🌱 Canton Man Arrested For Robbery + Cherokee Senior Wins Scholarship

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 59.

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

1. A Canton man was arrested for armed robbery on Tuesday. Marcus Paul Milford, 52, was arrested on one count of Armed Robbery for a crime that occurred at a Dawsonville, Georgia, CVS Pharmacy in 2015. Milford was also identified as the person responsible for a 2014 Blairsville, Georgia CVS Pharmacy armed robbery. Both robberies included the theft of prescription pills. (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
2. A Northwestern campus art exhibition is displaying works by students from the Class of 2022, including Canton's own Geena Vetula. Vetula is an oil painter and graphic designer planning to pursue graphic design and brand design after graduation. "The senior show is really special because I get to see my work alongside my peers' work," Vetula said. She noted one of her favorite parts of the showcase is seeing how each classmate's unique style has grown over the last four years. (Northwestern Now)
3. The Rotary Club of Canton recently hosted its annual Summer Lunch Build with MUST Ministries. Dozens of volunteers joined club members to pack 2,500 meals to feed 250 children in the community — all packed in less than 30 minutes! Each pack contained five days' worth of breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. The Club sought to ensure no child in the community would be hungry this summer. Other special groups joined in on the volunteering as well, including Impact Soccer and the Born to Shine Optimist Club. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
4. Looking for a new home in Canton-Sixes? You're in luck — five new Canton-Sixes Area open houses were recently announced. These homes include a range of prices and specs, from a 3-bed and 2-bath property for $1.2 million to a 4-bed and 2.5-bath for $375,000. Swing by the open houses this Saturday and Sunday and take a look for yourself! (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. A Cherokee High School senior just won the Maritza Mott Scholarship. The memorial scholarship, which is awarded based on an application, essay questions, and references, was given to Adriana Chavez-Mejia. Off to college in the fall, Chavez-Mejia plans to study digital marketing at the University of North Georgia and pursue a career as a marketing manager. Chavez-Mejia stayed busy during her high school years; serving as manager for the school's boys' lacrosse team, working at a local daycare, and volunteering at her church's food pantry. Congratulations, Adriana! (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Play Date At The Art Barn (10:00 AM)
• Mermaid Salon At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (2:00 PM)
• Trey Odum At Riverstone Corner Bistro (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night In Canton At Reformation Brewery (7:00 PM)
• Yoga Nidra At Horizon Healing Center (7:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Canton Police Department congratulated Detective Cruz for completing five years with the department. Detective Cruz was thanked and celebrated for the real difference she makes in the community. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Canton's own Teasley Middle School Chorus had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Atlanta Braves game on Tuesday evening. Congratulations! (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
• Cherokee County is now accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program provides Cherokee renters who've been impacted by COVID-19 with rental and utility assistance. Fill out your application here. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.