🌱 County Students Attend STEM Camp + Pay Increase Approved For Police

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the latest edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on today's local news and upcoming events. Here's what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, humid, a p.m. thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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

1. The UGA Alumni Association released its "40 Under 40" list for 2022. The list is comprised of alumni under the age of 40 that have upheld the university's "Pillars of the Arch" — wisdom, justice and moderation. Woodstock resident Matthew Scott Fowler is included in the list this year, Matthew graduated from UGA in 2014. (University of Georgia)
2. Cherokee County high school students spent four days at Reinhardt University studying dragonfly DNA. During this month's STEM summer camp at the university, students took samples, extracted DNA and sent it out for sequencing. Along with testing activities, students worked on creating hypotheses and conducting experiments related to DNA. A local Woodstock teacher, Sarah Brennan, was a member of the camp staff. The DNA barcoding camp will be held again next summer. (Reinhardt University)
3. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a 7% increase in pay for existing police officers, along with a flat $5,000 increase for POST-certified positions. Uncertified deputies start with a salary of $50,243. The sheriff's office hopes the competitive pay will fill existing vacancies within the department. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
4. The final Cherokee County School District (CCSD) Summer to-go meal service will be held on July 18. An order form must have been completed by 8 a.m. today for each child attending a school in the district. Updated information regarding school lunch accounts for the upcoming school year has been posted online. (CCSD via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) meets this morning, and every Thursday, for their YPOW AM networking event. - The Circuit - IN WDSTK (7:30 a.m.)
• Kyle Bradley is playing on the MadLife patio stage. MadLife Stage & Studios via Facebook (noon)
• Second Helping is playing on the MadLife patio stage. MadLife Stage & Studios via Facebook (5:30 p.m.)
• Marty Manous is playing on the Rooftop at Rootstock. Visit Woodstock (6 p.m.)
• The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing today at Cherokee County Administrative Complex, Cherokee Hall, Canton (6 p.m.)
• Enjoy "Bubbles and Bubbly with Dirty Unicorn" at Made Mercantile. There will be hors d'oeuvres, sparkling beverages, and crafty fun creating personal care products. Visit Woodstock (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for a new home? There are five open houses going on this week in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. Four of the open houses take place this weekend. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kingston Square: "Ready Mix USA will be hosting a CDL Driver Job Fair, July 23 at 10 a.m. and having interviews and offers on the spot! For more information please call (678) 388-6034 or email elizabeth.brocard@cemex.com" (Nextdoor)
• "Storytime Live! With Captain Marvel" is a free event co-hosted by the FoxTale Book Shoppe and Woodstock Parks and Recreation. Starting at 11 a.m. on July 16, Captain Marvel will read a story, pose for pictures and more! (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
• The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market will be open Saturday on Market Street from 8:30 a.m. - noon. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• The Lantern Series brings Kyshona Armstrong to Woodstock on July 16. The performance on the Green will start at 7:30 p.m. (Woodstock Arts)

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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