Canton Notes

Celebrating the New Year allows us to look forward, make resolutions, and plan for the coming years. The City of Canton team has been making plans for a while (in some cases, quite a while) that will progress or be completed this year.Several road and intersection improvements will begin soon. The plans for improvements at the Highway 5/Highway 140...

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There is no place I would rather spend the holidays than in the coolest small town in America! Heading into December, Canton has been transformed into a winter wonderland. As in the past, I had the honor of lighting our huge tree in Cannon Park, along with Santa and many families from our community. The annual tree lighting has become one of my fav...

As we transition from Halloween to the Thanksgiving season, it's a good time to reflect on thankfulness. Spending time with family and friends is a big part of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and we may take that for granted sometimes. In late September, hurricane Helene brought massive amounts of rain and devastated parts of Florida, Geor...

School has been back in session for a couple of months now, which has led to many questions about the RedSpeed School Zone Cameras. First and foremost, this system is in place to keep our children and school employees safe. The Canton Police Department began utilizing the RedSpeed system in August 2021. They currently have three zones operating in ...

During the past six months, the City of Canton has been working with a professional firm to help hone our vision and roadmap for parks and recreation for the next 10 years. As always, the goal is to align our offerings and priorities with community needs. After an open house, two events, receiving nearly 1,000 survey responses, and discussions with...

Canton's First Fridays, Farmers Market, and many other summer community events are in full swing. As you drive through our wonderful city or visit our parks, be sure to pay attention to how well everything is maintained, which can be attributed to the City of Canton's Public Works department. The men and women of Public Works are often overlooked b...

You don't have to hit the road to have a great time this summer. The City of Canton provides many exciting events and recreational activities close to home. Whether you're looking for things to do as a family, planning a staycation, or searching for ways to entertain company from out of town, Canton has something for everyone!First Fridays are in f...

Summer will soon be in full swing in the Coolest Small Town in America, and local events and happenings are heating up. Not too many years ago, I used to hear a common complaint that there was "just not enough to do in Canton." Depending on the person, the comments ranged from not enough music venues to having to drive to other cities for a decent ...

Spring has sprung, and summer is hot on its heels, which means we have more daylight hours and warmer temperatures to get outside and visit one of Canton's great parks. Canton has four neighborhood parks, three community parks, three special-use parks, and we will be breaking ground on a new park soon. Combined, the city has more than 292 acres of ...

Welcome to Ball Ground where spring has arrived, and summer is just around the corner. 
There are so many reasons to make Ball Ground your destination for a fun-filled time. The Ball Ground (Anesta-Ga-Da, Cherokee for "Ball Ground") Garden Club's 7th Annual Plant Sale and Festival will be held Saturday, May 11, 9:00am-3:00pm, in the Ball Ground Bot...

During a meeting with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, early in the process of creating the Canton Main Street Program (maybe even the first meeting with them), one of the presenters said something that has stuck with me all these years: "Downtown is the heart of a city, and you can't have a vibrant city without a strong heart." I may b...

Hello Canton! First and foremost, it is a great honor to represent the fine residents and businesses of this great city. Born and raised in Canton, I have witnessed its progress and growth and want to make sure we keep moving in the right direction. Safety and community are my priorities. Making sure existing businesses thrive and new ones looking ...

As I begin my second term as mayor of "The Coolest Small Town in America," I want to thank everyone who has helped Canton begin to fulfill its true potential. During my first four years, our City Council, staff, and volunteers collaborated in unprecedented ways to accomplish the goals established by our residents and businesses in the Roadmap for S...

Happy New Year! I'm Farris Yawn, your newly elected Ward 3 Canton City Councilman. Some of you may know me from my previous term as a councilman, but for those who do not, allow me to introduce myself.My family moved to Canton 45 years ago, and we were welcomed with open arms and hearts. I'm a graduate of Cherokee HS where I met many wonderful peop...

Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for supporting me and following along since 2019. My election to this current mayor and Canton City Council team has had impactful meaning for Canton and its future. Together with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders, we have worked to reveal what happens when local, nonpartisan leaders put politic...

As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, it's time to reflect on all the good things that have been bestowed upon us. We are thankful for our health, jobs, family, friends, and our beloved Ball Ground, which provides us with many of life's simple pleasures. If you haven't visited Ball Ground lately, you're invited to do so. Fall is the perfect time to ...

As my first term as mayor draws to an end, I want to thank the many residents, leaders, volunteers, businesses, and organizations that have worked hard to make Canton the "Coolest Small Town in America." We have come so far in four short years, and I couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished by following the priorities identified by our cit...

Canton is excited to be the first city in the county to adopt a Public Art Master Plan! In April 2022, the Canton Cultural Arts Commission (CCAC) issued a request for proposals to create the plan for the city. Ohio-based firm Designing Local was selected, and through the process, they spent countless hours interviewing elected officials, City staff...

I recall the days when downtown Canton was a place people only visited when they had official business at government offices or perhaps a court appearance at the Justice Center. One Saturday afternoon in 2010 when the post office was still downtown, I was working in my office and walked across the street to check the mail. I may have been the only ...