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Hello Canton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen Dina Spencer near Mountain Laurel Drive in July?
  • Why did an Atlanta detective end up arrested at a Canton Publix?

Also on today's calendar: Bridal and Event Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Some clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Canton police need help finding woman who has been missing since July (kiss104fm.com) — Canton police are asking residents to help find 5-foot-8 Dina Michelle Spencer, last seen July 15 on Mountain Laurel Drive wearing an orange T-shirt, gray sweatpants and open-toe shoes. Detectives are actively investigating and urge anyone who saw her, spoke with her, or noticed someone matching her description that day to contact the department immediately.
   

• What happened after a man allegedly stole beer from a store? (attackofthefanboy.com) — An off-duty Atlanta police detective is accused of stealing a 12-pack of SweetWater IPA from a Publix in Canton, where a manager reportedly caught him on surveillance and photographed his truck. Cherokee County authorities later arrested him at home, and Atlanta police have removed him from field duty while an internal investigation continues.
   

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  • Do any of you use TMobile for your WiFi?
    I'm near Hwy 140 going toward Waleska. I just want to make sure that it works in this area. Thanks! (Nextdoor Chestnut Hill)
  • Looking for a good, honest housekeeper to come help me clean and also run some errands.
    I'm at last month of pregnancy and can't do it all at the moment. I'd appreciate any recommendations, thank you (Nextdoor Freehome Hwy)
  • Cherokee County School District posted a job opening for Sequoyah High School-Custodian-2:00-10:30 in Canton. Apply here.
  • The Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Connolly Reveals Tenant Lineup for Woodstock Mill District (metroatlantaceo.com)
  • Krispy Kreme: FREE coffee with purchase, plus a new coffee-flavored doughnut, for National Coffee Day (atlantaonthecheap.com)
  • A Pie Shop Is Closing at Atlanta's Westside Market After a Short Run (whatnow.com)

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Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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