Downtown Welcomes Rejoice Maids

1. There is a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 52, according to the National Weather Service.

2. The  is providing a program that encourages children to read by providing a nonjudgmental listener to read to. enhances the child's confidence and reading ability. Children can register for free 10-minute sessions today by calling the library at 770-926-5859.

3. is welcoming to downtown with a . This is an opportunity to meet the staff and network with the new business owners. Rejoice Maids is located at 9585 Main St.

4. Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of area fall festivals that include The Charlie Daniels Band, car shows, wheelbarrow racing, tobacco spitting and chainsaw carving. to find out which one is perfect for you.

5. Hickory Flat's  celebrated its opening with a . The elementary school is Cherokee County School's newest facility housing 900 students in kindergarten through sixth grade this year.