Movie Review: The Croods, A Brisk and Beautiful Journey
The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip: When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a...
View ArticleCanton Obituaries and Death Notices
The following funeral arrangements and/or death notices were published by Darby Funeral Home: Joyce Haley McDaniel, 78 (died March 24, 2013) Donald Ray McCollum, Jr. (May 9, 1960 - March 21, 2013)...
View ArticleMorning Briefing: How Do I Join Farmers' Market?
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a west wind of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of up to 35 mph, for Canton today. The high temperature should be around 47 degrees, with a low tonight of...
View ArticleCanton Farmers' Market Registration Open
It sure doesn't feel like it now, but spring is coming. Soon, grass will turn greener, temperatures will turn higher, and people from all over the region will turn out to the Historic Downtown Canton...
View ArticleNew Cherokee Drug Court Pushes Rehabilitation, Accountability
For Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea, watching repeat drug users who run into legal trouble come in and out of her courtroom was a "big frustration." Those entering the legal system...
View ArticleCherokee School District To Explore Privatizing Custodians, Grounds Services
The Cherokee County School District will explore cost saving measures that would look at the viability of privatizing custodial and grounds services, and taking some of its employees out of the State...
View ArticleShould CVS Force Workers to Reveal Weight?
Is it fair for companies to ask employees to divulge their weight as part of their benefits programs? CVS pharmacy chain has informed its employees they must reveal their weight, height, body fat and...
View ArticleExcess Grease Causes Sewer Issues; How You Can Help
If you have ever dumped cooking oils or greases down the drain after preparing a meal, you've contributed in a small way to sewer system problems that could lead to backups or overflows onto your...
View ArticleFire Damages Macedonia Chicken House
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was at the scene of a chicken house fire at Old Lathemtown Road in Macedonia on Monday afternoon, authorities say. According to a Fire Department press...
View ArticleHigh Winds Take Down Traffic Light; Police Release Details in Park Suicide
Traffic Light Falls; Traffic Slowed in BuckheadĀ - Buckhead Patch The traffic light at the intersection of Lenox Road and East Paces Ferry Roadcame crashing to the ground Monday morning due to high...
View ArticleCherokee County Mug Shots
TheĀ Cherokee County Adult Detention CenterĀ 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...
View ArticleMorning Briefing: WIll You Be At Fine Arts Day?
1. Weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies in Canton today, says the National Weather Service. There is a 10 percent chance of light snow before 10 a.m., but then the temperature will rise to around 48...
View ArticleCherokee Fresh Market Needs Vendors, Managers
Those who want to sell their homemade goods to the public can make plans to participate in the Cherokee Fresh Market. The market's organizers will hold a vendor meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday April 6 at...
View ArticlePatch 101: Posting Calendar Events
Welcome to Patch 101, our primer to help users learn how to get the most out of Patch. Unlike many news websites, Patch invites its readers to contribute in more ways than just commenting. Were you at...
View ArticleCoyotes Kill Southeast Cherokee Couple's Goat
A southeast Cherokee County couple is mourning the loss of their pet goat. Gordon Clement said at least two coyotes crossed onto their property last Thursday and attacked and killed their goat, Charro....
View ArticleCheck Your Real Time Commute Before Heading Home
Want to check the traffic scene before you start your commute home from school or work? Now you can, thanks to our partners from Mapquest. Our mission at Canton-Sixes Patch is to report on the...
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