🌱 County Warming Center Information + If Rain Comes, Ice Will Follow

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Cherokee County is opening two warming centers this week.
• Ice will likely be a factor in travel during the cold snap.
• The sheriff is asking for help with an assault case.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 51 Low: 8

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

1. There will be two warming stations set up in Cherokee County this weekend. Latimer Hall, located at 103 Towne Lake Parkway, will be opening up at noon on Friday and will be closing at 9 a.m. on Monday. Please arrive by 6 p.m. each evening, and breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served. The second warming station will be at Action Church, located at 271 Marietta Road in Canton, this station will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 p.m. each evening to the following morning at 8 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be served. Please note, if no one arrives at the Woodstock or Canton stations by 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. respectively, the center will not open for the night. (Woodstock Press Release)
2. A State of Emergency has been declared by the governor due to freezing temperatures, though our county is not expected to receive any snow accumulation. Please do keep in mind that with the freezing temps, any amount of water on the roadways will freeze, causing ice in spots. Ice isn't always apparent on pavement, black ice is a thin, clear layer of ice on the road that can look a lot like water. We are also expected to have wind gusts that will bring sub-zero temperatures and possible downed power lines and tree limbs, so it's a good idea to have alternative sources of light and heat at hand that don't require electricity. Crews are already starting to treat roads with brine solutions around the North Georgia area, and there are crews ready and waiting to treat any county roads that need it. (Cherokee County Press Release)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man suspected in an assault that took place on December 18. The incident took place in the Waffle House at 1133 Highway 92 in Acworth. If you have any information about the incident or know who the man seen on the surveillance footage is, please reach out to the Sheriff's Office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1, and you can reference case SO22-017680. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "The Night Before Christmas" Storytime: for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Head over to the library for stories, songs and a craft for this special Winter Holiday Series storytime at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Ugly Holiday Sweater Party: head up to The Listening Room for dinner, drinks, a live DJ and lots of fun. Prizes will be awarded to those with the ugliest holiday clothing at Rootstock, located at 8558 Main Street. (6 - 10 p.m.)
• "A Christmas Story" Trivia: hosted by actor Yano Anaya, who played Grover Dill in the movie. The meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (6:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Adrian Stover Duo (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Rock Force - A Tribute to the Iconic Rock of the 90's & 00's (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There are three holiday offerings that are closing out in the next few days, catch them before they're gone!
  • Holiday Lights of Hope at Hobgood Park - events start up at 6 p.m. See the display with more than 2 million lights, visit with Santa, enjoy some concessions and more. You can purchase tickets online here, children 14 and under are free. Please check their Facebook page for weather updates, they are not open if the field is wet. The last day to catch the display is this Friday. (Holiday Lights of Hope)
  • small town : small works - head over to the Reeves House Gallery to check out the free exhibit before it closes on Friday. The exhibit features work measuring 15 inches or less by artists that live within 15 miles of Woodstock. (Woodstock Arts)
  • "A Christmas Carol" - the annual production is ending its run at the Woodstock Arts Theatre on Saturday. There are only two more performances scheduled, Friday at 7:30 p.m. or Saturday at 2:30 p.m., click the link for the Woodstock Arts website and grab your tickets soon. (Woodstock Arts)
• We all know how fun Hot Wheels Skate Center is, but did you know they also have gift cards, skate lessons and skate equipment available for purchase? If you're still shopping for the holidays, something from the skate center may fit the bill. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Lots of unique gift items are available at Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars in Downtown Woodstock. Great destination to visit if you are still looking for the perfects gifts for Christmas! @leaningladder #woodstockga" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "#Bangyourhood #knockbeforeyoudrive #checkbeforeyourev Outdoor cats sometimes sleep under warms cars - please be aware!" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Waterford: "I just want to thank all the delivery drivers. They have made my holiday shopping easy. I have left little snack bags w fruit, drinks, and candy at the door to take. I know Amz drivers deliver at least 250 packages w 150 to 190 stops a day. They all work so hard during this time and I just want to recognize them for the hard work." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nina Lightcap

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