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I want to thank everyone who supported my campaign with your time, hard work, donations, and (most importantly) your votes. I am looking forward to serving you!

We are in the final weeks of my race for Canton City Council, Ward 3. I need your help to ensure our residents and businesses have the experienced, fiscally responsible, dedicated leadership needed to help lead our city. As a … Continue reading →

While serving as President of the Historic Downtown Canton Association, I was surprised to receive a letter from the City of Canton. It was from Mayor Gene Hobgood inviting me to a meeting of a committee he was forming to … Continue reading →

Here are my responses to the questions from the Cherokee Tribune Voters Guide: Name: Farris Yawn Occupation: Publisher/Accountant Age:59 Residence: River Green Hometown: I was born in Eastman, Georgia, but I have lived in Canton since 1978 Family: My wife … Continue reading →

After I moved my bookstore to Downtown Canton, I wanted to see the area return to the vital center it once was. So, I started looking for ways to increase customer traffic. I thought one good way to help all … Continue reading →

If you want to vote Absentee in this election, here is the information from cherokeegavotes.com; Requesting an Absentee Ballot When an election is held, any eligible registered voter may apply for an Absentee Ballot via our online application. Applications can … Continue reading →

Some folks have asked me “Where have you been for the last four years?” Between my work with the Arts Council, Merchants Association, Main Street program, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, 2040 Vision Committee (among others), and ultimately, City Council, … Continue reading →

Many people may not know that the locations for early voting have changed! In Canton, it is now at 193 Lamar Haley Parkway, which is past the Library and Hasty Elementary off Brown Industrial Pkwy Advance Voting Times and Locations … Continue reading →

When is the election? Election Day is November 7, 2023 Early voting is from October 16 – November 3 Here are some other key dates: Voter registration deadline October 10th Absentee Ballot request deadline October 27 Absentee Ballot return deadline … Continue reading →