🌱 Board Of Commissioners News + Cherokee County Fair + Riverfest

Hello again, friends! It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Fall festival time is finally here!
• Local signed to The Atlanta Gladiators.
• Sequoyah Regional Library System's "Space Explorers Week" events.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler, but pleasant. High: 78 Low: 54.

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

1. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a growth boundary agreement with Ball Ground this week. The 25-year agreement defines and limits Ball Ground's future growth and ensures that both sides will be allowed input on projects within the boundary. The growth boundary will circle the existing city limits, between Etowah River on the south side and Sharp Mountain Creek on the west, extending northeast to the intersection of I-575 and Highway 372, then east, generally following Reavis Mountain Road to Cherry Grove Road, and then the boundary is completed towards the southwest to Conns Creek Road and back down to Etowah River. The county also has boundary agreements with Canton and Woodstock. (Cherokee County Press Release)
2. The Cherokee County Fair is going on this week at the fairgrounds at 160 McClure Street, Canton. The gates open at 5 p.m. today and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for children 10 and under and seniors and $5 for ages 11-64. The fair benefits the American Legion Post 45. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The 38th annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Etowah River Park will host the annual festival. There will be vendor goods to peruse, entertainers, fun and lots of food. In the past, Riverfest has seen over 25,000 visitors, more than 150 arts and crafts exhibitors, 10-15 concession options and entertainment of all types. The children's area this year will include bounce houses, a petting zoo and miniature train rides. Hope to see you there! Note: The R.T. Jones Memorial Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to Riverfest. The library will be used as parking during the festival, but the outdoor book return boxes will still be available. (Service League of Cherokee County)
4. The Cherokee County School District posted its recognition of both a 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year and a 2022 Volunteer of the Year. Michelle Helvey was named a Boston Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year. Helvey has been with CCSD for three years, last year as a paraprofessional at Boston ES and currently as a student records facilitator for the district's Special Education department. Ann Farmer was named a Carmel Elementary School Volunteer of the Year. Farmer does a lot for the school, including ice cream sales in the cafeteria at lunch, shelving books in the media center and making copies for teachers. Congratulations! (CCSD Press Release)
5. The Atlanta Gladiators announced the signing of a local man. For the 2022-2023 season, the hockey team signed Zach Yoder of Woodstock, who posted 10 points in 60 games with the team last season. Yoder's first pro team showing was with the Toledo Walleye in 2020. Prior to that, he was on the team at the Air Force Academy for one season and Ferris State University for three. (ECHL.com)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Wet Hop IPA at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• "Introduction to Astrophotography," learn how to take pictures of the moon and objects in space. NASA Solar System Ambassador Nicholas Johnson will be on hand to talk about types of Astrophotography, camera settings, imaging instruments and image processing at the event at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (noon)
• "Jazz Night," there will be drinks and snacks available for purchase, please see the website for more details about this event on the Reeves House back porch, 734 Reeves Street. (6 p.m.)
• Satellite Boulevard DJ will be on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (7 p.m.)
• "Nashville Based Sam Robbins Listening Room Experience featuring Andy Sydow" at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • "Walking Club" at the Dupree Park Running Track, 513 Neese Road. (8 a.m.)
  • "Fit Over 50" at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (9:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Malcolm Little (noon)
  • Mason Parker (5 p.m.)
  • Eric Hogan Duo (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "R&B, Inc. - 9 Piece R&B, Soul and Funk" (7 p.m.)
  • "Rock The 90's - The Ultimate 90's Supergroup Tribute" (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Be sure to check out Made Mercantile's website for upcoming events. If you'd like to attend, head over to grab your spot. Their classes sell out early, sometimes a month in advance. The next class with tickets is "Wicks and Sips Class with Woodstock Candle Co." on September 30. (Made Mercantile)
• If you're on the job hunt, the Cherokee Career Expo is September 28 at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, and includes time before the event for resume review assistance at 1 p.m. Registration is free for job seekers. (Cherokee Office of Economic Development)
• Click the link to see five of the latest homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Click this link to see the latest animals up for adoption in our area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cherokee Forest: "A neighbor said she just saw an unattended black pit bull or Rottweiler roaming the Cherokee Forest subdivision. Anyone missing a dog?" (Nextdoor)

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