1. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers at the Canton Farmers Market, which begins today at Cannon Park. 2. At noon, Alesa Sisson will introduce us to another Canton pet in need of a home. 3. Cherokee County personal chef Darlene DeMesa has another delicious recipe to share at 6 p.m. 4. Today is the last day of the Sixes Presbyterian Church yard sale. For more information, click here. 5. The Cherokee Theatre Company will present Barefoot in the Park tonight. For information, visit the Canton Theatre's website.

1. Brenwood Academy in Canton is enrolling students for its inaugural year. The school, which goes up to fifth grade, is accredited through Advanc-Ed SACS. There are openings in kindergarten through second grade. Older students will be placed on a waiting list. For more information, call 770-704-4925. 2. Cherokee County personal chef Darlene DeMesa will have another Bites Nearby restaurant review at 4 p.m. 3. Speaking of restaurants, Sidelines Grille announced that it now offers a $6 lunch menu weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4. Today is the second day of the Sixes Presbyterian Church yard …

1. Brandon Wilson has been named managing editor of the Cherokee Tribune, taking over the reins from long-time editor Barbara P. Jacoby, who has taken the position of director of public information, partnerships and communications for the Cherokee County School District.  2. Contributor Lynne Shaw will help get your weekend started with her Get Out weekend planner at 10 a.m. 3. If you missed the 22nd Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother's Day PowWow last weekend, flip through our Viewfinder photo gallery at 2 p.m. 4. The Cherokee County High School Chorus is holding a fishing …

1. Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Charles Westbrook recently coordinated crisis intervention training for approximately 14 law enforcement officers and civilians across north Georgia. See the PDF on this page for the news release. 2. It's been a week since we debuted our Local Voices initiative and we are looking to add more people to the team. So far, we've got Mayor Gene Hobgood, Oak Leaf Church Pastor Will Goodwin, the Sequoyah Regional Library System, Traci "Southern Coupon Belle" Rogers and Canton newlywed Katie Blevins. Do you have something to say about your city? Email rodney.…

1. The orchestra formerly known as the Cobb Symphony Orchestra changed its name and added Cherokee to its list of performance locations, spokesman Milo Ippolito said Monday. The newly minted Georgia Symphony Orchestra will take up residence at Reinhardt University's Falany Performing Arts Center. See the PDF on this page for the news release. 2. At 10 a.m., columnist Cindy Morrow will introduce us to Bobby Lawrence, who operates a produce stand near the Lebanon Post Office. 3. Canton's Stormwater Advisory Board will meet at 11 a.m. today in the library conference room at City Hall. See the …

1. A state Supreme Court case that could impact schools such as Cherokee Charter Academy has not been resolved, but that hasn't stopped the county's first charter school from hiring a principal and selecting its inaugural crop of students. Contributor Jeannie Caryn has the story at 6 a.m. 2. See who made this week's lineup of Cherokee County Mug Shots at 10 a.m. 3. The BridgeMill Community Association and Cherokee County have partnered to immediately improve the appearance of Sixes and Bells Ferry roads. According to an email to BridgeMill neighbors, the BMCA will provide the entire cost, $…

1. It's the last day of the 22nd annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother's Day PowWow. If you haven't attended yet, head to Boling Park for singing, dancing, crafts, food and entertainment. 2. Photojournalist Franklin Myrick captured Saturday's Derby Day on film. Flip through his photo album later today. 3. A man who appeared in the May 2 edition of Cherokee County Mug Shots allegedly conned a tow truck driver into stealing cars for him with stolen titles, authorities said. Read that story at 6 a.m. today and be on the lookout for a fresh batch of mug shots at 10 a.m. Monday. 4. …

1. You don't have to be at Churchill Downs to experience the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy it right here in Canton. It's Derby Day, an annual event sponsored by the Cherokee County Historical Society. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with registration for the Derby Dash 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, which begins at Brown Park. At 3:30, head to the Rock Barn for gourmet food, mint juleps, a silent auction, a hat parade and contest and ponies and win some money. 2. The city of Canton, Cherokee County, RecycleTronics, and Waste Management will host an electronics recycling day this Saturday from 9 a.m. …

1. During a work session Thursday, the Canton City Council discussed Sunday alcohol sales and asked attorney Robert Dyer to draft a resolution that directs the city clerk to call a referendum. A referendum wouldn't require too much heavy lifting in Canton, where voters are already set to vote for mayor and three council seats Nov. 8. Read a minute-by-minute update of the work session here. 2. At 10 a.m., take a virtual tour of some of the area's most luxurious homes and find out which ones will hold open houses this weekend. 3. Those affected by last week's severe weather are eligible for …

1. Today is Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the day in 1862 when the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla. In the United States, the day is a source of pride and celebration. Despite Canton's growing Hispanic population, there aren't any official city events. But Los Gavilanes Mexican Restaurant on Hickory Flat Highway will offer an evening of live music, face painting and more. 2. Today also marks the 60th Annual National Day of Prayer observance. From noon to 1 p.m., the Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association and city leaders will meet at the gazebo in Cannon Park …

