Friday, May 17, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Friday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms for the Canton area after 9 a.m. Friday. Look for a high temperature today of roughly 81 degrees, followed tonight by a low temperature of about 63 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: A woman in Ball Ground has been charged with the murder of her father. Canton-Sixes Patch has details on the investigation, including what piece of evidence that clued authorities in on foul play. 3. Happening Now: Our friends at Indian Knoll Elementary School in Holly Springs need your help to earn a visit from an NFL player! Learn more about the contest they are involved in and how you can vote for them. The voting ends today, so don't wait to cast your …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Here's what's new in Canton this Thursday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service foresees a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the Canton area after 3 p.m., but is predicting a high temperature of 83 degrees under sunny skies for the area today. Tonight, look for a low temperature of 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with the same 20 percent chance of rain until 11 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: The tax digest for Cherokee County has increased for the first time in years. Find out how much more money county and city leaders are expecting in 2013 and how your property taxes might be affected. 3. Happening Now: If you are a fan of estate sales, you won't want to miss the latest such sale in Acworth! Canton-Sixes Patch has the details on what is being sold and where you can …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 15
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting another gorgeous day for Canton! Look for a high temperature of 83 degrees today under sunny skies, and a low temperature tonight of 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Authorities in Cartersville have made a second arrest in the December, 2012 killing of Canton native RJ Statler. Canton-Sixes Patch had coverage of the initial arrest, and now has continuing coverage of the investigation. 3. Happening Now: If you're looking for work, Domino's is filling 400 open positions in the Atlanta area. Canton-Sixes Patch has all the info you will need to apply for this job opportunity! Good luck in your job search! 4. Looking Ahead: Come back at 2 p.m. to learn about the latest property tax …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Tuesday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of 77 degrees. Tonight, expect a low temperature of 56 degrees and mostly clear skies. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County School District has announced its summer school options for 2013. Canton-Sixes Patch has a complete explanation of the summer school programs and has forms that you can use to apply for them. 3. Happening Now: Did you go to the Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow over the weekend? If so, Canton-Sixes Patch wants to see your photos! Watch the video we made of the event but be sure to upload your photos as well! 4. Looking Ahead: Come back at 9 a.m. to check in on the Canton Police …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Monday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service sees nothing but sunny skies for Canton today, and expects a high temperature of around 67 degrees. Tonight, look for mostly clear skies and a low of 43 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: One of the biggest stories last week came from Cartersville, where police have finally arrested a suspect in the December, 2012 murder of Canton native R.J. Statler. Authorities in Cartersville are looking for a second suspect in the case. 3. Happening Now: Are you a local artist looking to have your work reach a wider audience? It's time to sign up to appear at this year's Riverfest! Canton-Sixes Patch has all the info you'll need to apply today! 4. Looking Ahead: Come back at 2 p.m. to see pics and videos from …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Friday.
1. Weather: There is a 40 percent chance of showers today, with the intensity expected to pick up after 11 a.m., says the National Weather Service. Look for a high temperature of 79 degrees today, with a low tonight of 61. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department and the Cherokee Sheriff's Office are on the hunt for a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a woman near the First Baptist Church of Canton Thursday morning. Canton-Sixes Patch has the latest information on the search. 3. Happening Now: Stop by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce after 10 a.m. today to get a free resume review, participate in mock interviews, and get experience and confidence that may put you over the top in your job search! Learn more about the …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Thursday.
1. Weather: The patchy fog you may or may not experience during your commute this morning should be gone by 8 a.m., says the National Weather Service. After the fog burns off, look for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature around 81 degrees. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 60 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department is crediting the public for helping them zero in on a suspect in the Great Sky burglaries. Learn how you may have helped catch a criminal, and what a keen-eyed woman saw that helped seal the case against the suspect. The boil water advisory that went into effect Monday evening due to a water main break on Marietta Road was lifted yesterday afternoon. See a map of the formerly …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Wednesday.
1. Weather: Despite a 10 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after 4 p.m., the National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 76 degrees for Canton today. Tonight, look for partly cloudy skies and a low temperature of 55 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cherokee County schools have beat the state averages on the new College and Career Ready Performance Index. Canton-Sixes Patch has the school-by-school breakdown and why the metrics may be unfair towards schools with more diverse populations. 3. Happening Now: The investigation is underway into the Woodstock man who allegedly called in separate bomb threats to the Cherokee Justice Center and the Cobb County Courthouse yesterday. Initial speculation …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Here's what's going on in Canton this Tuesday.
1. Weather: There is a slight chance of more thunderstorms in the Canton area after 11 a.m., says the National Weather Service. If rain isn't looming, expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 68 degrees today. Tonight, there is a chance of rain before 11 p.m., with an expected low temperature of 52. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department is looking for your help to catch a burglar who has been active in the Great Sky neighborhood. Canton-Sixes Patch has a description of a suspect and a vehicle he may be using. If you can help the investigation, please call 911. 3. Happening Now: Some Cantonians along Hickory Flat Highway, Marietta Road, and Marietta Highway are either without water service this morning or …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Here's what's happening in Canton this Monday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service sees a 60 percent chance of rain for Canton today. Some thunderstorms could pop up after 2 p.m. Today's high should reach 62 degrees, while tonight's low will be roughly 49 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: An overturned jeep in Canton sent some teenagers to the hospital over the weekend. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the accident. 3. Happening Now: The Canton Police Department is looking for help to discover the identities of three white men who allegedly vandalized the River Falls subdivision sign with spray paint. Investigators believe the men left the bag featured in this article in the woods as they were fleeing from officers. In other BOLO (Be On the LookOut) …
