Politics & Government

Fields, DFCS See Movement

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

1. Though no official votes were taken at Thursday's Canton City Council work session, the city moved closer toward  at a location known as the Killian site, which is near Kenney Askew Park. Also, there was movement on a proposed public-private partnership that would include a new, larger facility for the . Read the .

2. Two firefighters, both of them from Canton, have been arrested as part of an investigation into illegal drug use within . Sheriff Roger Garrison said during a Thursday afternoon press conference that more arrests are possible, but the individuals are not firefighters. For all of Canton-Sixes Patch's coverage, here are the links:

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3. A County has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at .

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4. Profess your love for that special someone on Canton-Sixes Patch for a chance to . The contest ends Feb. 13.

5. Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox will be at the Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to raise money for the . "Bobby and his wife, Pam, love animals and are eager to help deserving animal care organizations in their community," said Lori Kekel, the shelter's rescue and events coordinator. "Cherokee County Animal Shelter invites everyone to join them at this event for an autograph/photo session from noon to 3 p.m."

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