1. For the second time, Cherokee County commissioners discussed Sunday alcohol sales, but took no action. Read Holly Roberson's report from Tuesday's meeting here. 2. Could the Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority take ownership of Canton's treatment plants and provide water and sewer to the city? Could the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority take full ownership and operational responsibility of the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir, relieving Canton of more than $28 million in debt? Both are possibilities that were discussed Tuesday in a meeting between leaders of the Cherokee authority and the …

1. Canton officials will meet with the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority at 4 p.m. today in the authority's board room. A Charlotte, NC, firm recommended the city immediately raise rates 20 percent to offset a revenue shortfall. Before the city does that, officials want to explore the option of getting out of the water business altogether. 2. Sunday alcohol sales will be on the agenda of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, which meets at 6 tonight. Look for a full report after the meeting. 3. At 10 a.m., columnist Cindy Morrow will introduce us to a local woman who …

1. Canton native Bruce Miller was drafted late Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers. Read the story here. 2. See who made the lineup in this week's edition of Cherokee County Mug Shots at 10 a.m. 3. The man thought to be the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is dead, President Barack Obama said in a Sunday night press conference. Add comments here and here for details. Or, join the conversation on the Canton-Sixes Patch Facebook page. 4. We're still looking for area residents to riff on local government, real estate, schools, business, arts, sports, issues of faith – …

1. Need ideas for a quick getaway within driving distance? Contributor Randy Wyles has an idea for you at noon. 2. From tornado warnings to a missing Canton teen, a lot has happened in Canton and along the Sixes Road corridor since last Sunday. At 6 p.m., check out Week in Review and catch up on the headlines you might have missed. 3. We're still looking for area residents to riff on local government, real estate, schools, business, arts, sports, issues of faith? Do you have a blog or vlog where you talk about these and other topics regularly? We want you to be part of a new effort called …

1. At least a couple of individuals and organizations across Cherokee County will collect donations this weekend to assist the people of Ringgold in Catoosa County, which was devastated by Wednesday's deadly tornadoes. Head to the South Cherokee Recreation Association Football and Cheer field between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and donate pet supplies, diapers, formula, pacifiers, bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and toiletries. The SCRA field is located at 6620 Old Hwy. 5, Woodstock. Also collecting donations is Canton-Sixes Patch Facebook fan Robin Lynn Harney Pruitt. Contact her …

1. Are you trapped in the 1980s and 1990s? Then you don't want to miss the Cherokee High School chorus' contemporary concert. At 7 p.m., the group will sing tunes from some of the biggest stars of those decades: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Mandy Moore, Switchfoot, Bon Jovi and more. Admission is $5. To get you in an '80s and '90s kind of feeling, reminisce with a couple of YouTube videos. 2. Cherokee isn't the only Canton high school that will be busy tonight. If you haven't seen it already, don't forget to catch Les Miserables at 7 tonight at Creekview High. 3. The Copper Creek…

1. Chattahoochee Tech's newest satellite campus in Canton will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. today. There will be food, giveaways, tours and more. For background on the campus, go here. 2. Creekview High thespians will present Les Miserables at 7 tonight. Additional shows will be held Friday and Saturday. Holly Springs-Hickory Flat editor Jessie Gable spoke to one of the cast members recently. Here's the footage. 3. If you have any pictures or videos of Wednesday's severe weather, upload them here. Please comment at the bottom of the story and let us know what areas have downed trees…

1. Cherokee County Sheriff's Office investigators are trying to locate a 38-year-old Canton man suspected of multiple crimes, Lt. Jay Baker said Tuesday afternoon. Read more here. 2. Are you well versed in local government, real estate, schools, business, arts, sports, issues of faith? Do you have a blog or vlog where you talk about these and other topics regularly? We want you to be part of a new effort called Local Voices. You will have a chance to reach an even bigger audience and push a community conversation. Go here for more information, then email a link to your site to rodney.thrash@…

1. The Cherokee High Band of Warriors will present the 3rd Annual Taste of Cherokee from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today. For more information, go here for the listing in our calendar of events. 2. Also at Cherokee High: Seniors will present their final projects today and Wednesday. Canton-Sixes Patch will judge some of them from 5 to 8 p.m.  3. On your lunch break, tune in to our 90-second newscast and catch up on all the headlines around Cherokee, Bartow, Forsyth and North Fulton counties. The Daily PatchCast goes live at noon. 4. For all you bargain hunters out there, we'll have another Deal of the …

1. Starting today, the overflow parking area at Heritage Park will be temporarily closed due to construction. It will reopen July 18. The main parking area behind Mr. Clean Car Wash will be available. 2. The first of three deadlines that American Heritage Academy families must meet in order for the school to continue operations is 9 a.m. today. At that time, the Sixes Road private school needs enrollment pledge forms from all students who wish to return in the fall. Read more here. 3. Find out which of your neighbors made the lineup this week when Cherokee County Mug Shots goes live at 10 a.m…