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Northside Hospital-Cherokee Adds Cardiac Cath Suite

May 29, 2013, 11:00 am
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Northside Hospital-Cherokee's second suite for its state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology lab was opened on May 15.

Since the first suite opened in 2007, the Canton hospital has seen roughly 1,000 cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures performed a year. Northside Hospital-Cherokee is the only provider of these services in Cherokee County.

"With the additional room, not only will we be able to accommodate a higher volume of patients, but we also can offer more scheduling flexibility for both patients and physicians, which will better serve our community," said Angela Edgar, RN, MS, CCRN-CMC, RCIS, manager of cardiology services, Northside Hospital-Cherokee.

The cath lab, as it is called, allows doctors to use catheters to perform a minimally-invasive procedure to determine the presence of blockages in the heart and coronary arteries.

Interventional radiology is used by specialist radiologists to look inside patients' bodies while guiding a catheter through blood vessels and other body passageways.

Doctors can also use the cath lab to perform angioplasties, implantation of pacemakers and internal defibrillators, and other heart-related procedures.

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Cherokee Bus Drivers Compete in Road-E-O

May 29, 2013, 1:00 pm
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Rulers of the Cherokee County School District Transportation Department annual School Bus Road-E-O this year are, from left, Jim Genet, third place; Mary Stout, center, second place; and Christine Minter, right, first place.

Bus drivers with the Cherokee County School District Transportation Department battled against one another to determine the winner of the county's 2013 Road-E-O on May 6.

The Road-E-O consists of a bus safety check, followed by a challenging obstacle course designed to test drivers' abilities to safely but expertly handle their machines.

22 bus drivers competed in the 2013 Road-E-O, and performed maneuvers such as serpentines, parallel parking, offset alley exercises and diminishing clearance and stopping maneuvers.

A steady downpour of rain may have made driving more difficult, but it didn't deter the drivers from doing their utmost to show off their skills.

Christine Minter won first place in the Cherokee Road-E-O, while Mary Stout took home second place honors and Jim Genet took third place.

Minter and Stout will move on to the state Road-E-O, which will be held in June.

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High School Coach, Student Exchanged Photos; Fallen Soldier Honored

May 29, 2013, 2:00 pm
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Ryne Thomas Thackston of Acworth was arrested May 24, 2013, on one count of sexual exploitation of children. He was released from the Cobb County Adult Detention Center early Saturday morning on a $20,000 bond.

Police: North Cobb High School Coach, Girl Exchanged Racy Photos -Acworth Patch

A North Cobb High School assistant football coach allegedly exchanged sexually explicit photos with a 17-year-old girl. Acworth Patch has the full story.

Norcross Soldier Being Honored by Fort Rucker - Norcross Patch

The United States Army is honoring a fallen soldier from Norcross with a special dedication at Fort Rucker in Alabama. Learn more about Sgt. 1st Class Donald T. Tabb, who was killed in Afghanistan, on Norcross Patch.

Truck Crashes Into Lawrenceville Shopping Plaza, Driver Dead- Lawrenceville Patch

Gwinnett County Police say a tractor-trailer lost control and crashed into a strip Scenic Highway mall and the driver is deceased. See the video at Lawrenceville Patch.

Mom Accused of Driving Drunk with 6 Kids in Car near Lilburn Skating Rink- Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch

A Lawrenceville mom is back home after spending her Memorial Day weekend in jail. Rachel Rosario is accused of driving while intoxicated with six children—ages 5 to 12—in the car. Go to Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch for more.

Zoo Atlanta to Break Ground on New Reptile Facility - East Atlanta Patch

Zoo Atlant plans to break ground on its new reptile facility June 4 with a special 10 a.m. ceremony. Find the details on East Atlanta Patch.

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Cherokee County Mug Shots

May 29, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Dustin Lee Brewer of Cartersville, arrested on May 19 for a probation violation.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

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New Homes For Sale in Canton-Sixes This Week

May 30, 2013, 2:30 am
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Hickory Flat Highway Undergoes Work Today

May 30, 2013, 2:58 am
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Road work

The City of Canton will be performing paving work and other maintenance on Hickory Flat Highway Thursday and Friday.

According to a city information release, the milling and overlay project will begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, and is expected to be completed by Friday.

The city anticpates "minor delays" due to the road work.

How will the road work affect your commute? Tell us in the comments!

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Canton Will Host Five Blood Drives in June

May 30, 2013, 6:00 am
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Donating blood (FILE PHOTO)

Canton residents who want to donate blood but must work an appointment time around their busy schedules have several options for donations next month.

The American Red Cross is hosting five blood drives in June, at locations such as the Bluffs Conference Center and Northside Hospital-Cherokee.

Below is the list of June blood drives for Cherokee County. To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter the appropriate sponsor code for the blood drive you'd like to participate in.

Donations at drives such as these are especially crucial during the summer months, says Red Cross Donor Recruitment Representative Sandy Buffington.

