🌱 DA Moves Up To The Bench + CCWSA Price Increases + MARTA Detours

Hello, friends! It's Thursday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news on:

• There's a new Superior Court Judge on the bench.
• Farm. Fresh. Market. applications are being accepted.
• CCWSA approved a price increase, it'll hit your bill in April.

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Periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 36.

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

1. Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace has had a very impressive career, to include her new move to Superior Court Judge. Early in her career, Wallace worked as a prosecutor until her rise to Chief Assistant District Attorney. In 2012, she made history as the first female to be elected a Cherokee County DA. Wallace will now serve as a judge in our Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, and Susan Treadaway will serve as the acting DA until a replacement is appointed to complete Wallace's current term, ending in 2024. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Farm. Fresh. Market. season. You can find the application here, or you can head down to the Visitors Center on Main Street to grab a paper copy. If you have friends or family that would like to showcase their produce at the market, please pass the application along - the more, the merrier. The 2023 season will start on April 22 and end on December 30, and the market will be located on Market Street as usual with Saturday 8:30 a.m. - noon operating hours. Vendors will be selected in early March, so all applications must be in before the end of February. Please click the link to see a list of vendor requirements and produce regulations. You can reach out to Kyle Bennett for more information by phone at 770-924-0406 or by email at kbennett@woodstockga.gov. (Visit Woodstock)
3. The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) has raised their water and sewer base charges by $2. The volumetric charges will see base rates of $12 for under 1,000 gallons, $13.15 for 1,000 gallons and $14.30 for 2,ooo gallons. Additional changes in the base rate will apply for residents using more than 2,000 gallons, irrigation use and commercial customers. Regarding sewage services, there will also be a $2 base charge increase and similar volumetric charge alterations. The changes will go into effect on April 1, and customers will be notified for the next two months via their billing notices about the rate increases. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office and Canton Police Department have found and brought in the subject of three separate warrants related to theft and identity fraud. Official charges against Ryan Kenneth Adams, 33, include three felony counts of financial identity fraud and two counts of theft by deception, stemming from a December 20 warrant from the Sheriff's Office where the subject is suspected of taking in over $100,000 in fraudulent payments, a December 21 warrant accusing the man of taking over $130,000 in fraudulent payments and a January 24 warrant out of Canton accusing the man of taking in over $250,000. Last Thursday, the accused was arrested and later released on bond. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• YPOW AM: open to non-members, join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting - Theory Salon: you can find the salon at 12926 Highway 92, Suite 400. (10 - 10:30 a.m.)
• The Woody's Live Music Session: the "Fleetwood Mock" tribute will be playing tonight at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 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. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Club - for all skill levels, learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows, no ticket needed):
  • Cody Marlow (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Woodstock Library is hosting a sensory-friendly storytime tomorrow from 4 - 5 p.m. for children of all ages. The special storytime will feature quiet music, interactive readings and sensory-friendly activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult, the library is located at 7735 Main Street. (Sequoyah Regional Library System Calendar)
• You can't get much better than free stuff, right? Unless it's a free one-day pass to the YMCA and a step towards a better you! The Y will be offering the free one-day pass during the month of February and is also waiving the joining fee for anyone that joins. They have tons of great classes, event, camps and athletic teams, take some time to see if it's a good fit for you. (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• A note to those that commute via MARTA: there is a track replacement going on this month, and it will require you to reroute your commute if you travel south of the Medical Center Station on the Red Line. From 9 p.m. on February 17 through the end of service on February 22, the Red Line will be shut down. There will be local bus shuttles, express bus shuttles and the Buc shuttle available to get detoured customers around the track work. Click the link to see more detail on the changes and alternate routes. (MARTA News)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The Woodstock Sweatshirt is now back in stock at the Woodstock Visitors Center Available in blue, white and black and sizes small-2xl. Price $35 #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

Here are some events coming up that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Friday: On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute (7:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Matthew Kahler - James Taylor Tribute (4 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Saturday: Paella with Begona Stone - demonstration class (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 105 East Main Street
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday: Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe, WIT! - at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Lasting Laugh - for ages 12 and up, clean comedy hosted by Jessica It's All Good at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Friday: Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Friday: Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• Other
  • Friday: There are two events this Friday at Hot Wheels Skate Center for families with children. Stroll and Roll starts at 10 a.m. and is for kids ages 5 and under. Admission includes a dance party, time on the playground and a craft. Ride-along toys are allowed, but pedal bikes and motorized vehicles are not. Homeschool Skate starts at noon, and admission includes either the playground or skating. Hot Wheels Skate Center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hotwheels Skate Center via Facebook)
  • Saturday: Paint and Chat Professional Art Classes - for all skill levels, all supplies will be provided for the painting session at Tranquility Fine Arts, 9194 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)

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• Christian Singer Jeremy Rosado Live In Concert (February 2)
• Blood Drive (February 3)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Chattahoochee Technical College on February 7th & 9th (February 7)
• College Planning and Financial Aid Webinar (February 7)
• Home Buyer Workshop - This is for ANY Buyer - Your First Home or Your Forever Home! (February 11)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (February 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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