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1. Weather: There is a 10 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in the area before 8 a.m., says the National Weather Service. Today, look for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 83 degrees. Tonight, the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a low of 57 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Hana Japanese restaurant failed its most recent health inspection from the county. Read the other scores and find out why Hana did so poorly. 3. Happening Now: Are you graduating this year? Use Patch as a platform for sharing your favorite graduation pictures! Congratulations on graduating, …
1. Weather: Between 5 and 8 p.m. today, the National Weather Service is predicting a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms, some of them severe. Before then, expect a high temperature of 83 degrees under partly sunny skies. Tonight, look for mostly cloudy skies and a low of 63 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department has arrested a man who allegedly brandished a firearm outside an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon. Despite the arrest, authorities still surrounded a home in the Hillcrest subdivision where it was thought someone may have taken refuge from police. 3. …
1. Weather: There is a 10 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after 4 p.m., says the National Weather Service. Despite the potential for rain, you can expect a high temperature of 88 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Tonight, look for a low temperature of 66 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms before 9 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: A Canton family was luckily not at home when a fire took hold of the structure yesterday morning. The Canton Fire Department battled the blaze, and no injuries were reported. 3. Happening Now: Do you like to sing and dance? Do …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a 10 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms before 7 a.m., but for the rest of the day sees nothing but mostly sunny skies. Today's high temperature will be 86 degrees, with a low tonight of 65 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Festival of the Arts was in Brown Park over the weekend, and Canton-Sixes Patch was there with cameras rolling! See the highlights of the festival, and add your photos to our collection! 3. Happening Now: Gov. Nathan deal has signed an executive order that will return Bibles to state parks. We want to …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms for the Canton area after 9 a.m. Friday. Look for a high temperature today of roughly 81 degrees, followed tonight by a low temperature of about 63 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A woman in Ball Ground has been charged with the murder of her father. Canton-Sixes Patch has details on the investigation, including what piece of evidence that clued authorities in on foul play. 3. Happening Now: Our friends at Indian Knoll Elementary School in Holly Springs need your help to earn a visit from…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service foresees a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the Canton area after 3 p.m., but is predicting a high temperature of 83 degrees under sunny skies for the area today. Tonight, look for a low temperature of 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with the same 20 percent chance of rain until 11 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: The tax digest for Cherokee County has increased for the first time in years. Find out how much more money county and city leaders are expecting in 2013 and how your property taxes might be affected. 3. Happening Now: If you are a …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting another gorgeous day for Canton! Look for a high temperature of 83 degrees today under sunny skies, and a low temperature tonight of 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Authorities in Cartersville have made a second arrest in the December, 2012 killing of Canton native RJ Statler. Canton-Sixes Patch had coverage of the initial arrest, and now has continuing coverage of the investigation. 3. Happening Now: If you're looking for work, Domino's is filling 400 open positions in the Atlanta area. Canton-Sixes Patch has all the info you will …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of 77 degrees. Tonight, expect a low temperature of 56 degrees and mostly clear skies. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County School District has announced its summer school options for 2013. Canton-Sixes Patch has a complete explanation of the summer school programs and has forms that you can use to apply for them. 3. Happening Now: Did you go to the Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow over the weekend? If so, Canton-Sixes Patch wants to see your photos! Watch the …
1. Weather:  The National Weather Service sees nothing but sunny skies for Canton today, and expects a high temperature of around 67 degrees. Tonight, look for mostly clear skies and a low of 43 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: One of the biggest stories last week came from Cartersville, where police have finally arrested a suspect in the December, 2012 murder of Canton native R.J. Statler. Authorities in Cartersville are looking for a second suspect in the case. 3. Happening Now: Are you a local artist looking to have your work reach a wider audience? It's time to sign up to appear at this…
1. Weather: The patchy fog you may or may not experience during your commute this morning should be gone by 8 a.m., says the National Weather Service. After the fog burns off, look for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature around 81 degrees. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department is crediting the public for helping them zero in on a suspect in the Great Sky burglaries. Learn how you may have helped catch a criminal, and what a keen-eyed woman saw that helped seal the case against the suspect. The boil water …
