🌱 Adult Detention Center Lawsuit + Teasley Student Places In Olympics

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Here are the top four stories in Woodstock-Towne Lake today:

1. A federal lawsuit claims that Cherokee County Adult Detention Center officers engaged in sexual assault on a regular basis during a woman's incarceration in 2019-2020. The woman stated that most of the alleged crimes against her and other inmates took place while they were engaged in the Workforce program. A jury trial has been requested. (AOL)
2. A Teasley Middle School 7th grader placed second in the shot put competition at the 2022 USATF Junior Olympics. Jillian is a member of the Cherokee Junior Warriors Track team and her final throw was 12.61 meters. Congratulations! (CCSD via Facebook)
3. Irwin Naturals, a chain of psychedelic mental healthcare providers, has acquired two ketamine clinics in Georgia. One of the clinics is located in Woodstock and currently operates under the name Invictus Clinic, the company that was acquired by Irwin Naturals this month. (Yahoo! Finance)
4. Pie Day will be at the Farm. Fresh. Market. Saturday. Bake your best pie and turn it in by 9 a.m. on Saturday. Please fill out the required entry form and turn it in with your written recipe and your pie. The limit is one pie entry per person, and the pie must contain at least one ingredient found at a farmers market. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Coffee With a Cop" is this morning at Circle of Friends Coffee Shop inside the Circuit at Chattahoochee Tech in Woodstock. Head down to ask some questions, have a casual chat, learn about the department and meet the officers that serve our community. (10 a.m.)
• "Family Storytime" is happening at R.T. Jones Memorial Library today featuring stories, games and crafts. Children of all ages are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. (10:30 a.m.)
• "Music & Moves!" at the Hickory Flat Public Library is for children ages 0-4. The littles will enjoy playing with instruments, singing, dancing and having fun. (10:30 a.m.)
• The INvestor Engagement Committee Meeting takes place today and the 2nd Tuesday of every other month in the Chattahoochee Tech Board Room. (noon)
• "Game Night with Lights Up! Entertainment" tonight and every Tuesday at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. (6 p.m.)
• "Home Grown Artist Talk + Demo: Debbie Veith" is taking place on the front porch of the Reeves House (inside gallery if it rains). Please register for this free event. (6:30 p.m.)
• "Making Sense of Social Security & Medicare Options" with Greg Sanders and Gary Alpert. The hosts will discuss both pre- and post-retirement options. The event will be at South on Main Community Association Clubhouse on Main Street. Please register. (7 p.m.)
• Truck & Tap is holding "Music Bingo" hosted by DJ Casey D. (7:30 p.m.)
• "RPG Night!" at Blue Ghost Arcade. Paid admission includes entry into any of the campaigns. New players are welcome. Two D&D campaigns and one Pathfinder campaign. (8 p.m.)
• "Mario Kart Tournament!" at Blue Ghost Arcade. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Greg Shaddix (noon)
  • Open Mic Night - hosted by Greg Shaddix (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're searching for a new job with the perfect fit, check out the companies hiring in and around the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. There are tons of great jobs you'd be perfect for. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter offers free pet microchips for county residents. Microchips are administered Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their location on Univeter Road in Canton. No appointment needed, all pets must be leashed or in a carrier. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills South: "Good morning J&A Pro is offering new customers 10% off any service requested that we offer. - with a free driveway cleaning. Call or message me today 706-483-3333 offer ends tomorrow morning." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Creek: "Hey everyone! - My boyfriend and I do junk removal and we have some availability left for Friday and Saturday if anyone needs some junk removed. Thanks! Angie 404-952-0029" (Nextdoor)

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— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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