🌱 'In the Rest Room at Rosenbloom's' Play Tonight + Weekend Plans

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 87 Low: 68.

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

1. "In the Rest Room at Rosenbloom's" opened at the Canton Theatre yesterday and will run from Jun. 10-12 and Jun. 17-19. Tonight, Jun. 11, the play, based on the book by Ludmilla Bollow and presented by Cherokee Theatre Company, will begin at 8 p.m. Get your tickets at the link. (Cherokee Theatre)
2. Looking for weekend plans? Check out all the things to do in Cherokee County this weekend, including Woodstock's Summer Concert Series or a free class for children from the Cherokee County Master Gardeners! See all the details at the link. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
3. Last week's First Friday in Downtown Canton was a great success featuring Shot Through the Heart! Already looking forward to the next one? Mark your calendars for Jul. 1 and enjoy food and entertainment for the whole family. July's First Friday will feature the Emerald Empire Band taking the stage from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Downtown Canton Ga First Friday via Facebook)
4. The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking for Cherokee County residents' opinions on the Highway 20 widening project. Comments will be open for the project until Jul. 6. See more information about the 17-mile project, including how to leave public comments at the link. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
5. Two men have been sentenced to 25 years in Cherokee County for the armed robbery and theft at a Circle K convenience store that took place in January 2020. Brandon Devontae Kemp, 29, of Smyrna, and Kerrick McCaslin, 24, of Atlanta, were sentenced to prison for armed robbery, among other charges. According to court documents, Kemp and McCaslin stole a purse from a woman's vehicle after brandishing a weapon at her, then fled on foot. (WSB TV)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• MARR Annual Picnic - 300 Sam Harris Ln. (6:00 PM)
• Trey Odum - JD's On The Lake (6:00 PM)
• Acoustic Soul - The Salty Mule (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Canton Police Department wants to see you at the movies! A reminder that the Historic Cannon Theatre is hosting Family Movie nights each Thursday. Next week will feature Raya and the Last Dragon! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center thanked Deputy Murphey for hanging out with the children at the center with popsicles, and rock painting to make a perfect summer afternoon! See the photos at the link. (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)
• A local wedding venue's bid for a special use permit to continue operating as an event facility in southeast Cherokee will soon go to county commissioners with a recommendation for approval from the Cherokee County Planning Commission. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.