"Now You See Me" pits illusionists against the FBI in a heist movie starring Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson and Isla Fisher.

"Now You See Me" is rated PG-13 and runs one hour and 56 minutes. It is now playing at Carmike Riverstone 15 Cinemas in Canton. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the link above.

Here's what the critics are saying:

There's little magic to be had from watching "Now You See Me," a splashy, noisy and frankly preposterous action caper about a quartet of illusionists with a Robin Hood complex. For all the talent up on the screen — and one can't fault the performances — the movie just doesn't deliver. — Gary Goldstein, LA Times

The problem is that, in focusing on what makes a good caper, director Louis Leterrier forgot about what makes a good movie: character development, carefully constructed tension and believable plot points. — Stephanie Merry, The Washington Post

It's all about the game, the tricks, with no deeper context or involving motivation other than a vaguely stated impulse for Robin Hood-ish redistribution of wealth. — Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter

At times, "Now You See Me" suggests Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" made with a throwaway wink. The actors . . . look like they're having so much fun that you can forgive the periodic arbitrariness of it all. — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Georgia Lieutenant Gov. Casey Cagle had nothing but praise for Cherokee County as he and State Sen. Brandon Beach made a brief stop in the county on Thursday. 

Cagle joined Beach on a tour of Georgia Senate District 21, which includes Cherokee, and also toured the Sheriff Roger Garrison Law Enforcement Training Center under construction in Canton.

Cagle said Cherokee is seeing a "tremendous amount of growth and success," and is becoming a "real player" in ensuring the state is prosperous in the future. 

Cagle also praised Beach for his willingness to help his constituents.

In turn, the state senator lauded Cagle, who he said is "all about jobs," for his desire to see the state succeed.

He also praised Cherokee for its high performing school systems, and noted the Cherokee County Regional Airport and its easy access to Interstate 575 will contribute to the county's growth. 

The training center is being built by Catamount Constructors Inc. of Roswell for $2.8 million. The state of Georgia has agreed to kick in an additional $700,000 in funding towards the project. 

The project includes a main building, which contains about 11,000 square feet of classroom space and sections for other training purposes, a roughly 6,600-square-foot shoot house and an outdoor shooting range. 

The Cherokee County Commission last week approved a proclamation naming the center after Garrison. 

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Cannon Park in downtown Canton was alive with music, laughter, and delicious home-made produce during Saturday's farmers' market.

Patch was on hand to observe the festivities and took some video highlights to share with the community.

What's your favorite part of the Farmers' Market? Tell us in the comments! 

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith must mend their relationship to survive after crash-landing on an abandoned Earth in the futuristic "After Earth" directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

"After Earth" is rated PG-13 and runs one hour and 39 minutes. It is now playing at Carmike Riverstone 15 Cinemas in Canton. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the link above.

Here's what the critics are saying:

The movie takes off from a concept as basic as a videogame, and it sticks to that concept, without surprise. — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

The disappointingly generic film, which strands a father and son on Earth a thousand years after a planet-wide evacuation, will leave genre audiences pining for the more Terra-centric conceits of "Oblivion," not to mention countless other future-set films that find novelty in making familiar surroundings threatening. — John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter

You can’t blame Will Smith for wanting to give his son a leg up in the business. Maybe one day Jaden will have his father’s career — and his ability to carry a movie. For now, it’s a little premature to ask him to bear the weight of this soggy, waterlogged “Earth” on his skinny shoulders. — Michael O'Sullivan, The Washington Post

There is no small irony that this sci-fi action adventure is about surviving a serious crash. The scorched earth left behind by "After Earth" is sure to leave a scar on everyone involved. — Betsy Sharkey, LA Times

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The following funeral arrangements and/or death notices were published by Darby Funeral Home:

• Patrick “Pat” Joseph Roustan Sr., 54 (died June 2, 2013)
• Randolph Calvin Bready, 93 (died May 31, 2013)

The following funeral arrangements and/or death notices were published by Sosebee Funeral Home:

• Joseph Lloyd Osborne (June 26, 1986  -  May 31, 2013)
  

The following funeral arrangements and/or death notices were published by South Canton Funeral Home & Chapel:

• Mary Jo (Samples) Turner (Aug. 15, 1950 - May 31, 2013)

As usual, the Canton Police Department had a busy week fighting crime and keeping the residents of the city safe from criminals.

In order to help keep residents safe and raise awareness of local crime, the department has gone digital and lists the locations where crimes have been reported in their jurisdiction online.

