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Also on today's calendar: From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Why a fourth Cherokee County deputy was just booked into jail (fox5atlanta.com) — In Canton, a Cherokee County sheriff's deputy from Waleska was fired and jailed after investigators say he repeatedly misused the agency's license plate reader system over two years. He's the fourth deputy charged in similar cases, prompting tighter audits, restricted access, and new training as Georgia agencies face growing scrutiny over surveillance and privacy protections.
• Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia (times-georgian.com) — Canton homeowners may be surprised to learn our city ranks 30th in Georgia for most expensive homes, with a typical value just under $518,000. The piece compares Canton's one- and five-year price changes to other high-priced cities across the state, offering context on how our market stacks up.
• Paddlers tackle Chattahoochee during Sandy Springs showdown (appenmedia.com) — A Canton paddler, Amy Carlson, took first place among women in the inaugural six‑mile Sandy Springs SUP Showdown on the Chattahoochee River. The city partnered with Murph's Surf to revive a pre‑pandemic paddleboard racing tradition, offered prize money for top finishers, and plans to bring the event back in 2027.
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