Canton man arrested for arson in Christmas Day fire

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Canton man has been arrested in connection with a fire on Christmas Day, according to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.

Blake Bishop faces charges of first-degree arson, second-degree criminal damage to property and loitering and prowling.

On Dec. 25 at about 3:15 p.m., fire crews were called to a Canton strip mall at 271 Marietta Road, where they found smoke and flames. The fire was extinguished without any injuries…

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