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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen anything that could help Canton police find Dina Spencer?
And check out Piano Man vs Rocket Man— A Big Band Jazz Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John on the Canton Patch calendar

Hi Canton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen anything that could help Canton police find Dina Spencer?
- Why an Atlanta detective was arrested at a Canton Publix
Also on today's calendar: 4-H Cloverbuds Fall Program K-3 and 9 more events.
And lastly, check out what our neighbors Herndon H. and Nancy F. posted below!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Wall-to-wall sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
- Monday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canton police renew search for woman missing since July (wsbtv.com) — Canton police are renewing their search for Dina Michelle Spencer, last seen walking on Mountain Laurel Drive on July 15, and they're asking Canton residents to report any possible sightings or memories from that day. Officers stress that even small details could help, and urge anyone with information to call 911 or contact the department directly by phone or email.
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• Off-duty APD detective arrested for shoplifting beer, deputies say (fox5atlanta.com) — An off-duty Atlanta police detective was arrested after deputies say he shoplifted a 12-pack of beer from the Publix on Hickory Flat Highway in Canton while driving an undercover APD truck. Cherokee County deputies booked him into the county detention center, and Atlanta Police have relieved him of duty and opened an internal investigation into the incident.
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📸 Around Canton
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📣 Canton Shout Outs!
- 🎂 A shout out to PartyinyourYard for the yard display helping us celebrate my husband's birthday !!! The yard sign was a big surprise!! —Nancy F.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Piano Man vs Rocket Man— A Big Band Jazz Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John →
MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St, Woodstock
2:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Live Music | Spencer Smith →
J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard, Canton
7:00 pm - Spencer Smith at J. Michael's Prime →
J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard, Canton
7:00 pm - Canton Ice House - Holdem →
Canton Ice House, 150 Keith Dr, Canton
7:00 pm - Wait Until Dark presented by Cherokee Theatre Company →
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8:00 pm - Tarot 201 →
Hickory Flat Masonic Lodge No. 205, 2907 East Cherokee Drive, Canton
11:00 am - Paws in the Pool →
Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton
12:00 pm - Wait Until Dark presented by Cherokee Theatre Company →
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2:30 pm - September Captain's Table: Golden Hour Gathering →
J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard, Canton
6:00 pm - The Med wines from the cradle of civilization Wine Tasting →
Stout's Growlers, 188 North Street, Canton
6:00 pm - 4-H Cloverbuds Fall Program K-3 →
UGA Extension Office, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton
4:00 pm - Hopewell Baptist Church →
78 Ridge Rd, Canton
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This 5 year old sweet pup is in need of a loving home.
Up to date on his vaccinations and neutered. He loves to be outside but will curl up at your feet also. His name is Dash and he is an Airedale/ tree… (Nextdoor Woodmont) - 5 and 7 pound males, very sweet.
Both 2 years old and BONDED! Their little lives have been disrupted too many times in the short years they've been around, so we will be very strict… (Nextdoor E Cherokee Dr)
- Chart Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Canton. Apply here.
- Cherokee County School District posted a job opening for Dean Rusk MS Bookkeeper in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- 158 Agnew Way #29, Woodstock, GA 30188 (redfin.com)
- Connolly Reveals Tenant Lineup for Woodstock Mill District (metroatlantaceo.com)
- CSO corporal accused of creating Facebook page to harass woman he arrested (fultonneighbor.com)
Milton
- Freedom Rider Browning to speak at Milton Library Sept. 29 (appenmedia.com)
Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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