1. Weather: It's pretty cold this morning in Canton, but the National Weather Service expects that any frost will be gone by 8 a.m. Afterwards, we will have a high temperature of 61 degrees under sunny skies. Tonight's low will be around 34 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Reactions are pouring in from the local, state and national elections on Tuesday. Share your thoughts on the passage of the charter schools amendment and the defeat of the homestead exemption sales tax! 3. Happening Now: Want to become a more confident public speaker? Toastmasters will be meeting at noon in Canton at the …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting cloudy skies over Canton today, with a high around 63 degrees. Tonight, cloudy skies will give way to rain, as there's a 60 percent chance of precipitation overnight. The low tonight will be around 42 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee and Creekview were involved in gridiron action on Friday night. Read recaps of the Warriors and Grizzlies games. The Cherokee County School Board sent out letters to all district employees last week, outlining the district's legislative goals for 2013. Read the letter here and give us your thoughts…

1. Weather: Sunny skies and a high temperature of 68 degrees are on tap for Canton today, according to the National Weather Service. There could be wind gusts up to 15 mph today. Tonight's low should be around 40. 2. In Case You Missed It: Local Voice Elizabeth Hooper voiced her concerns about the potential passage of the charter school amendment, fearing that the measure would allow for-profit companies to privatize public education and line the pockets of CEOs. Do you disagree with this assessment? Let us know in the comments! The Canton City Council met Thursday night, and discussed the …

1. Weather: There will be areas of frost in Canton between 7 and 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. However, the high temperature today should hit 60 degrees under sunny skies. Tonight's low should be around 40 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County Board of Elections decided to table a decision on the eligibility of Chairman-Elect Brian Poole until their regular meeting Monday morning. Poole has been accused of being ineligible to hold office due to witholding sales taxes in Alabama. 3. Happening Now: Don't just let your excess Halloween candy sit in a bowl …

1. Weather: Mostly sunny skies await Canton today, with a high temperature of 55 degrees expected by the National Weather Service. Tonight's low will be in the neighborhood of 33. Gusty winds will be common throughout the day, so please drive carefully. Our little wind issues don't compare to the shellacking the Northeast is taking from Hurricane Sandy. Patches up and down the coast are providing excellent coverage of the mega-storm and how its affecting their local communities. Check out Ocean City, NJ Patch for an example of how our colleagues up north are braving the elements to get the …

1. Weather: Brr! The National Weather Service only expects it to get up to 54 degrees today, with gusting winds and clear skies. Don't forget to bring your outdoor plants in tonight, as the low temperature will be around 34 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Great Pumpkin Festival was a smashing success this weekend! If you were able to make it out to Cannon Park or want to see what you missed, check out our photo gallery. Feel free to add any photos you took at the event to the gallery! 3. Happening Now: Have you voted early? If you want to avoid election-day waits, Cherokee County has …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service expects the patchy fog in our area to burn off by 10 a.m. Afterwards, the high temperature in Canton should be 78 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Tonight's low will be near 54 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the man killed at the Pilgrim's Pride chicken plant on Tuesday. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Last month's job figures are out, and Cherokee County had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Find out what is driving the low jobless number and …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a high temperature of 77 degrees today, under mostly clear skies. It's expected that the patchy fog should burn off by 11 a.m. Tonight, the low is expected to dip to 54 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A group of Cherokee County citizens is arguing that Commissioner-Elect Brian Poole is ineligible to hold office due to not paying sales taxes in Alabama. The Cherokee Board of Elections has agreed to hold a meeting on Poole's eligibility next week. 3. Happening Now: Have you gotten your Halloween costume ready yet? Take a picture of it …

1. Weather: After the fog burns off after 10 a.m., the National Weather Service expects the temperature to hit 79 degrees under clear skies in Canton. Tonight's low will be around 50. 2. In Case You Missed It: A man was killed in an "industrial accident" at the Pilgrim's Pride chicken plant yesterday. The identity of the man has yet to be released, nor has the nature or cause of the accident. Canton-Sixes Patch will keep you up to date on this story as new details emerge.  3. Happening Now: The Canton Police Department is looking for three men who have been shoplifting electronics from Target…

1. Weather: Don't forget to turn your lights on driving to work this morning, as the National Weather Service has predicted patchy fog in Canton up until 9 a.m. After the fog burns off, expect a high temperature of 79 degrees, with a low tonight of 47. 2. In Case You Missed It: A local dentist office will buy back excess candy on Nov. 1 and send it to the troops overseas. Find out what office is hosting this buy back and how much you could expect to make off your extra candy. 3. Happening Now: Did you watch last night's presidential candidate debate? We had a lively dicussion in our live chat…