Buffington told Patch that due to schools being out on summer break, the Red Cross' potential donor pool shrinks some, so it needs other donators to help pick up the slack.

To learn more about donating blood, please visit the American Red Cross' website.

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Sheriff Garrison Will Be "Roasted" for Charity

May 30, 2013, 1:00 pm
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Although this is the final term for long-time Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison, that doesn't mean he is resting on his laurels.

Garrison, who is serving his sixth and final term as the county sheriff, will soon become the target of some good natured-ribbing at the 10th Annual Charity Roast for the Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club, which will be held on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bluffs Conference Center.

"I’m honored to offer myself to help raise these much needed funds for one of the most worthy causes in Cherokee County," said Garrison.

Garrison will be the butt of jokes made by such luminaries as radio personality Rhubarb Jones, GBI Director Vernon Keenan, State Court Judge Alan Gordon, and Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. The Master of Ceremonies will be Jamie Bendall, owner of the Punchline Comedy Club.

The roast regularly draws 500 attendees and consists of a cocktail reception, live entertainment, a buffet, and silent auctions. Historically, the event has raised roughly $75,000 a year for the organization.

"The funds raised from the annual Charity Roast help the local Boys & Girls Club offer after school services, leadership development programs and a safe haven for at-risk and disadvantaged youth in our community. By pulling together, we can make a difference." said Cherokee County Manager Jerry Cooper, who is the chairman of the 2013 roast committee.

Tickets for the event cost $75. Community members are also being asked to donate items for auction or to become sponsors of the roast. For further information on purchasing tickets, donating auction items, or becoming a sponsor of the roast, please contact Jerry Cooper at 678-493-6008 or email jcooper@cherokeega.com. 

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Driver in Fatal Truck Crash Named; Craigslist Robbers Sought

May 30, 2013, 2:00 pm
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A truck crashed into this plaza at 1195 Scenic Hwy in Lawrenceville, Ga. The driver was pronounced dead.

Snellville Man Identified as Driver of Fatal Truck Crash Into Strip Mall - Snellville Patch

Gwinnett County Police have identified the driver who crashed his tractor trailer into a Scenic Highway strip mall Wednesday morning. Find the full story on Snellville Patch.

2 Wanted in Austell Craigslist Robbery- South Cobb Patch

Investigators with the Cobb County Police Department are looking for the two suspects who responded to a Craigslist ad, met with the authors of the ad in Austell Wednesday night and robbed them at gunpoint. Go to South Cobb Patch for more details.

Oconee County Sheriff's Office ID's Body Found on Simonton Bridge Road - Oconee Patch

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who was found dead on Simonton Bridge Road on Wednesday, May 29, but her name is not being released at this time pending notification of family members. Check with Oconee Patch for updates.

Calling Single Ladies: 'The Bachelor' to Hold Casting Call in Atlanta- Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch

Single in Atlanta?

Well, "The Bachelor" may have just the thing. The popular ABC reality dating television show will be casting in the Atlanta area for its 18th season. Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch has the details.

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Cherokee County Mug Shots

May 30, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Charles Leslie Lewis of Acworth, arrested on May 21 and held for another agency.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

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After Earth in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)

May 30, 2013, 2:30 pm
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After Earth, in theaters now, promises to be the movie event of the summer – and how could it not be, with Will Smith and his son Jaden starring as stranded space rangers—one still in training—on the unrecognizable planet Earth 1,000 years in the future.

All grown up since the last time he shared the screen with his dad in The Pursuit of Happyness, Jaden plays a teenager named Kitai Raige, who reaches out to the father he never knew, a legendary ranger named Cypher, for a little guidance. An interplanetary mission meant to be a bonding experience ends in a crash that injures Cypher, leaving Kitai alone on the ground to survive with some help from dad. Some lessons, like how to escape a blood-thirsty alien and act like a man, are best left to dad to teach, and make you realize every day is father’s day.

Directed and co-written by M. Night Shyamalan, After Earth offers a classic coming-of-age tale with mind-blowing special effects and acting to match. So grab your cozy sweatshirt and prepare for the ultimate father-son adventure!

After Earth Now Playing in theaters. Click here for ticket information and showtimes in or near Canton. 

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Open Houses In Canton-Sixes This Week

May 30, 2013, 2:50 pm
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Canton At Work: May 30, 2013

May 31, 2013, 2:58 am
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Flagpole painting, road resurfacing, and leaf blowing are just some of the ways Cantonians got down to business Thursday morning.

Flagpole painting, road resurfacing, and leaf blowing are just some of the ways Cantonians got down to business Thursday morning.

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Get Out: Farmers Markets, Wings & Rock

May 31, 2013, 6:00 am
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What Should Go Above Downtown Kitchen?

May 31, 2013, 9:00 am
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The Downtown Kitchen at 140 East Marietta St. is one of Canton's most popular dining facilities. Canton-Sixes Patch readers named it their favorite downtown business in the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards.

