Politics & Government

Council to Discuss 'Personnel Matter'

Find out what's coming up on Canton-Sixes Patch today and what you might have missed overnight.

1. In the wake of a , the  officer who pulled him over resigned on Wednesday. For details, read the story entitled "."

2. There may be additional fallout as a result of the traffic stop. At 4 p.m. today, the will hold a special called meeting at City Hall. "It will principally be an executive session to discuss a personnel matter," Mayor Gene Hobgood told Canton-Sixes Patch on Wednesday. "It may be other matters involving the police department as well."

3. Got questions about the transportation referendum on the July 31 ballot? Head to the  at 7:30 a.m. today and hear from Atlanta Regional Commission transportation planning division chief  and  Chairman Buzz Ahrens. For reservations and other details, go to the Canton-Sixes Patch calendar and search for ""

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4. Two Cartersville men have been arrested in connection with Monday's scrap metal theft at Morrison Products, 169 Etowah Industrial Court, said Sgt. Stacy Bailey, the spokeswoman for the Canton Police Department. Keith Elliott James, 45, and Jimmy Smith 57, were charged with felony theft by taking, felony criminal attempt and felony possession of tools for the crime of theft by taking. Keith was also charged with with misdemeanor possession of marijuana less than one ounce. 

5. Cherokee County Board of Education Vice-Chairwoman has announced that she will run for chair, according to a report on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch. Last week, of the Georgia Charter Educational Foundation announced the formation of an exploratory committee to weigh the pros and cons of a campaign for the seat.

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