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Good morning to you Canton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why another Cherokee deputy from Canton is facing charges over plate data
  • How Canton's home prices compare to Georgia's priciest cities right now.
  • Canton paddleboarder tops women's field at new Chattahoochee River race

Also on today's calendar: From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why a fourth Cherokee County deputy was just booked into jail (fox5atlanta.com) — In Canton, a Cherokee County sheriff's deputy from Waleska was fired and jailed after investigators say he repeatedly misused the agency's license plate reader system over two years. He's the fourth deputy charged in similar cases, prompting tighter audits, restricted access, and new training as Georgia agencies face growing scrutiny over surveillance and privacy protections.
   

• Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia (times-georgian.com) — Canton homeowners may be surprised to learn our city ranks 30th in Georgia for most expensive homes, with a typical value just under $518,000. The piece compares Canton's one- and five-year price changes to other high-priced cities across the state, offering context on how our market stacks up.
   

• Paddlers tackle Chattahoochee during Sandy Springs showdown (appenmedia.com) — A Canton paddler, Amy Carlson, took first place among women in the inaugural six‑mile Sandy Springs SUP Showdown on the Chattahoochee River. The city partnered with Murph's Surf to revive a pre‑pandemic paddleboard racing tradition, offered prize money for top finishers, and plans to bring the event back in 2027.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • 10 am Ear 3400 A S410
    Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
    9:30 am
  • FCS Board Meeting
    Milton South Learning Center
    4:30 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute →
    MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St, Woodstock
    7:00 pm
    • 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

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  • My infant was fed another woman's breastmilk at daycare.
    She developed red bumps around her body (which have since gone away thank goodness) and has pooped 7 times today. (Normal is 1). Does anybody have… (Nextdoor Holly Mill)
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    They didn't try to upsell me and I love that. She thoroughly checked out, Honey Bun's eye socket where her eye used to be. Thank you to the staff and… (Nextdoor Chestnut Hill)
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  • FullSpeed Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - FT-1036 in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

  • Magnetize ME Relocates to Adair Park Development, Expanding SEO Services in Woodstock (usatoday.com)
  • FlexFest: A family-friendly wellness festival on the Woodstock Arts Green this Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
  • Who's really in control? Woodstock homeowners challenge unusual HOA agreement (11alive.com)

Milton

  • New signal set for Crabapple-Green intersection in Milton (appenmedia.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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