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Hey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Canton child death case leads to second arrest, investigation continues

Also on today's calendar: New Store Coming to Holly Sprngs and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother arrested in death of Canton 2-year-old, police say (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Canton police have arrested the 18-year-old mother of a 2-year-old boy who died earlier this month at a home on Cartersville Street, adding to an earlier arrest of her boyfriend. Authorities say the investigation into the child's death is ongoing and emphasize they are working with other agencies to protect the integrity of the case.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • Vitality visit I am scheduled
    Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
    10:45 am
  • HOSA General Assembly
    Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
    4:30 pm
  • Virtual Student Support Night (9th-11th)
    Innovation Academy Apharetta, GA 30009
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing →
    Holly Springs, GA Calendar
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just moved to Great Sky (Lakeview) and looking for somebody to come let my dog out at lunchtime a few days a week.
    Just a simple potty break in the yard, no walk needed. (Nextdoor Great Sky)
  • ISO someone to mount a tv on wall.
    I'm replacing a wall mounted tv so wall mount already on wall. (Nextdoor Harmony on the Lakes)
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialty Beauty Advisor - Clinique in Canton. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

  • Kenny Whitmire Signs with MCA (musicconnection.com)
  • National Coffee Chain Opens New Metro Atlanta Location With 100 Days of Free Coffee (whatnow.com)
  • High School Coverage: 'The Road to Columbus' Continues… Week 2 Sees Some Revealing Results After Play at Last Week's GADC Invitational (August 22, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com)

Milton

  • Milton City Council to vote on $10M Chang settlement (appenmedia.com)
  • It turns out that Tennessee also has the quarterback version of 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges (atozsports.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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