🌱 The Canton PD Needs Info + E 9-1-1 Survey On Service + Metal Sought

Hey, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find news about:

• The Canton PD needs your help with a burglary investigation.
• Cherokee E 9-1-1 wants to know how it did in 2022.
• Metal pieces sought to complete sculpture.

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• Pending sales are down 43%
• Closings are down 22%
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Here are the top three stories today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

1. The Canton Police Department is asking for help with its investigation into a recent jewelry store burglary. At 11:36 p.m. on January 4, Canton officers responded to an alarm at Kay Jewelers on Cumming Highway. They could not locate anyone in or around the business and there were no breached entries observed. However, the next morning, officers were called back out to the business for a reported burglary. In the search, police found the suspects cut a hole in the roof to gain entry the night before. Canton is working with other jurisdictions in the area that have similar burglaries under investigation. If you have information about the suspects or crime, please reach out to the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883. (11 Alive)
2. If you called 9-1-1 in Cherokee County during 2022, Cherokee County E 9-1-1 would love for you to take a survey. The Citizen Feedback Survey will aid in evaluating things like how long it took for the call to be answered, how you'd rate the help received from the Communications Officer you spoke to and how you'd rate your experience overall. There are optional spots for additional comments and an evaluation of their website. You can access the survey here. (Cherokee County E 9-1-1 via Facebook)
3. Don't forget to bring over metal pieces that you'd like included in the upcoming community sculpture to be created by Corrina Sephora, the artist featured in the current exhibit "Echoes of Ecology" at the Reeves House. If you have some spare metal and you're interested in participating, you can put your piece of solid steel, copper, brass or bronze into the wheelbarrow in front of the Reeves House until January 26. Cast iron and contributions that are plated, painted, grease covered, zinc inclusive or galvanized cannot be accepted. The completed sculpture will be unveiled on February 26, during the closing reception for the exhibit. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, games and crafts at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Family Bingo Tuesday: each game wins cash every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Stacy Willingham in-person event: head over for the author's first visit to FoxTale Book Shoppe and celebrate the release of her new book "All the Dangerous Things." The book shop is located at 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: all ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place every Tuesday at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: Mason and Noah will lead the evening, and the admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight at The Blue Ghost Arcade. (8 - 11 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:
  • Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers - the evening begins with dance lessons. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Volunteering is fun, super rewarding and great for the community. Cherokee Recreation & Parks offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year, and there's one coming up at the end of the month. On January 28, you can join other locals sprucing up Cherokee Veterans Park or another park nearby. Everyone is welcome, though minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tools will be provided, and the cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m. - noon. For more information, please contact Adam Fussell at cafussell@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• There are quite a few sports programs coming up at Cherokee Recreation and Parks, these are a few of the programs nearing the end of their registration windows:
  • Fencing - there is a class for ages 8 - 12 and one for teens and adults. Learn Olympic style fencing, all equipment is provided. Registration closes on January 11, the classes run from January 11 - 25.
  • Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Clinic - for kindergarten through eighth grade, learn the basics of the sport. Registration closes on January 15, the clinic is on January 15 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Little LAXers - for kindergarten through eighth grade, practices are held at area parks. Registration closes on January 16, the season runs from February 6 - May 7.
• Want to carve a new path in the world? How about a new job to get you started. Here are the latest job openings in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area for you to peruse while you plan your next step. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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