1. Weather: Despite a 10 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after 4 p.m., the National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 76 degrees for Canton today. Tonight, look for partly cloudy skies and a low temperature of 55 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee County schools have beat the state averages on the new College and Career Ready Performance Index. Canton-Sixes Patch has the school-by-school breakdown and why the metrics may be unfair towards schools with more diverse populations. 3. Happening Now: The investigation is underway into the …
1. Weather: There is a slight chance of more thunderstorms in the Canton area after 11 a.m., says the National Weather Service. If rain isn't looming, expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 68 degrees today. Tonight, there is a chance of rain before 11 p.m., with an expected low temperature of 52. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department is looking for your help to catch a burglar who has been active in the Great Sky neighborhood. Canton-Sixes Patch has a description of a suspect and a vehicle he may be using. If you can help the investigation, please call 911. 3…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service sees a 60 percent chance of rain for Canton today. Some thunderstorms could pop up after 2 p.m. Today's high should reach 62 degrees, while tonight's low will be roughly 49 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: An overturned jeep in Canton sent some teenagers to the hospital over the weekend. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the accident. 3. Happening Now: The Canton Police Department is looking for help to discover the identities of three white men who allegedly vandalized the River Falls subdivision sign with spray paint. …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 30 percent chance of showers for Canton after 2 p.m. Today, expect a high temperature of roughly 68 degrees under cloudy skies. Tonight, the low temperature will be approximately 55. There is a 70 percent chance of rain after 8 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: A Texaco station on Riverstone Parkway in Canton was busted Wednesday by the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana. See which store employees were arrested and how authorities were tipped off to the sales. 3. Happening Now: In other crime …
1. Weather: Cloudy skies are in the mix for Canton today, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the lack of sun, we will still have a high temperature of around 71 degrees today. Tonight, the clouds will persist and the temperature will drop to a low of about 56 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Twelve Cherokee County residents, including two Cantonites, were arrested by the Cherokee SWAT team on outstanding warrants. Canton-Sixes Patch has the list of those arrested and what other charges they have been saddled with. The statewide outdoor burn ban began yesterday and will be in…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service sees partly sunny skies and a high temperature of 78 degrees in Canton's forecast today. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 58. 2. In Case You Missed It: The City of Canton has reached a potential settlement with former Police Department sergeant Stacy Bailey concerning her lawsuit which alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Both sides seemed pleased with the settlement, but it will not be official until the Canton City Council approves the financial transaction at tomorrow's meeting. 3. Happening Now: Two road projects …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service expects a 40 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m. Following that, the high temperature today should reach about 77 degrees. Tonight, look for a low of roughly 55 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The statewide outdoor burn ban goes into effect on May 1. Canton-Sixes Patch has more information on the burn ban and who you can contact if you have additional questions. 3. Happening Now: The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is still looking for the heavy set white male who allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl on Thursday. If you have any …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service sees nothing but sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of around 74 degrees. There is a 20 percent chance of rain after 3 a.m. Saturday. Tonight's low will be around 51 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl Thursday afternoon. At least two witnesses saw the suspect's car, which has been described as a white older model foreign sedan. 3. Happening Now: Tonight at 7, Heritage Park will be the starting point for the Cherokee March for Babies…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies for Canton this Thursday, with a high temperature approaching 70 degrees. Tonight, look for mostly clear skies and a low of roughly 42 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee County law enforcement worked in concert with their brethren from other jurisdictions to help arrest an alleged meth trafficker Tuesday. The 22-year-old man was arrested by authorities in Forsyth County. 134 Cherokee County School District juniors earned Key Scholar recognition for their outstanding scores on the Preliminary SAT! Canton-Sixes Patch has the…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is expecting a wet day for Canton. Showers are possible throughout Wednesday morning and afternoon, but there's a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms from 4-10 p.m. Today's high temperature will be 73 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 47 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed it: A Canton woman who was formerly the treasurer of two school-related organizations in Holly Springs and Hickory Flat has been arrested and accused of embezzling over $10,000 from them. Canton-Sixes Patch has reaction from the Cherokee County School District. 3. Happening …

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