstone 15, located at 15 Reinhardt College Parkway. (5 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Railroad Street is partially closed today due to filming in the area. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, the road will be closed between E. Marietta Street and Hill Street. The Railroad Street entrance to The Mill on Etowah will stay open for right turns into and left turns out of The Mill only. (Canton City News)
• Don't forget about History Cherokee's cotton loom demonstration today at 11 a.m. The exhibits and collections manager will use an authentic loom and discuss the historical significance of the machine. You'll need to pay admission to the Cherokee County History Center, the demonstration will take place in the Byron L. Dobbs Gallery, 221 E. Marietta St. (History Cherokee)
• The library system is holding a summer Discovery program this summer with offerings for all ages. You can find the full guide here; it is split up by age group. Let's get out and explore the libraries this summer with activities like D&D, an engineering lab, trivia nights and so much more. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• Did you know that libraries in the SRLS will be waiving overdue fines from June through July? Some items may be excluded, but you can ask the library staff if you have questions. The libraries under the SRLS umbrella are Ball Ground, Gilmer, Hickory Flat, Pickens, Rose Creek, R.T. Jones and Woodstock. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• History Cherokee: "On Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m, join us at the History Center for 'The Preservation of Native American History and Heritage' with Leslie Thomas! Learn about the challenges and importance of preserving Native American history from the President of the TOTA, Georgia Chapter." (History Cherokee via Facebook)

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• Call to Artists for Entry to the Cumming Arts Center 2023 Community Art Show “Summer In the City” (May 19)
• 2023 Pond and Garden Tour “Art in the Garden” (May 20)
• Veteran Block Party! Veterans eat free! (May 20)
• TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation's Inaugural Strength to Survive Golf Event (May 21)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (May 23)
• Cherokee County Alzheimer's Community Forum (May 25)
• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale (May 27)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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