According to CrimeReports.com, the following crimes took place in Canton between Saturday, May 25 and Friday, May 31:

• On May 25 at 4:45 a.m., a residential burglary wthout forced entry was reported in the 400 block of Cherokee Street.
• On May 25 at 10:13 a.m., a vehicle with improper brake lights or signal devices was recovered on Riverstone Parkway.
• On May 25 at 10:33 a.m., a vehicle with improper brake lights or signal devices was recovered on Riverstone Parkway.
• On May 27 at 3:24 p.m., a shoplifting was reported in the 1400 block of Riverstone Parkway.
• On May 27 at 5:48 p.m., a theft by receiving stolen property was reported on Hickory Flat Highway.
• On May 28 at 8:22 a.m., an attempted residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of Cherokee Street.
• On May 28 at 8:44 a.m., a vehicle was broken in to in the 500 block of Cherokee Overlook Court.
• On May 28 at 10:40 a.m., a vehicle was broken in to in the 500 block of Cherokee Overlook Court.
• On May 28 at 10:40 a.m., a theft by receiving stolen property was reported in the 500 block of Cherokee Overlook Court.
• On May 28 at 11:20 a.m., a theft by taking was reported in the 1 block of Lakeview Drive.
• On May 28 at 1:45 p.m., a vehicle was broken in to in the 200 block of Corley Chase.
• On May 28 at 1:51 p.m., a theft by deception was reported on East Marietta Street.
• On May 29 at 1:00 p.m., a bicycle was stolen from the 400 block of Hickory Knoll Drive.
• On May 29 at 3:55 p.m., a theft by taking was reported in the 1800 block of Cumming Highway.
• On May 29 at 7:30 p.m., a theft of lost or mislaid property was reported in the 2400 block of Riverstone Boulevard.
• On May 29 at 10:07 p.m., a simple battery was reported in the 200 block of Meridian Street.
• On May 30 at 6:27 p.m., a simple assault was reported in the 400 block of Alexander Ridge.
• On May 30 at 7:44 p.m., a theft of lost or mislaid property was reported in the 1400 block of Riverstone Parkway.
• On May 30 at 11:33 p.m., a simple battery (Family Violence Act) was reported in the 9300 block of River Ridge Drive.
• On May 31 at 5:31 p.m., a theft by shoplifting was reported in the 1500 block of Riverstone Parkway.
• On May 31 at 8:51 p.m., a simple battery was reported in the 200 block of Cumming Highway.

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The metro area will see some relief from the weekend's heavy rain by Tuesday, when mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s will return.

A chance of isolated strong storms with heavy rain, wind and hail continued Monday and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Canton.

Rain will again be possible Wednesday through the weekend, with the strongest chance of showers on Friday. Highs will linger around the mid-80s through the rest of the week.

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Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly taking items from unsecured vehicles in one of Cherokee County's largest subdivisions.

Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested Canton residents Shaquille Oneal Webb, 18 years old and James Logan Ketchum, 17, after they were caught allegedly taking items from vehicles in the BridgeMill neighborhood.

According to a press release from the agency, Webb has been charged with 2 counts of entering auto, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Ketchum was charged with charged with 3 counts of entering auto, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce, driving with no license and theft of a motor vehicle. He also face charges stemming from an entering auto incident that happened Friday night in the same neighborhood. 

A 15-year-old who was in the car at the time of the arrests was not charged and was released to a guardian. 

Both Webb and Ketchum remain behind bars at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. Webb currently has a $7,335 bond while Ketchum received a $19,410 bond.

At around 2 a.m. Monday, deputies were dispatched to the neighborhood on the entering auto call, which was already in progress. Cherokee County E-911 told deputies a BridgeMill resident saw the teens enter the cars and their spouse was following the suspects in their vehicle. 

Deputies were able to locate the suspect and conducted a traffic stop inside the neighborhood.

Small electronics and cash were recovered by deputies, all of which were taken from unlocked vehicles in BridgeMill. 

"Residents are urged to lock the vehicles at all times when not occupied," said Spokesman Lt. Jay Baker in the press release. "Almost all thefts from vehicles occur from cars that simply were not locked."

Cherokee deputies have discovered at least three victims in the case, but that could rise.

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office also urges residents to call 911 if they see or hear anything unusual outside or see thefts in action. 

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The Cherokee Sheriff's Office needs the public to help them locate a stolen van customized for a child with special needs. 

The caller at a home on Ridgewood Drive told deputies her 2009 red Toyota Sienna Van was stolen from her driveway during the overnight hours on Monday, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.

The van is customized with a wheelchair ramp for her 12-year-old son, who suffers from spina bifida. 

The child's leg braces, a laptop computer and money were also inside the van. 

