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🌱 Patch AM: How a Canton investigation led to four life sentences.
Spotted on the Canton calendar: Woodmont Fall Community Garage Sale

Good morning Canton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Canton investigation led to four life sentences.
Also on today's calendar: Woodmont Fall Community Garage Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metro Atlanta man sentenced to four life terms plus 120 years for child sex abuse (wsbtv.com) — A Cherokee County man has been sentenced in Canton to four consecutive life terms plus 120 years for repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl over several years. The case began with a Canton Police Department investigation in 2018 and ended with a jury conviction on 18 serious charges, bringing closure and a sense of justice for the victim and the community.
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📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Woodmont Fall Community Garage Sale →
200 Chadwyck Ln, Canton
9:00 am
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Live Music | Tim O'Donnold →
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 - Saturday 10/10 Ghost Tour 7:45 →
130 East Main Street, Canton
7:45 pm - Hopewell Baptist Church →
78 Ridge Rd, Canton
9:00 am - Service Sundays →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
11:00 am - Monday Specials →
Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
3:00 pm - End of 2026 PoBoys Car Show /Cruise-In & Fundraising Season Riverstone Plaza Canton →
1447 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton
1:00 pm - Free Virtual Breastfeeding Class →
1:00 pm - We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am - Community Trunk or Treat →
St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd, Canton
11:00 am - Trunk or Treat →
Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Screen doors installation needed.
I need 2 32" x80" screen doors installed- one off kitchen and one basement door. Great Sky location in Canton. Need estimate and availability. (Nextdoor Great Sky)
- Cherokee County School District posted a job opening for Custodian - Dean Rusk MS in Canton. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Swig Planning New Location in Woodstock (whatnow.com)
- Big Air (macaronikid.com)
- Application withdrawn for Woodstock mobile home redevelopment plan (newsbreak.com)
Milton
- Eagle Scout project brings footbridge to Milton park (appenmedia.com)
Alpharetta
- Alpharetta Festival Partially Canceled Due To Hurricane Isaias: City (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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