🌱 Patch AM: How a Canton investigation led to four life sentences.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Canton investigation led to four life sentences.

Also on today's calendar: Woodmont Fall Community Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
• Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Metro Atlanta man sentenced to four life terms plus 120 years for child sex abuse (wsbtv.com) — A Cherokee County man has been sentenced in Canton to four consecutive life terms plus 120 years for repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl over several years. The case began with a Canton Police Department investigation in 2018 and ended with a jury conviction on 18 serious charges, bringing closure and a sense of justice for the victim and the community.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Woodmont Fall Community Garage Sale →
  200 Chadwyck Ln, Canton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Live Music | Tim O'Donnold →
  J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard, Canton
  7:00 pm
• Canton Ice House - Holdem →
  Canton Ice House, 150 Keith Dr, Canton
  7:00 pm
• Saturday 10/10 Ghost Tour 7:45 →
  130 East Main Street, Canton
  7:45 pm
Sunday October 11
• Hopewell Baptist Church →
  78 Ridge Rd, Canton
  9:00 am
• Service Sundays →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  11:00 am
Monday October 12
• Monday Specials →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• End of 2026 PoBoys Car Show /Cruise-In & Fundraising Season Riverstone Plaza Canton →
  1447 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Free Virtual Breastfeeding Class →
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• We CARE Vet Fair™ →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Community Trunk or Treat →
  St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd, Canton
  11:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Trunk or Treat →
  Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Screen doors installation needed.
  I need 2 32" x80" screen doors installed- one off kitchen and one basement door. Great Sky location in Canton. Need estimate and availability. (Nextdoor Great Sky)

• Cherokee County School District posted a job opening for Custodian - Dean Rusk MS in Canton. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Swig Planning New Location in Woodstock (whatnow.com)
• Big Air (macaronikid.com)
• Application withdrawn for Woodstock mobile home redevelopment plan (newsbreak.com)

Milton

• Eagle Scout project brings footbridge to Milton park (appenmedia.com)

Alpharetta

• Alpharetta Festival Partially Canceled Due To Hurricane Isaias: City (patch.com)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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