Morning Briefing: First Full Week of Fall
The leaves, they are a changin'. Here's what you need to know before you head out on Monday morning.
1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, the high temperature in Canton today will be 77 degrees. Expect sunny skies during the day, and a low temperature of around 52 degrees tonight.
2. In Case You Missed It: Canton's high school football teams went 0-2 on Friday. Cherokee was beaten by Lassiter, and Creekview lost a heartbreaker to Kell.
Canton's seniors can breathe a sigh as relief, as the city decided against raising their garbage rates. Although the $7.50 fee for seniors and the permanently disabled is lower than the regular $16.50 fee, many seniors spoke out against the proposed rate hike.
3. Happening Now: The Cherokee County Humane Society is preparing for a fundraiser early next month. Find out how you can help and enjoy a lovely dinner that goes to helping a great cause.
4. Looking Ahead: A local church is looking to expand its facilities to a nearby locale. Find out what church and where they're looking to build a new facility at noon!
5. On This Date in History: On Sept. 24, 1964, the Warren Commission released their final report, stating that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.