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Community to Celebrate Collins Today

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

1. Some of in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day., a federal holiday intended to be a day of service. To find volunteer opportunities within driving distance of ZIP codes 30114 and 30115, visit www.serve.gov/mlkday.

2. Cherokee kicked off its MLK events on Saturday. , event chair Sherri Monger told Canton-Sixes Patch. Watch Amy Jennetten's video report.

3. Collins Dixon, the . The family will receive visitors today from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at , 191 Jarvis St., Canton. A service will follow at 3 p.m. at , 1 Mission Point, Canton. Collins will be buried at .

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4. Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Paul Doss was named the “2011 Reserve Deputy of the Year” at the agency's annual banquet in Canton, said Lt. Jay Baker, spokesman for the .

5. Sunday, The Cherokee Vine's Candi Hannigan told us about an interesting pairing. Read her report about the .

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