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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 expects a dry morning and afternoon in Canton, but the rain will be coming down in buckets after 10 p.m. Today's high will be 58 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 42 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Matthew Tamanini, the Creekview High School teacher accused of having sexual relations with a student, has been indicted for sexual assault of a person in custody by the Cherokee County Grand Jury. If convicted, Tamanini faces 10 years in prison. 3. Happening Now: The new aquatic center being built in Holly Springs is already looking for life guards …
1. Weather: Mostly sunny skies await Canton today, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature is expected to be 52 degrees, with a low temperature tonight of 28 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Creekview Grizzlies wrestling finished in fourth place at the state finals, and one Grizzly wrestler made it to the state finals in his weight class! Learn more about Creekview's wildly successful wrestling season here. 3. Happening Now: On Monday, Cherokee County's representatives in state government talked about their plans and progress during this legislative session. We want …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a wet morning for Canton, with an 80 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Today's high temperature should be around 54 degrees. Tonight, the low temperature will dip to around 27 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: More than a dozen companies involved with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development combined to create 365 new jobs last year and invested over $20 million in the local economy. Learn more about the county's strong 2012 in this article. 3. Happening Now: Did you know that Gospel Fest is right around the corner? It's the …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature approaching 60 degrees. Tonight, expect a low temperature of around 40 degrees, with an 80 percent chance of showers after 3 a.m. Tuesday. 2. In Case You Missed It: A man involved in a standoff in Towne Lake took his own life Sunday. Read more about what caused the standoff and possible motives of the armed man. 3. Happening Now: Today is Presidents Day, a national holiday. There are a few places in Cherokee County that will not be open for business as usual on this Monday. Additionally, …
1. Weather: Expect a beautiful Friday in Canton! The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and a high of 61 degrees today. Tonight, the low temperature will be around 32 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A 77-year-old man had to be extricated from his car by firefighters after a nasty accident on Highway 369 yesterday afternoon. Find out more about the wreck and see dramatic photos of the aftermath at this link. 3. Happening Now: Have you made weekend plans? If not, check out this week's edition of the Get Out Weekend Planner! There's a lot of neat stuff happening around us this …
1. Weather: The rain has finally moved out of the Canton area, says the National Weather Service. Expect clear skies and a high of 56 degrees today, with a low temperature tonight of around 36 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Creekview High School's new head football coach Terry Crowder begins work next week. Find out more about Coach Crowder's pedigree and track record of success by reading this article. 3. Happening Now: The new outlet mall coming to Woodstock is looking for workers! Check out this article to find out when the job fair for the open positions will be held. Maybe your next …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms today. Today's high will be 57 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 35 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Lean Cuisine ravioli is being recalled due to consumers finding glass in some meals. Find out more about the recall and if you have bought a potentially dangerous product. Creekview High School advanced nine wrestlers to the state tournament last weekend. Matt Sorrentino was at the competition and provided Canton-Sixes Patch with this recap, including plenty of photographs of the Grizzlies in …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service suggests keeping your umbrella handy today, as there is an 80 percent chance of rain throughout Tuesday. Today's high temperature will be 55 degrees, followed by a low of 44 tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: Mayor Gene Hobgood has released his slate of candidates for all city committee positions up for appointments this year. See the complete list here and tell us what you think of the nominees. 3. Happening Now: We want to hear from you! Should the parents of well-behaved children earn discounts from restaurants for their kids' discipline? There …
1. Weather: There will be areas of drizzle before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of rain from 9 to 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Expect a high temperature of 58 degrees today, with a low of 31 degrees tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: Mayor Gene Hobgood outlined his plans for a Commission for Canton's Future that would create a vision for the city from now until 2050. Read more of Hobgood's remarks from his state of the city speech during last night's city council meeting. 3. Happening Now: With the weekend a few short hours away, it's time to start planning for fun! Check…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a rainy day for Canton, with the high temperature reaching 52 degrees. Tonight, expect more rain and a low temperature of roughly 42. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee Board of Commissioners has come out in support of a fractional SPLOST, which could reduce the collection rate of the special purpose tax to less than one percent. Read more about the decision and the fractional SPLOST here. 3. Happening Now: The price for obtaining a firearms carry permit in Cherokee County will jump $7 in March due to budgetary strains at the state …
