🌱 County Receives Preservation Award + New Reeves House Exhibit

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 81 Low: 70.

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

1. Cherokee County received a Preservation Award for the renovations done at the Hickory Flat Gymnasium. Starting in 2021, improvements were made to almost every portion of the building from floor to ceiling, including the preservation of original bleachers, floors and wood posts. The upgrades made include the HVAC system, roofing, insulation and more. ADA-compliant building access was also created. The building, leased from the Cherokee County School District, now holds sports, fitness, children and senior programs along with special events and rentals. History Cherokee announced the award at the Historic Preservations Awards Banquet last week. (Cherokee County Press Release)
2. Woodstock Arts is opening its new gallery exhibit, "Paper Cuts," today. The exhibit will run until October 23, starting with an opening reception tonight at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House. "Paper Cuts" consists of art from around the country selected specifically for this exhibit. All artwork is created from paper by folding, cutting, layering or manipulated in another way. There is no charge for the exhibit, but the artwork is available to purchase. (Woodstock Arts)
3. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency recognized the promotions of two firefighters on Tuesday. On August 8, Holt Bambarger was promoted to sergeant, and Josh Thomas was promoted to lieutenant. The two firefighters were presented with new badges and collar insignias, surrounded by family, friends and fellow firefighters in the Tuesday celebration at the Fire Training Complex in Holly Springs. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency)
4. With help from MUST Ministries, Cherokee County is accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program for renters helps provide rental and utility assistance to help keep residents in their homes. To be considered for the program, at least one or more individuals in the home must meet certain criteria: They must qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income due to COVID-19, be able to demonstrate a risk of homelessness or housing instability, and have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income level. You can apply online on the MUST Ministries website. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) meets today for the YPOW AM networking event. - The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock (7:30 a.m.)
• Regular meeting of the Board of Tax Assessors - 2782 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, Canton (9 a.m.)
• "Baby LEGO Explorers", fun with DUPLO blocks. Recommended for ages 5 and under, please register online, children must be accompanied by an adult. - Rose Creek Library (10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.)
• "Storytime at J.B. Owens Park!", stories, rhymes and dancing. Recommended for ages 0-4, children must be accompanied by an adult. - J.B. Owens Park, Canton (10:30 a.m.)
• "Chamber Chatter", for Chamber of Commerce members via Zoom. Please register online. (11:30 a.m.)
• "1970's Skate Party" - Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE (5 p.m.)
• "Themed Adult Book Club". August's theme is "Back-to-School", any book set in a school. Please see the library system's online schedule for more detail, registration is required. - Woodstock Public Library (6 p.m.)
• "Community Workshops for Single Moms! - Cars 101", learn about car maintenance. Childcare and dinner are provided. Please register online. - Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road (6 p.m.)
• Layne Denton, live music - The ROOFTOP at Rootstock (6 p.m.)
• "Single Malt Scotch Tasting", tickets are available online. - Rootstock (6:30 p.m.)
• "Bubbles and Bubbly with Dirty Unicorn", create custom personal care products. Ticketsavailable online. - Made Mercantile on Main Street (7 p.m.)
• "The Lasting Laugh, hosted by Jessica It's All Good" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Sterling Barrett (noon)
  • Jack Yoder (5:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks: Comedy for women, moms and couples". Ticketsavailable online. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Woodstock Lions Club is holding an "'Essentials' Collection" campaign to benefit River Ridge and Woodstock High School students in need. Donations can be dropped off at Vacuums Etc., 9801 Highway 92, until September 16. Please see the posting for more information. (Patch)
• The window to submit absentee ballot applications ahead of the November midterms has opened. In Georgia, requests by registered voters are accessed via the Secretary of State's website and must be received by the Cherokee County Board of Registrar's Office by Election Day. Please see the link for instructions on submitting your request. (11 Alive)
• The Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion was covered by CBS 46 this week. Don't forget that registration opens on September 1 at 10 a.m., and the scarecrows will be on display from September 26 to 30. (CBS 46 News)
• Check out these two open houses coming up in our area! (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Ice Mule Coolers are available at Little River Clothing & Outdoors. A very cool reason to visit this downtown store! @littleriverwoodstock #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Some events coming up this weekend that may require registration or tickets in advance:
• Cherokee County Senior Services:
  • Friday: The "Hot Dog Cookout Fundraiser" benefitting local seniors in need. Registration required to reserve a plate; call 678-230-4067 or email dlgale@cherokeega.com. - Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton (11:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts:
  • Friday: "Cry It Out" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Cry It Out" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: "Cry It Out" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (2:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Library System:
  • Saturday: "Themed Adult Book Club" (10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Friday: "Chi-Town Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago" (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: "enRage Against the Machine" (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Reckless: The Ultimate Bryan Adams Tribute" (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Wicked Serenity - Tribute to Godsmack" (10 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret:
  • Friday: "Wine Tasting BINGO" (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Artisan Wine Tasting" (5 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile:
  • Saturday: "Ink and Drink: Letterpress Cards with Beau Paper Co." Tickets available online. (3 p.m.)
• Rootstock:
  • Friday: "From NY, Patrick Sampson in the Listening Room" (8 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Kurt Lee Wheeler & The Lathemtown Poets Society Trio, A Listening Room Experience" (8 p.m.)
  • Sunday: "Rich Gunderlock Saxy Jazz Brunch" on the ROOFTOP (noon)

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