🌱 CCSD Recognized For Excellence + Tailgate With Firefighter Event

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 83 Low: 62.

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

1. The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) was named a 2022 Cognia School System of Distinction by the international accreditation organization. Our district was one of only 38 in the world to receive the distinction that honors the districts that "exemplify excellence in education and service to learners." Cognia reviewed the district's operations earlier this year, awarding CCSD a five-year accreditation renewal, the highest score ever received for the district and 11 commendations for excellence. The organization stated no requirements for improvement. (CCSD Press Release)
2. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Safe Kids Cherokee County are holding a "Tailgate with a Firefighter" event on October 8 at The Mill on Etowah. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, fun and games and check out the fire trucks. There will be a "Dress Like a Firefighter" contest and all proceeds go to help fund fire safety education. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is looking for a motorcycle and driver, the driver may have entered a vehicle illegally. Please see the post on the sheriff's Facebook page for pictures of the motorcycle and man. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 770-928-0235, and you can reference the case number, S022-011678. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
4. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding a Yoga with Kitties class on September 27. The beginner class led by YogaSix BridgeMill is limited to the first 14 paid reservations. Participants must be 18 and up, please bring a yoga mat with you. You can sign up for the class online, please provide an email address when you sign up so that you can receive a follow-up registration form. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
5. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners applied for a federal grant aimed to create a safety action plan for pedestrians and bicycles on county roadways. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program could provide as much as $450,000 for the county to create a plan with the aid of community groups and stakeholders to analyze solutions, existing conditions and historical trends. Out of the process, a set of projects, strategies and priorities will be created and the plan will be executed. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Princess Peach at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• "Fall Festival Opening Day" at Cagle's Farm, 362 Stringer Road, Canton. (10 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting - Lee | Wrangler Outlet at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Suite 220. (10 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting - Simply Southern, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Suite 405. (10:30 a.m.)
• "A Pirate's Life for Me Mini-Golf!" Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to the event at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (4 p.m.)
• "Art On The Spot," watch as local artists create art that will be raffled off at the end of the evening at Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (6 p.m.)
• Ethan Senger in the Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• "WIT! - Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe!" at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Spencer Scott Smith and The Cherokee Roses at Donovan's Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (9 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:
  • Greg Shaddix (noon)
  • CHESS (5 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols - Country & Honky-tonk" (7 p.m.)
  • "Angry Chair - The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute" (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The September edition of CCSD Connections is now available online. Along with some very important information about dates and costs for the PSAT and SAT, the newsletter announced that October 12 will be a digital learning day for anyone not taking the tests. Head over to read about these and other important dates. (CCSD)
• Take a look at the 5 latest properties for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Feel like adopting a new family pet? Here are the latest pets up for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westwilley Bridge: "Handyman looking for work. Call Lachlan 678-756-4628." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eagle Watch: "I recently met José María from H2O Prime International. He performed a water quality test at my house. I didn't know much about the quality of water we were consuming at home, and now I know it is simply NASTY!" (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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