1. Weather: Fog will burn off by 7 a.m. and give way to sunny skies, says the National Weather Service. Today's high temperature will be around 62 degrees. Tonight, look for mostly cloudy skies and a low of 44 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Although it isn't official, it looks like Scot Turner has defeated Brian Laurens in the House District 21 runoff. Turner got 60.12 percent of the 1,502 votes cast in the election held Tuesday. 3. Happening Now: Planning a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day? Make sure the restaurant you're scoping out is safe! Here are the latest health inspections of …
1. Weather: Partly sunny skies await Canton today, says the National Weather Service. Despite the 20 percent chance of showers between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the high temperature today should be around 60 degrees. Tonight's low will be around 37 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: There is a big job fair coming to Woodstock and Cartersville on Wednesday, courtesy of Goodwill of North Georgia. Find out when you need to be at the career center and what you need to bring to ensure you get hired! 3. Happening Now: Don't forget today is the runoff election for the State House District 21 seat between …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy skies over Canton today with a high of 54 degrees. Tonight's low will be around 38 degrees. There is a 40 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday. 2. In Case You Missed It: House District 21 candidate Brian Laurens has found himself at the center of another controversy, just one day before the special election for the House seat. Find out what Laurens is accused of doing. 3. Happening Now: Sen. Barry Loudermilk has brought forth legislation that would allow 18-21 year old Georgians with military training to acquire carry …
1. Weather: The high temperature for the Canton area will be around 38 degrees today, says the National Weather Service. Tonight's low will be roughly 22 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected throughout the day. 2. In Case You Missed It: A Canton man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting his brother-in-law during a dispute on Lakeview Drive Wednesday afternoon. Canton-Sixes Patch has the names of the victim and suspect, and a mugshot of the alleged shooter. 3. Happening Now: Today is the last day you can vote early for Tuesday's runoff election for House District 21 between candidates…
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting clear skies for Canton today with a high temperature of 46 degrees. Tonight's low will be around 30 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: We had an interesting day yesterday! The severe weather that devastated Bartow County was kinder to Cherokee County, but there was also a shooting in Canton. Former Canton Police sergeant Stacy Bailey's appeal of her termination was rejected by Canton City Manager Scott Wood. Read more about Bailey's appeal and other actions she is taking against the city here. 3. Happening Now: Do you plan on going out …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a very wet day for Canton. Although the high temperature will be about 65 degrees, there is a 100 percent chance of rain and possibly severe thunderstorms today. Tonight's low will be around 34. Read more about the potential severe weather here. 2. In Case You Missed It: State Schools Superintendent Dr. John Barge was at Cherokee High School yesterday to look at the Warriors' career tech programs. Follow Barge on his journey and read his thoughts on the programs here. 3. Happening Now: This is the last week to vote early in the Feb. 5 …
1. Weather: Mostly cloudy skies are on tap for Canton today, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high temperature will be 55 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 45. There will be some areas of fog after 1 a.m. Tuesday. Expect a high temperature of 70 degrees tomorrow! 2. In Case You Missed It: A Woodstock man went on a wild ride Saturday night, leading the Georgia State Patrol on a two-county chase before he was finally brought down. Read more about the man and his highway hijinks here. 3. Happening Now: Don't forget to vote early for the Feb. 5 House District 21 runoff …
1. Weather: There is a 60 percent chance of freezing rain before noon today, according to the National Weather Service. After noon, expect more rain and a high temperature of 39 degrees. Tonight's low will be around 33 degrees, with a 70 percent chance of rain. 2. In Case You Missed It: Two Cantonites are in the hospital after a car was rear-ended into oncoming traffic and struck by a fire truck on Hickory Flat Highway Thursday afternoon. For more details on the accident, read this article. 3. Happening Now: Coming up short on weekend plans? Our guide is stuffed full of great family-friendly …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a 10 percent chance of light rain before 7 a.m. today, with a temperature topping out at about 46 degrees. Tonight, expect a low of 31 degrees with a 30 percent chance of rain, which could turn freezing. 2. In Case You Missed It: A 21-year-old Woodstock man was killed at Little River Marina on Wednesday morning when part of the forklift he was working on collapsed and crushed him. Find out more about the accident here. 3. Happening Now: The one and only debate between the two candidates in the State House District 21 race was held Tuesday …
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting more sunny skies for Canton today, but the high temperature will only be 43 degrees. Tonight's low temperature will be about 21 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee Charter Academy will continue to serve its students for at least another five years, as the school's charter was renewed by the State Board of Education last week. The academy also plans to add high school education to its charter. 3. Happening Now: Councilman Bill Bryan says that he wants to respect the wishes of Canton's taxpayers by putting spending decisions before …