🌱 Fatal Accident In Cherokee + Weekly Look Ahead + 7 Tequilas Redeems

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• A fatal accident took the lives of a mayor and his wife.
• A new business is heading to the downtown area.
• 7 Tequilas resolved all issues, per inspection report.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 46.

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

1. A four-vehicle crash in Cherokee County tragically took the lives of the Mayor of Emerson, Albert Pallone, and his wife on Saturday. The crash occurred on Knox Bridge Highway around 4 p.m. and was set off when a driver suspected to be under the influence crossed the center line, hitting a Mazda 3 and the mayor's Hyundai Santa Fe. The Santa Fe flipped into the eastbound lane where it was hit by a GMC Savanna. William Abernathy of Calhoun was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI, reckless driving, first degree vehicular homicide and serious injury by vehicle. Abernathy, Pallone and Pallone's wife were the only three injured in the crash. The Pallones were pronounced dead at the scene. Abernathy is currently being treated at an area hospital. (WSB-TV)
2. If you made it out to the parade last week, you probably saw the odd looking mobile bar surrounded by bicycle pedal-equipped bar seats. That is a new business venture downtown, the Pedal Punk Atlanta tour bike. There is a good bit of information to take in regarding the tours, rules and accommodations, so make sure to click the link for more detail. The tour lasts about an hour and the bike can be rented per seat or per group. While alcohol isn't served on the bike, drinking is allowed and stops are made so that riders can top off their cups at area restaurants and bars. You can book ahead or walk right up to the bike if you see it around town and there are available seats, but you must be 21 or older to ride. However, there is the ability to book private parties for those under 21, and no alcohol will be allowed on those rides. There will be music, trivia, sports, games and other fun activities planned for the rides. The bike is even wheelchair accessible. If you see it downtown, hop on up and enjoy a nice tour of the area. (Scoop OTP)
3. After failing its November 21 health inspection with a rating of 43-U (unsatisfactory), 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant on Holly Springs Parkway was re-inspected and issued with an 85-B. The new health inspection dated November 30 specifically states that the proper cold holding temperature is now met and that there are no insects, rodents or animals present. As a note, the restaurant was previously inspected in early October and obtained a 90-A at that time. (Atlanta News First and North Georgia Health District)
4. Would you like to support Bryce Leatherwood on "The Voice" with other Woodstock neighbors and friends tonight? There is a watch party going on from 7 - 10 p.m. on the Green downtown. The television show will be played on the big screen. Home viewers will be invited to vote for their favorite when the website activates the voting link at the 8 p.m. show's start. Leatherwood will be performing as one of the five finalists, the winner of the public vote will be announced during Tuesday's results show. Bring a chair and blanket — this is a rain-or-shine event. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
5. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter has extended its special holiday adoption event once again! Last week, 55 pets from the shelter found their new homes, but there are still some gorgeous little love bugs looking for a family to call theirs. Tinsel is still at the shelter with his amazing little eyebrows, and you can see the rest of the available animals here. The shelter updates the list at 5:30 p.m. each Friday. You can head to the shelter any day from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and the adoption fee is waived for all pets this week. Each one will go home with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchipping completed free of charge. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Homeschool Meet-Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 a.m. - noon)
• Adult Paint and Sip: for ages 16 and up, enjoy a hot beverage while you create a holiday painting. All supplies will be provided, please register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:45 a.m. - noon)
• Homeschool Meet-Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Beginner's Crochet: for all skill levels, learn how to crochet or enhance your skills with free pattern options. All supplies will be provided for the class at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectics Book Club: the group is meeting to discuss the book "What Rose Forgot" by Nevada Barr in the Community Room at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Sip and Paint Class: for all ages, there will be food and drinks for purchase during the ticketed event at the Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts Auditions: audition for the upcoming productions of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Company.” Video submissions will be accepted until today at 8:30 p.m. You can send those videos to zach@woodstockarts.org. In-person callbacks will be held on December 14 for “Company” and on December 18 for “Murder on the Orient Express.” Please see the posting to register and for more information. (6 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Books & Brews: it's a Holiday Book Exchange during this month's Books & Brews meeting. Bring a new or gently used book, wrapped with a brief description written on the outside of the package for the exchange at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: test your musical knowledge and win prizes every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• "A Christmas Story" Trivia: compete alone or with a team for prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday at the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reformation Brewery will be closing at 9 p.m. tonight for its staff party. It is also closed on Christmas. For schedule updates, please see their website. (Reformation Brewery)
• There is a Medicare Info Session scheduled for Tuesday at the Woodstock Library. The presentation is for seniors, those approaching 65 years old, caregivers and all others with Medicare. Get your questions ready, the meeting will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 7735 Main Street. (Visit Woodstock)
• There is a Team Ezra event Thursday to help raise money for the King family, as young Ezra continues his fight against cancer. The Woodstock and Canton locations of Your Pie will be donating a percentage of all sales and 100% of all donations to the King family. Grab a bite and help a local family. If you'd like, you can also make a monetary donation at either Your Pie location from December 15 to December 18. (Woodstock Police via Facebook)
• On Saturday, head downtown for the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. Wear your best ugly holiday sweater, you'll get a cool holiday drawstring bag at the end. The ticket purchase includes the drawstring bag, an Ugly Sweater Crawl Koozie for the first 100 participants, a holiday movie live stream for trivia while you crawl, a registration party at the beginning of the crawl, themed discounted drink specials, live DJ's, a map to plan your evening and an ugly sweater after party. Please see the listing for more information, including a list of participating restaurants. (Visit Woodstock)
• The next Parent's Afternoon Off is Sunday at the Aquatic Center from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and this time around, the theme is "Winter Holidays." Bring the kids over in their holiday attire and they'll swim, eat some lunch, make crafts, play games and watch a movie while you're enjoying some time to yourself. Please make sure to include a set of dry clothes. Pick up ends at 3 p.m. sharp. You can register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Here's your Monday morning look ahead. There is a lot going on this week in our great city, have fun!

