🌱 BoC Public Hearings Tonight + Police Memorial Ceremony Thursday

Hello, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Comprehensive Plan public hearing tonight.
• National Police Week — to honor and remember.
• Signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to watch for.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 65.

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

1. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the Admin Complex at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. There's a good amount on the agenda, you can read that here, including a public hearing on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update. The document outlines the future growth, development, investment and land use changes in the county, and after receiving the public's input via the official website, it's time for the plan to be put before the Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission for their review. If you'd like to attend, the official Rules of Procedure are here - you can find the specific rules and standards for public comment on page 12. (Cherokee County Events)
2. Today is the beginning of National Police Week, a week marked to remember police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to respect and honor those that currently serve the community. On Thursday, the Woodstock Police Department is holding a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. Chief Tommy Keheley of the Holly Springs Police Department will be the keynote speaker, honoring the 245 American officers that lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year, including 11 from Georgia. The ceremony hasn't been held since 2019 because of the pandemic, so Officer Joseph William Burson, who was lost in June 2021, will also be honored. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office and Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)
3. It's getting hot outside, do you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Woodstock Fire & Rescue posted a National Weather Service infographic explaining the basic differences between them and the treatment for both. Heat exhaustion can cause dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea and weakness, and you would want to move the affected person to a cooler area, loosen their clothing, give them cool water to sip and seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat stroke can cause confusion, dizziness and unconsciousness and it is considered an emergency. To help the affected, you would call 911, move the person to a cooler area, loosen their clothing and cool them with water or ice to prevent death or disability. (Woodstock Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
4. There's a Princess Pool Party coming up at the Cherokee Aquatic Center on June 3. The event will take place in the Rec Pool from 6-9 p.m. and will feature an Ariel character from "The Little Mermaid," who will be singing, dancing, making crafts and taking pictures with your children from 6-7 p.m. Afterwards, the movie will be shown on the screen while the kids relax in the pool. Your child is welcome to wear special princess clothes if they wish, but they will need to bring along a bathing suit. You can sign up for the event here, registration closes on June 2. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Mini Watercolor Paintings: For all ages, all supplies will be provided. The event will be at the Woodstock Library, at 7735 Main St., you can register here. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: A fun, family-friendly music bingo night every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, at 12195 Highway 92. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Hosted by Lights Up! Entertainment every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Enjoy the food and trivia every Tuesday at Donovan's Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Live Band Karaoke, Featuring The Checkers and You - Register to perform here. (7 - 10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Arnold Mill Road opened back up yesterday morning, after shutting down due to a sinkhole the day before. As of this writing, the road is open and there is a large metal plate covering the hole in the section of road between River Laurel Way and Grimes Road going eastbound. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Blue Ghost Arcade is closing early today for a private event, and the "Mario Kart" and RPG Night events won't be going on this evening. They're back open on Wednesday, and at 8 p.m., the arcade is holding their first dating simulator, "Dating Sim, But In Real Live." The singles night is for those 18 and up to mingle with other singles in the area. There will also be specialty cocktails, and the full bar will be open. The entry fee includes unlimited gaming all night. The arcade is located at 164 Towne Lake Parkway, and the event starts at 8 p.m. (The Blue Ghost Arcade)
• If you're a CNA, HHA or PCA looking for work, Silver Companions is accepting applications today. The family-owned company offers benefits and paid training. You can apply here, and can call Flo for more information at 678-494-8129. The email to send your resume to is jobs@silvercompanions.com. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Looking for a new job? Take a look at some of the latest career opportunities the Woodstock-Towne Lake area has to offer. There are all kinds of customer service positions waiting to be staffed, warehousing jobs are there too. In fact, everything from truck driving to sales to consulting, there's a bit of everything. Take a chance, you'll do great! (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO) is hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 23, in the CSO Hickory Flat Community Room, located at 7675 Vaughn Road in Canton. Everyone that donates will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. You can schedule an appointment online here, use the code "CSOHICKORY" to find the drive. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS to save your spot. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Family Fun Night 'Prehistoric Party' will be Thursday, May 18, 5-9 p.m., in Downtown Woodstock. Dinosaurs will be invading downtown for this fun trip back in time. 'Land Before Time' will be the movie featured at Prehistoric Night. The movie will start at 7 p.m." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "This Thursday and Friday The Rustic Market will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation event. Educators will enjoy 20 percent off their purchase by showing their employee ID." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Nina Lightcap

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