Recently, the third floor of the building which houses the Downtown Kitchen has opened up for a new tenant. The site boasts off-street parking, which is important in a crowded downtown such as Canton's.

According to CityFeet.com, the open space on the third floor has an area of 1,200 square feet and is set up as an office condominium. There are three large offices and a reception area, which makes the site ideal for professionals such as attorneys or accountants. Rent for the property is $1,200 a month.

What business would you like to see move into the office space above the restaurant? It would definitely see a lot of traffic due to the popularity of the Downtown Kitchen.

Tell us in the comments below what you think about this property, its location and which establishments would be great occupants.

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Pike Nurseries Offers Free Ladybugs

May 31, 2013, 10:37 am
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Pike Nurseries, which has locations in Acworth, East Cobb and West Cobb, is giving away more than 500,000 ladybugs on Saturday and Sunday.

Here's a freebie you don't hear about everyday, Canton.

Pike Nurseries, which has a location at 2475 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock, is giving away more than 500,000 ladybugs on Saturday and Sunday.

"Ladybugs are the most popular pest control for your garden," according to Pike Nurseries' website. "They eat bad garden bugs like aphids, thrips and spider mites."

Because supplies are limited and will be given out on a first come, first serve basis, there's a one packet per family limit.

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Remains Found in Cartersville, Woman's Death Ruled Homicide

May 31, 2013, 2:00 pm
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Sheriff: Human Remains Found on Kingston Farm- Cartersville Patch

Bartow County authorities have recovered human remains believed to be that of a missing Cartersville man. Get the full story and continuing updates from Cartersville Patch.

GBI Crime Lab Rules Death of Woman Found on Roadside in Oconee County a Homicide

The death of an Oglethorpe County woman whose body was found Wednesday along Simonton Bridge Road in Oconee County has been ruled a homicide. Get the full story and updates at Oconee Patch.

National DCP Opening Corporate Office in Duluth- Duluth Patch

National DCP LLC, the exclusive sourcing, purchasing, and distribution partner for Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants, is opening a corporate office in the Duluth area in August 2013 and creating 125 full-time administrative jobs locally. Duluth Patch has more information.

'Boisterous' Woman Arrested at Parkview Graduation- Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch

A woman was arrested for allegedly causing too much of a scene during Parkview High's graduation ceremony. Find out what the woman, 32, allegedly did at Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch.

Marietta Duo Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud- East Cobb Patch

Two Marietta residents were among four people who pleaded guilty this week in federal district court for their roles in an identity theft and fraudulent tax return ring that sought millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds. East Cobb Patch has more on the story.

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Canton Burglary Suspect

May 31, 2013, 2:50 pm
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Grant Gober of Canton, arrested on April 3 for burglary.

Canton police detectives have secured arrest warrants for a burglary suspect.

Warrants have been issued for Grant J. Cober of Canton in relation to a May 25 burglary and a false report of crime on May 28. 

According to a press release from the Canton Police Department, officers responded to a reported burglary at a home in the 400 block of Cherokee Street. 

When officers arrived, they learned a male subject who entered the home encountered an elderly female resident. He had since left the scene and detectives worked with the woman to gather a description of the man, including the clothing he was wearing when she saw him. 

Officers then responded to another reported burglary on the same residential block on Cherokee Street on May 28. The person reporting the crime said he was allegedly assaulted by an "unknown male subject found in his home while doing laundry early in the morning," the press release states.

Officers collected evidence and statements and led to police to secure the arrest of Gober. Officers tried to carry out the arrest warrant during the execution of a search warrant at Gober's home, but the suspect was not there. 

Pacer Cordry, community outreach officer with the Canton Police Department, noted Gober's attorney said his client plans to turn himself in to authorities, but he hasn't disclosed where Gober is. 

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Cherokee County Mug Shots

May 31, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Amanda Corriher of White Plains, arrested on May 23 for DUI.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

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North Georgia Health District Names Interim Director

June 1, 2013, 2:58 am
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Dr. Jack Kennedy of Marietta, the director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health, has been tapped to lead the North Georgia Health District on an interim basis.

The director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health has been tapped to lead the North Georgia Health District on an interim basis. 

Dr. Jack Kennedy of Marietta will have dual roles. He'll guide the Dalton-based health agency until a permanent health director is named and remain with Cobb & Douglas Public Health, said Jennifer King, the spokesman for the North Georgia Health District.

The vacancy at the North Georgia Health District was created when Dr. Harold Pitts, the leader since 2005, resigned. The agency covers Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties.

Kennedy has lived in Marietta since 1986, and was the founding board chairman of the Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb.

In addition to directing the Cobb & Douglas Public Health District, Kennedy serves as an affiliated professor in the Office of Applied Public Health at the Rollins School of Public Health, which is part of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University.

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