Wrapping Up This Week

• Until December 12: Santa's Calling You - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Santa and his elves can give your child a call this year. The calls will be made on December 14, between 5 and 7 p.m. Please see the website for registration instructions.
• Until December 14: Hugs in a Blanket - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Donate a new warm blanket, a new pair of slipper socks and a kind, caring note for our area seniors. You can drop off donations during normal business hours at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200.
• Until December 15: Toy Drive for Local Charities - presented by Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. Donate a new, unwrapped toy to the collection box at any Cherokee County fire station. The event benefits MUST Ministries and Toys for Tots. You can call 678-493-4000 for more information about fire station locations.
• Until December 17: North Pole Postal Express - Santa will return your child's letter if you include a return address. The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400.

Events That Require a Ticket Purchase or Registration in Advance

• Paint and Chat Christmas Event: this Wednesday, sip, paint and chat at the Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery, 9194 Main Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• DJ Jamz Shuffle Skate: for ages 18 and up, participants must have their own skates for the event this Saturday at Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (9 p.m. - midnight)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Tuesday: Jeffrey Bützer & T.T. Mahony perform "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (7:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Mary Did You Know - An Evening of Christmas Music with Buddy Greene & Friends (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Chi-Town Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Carpool - #1 Cars Tribute Band (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Back 2 Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Nightrain International - Guns N Roses Tribute (10 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Wednesday: ASW Whiskey Barrel Release Dinner - a 5-course pairing dinner (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Drew Thams - playing live in The Listening Room (7 - 10 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Friday: Private Christmas Discounted Shopping & Wine Tasting (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Annual Christmas Hanukkah Mashup Wine Tasting Party (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Wednesday: Holiday Appetizers with Chef Oakley - hands-on class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Holiday Trivia & Ugly Sweater Party (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Thursday: Pick & Pour - Pick Your Vessel, Pour Your Candle! (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Friday: Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Kid's Winter Fairy Garden with Uptown Design (3 - 5 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Saturday: Adopt-A-Park clean-up day volunteers needed. An opportunity for individuals, families and groups to give back to the county and to our area parks. For more information or to sign up, please call 770-924-7768 or email Jessica Hallman at jshallman@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Thursday: The Lasting Laugh - clean comedy hosted by Jessica It's All Good at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A Christmas Carol, performed at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (Various Showtimes)
  • Saturday: Creative Corner, Gnome for the Holidays - for teens and adults, enjoy the "small town : small works" exhibit and then create your own gnome decoration at the Reeves House Studio, 734 Reeves Street. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: A Christmas Carol - sensory-friendly performance at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (2:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio, Inside Edition - all supplies will be provided for the painting session at the Reeves House Education Studio, 734 Reeves Street. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Screen on the Green, The Polar Express - the Green will be the place for this free screening. (4 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  
  • Tuesday: Adult Paint Night - for ages 16 and up. Please register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Zoey the Reading Dog - please register for a time slot to read to Zoey by calling 770-591-1491. The event will be held at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Teen Holiday Cookie Decorating - for ages 12 and up, enjoy hot coco while decorating cookies. Please register here for the event being held at the Rose Creek Library. (6 - 7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Woodstock's Got Talent (Holiday Edition) - showcase your talent, prizes will be awarded. Please register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Tuesday: Book Lover's Club - every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
  • Wednesday: Woodstock Baptist Choir - registration closes on Tuesday for this event at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (1 - 2 p.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
  • Thursday: YPOW AM, Secret Santa Event - bring a gift, and receive a gift! Join the Young Professionals of Woodstock for a Secret Santa event, coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)

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