🌱 County Runoff Results Now Certified + School District News

Good morning, neighbors! Nina here with your Tuesday edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Runoff results have been certified in Cherokee County.
• Winners named as CCSD Support Staff Employees of the Year
• There's a new business in the Towne Lake area.

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If you listen to some, you might think the current real estate market is in free fall.

The picture is more complex. Compared to last year, in the second week of October:

• Pending sales are down 43%
• Closings are down 22%
• Prices are up 10%, and up 14% year-to-date on tight inventory, as homeowners stay put

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Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 44.

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

1. The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration has certified the county's results of the Senate runoff. Our county leaned towards Walker in the runoff, who received 69.08% of our votes, while Warnock received 30.92%. The numbers have been updated on the Georgia Secretary of State's website, though not all Georgia counties have certified their results. There is a hand-count audit set for Wednesday morning this week. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County School District honored the winners of the CCSD 2022-23 Support Staff Employees of the Year last week. The overall winners include Boston Elementary School kindergarten paraprofessional Debbie McMichen, CCSD Preschool Centers Head Start paraprofessional Julissa Izaguirre and CCSD Technology & Information Services technology specialist Jill Phillips. Each school's support staff was recognized, the winners went home with a plaque and other gifts of appreciation. You can see the entire list of honorees here. (CCSD Press Release)
3. There's a new business in the Towne Lake area, and it looks delicious! Graze Craze designs and creates handcrafted charcuterie boards and boxes for "graze-style meals." The brand currently operates in 14 U.S. states, and the franchise owner also runs Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery in East Cobb. The store is located at 2054 Eagle Drive, Suite 110. It offers a pick-up option or free local delivery. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Coffee With A Cop: meet up with officers from the Woodstock Police Department for coffee and an informal meet and greet at Circle of Friends Coffee Shop, inside the Circuit at Chattahoochee Tech, 1 Innovation Way. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime - Christmas Trees: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about Christmas trees and participate in an activity during the special storytime at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Medicare Info Session: for seniors, those approaching 65 years old, caregivers and all others with Medicare. Get your questions ready, the meeting will be held at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Adult Paint Night: for ages 16 and up, create a festive holiday painting. Please register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Game Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: the $5 game pass is good for unlimited games at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Family Bingo Tuesday: each game wins cash every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo with DJ CaseyD: every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 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.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Book Lover's Club - every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
  • Painter's Club - receive professional instruction and share ideas every Tuesday at the William G. Long Senior Center. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Jeffrey Bützer & T.T. Mahony perform "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: schools are on break from December 23 - January 6, returning on January 9. December 22 is an early dismissal day for all high school and middle school students, and the After School Program will not take place at any school that day. (CCSD Newsletter)
• If you've got some presents to get still, Downtown Dollars is a great gift idea! In support of local businesses, the gift certificates can be purchased at the Visitors Center on Main Street and used at 45 businesses in the downtown area. You can see a list of participating merchants here. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• As you get ready for company this holiday season, make sure to keep your family safe and healthy by heading over to the doctor or health clinic for a flu shot. The shot is available at all Cherokee County health departments without an appointment. Most insurance companies cover the flu shot, but for those paying out of pocket, the vaccine is available at low cost. You can find your local clinic here. (North Georgia Health District)
• I'm a big supporter of growth, and this week's job roundup is full of opportunities for just that. If customer service is your field, there are a good handful of open positions in our area. If sales or truck driving are your thing, there are some great openings in those fields as well. Check out the jobs in our area here, there's bound to be something that catches your eye. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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