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Drug Court for Ex-School Spokesman

Find out what's happening in Canton-Sixes today.

1. Former Cherokee School spokesman Mike McGowan is in enrolled in the county's Drug Court, an intensive supervision and rehabilitation court for repeat offenders. It has strict rules including the wearing of an alcohol-monitoring ankle device. Holly Roberson has the report . We want to know if you think McGowan's punishment is fair. Go to our Facebook page and vote here.

2. Tuesday night, Cherokee County bought 47 acres of parkland along the Etowah River for $9,900 an acre. Read Holly Roberson's recap .

3. After making it to the second round of the state high school basketball playoffs, the .

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4. It's all about you today, Canton-Sixes parents.

  • At 6 a.m., Tammy Bester kicks things off with , a list of local deals.
  • Then at 10 a.m., she returns with this week's , a what-to-do-with-your-children guide.
  • Log on to Canton-Sixes Patch at 1 p.m. and submit your comments during this week's discussion. The topic: Two Cherokee County teachers have made headlines recently, and it was not for their excellence in education. How can we better safeguard our children while also providing them with the best education possible? On your lunch break, join the conversation.
  • At 2 p.m., we will introduce you to this week's , that local super youth who excels in various arenas.
  • Momsday will wrap up at 4 p.m. with the , Jenny Howard's suggestion for a quick getaway after you've grown tired of the kids.

5. Looking for work in Cherokee County? We'll have another local job lead at 6 p.m.

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