🌱 NEW Cherokee County SWAT Medic Team + Wheelchair Donations Needed

Good morning, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here's the lowdown...

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 80 Low: 69.

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

1. Cherokee County has a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Medic Team. To form the new team, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services joined forces with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office. The SWAT Medic Team is currently composed of five (5) firefighter/paramedics who are also members of the Cherokee County Multi-Agency SWAT Team. According to Cherokee County SWAT Medic Team Leader Chief Scott Gwinn and SWAT Medic, Sgt. Joseph El-Bisi, the team goes through extensive training in tactical medicine and has several medic certifications. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County is looking for wheelchair donations. Cherokee County Senior Services needs — and is accepting donations of — gently used transfer chairs, wheelchairs, and rollators. Residents can drop off their donations at the senior center in Canton (1001 Univeter Rd.) between 8 AM and 4 PM. (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
3. A father of Cherokee County students has developed a bulletproof bookshelf to protect kids in the classroom. Pete Facchini, the CEO of Protected Solutions, a former Army Ranger, and a father of three, helped create a bookshelf that can keep active shooters out of the classroom and protect children inside. Built with Kevlar and easy enough for children and a teacher to move, the bookshelves are already being used in schools in New Jersey. Facchini hopes to place them in districts in Georgia and across the nation. (11 Alive)
4. There will be a new Flex Storage facility in Canton, Georgia. Announced on Tuesday, DYO Investments, MacArthur Holdings, and Live Oak Capital Partners have completed a 90,000 square-foot self-storage facility on Cumming Highway in Cherokee County, close to the Northside Hospital Cherokee campus. As of this week, the self-storage facility is open to the public and accepting new leases. (EIN News)
5. Looking for a new home in Canton-Sixes? You're in luck — eight new properties just hit the market this week! From a quaint 1,236 sq. ft. one-level to a spacious 5,525 sq. ft., 7 beds, and 4.5 baths home to a $3.5 million, 42-acre residential lot, take some time to browse the newest available residences in Canton-Sixes. (Canton-Sixes Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

• Summer Learning Kick-Off with Adam Boehmer! At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (Jun. 8, 1:30 PM)
• "Spiderman- No Way Home"- $1 Summer Family Film Series At Canton Theatre (Jun. 9 , 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM)
• Mermaid Salon At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (Jun. 9, 2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Sat. June 4 was the opening weekend for the Farmers Market in the City of Canton GA. Make sure to attend on Saturdays from 9 AM -12:30 PM through the month of October and you might pass Endeara of Frik & Frak Artisanal Sauces, giving a taste test of one of their many sauces! (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• The Cherokee County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, Jun. 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mill on Etowah in Canton. Learn more on Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Impact Soccer Club's Recreational's Fun and Skills Camp will be happening next week, Jun. 13-17! It's not too late to join in on the fun — you can still register on the website! (Impact Soccer Club Recreational via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Ultimate BRAVES Tailgating Experience (June 11)
• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Summer Plant Sale (June 18)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.