1. Who's going to run for mayor and three city council positions? The qualifying period begins at 8:30 a.m. today and continues until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Look for details on Canton-Sixes Patch at 8 a.m.

2. Less than two weeks after the Canton City Council endorsed the framework of a possible water merger with the Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, Cherokee officials will meet at 4 p.m. today to discuss the measure. Return to Canton-Sixes Patch later today for coverage.

3. The Canton Flames 3rd grade girls basketball travel team is looking for players for the 2012 season. Tryouts have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sixes Presbyterian Church gym. For more information, contact coach Kelly Marlow at 404-310-5160 or kellymarlow@comcast.net.

4. Canton-Sixes Patch is looking for its next Whiz Kid. If you think your child, student or protege is worthy of this honor, nominate them as many times as you'd like. The winner's photograph and mini-bio will appear on the site at 2 p.m. Wednesday. 

5. An elderly couple died Sunday after an early morning fire in Woodstock, according to a report on Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch. Click here for the full story.