1. Adjust your calendars, Cherokee County School District parents, students and staff. Oct. 26, previously one of eight furlough days, is now a school day. And Dec. 21 is now a furlough day.
2. The fall semester at Chattahoochee Technical College begins today. At this time, there are 975 students enrolled at the Canton campus.
3. To mark the 2012 apple harvest, the Cherokee County Farm Bureau on Saturday will sponsor Apple Day at the Cherokee Fresh Market, 362 Stringer Rd., Canton. Open the attached PDF for details.
4. Today is the last day to vote in our Patch Readers' Choice polls. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday. Only registered users can vote. Click on the categories below and vote for your favorites.
- Cast Your Vote for Canton-Sixes' Readers' Choice
- Name Your Favorite Downtown Business
- Name Your Favorite Church
- Name Your Favorite Pastor
- Name Your Favorite Teacher
- Name Your Favorite Youth Sports Program
- Name Your Favorite Medical Professional
5. Upload a photo and a few words about what makes your dog the tops among Georgia Patch pooches. You have until 5 p.m. Aug. 20 to submit a photo for a chance to win a $100 gift card and some Patch swag.
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