Due to its customizations, the vehicle sits lower to the ground. The words "handicap driver services" appear on the rear window and "Braun ramp van" are on the sides of the van.

The van has a Georgia license plate and the tag number is PD1AGK. 

Anyone with information on the van's whereabouts or see it being driven is asked to call 911. 

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Some workplaces have strange initiation rituals and hazing rites, but how would you like it if you got shot with a taser within an hour of being hired?

That shocking fate befell recently-hired Canton Police Department Officer McPherson was attending taser certification classes on his first day of duty when he was put in front of the device to receive a jolt.

He was not alone in his shocking experience, as he was joined in the unpleasant feeling of having electricity course through yout body by Officer Moss.

It was all in good fun, and served a purpose: these two officers, and any other officers who are on the receiving end of a taser, now have first hand experience with the device and will be better suited to use the device in situations that may call for it.

All six Cherokee County high schools, including Creekview and Cherokee in Canton, are expanding their AP course offerings this upcoming school year.

Creekview, Etowah, River Ridge, Woodstock and Sequoyah are adding new courses thanks to an AP STEM Access grant program, while Cherokee High is increasing its offerings separate from the program.

Some 300 schools across the country were recipients in the grant program, created to increase minority and female students in AP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) courses.

The additional courses at Cherokee's schools are:

• Cherokee High, AP Physics C
• Creekview High, AP Biology and AP Physics C
• Etowah High, AP Calculus BC and AP Environmental Science
• River Ridge High, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science and AP Physics C
• Sequoyah High, AP Computer Science
• Woodstock High, AP Calculus BC

“I was thrilled when invited to be a part of the AP Environmental Science launch at River Ridge High School,” said River Ridge High science teacher Deb Goldberg in a press release from Cherokee Schools.

“Mastery of STEM knowledge is crucial to successful careers in many of the current and emerging fields in the global marketplace, which overall offer the highest pay and strongest job security, and we want all of our students to have the greatest opportunity to succeed in these arenas,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo added.

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Woodstock Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Wreck - Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch

A Woodstock man was killed in a single vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Towne Lake. Learn more about the accident at Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.

Arrest Made in Murder of Waffle House Waitress - Oconee Patch

A 78-year-old Oconee County man has been arrested in connection with the May 29 murder of Misty Myrick, 38, the Oglethorpe County resident whose body was found on Simonton Bridge Road. Discover what cracked the case at Oconee Patch.

State Supreme Court Hears Case of Former DeKalb School Board Members - Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch

Former DeKalb county school board members who take issue with being replaced by Gov. Nathan Deal go before the Georgia Supreme Court on Monday. Get full details of the situation in DeKalb County at Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch.

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on South Marietta Parkway - Marietta Patch

The Marietta Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on South Marietta Parkway at Lake Drive in Marietta. Marietta Patch has an update on the victim and has confirmed his identity.

Marietta Pastor's Boy Scouts Stance Garners Reaction - Northeast Cobb Patch

Members of Marietta's Roswell Street Baptist Church on Sunday gave their senior pastor a standing ovation Sunday for his stance against the Boy Scouts of America's decision to allow openly gay members. Read reactions from the community on the pastor's decision at Northeast Cobb Patch.

Host - Olive Garden - Canton

Olive Garden needs a host or hostess at their Cumming Highway location. Applicants should be genuinely hospitable and able to manage the restaurant waiting list during high volume. For more information or to apply, visit the website.

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Architecture Project Designer - Randall-Paulson Architects - Roswell

Randall-Paulson Architects is currently seeking a Project Designer with 2-5 years of experience with an architectural firm in commercial work. Candidates must be capable assisting with project design, detailing, drafting and management of multiple projects at any given time. Employees are also required to interact well with staff, clients, consultants and contractors. A B Arch or M Arch professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution is required. Revit, AutoCad, Microsoft Word, and Excel proficiency is also required. Professional registration is a plus. Send letters, resumes, portfolio samples and salary requirements to Leslie Carruth, AIA, LEED AP, resumes@randallpaulson.com.

Managers/Catering Staff - 'cue Barbecue - Milton

'cue Barbecue in Milton is hiring managers and catering staff. Applicants should have prior experience and be available to work weekends. Apply in person between 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 13700 Hwy 9 North.

Bartenders/Servers/Cooks - Hop Alley - Alpharetta

A new brew pub in North Fulton will soon serve in-house brewed beer, served right out of the tank, along side specialty beers from around the world. A locally sourced menu will also be available. Bartenders, servers and cooks with experience are needed. To apply, send your resume to brandon@hopalleybrew.com or maria@hopalleybrew.com.

