In preparation for the potential for strong winds and flooding associated with the landfall and movement of Hurricane Helene, Canton Mayor Bill Grant has executed a local emergency declaration, the city announced.
City of Canton offices will be closed on Fri., Sept. 27, due to the expected impacts of the inclement severe weather, the city announced.
The city operated a localized Emergency Operations Center starting Thursday afternoon to include representatives of the police and public works departments, working in coordination with a county emergency operations center. If you experience an emergency, call 911.
Canton city offices closed Thursday at 1 p.m. The city is extending grace on payments due while offices are closed. There will not be any water cutoffs during the next week due to non-payment.
City parks along the Etowah River including all trails will be closed were closed at noon Thursday until further notice. Etowah River Park, Heritage Park, Harmon Park, and Boling Park are all in floodplain areas, along with connecting trails.