🌱 Candy Tampering In Canton + Sheriff Searching For Missing Person

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• ⚠️ A Halloween candy warning is issued!
• 🛣️ A portion of I-575 has a new name.
• 🎉 Upcoming events in our area.

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

1. Two Canton families found a shocking surprise in their children's Halloween candy - sewing needles. We've heard the story for eons, but it's never anyone we know. Now, it's happened in real life. The two families found the needles in Reese's Take 5 candy bars, and both incidents were in the Great Sky neighborhood, located off of Reservoir Drive. Thankfully, no one was injured, and no further reports have been made. Please check your children's candy and reach out to the police department if you have any information on the incidents in question. (WSB-TV Atlanta)
2. Officer Joe Burson, killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in 2021, has been honored in the renaming of the I-575 at Sixes Road interchange in his memory. The section of highway will be known going forward as the Officer Joseph W. Burson Memorial Interchange and signs will be added to the entrance and exit ramps there. Officer Burson, 25, had been with the Holly Springs Police Department for only 18 months before his tragic passing. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing person, Alexis Brianna Chandler, missing since the evening of October 29. The 19-year-old was last seen in the area of Adams Road in the Freehome area of the county, and her vehicle was last seen in the area of Jonesboro Road near McDonough. The Sheriff's Office has posted a picture of the vehicle and missing person on their Facebook page here. If you have seen her or have information that could help, please reach out to Sergeant Robert Haugh with the Criminal Investigations Division at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1 and reference case SO22-015334. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
4. The Hub Transformation Project is kicking into high gear. Traffic will be shifted around the new roundabout at Towne Lake Parkway and Mill Street while construction continues in the center of the traffic circle. This will in turn realign the Mill Street travel lanes to make room for curb and gutter work. Milling and paving is being done at this time, and striping and signage will follow. The new traffic pattern will go into effect on the morning of November 9. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
5. Cherokee Recreation & Parks has some really fun events coming up for you and your family. If you want to participate in any of these, please head over to the department's website to register soon, their events fill up quickly. First up on December 2 is Supper with Santa, where you can enjoy some food, music and crafting with the jolly one at The Hickory Flat Gym. Next on the calendar is the Aquatic Center's Swim with the Grinch event on December 10. There will be a bounce house, games, crafts and more. While I've got your ear, don't forget about the Hugs in a Blanket donation event going on - you can drop off your donations at The WREC during working hours until December 14. Santa's Calling You is a neat holiday treat you can sign your children up for, Santa will be calling the kids on December 14, from 5 - 7 p.m. The deadline to sign up is December 12. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Stroll and Roll: for ages 5 and under. The little ones can join in a dance party, turkey craft and fun on the playground. Children may bring a ride-on toy, but no pedal bikes or motorized vehicles for the event at Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Your Small Business & Cybersecurity: discuss cybersecurity threats that business owners can face and how to protect yourself. The session is interactive, so bring your questions! Breakfast is included, please register here for the discussion at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10:30 a.m. - noon)
• Free Coffee Fridays: drop in for a free cup of coffee every Friday in November. You may use your own cup or one from the Library. There is a limit of one cup per person for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
• Locals Night Opening Reception - Jeannine Burgess: meet November's featured artist and enjoy live music and wine at the Education Studio inside the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Bracelets, Beads & Bevvies with bamabelle: create three bracelets, snacks and beverages will be provided during the crafting session at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Green Curry with Chef Sunisa: a demonstration class at Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe - WIT! at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Thomas Fountain: playing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Karaoke: every Friday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Greg Shaddix (noon - 3 p.m.)
  • Rachel Forehand (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Malibu Cowboys (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Bad Co. Experience - Bad Company Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Badmotorfinger - Soundgarden Tribute (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Get your voting fingers ready, Election Day is Tuesday! Cherokee County schools will have a Digital Learning Day so we can all get to the polls. The kids will be given more information about assignments and expectations as the date gets closer. (Cherokee County School District)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a holiday cooking class on November 15 as part of the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) program. Holiday Cooking, a class for those aged 11 years and up, will feature Thanksgiving treats. The TR program helps enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities and is designed to increase independence and improve quality of life. Check out the post for more information. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Looking for a new home? Here are five houses in our area that hit the market recently. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Here are some adorable, furry friends for your viewing pleasure this fine Friday. They are ready for adoption and ready for you! (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Petting Zoo at the Woodstock Farm Fresh Market this Saturday! While out strolling the Woodstock Farm Fresh Market Saturday, November 5, be sure to visit a petting zoo on the Woodstock Arts Event Green from 11 a.m – 1 p.m." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "This weekend is The Rustic Market's Holiday Open House! 🎄 Visit them in Downtown Woodstock November 4-6 for complimentary refreshments, a gift with purchase and lots of holiday cheer! @shoptherusticmarket #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The November BURGER OF THE MONTH at Canyons is the Fall Harvest Turkey Burger! The perfect meal to get into the holiday season! 🦃🍂 A turkey burger topped with cheddar cheese, cranberry mayo, spring mix, caramelized onions, and southern fried apples." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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