Cash Posting Specialist - The Quikcrete Companies - Johns Creek

The specialist is needed to accurately maintain and post cash receipts to customer accounts. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication skills, a positive customer service attitude and a detail-oriented focus, as well as experience in JD Edwards and Excel. A 4-year degree is preferred. For more on this position or apply, visit the website.

Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Woodstock

LabCorp is hiring a phlebotomist locally. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record and a minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a patient service technician/phlebotomist. Visit the website for more information or to apply.

Customer Response Assistant - Automation Direct - Cumming

The assistant at Automation Direct is need to log and distribute tech support phone calls, messages and correspondence. Applicants should have one year of call center customer service experience required, strong problem solving skills and able to work well in a fast paced, multi-task environment. For more information or to apply, visit the website.

Part-Time Sales/Retail Person - Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More - Cumming

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts needs a retail professional. Candidate must have solid interpersonal skills (friendly and positive attitude), excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a professional appearance and attitude. Strong computer skills are required with graphic design background/education preferred. Experience with either Corel Draw, Illustrator or Photoshop is required. Candidate must be available to work Saturdays. E-mail resume to TrishM@BigFrog.com and include samples of design work or link to a website.

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The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is set to approve a $225,000 commitment of HOME Program funds to the construction of a new rental development geared towards low-income seniors.

The Commissioners will vote on whether or not to approve the commitment during their 6 p.m. meeting, which will follow their 3 p.m. work session. Both events will be held at the county's administrative building in Canton.

The Hardwick Commons development, which will be built at 401 Marietta Hwy. in Canton, will contain 74 units. The community will consist of a single building with multiple floors. Outside the building, the site will feature a swimming pool and garden area. Additionally, the development will boast meeting areas on each floor, a business center, and a community room.

In order for the developers to attain the HOME funds, they must receive a Low Income Housing Tax Credit from the Department of Community Affairs. The county expects to recoup its HOME Program funds once the tax credit funds are exhausted.

The developers, Wendover Housing Partners, LLC, are asking for $8,451,655 in tax credit funds and are requesting that two percent of the project, or $225,000, be paid for by HOME Project funds. Currently, the county has almost $400,000 in HOME Project money available to be spent. Wendover is prepared to match 50% of the HOME funds committed to this project.

Wendover has built over 5,000 income housing tax credit units in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. 

According to a timetable provided to the county, construction should begin in December of this year, with an estimated completion date of late fall 2014.

The commissioners will also:

• Approve a $10,000 increase in the Animal Shelter's Budget. The money was bequeathed to the shelter by the Mary Jean Payne Charitable Trust.
• Consider purchasing roughly 1.86 acres of land at North Industrial Way south of Univeter Road for $125,000.
• Consider approving an automatic aid agreement with Pickens County for supplemental fire suppression and joint training exercises.
• Award a $35,046 purchase order to Contech Engineering Solutions for 284 linear feet of corrugated aluminium alloy pipe for the road work on Roscoe Collett Road.

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Cherokee County's overall unemployment rate is inching closer to six percent, says the Georgia Department of Labor, and new business license applications seem to reflect the fact that more Cherokee residents are getting back to work.

Between May 28 and June 3, 19 businesses applied for licenses to operate inside unincorporated Cherokee County. 

Below are the relevant details for the potential new members of the Cherokee County business community.

For more information on new business license applications or new permits and planning applications, please visit the county's CherokeeStatus website.

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UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): The Canton Police Department has said on its Facebook page that Karen Jackson, last seen on Saturday, June 1, has been located and was "in no danger."

ORIGINAL STORY: The Canton Police Department is asking the public to help them locate a missing woman. 

Karen Jackson, 55, was last seen around 11 a.m. Saturday (June 1) walking down Cherokee Street toward Dr. John T. Pettit Street. Jackson was wearing blue jeans, flip flops, a pink V-neck T-shirt and carrying a large pink purse.

She is 5'6, weighs 150 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes and has no scars, marks or tattoos.  

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jackson, contact Canton Detective Tom Priest at (770) 720-4883 or at tom.priest@canton-georgia.com. 

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The cities of Cherokee County will compete in a friendly challenge this month and next to see who can collect the most recycling.

The Mayor's Recycling Challenge "is geared to increase awareness for recycling of all materials, and the community-wide support for recycling," says the City of Canton's Facebook page.

"Get those recyclables to the curb and help your City (and our environment) win!" says the City of Woodstock's Facebook page.

The initiative is sponsored by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce's Going Green Committee, Waste Management and North Metro Waste.

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