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts clear and sunny skies for Canton today, with a high of 78 degrees. Tonight's low should be around 47 degrees, 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a 17-month-old last Sunday. Sheriff's deputies would like to speak to the boyfriend of the baby's mother, but he has obtained legal counsel and remains silent. On the gridiron, Canton teams went 1-1 Friday night, with Creekview shutting out Cambridge and Cherokee falling on the road to Etowah. Canton-Sixes Patch has …

1. Weather: There is a 60 percent chance of showers throughout the day, says the National Weather Service. The best chance for rain comes before 11 a.m. Today's high will be 71 degrees, followed by a low of 42 degrees tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: Are you a breast cancer survivor? Are you fighting breast cancer now and want support from those who have walked in your shoes? Find out how the sisterhood of breast cancer survivors helps fight the battle. 3. Happening Now: Canton's City Council will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. Patch will have the council's agenda and a write-up of what to …

1. Weather: Expect a high of 74 degrees today, with light winds throughout the day. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will dip to 53 degrees tonight, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Thursday. 2. In Case You Missed It: The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney took place last night. Check out this article for a recap of the town hall debate or to leave your thoughts on the stances the candidates took and who did the best. 3. Happening Now: The Cherokee County Animal Shelter needs your help! Chihuahuas Dino and Max are inseparable and …

1. Weather: Today's high should be around 73 degrees. The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies all day and through the evening in Canton. Tonight's low temperature will be around 47. 2. In Case You Missed It: Reinhardt College will be hosting a "Dig Pink" volleyball match and "Pink Out" in the stands tonight to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Find out how you can get involved. Need to get your yearly breast health checkup? In 2010, nearly 35 percent of Cherokee County women hadn't gotten a mammogram in the past year. There are many local resources available to …

1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in our area before 8 a.m. After that, expect sunny skies with a high of 72 degrees, with a low tonight of 45. 2. In Case You Missed It: Creekview High School went to Johns Creek Friday to take on the Northview Titans. The two teams put up nearly 100 points between the two of them. Who came out on top? Find out! 3. Happening Now: Patch has launched its "Best Halloween Costume in America Contest!" Dress up either yourself or your kids and upload your photos! The grand prize winner will…

1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, the high temperature in Canton today will be 76 degrees. The low tonight should be around 55 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Sgt. Stacy Bailey, formerly of the Canton Police Department, will be suing the city for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read about the suit and the events leading up to it. Who won last night's vice presidential debate? For a "live on tape" blow-by blow commentary by Patch readers or to weigh in on who had a better showing last night, don't hestitate to check out this article. 3. Happening Now…

1. Weather: Sunny skies await Canton today, with a high temperature of 72 degrees, says the National Weather Service. Tonight's low will be around 49 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Fields of Faith was held at Cherokee High School last night. Patch's David Ruff covered this powerful fellowship experience and will be posting his experiences at noon. A Canton woman lost her iPod on Tuesday while out walking with her daughter. She is offering a $50 gift card for the person who returns it to her. Cherokee County is still trying to inform voters about the potential 1% sales tax that is on the …

1. Weather: This patchy (nothing to do with us!) fog should burn off by 9 a.m., says the National Weather Service. After that, expect the high to reach 74 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Winds could gust up to 25 mph today. Tonight, the temperature should dip to a low of 44 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department will have a whole new look starting Friday. Find out what changes are in store for the officers' appearance. 3. Happening Now: Don't forget that Fields of Faith is tonight at Cherokee High School! Patch will be there to cover the festivities, so come …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service says the threat of rain has left the Canton area for the week. Today's high temperature is expected to be 68 degrees, followed by a low of 48 tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: A tractor trailer carrying a load of garbage overturned on Hickory Flat Highway at Interstate 575 on Tuesday, leaving a foul mess that took hours to clean up. The driver has been taken to Kennestone Hospital to be treated for non life-threatening injuries. If you have a lot of old technology sitting around that's just taking up space, bring it to the Cherokee Administrative …

1. Weather: After some patchy fog (we at Patch hereby disown and disavow any connections with this so-called "patchy" fog) burns off at 9 a.m., the National Weather Service says we will experience a high of 83 degrees on this Friday. Tonight, the temperature will dip to 55 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Do you have something to say about Wednesday's presidential debate? Join our discussion and let us know who you think "won" the first debate and why. 3. Happening Now: The Great Scarecrow Contest began on Tuesday, but entrants will be accepted until the end of the month. We have all the …