The 26th Annual Georgia Cities Week is April 21-26. It is sponsored by The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The City of Canton supports Georgia Cities Week each year with special events that showcase our great city. In the past, the City of Canton has sponsored events such as Garden in the Park, Bus Stop With a Cop, the Peaberry Film Festival, ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...