🌱 Canton Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting + Search For Missing Teen

Good morning, Canton-Sixes! I'm Sean Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. A Canton man who was wanted in connection with a murder has been captured. Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies had been searching for Brackus Golden, described as an "armed and dangerous" 24-year-old man, since Sunday. Cherokee County deputies responded to a call at a home on King Arthur Drive where they discovered a 25-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound on the sidewalk in front of the home. Golden surrendered to Marietta police on Monday with a proclaimed self-inflicted gunshot wound to his stomach. (WSBTV2)
2. Authorities in Georgia are asking for the public's help finding a missing teenage boy. 15-year-old Cade Reddington was last seen June 2 at ACE Academy in Canton, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office encourages you to contact them at 770-928-0239. (WJCL 22)
3. Gas prices continue to climb in Georgia with the gas average reaching $4.27 a gallon as of Monday. According to GasBuddy, these are still the lowest prices in the nation despite being up 16 cents from last week and up 47 cents from last month. According to the American Automobile Association, Georgia's record-high average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was set on Mar. 11 at $4.29. (Patch)
4. The Canton Theatre invites you to join them for its $1 Summer Family Film Series. The series is scheduled every Thursday in June and July at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can purchase tickets for "Spiderman- No Way Home" here. (City of Canton)
5. Are you looking for a job in the Canton-Sixes area? While unemployment remains high following the pandemic, don't let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, Patch and ZipRecruiter have got you covered with a list of the latest local jobs added in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Canton-Sixes and across greater Georgia. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today in and around Canton-Sixes:

• Youth Workshop At Funk Heritage Center, Waleska (9:30 AM)
• Mindfulness, Movement, And Meditation For Teens At Horizon Healing Center Yoga (10:00 AM)
• Afternoon Summer Craft At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for fun summer activities for your kiddos? Check out the Funk Heritage Center's Youth Workshop in Waleska where kids can explore local legends and folklore. (Patch)
• Tomorrow at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, come check out the amazing talent of Adam Boehmer as he demonstrates his juggling expertise! Highly entertaining and engaging, prepare to be astounded! Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration is not required. The fun kicks off at 1:30 p.m. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• HerScan Breast Ultrasound Screenings are coming directly to Canton on Monday, Jun. 11! Schedule an appointment for a safe, non-invasive breast ultrasound screening for women.(Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.