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Canton-Sixes Patch editors and freelancers provide a digest of things you missed overnight and happenings on the horizon.1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of 82 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. but before 8 p.m. Tonight, look for mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature of 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Councilman Glen Cummins' relationship with a contractor that built his house over 10 years ago is being questioned by another member of the council. Do you think Cummins acted inappropriately by suggesting the contractor put in a bid for a city project? 3. Happening Now: Local Voice…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. in Canton. Today's high should be around 79 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Tonight's low will be around 62 degrees. There is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms before 11 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: Two Canton women who were running in yesterday's Boston Marathon are apparently unharmed despite the bomb attacks that killed three people and sent over 100 to the hospital. Canton-Sixes Patch has a list of resources you can use to try to locate people who are still unaccounted for. 3. …
1. Weather: There is a 20 percent chance of rain before 1 p.m. in Canton, says the National Weather Service. Today's high temperature should be around 72 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A man wearing body armor shot himself in the head on Interstate 575 south Sunday. Authorities are still investigating the man's motives and have not yet released his identity. 3. Happening Now: Would you like a free stroke screening at Northside Hospital-Cherokee? Canton-Sixes Patch has all the information you will need to schedule an appointment for next month! …
1. Weather: There is a slight chance of rain this morning, but the National Weather Service expects it to be gone by 7 a.m. Today's high temperature should be 68 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 44 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The young man who drowned at the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir on Wednesday has been identified by authorities. The 17-year-old was fishing with a friend when he decided to try to swim in the reservoir. 3. Happening Now: Have you seen this lost dog? We are working to get a photo of the pooch to help make looking for her easier. Have you reserved your table at …
1. Weather: Severe weather is on the horizon, says the National Weather Service. After the fog burns off at 8 a.m., showers and thunderstorms will roll in. Some of the thunderstorms could be severe. The high today will be 77 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 54. Thunderstorms will persist until 2 a.m. Friday. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee Sheriff's Office arrested two armed robbery suspects thanks to the keen eyes of a shop worker. Deputies recovered a handgun and some cash from the suspects' vehicle. 3. Happening Now: Canton Police are investigating the drowning death of a 17-…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service expects the fog in the area to burn off by 9 a.m., and then we will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 83 degrees. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies and a low of 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The City of Canton will be hosting an electronics recycling event on May 11 at City Hall. Most electronics such as old computers and TVs can be recycled for free, and you can even get documents shredded at a very low cost. 3. Happening Now: Do you pour used cooking grease and oil down the drain? The Canton Public Works Department is asking people to …
1. Weather: The fog you may or may not be experiencing right now should be gone by 9 a.m., says the National Weather Service. Once the skies clear up, expect a high temperature of 82 degrees. Tonight's low will be around 57 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The final suspect in the March, 2012 beating of a BridgeMill subdivision resident has been arrested in Florida. Learn more about the original assault and where the woman was hiding when the law caught up to her. 3. Happening Now: Have you called Northside-Hospital Cherokee about a free stroke screening yet? Time is running out to book …
1. Weather: Crack the windows open today, Canton! The National Weather Service is predicting a high temperature of 79 degrees for Monday under partly sunny skies. Tonight, look for mostly cloudy skies and a low of 56 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department had a busy few days investigating crime in the city. Canton-Sixes Patch has a day-by-day breakdown of what crimes happened where from March 29 to April 5. 3. Happening Now: April is Autism Awareness Month. There are lots of support groups operating in Cherokee County that strive to make your experiences with the …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers for Canton before 11 a.m. Once it dries up, expect a high temperature of around 63 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Tonight, skies will clear up and the temperature will dip to around 42 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Two men were sent to the hospital after being hurt in a three-car wreck yesterday afternoon near the intersection of Marietta and Knox Bridge highways. One of the men had to be extricated from the vehicle with the help of the Jaws of Life. 3. Happening Now: Have you registered for …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy day for Canton today. The wet stuff will pick up after 8 a.m., and cause the high temperature to only reach around 51 degrees. Tonight, there's a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms, accompanied by a low temperature of 43 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: An Amber Alert has been issued for two Florida brothers who are believed to have been kidnapped by their father. If you see them or the vehicle the father was last seen driving, immediately contact 911. A Waleska man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting mostly cloudy skies over Canton this Wednesday, with a high temperature of around 65 degrees. Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers after 5 a.m. Thursday. The low tonight should be roughly 45 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee County middle schools saw a slight drop in their individual average scores for the eighth grade writing assessment in 2013. Despite the dip, 92 percent of Cherokee eighth graders met or exceeded the standard on the writing assessment, which was an improvement over 2012. 3. Happening Now: The …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a slightly less amazing day for Canton. Sunny skies await us today and should be accompanied by a high temperature of around 65 degrees. Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Wednesday, and temperatures should drop to around 40 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A patient riding in an ambulance in Canton Sunday morning was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled over. See pictures of the wreck and get an update on the condition of the patient and the crew of the ambulance. 3. Happening Now: We want to hear your …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a perfect day for Canton, with a high temperature of 72 degrees. Although there is a 10 percent chance of rain, mostly sunny skies will prevail. Tonight, expect a low temperature of 44 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is planning to make a run at the Senate in 2014. Following Gingrey's announcement, former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr threw his hat into the ring to contest the seat Gingrey leaves behind in the House of Representatives. 3. Happening Now: Cherokee County District 1 Commissioner Harry Johnston will be holding …
1. Weather: There might be some patches of frost before 9 a.m. and some rain after 5 p.m., but in between expect partly sunny skies and a high of 65 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, look for cloudy skies with a low of 46 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance of rain after 11 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee County's unemployment rate is below seven percent! Read more about the latest jobless figures here. 3. Happening Now: Local Voice Clark Yaggy says that a fire station in Laurel Canyon built by the City of Canton would be redundant. Do you agree with his …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of about 59 degrees. Tonight, you will probably see partly cloudy skies and a low temperature of roughly 36 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Freedom Middle School Principal Karen Hawley has been named the Rachel's Challenge Principal of the Year. Her students have been taking great strides to show kindness and compassion towards their fellow man. 3. Happening Now: The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to identify two burglary suspects. Although the suspects have concealed …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a high temperature of 55 degrees for Canton today under sunny skies. Tonight, expect a low temperature of around 32 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Coyotes attacked and killed a pygmy goat in Cherokee County last week. Find out how you can protect your outdoor pets from similar attacks by reading this article. 3. Happening Now: Do you sell homemade produce or crafts at farmers' markets? Sign up now for the Historic Downtown Canton Farmers' Market, which begins in May. The sooner you register, the more likely it is you will get a …
1. Weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies in Canton today, says the National Weather Service. There is a 10 percent chance of light snow before 10 a.m., but then the temperature will rise to around 48 degrees this afternoon. Tonight, expect a low temperature of 29 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A chicken house in the Macedonia community was halfway consumed by flames when Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services showed up yesterday afternoon. See the dramatic pictures and learn if the other half of the house was able to be saved. 3. Happening Now: Are you dumping old cooking grease down …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a west wind of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of up to 35 mph, for Canton today. The high temperature should be around 47 degrees, with a low tonight of 33. 2. In Case You Missed It: Driving in Cherokee County was a little more hazardous than normal this weekend, with at least two notable accidents. A Forsyth sheriff's deputy was sent to the hospital for injuries caused by a crash on Highway 369, but he is expected to be fine. Closer to Canton, two people were injured in a wreck on Lower Bethany Road in the Clayton community. 3. Happening Now: …
1. Weather: Prepare for the wet stuff today in Canton, warns the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a 40 percent chance of rain afterwards. Today's high temperature should be around 52 degrees, followed by a low of 43. A 60 percent chance of showers is expected tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: Jobless claims have dropped 31 percent in Cherokee County, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The 8.6 percent unemployment rate is the lowest in the state since 2009. 3. Happening Now: The Canton City Council is looking at more options to …
1. Weather: It's going to be a bit colder today than it has been the last few days in Canton, according to the National Weather Service. Today's forecast calls for a high temperature of 49 degrees under sunny skies, and a low tonight of 33 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A Woodstock man has been charged with felony hit and run after allegedly striking a crossing guard at Freedom Middle School on Tuesday. Victor Baruchman was running late for his drug court graduation, causing him to speed through the school zone and hit the crossing guard. 3. Happening Now: Have you stopped by Brooke's …