Monday, April 1, 2013
A patient being transported in an AmeriMed ambulance was injured in an roll-over accident on I-575 near Exit 16 in Canton.
Editor's note (10 a.m.): the story has been updated to correct information provided to Patch. A patient and two medics riding in an AmeriMed Emergency Medical Services ambulance was injured in an accident early Sunday morning in Canton. According to a Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services press release, dispatchers received a call around 2 a.m. Sunday from the driver of the ambulance notifying them of the accident, which occurred along Interstate 575 near Georgia Highway 140 at Exit 16. Cherokee County fire responded to the accident shortly after the call and found the patient had been ejected from the back of the ambulance. The ambulance was traveling on the northbound side of the interstate when the it allegedly left the roadway …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Victor Baruchman, 20, of Woodstock has been charged with felony hit and run after he allegedly hit a crossing guard Tuesday afternoon in front of Freedom Middle School.
We've compiled a list of the local camps going on this summer. Click on the links for more information.
The days are longer and future forecasts promise warmer weather, which means the kids are nearly out of school so it's time to start planning how to fill their days during summer break. If you're looking for a local camp, there are plenty to choose from right here in in and around Woodstock. We've compiled a few for you to check out; just click the links for more information. YMCA of Cherokee County Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Elm Street Arts Cherokee County Safety Town Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC National Training Center Cherokee Arts Center Play Music & Art Dance and Music Academy Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments! Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes Patch’s free …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Victor Baruchman, 20, of Woodstock has been charged with felony hit and run after he allegedly hit a crossing guard Tuesday afternoon in front of Freedom Middle School.
A Woodstock man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that sent a Cherokee Sheriff's Office crossing guard to the hospital. Sheriff's deputies have arrested Victor Baruchman, 20, of Woodstock and charged him with felony hit and run. He remains at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center with a $15,000 bond. Baruchman was running late to his Cherokee County DUI/Drug Court graduation when he allegedly hit the crossing guard in front of Freedom Middle School, according to a press release from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office. The guard, Jerrold Reaid, 63, of Acworth, suffered a broken ankle when he was struck by Baruchman's vehicle at approximately 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. He was released from Northside Hospital-…
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Both of the governments' websites were given the 2013 Sunny Award by the Sunshine Review organization.
An organization that ranks government websites in the area of how accessible it is to the public has deemed the City of Canton's website one of the state's most transparent. The city was one of 12 websites given the 2013 Sunny Awards by the editors of Sunshine Review. The award honors "the most transparent government website in the nation." Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood said it's "always good to be recognized for openness in government." The website of the Cherokee County government also earned a Sunny Award for its accesibility to the public. "We are honored to receive the Sunny Award presented by the editors of Sunshine Review as one of the most transparent government websites in the country," said County Manager Jerry Cooper. "I would like…
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
A bill gathering steam in the Georgia General Assembly that would shorten the time local governments can consider cell tower applications is being monitored by local leaders.
While the city of Canton has no formal plans to announce opposition to a bill that would shorten the time local cities and counties can review cell tower applications, its leaders are keeping a close eye on House Bill 176. The legislation would give local governments a 150-day window to consider approving or rejecting a cell tower application. If the application hasn't been decided on within the 150 days, the tower would automatically be approved. The bill, formally titled the Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act, last week was approved by the Georgia House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee, chaired by the bill's chief sponsor East Cobb Republican State Representative Don Parsons. Parsons …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Click on the SeeClickFix interactive map to report the latest street and road issues, track and vote on them, and monitor governments' responses for a fix.
It's that time of year to buy Girl Scout cookies!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Click on the SeeClickFix interactive map to report the latest street and road issues, track and vote on them, and monitor governments' responses for a fix.
While heavy rainfall and frigid temps this winter could contribute to pothole problems on local roadways well into the spring months, you may already know of a Canton street or road in need of repair. As they develop, click on "report an issue" in the SeeClickFix map above to note potholes and other road problems affecting your street or community. Also see what complaints others have logged, zooming in or out on the map to see specific neighborhoods and areas. Canton-Sixes Patch will share the link to this story with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Cherokee County Road and Bridges Department and the Canton Public Works Department so officials know where repairs are needed most. We'll update this page with any feedback from …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
It's that time of year to buy Girl Scout cookies!
As a former Girl Scout, there are a few important things to know: the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law by heart, all the songs you sing at camps down cold and the perfect speech for selling Girl Scout cookies in your town. I still know the Girl Scout Law, I haven’t forgotten the lyrics (and accompanying dance steps) to “Make New Friends," and I’ll always remember ringing the neighbor’s doorbells with my Brownie sash on, ready to recite why they needed at least 20 boxes of Thin Mints. Girl Scout Cookie Season is now upon us, which means that you now have the chance to buy 20 boxes of Thin Mints, if you so desire (which I’m sure you do). So, where can you buy Girl Scout cookies in Canton? You have a few options: According to the cookie …
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8:21 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
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