🌱 Hasty Teacher Of The Year + Racially Motivated Attack + Dog Safety

Good morning, friends! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 90 Low: 72.

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

1. Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy recognized Allison Hawkins as a 2022 Teacher of the Year. Hawkins, a graduate of the Cherokee County School District herself, is in her 11th year as an educator and is a Special Education facilitator. Real life, local experiences are used in her classes to further her students' confidence. Her students have written letters to local military personnel to tie in Veterans Day studies, designed their own bakery ideas to further their math studies and created lasting relationships with the Canton Police Department by forming teams of "reading buddies" with officers and students to help perfect reading skills. (CCSD Press Release)
2. A racially motivated incident at a McDonalds in Cherokee County led to the arrest of a man in Acworth. David McConnell was charged with simple assault stemming from a verbal attack he made on a truck driver at the restaurant, hurling racial slurs and threats. The victim stated, "Instead of resulting to violence, the video can show my restraint and show there are other ways to handle the situation. I just want people to respect each other." McConnell was booked into the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter posted a great tip to help caregivers keep children and dogs safe. Keeping a safe space between dogs and children is important, as any dog has the potential to react aggressively when they feel cornered. Dogs should always have a clear escape route and should not be approached by a child when the dog is eating or drinking, has a toy or has self-isolated. Using a gate or a crate are two ways the shelter suggested to help create a safe space. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Hot Vinyasa" - Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street (6:30 p.m.)
• "DJ Bingo," every Monday - Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street (7 p.m.)
• "YL - First Club!" - Young Life Cherokee County (7:27 p.m.)
• "Twilight Trivia!" Compete alone or with a team. - Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out the classes and programs offered by Woodstock Parks and Recreation, there is something for everyone! (Parks and Recreation)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Heartworm infection is no joke! It can take just one missed dose for your pet to be infected. Please be sure to keep your pets on year round prevention!" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• In the market for a new place to call home? It's a great day to check out some houses! Here are the five latest homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rocky Springs: "Woodhaven Academy Preschool on Trickum Road is hiring teachers for all ages, from Infants to Pre-K. This is a Monday - Friday position, 9:30 to 6:30. NO Weekends! 😀" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Arnold Mill Rd: "Anyone going to the Braves game vs Mets on 10/2, please be sure to mention South Cherokee Baseball as we will receive 25% of the proceeds if mentioned. - Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:
• Tuesday - "Adult Art Night," paint ice cream cones. For all levels, all materials will be provided. - Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street (6 p.m.)
• Wednesday - "Pals and Pages," sign up for a time slot to read or chat with a senior. All ages welcome. - Woodstock Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Thursday - "Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast," registration is due by Tuesday, no on-site payments will be accepted. - Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton (6:30 a.m.)
• Thursday - "Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop," learn how to enjoy nature responsibly. Ages 8 and up. - Pavilion 3, Dupree Park (6:30 p.m.)
• Friday - "Anderlin, a Listening Room Experience" - Rootstock (8 p.m.)
• Saturday - "Pollination ROCKS!" Gather in the Park at City Center to paint rocks and place them around Woodstock. Help highlight the need for bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds. (9:30 a.m.)
• Saturday - "Kids Corner: Papermaking," check out the "Paper Cuts" exhibit, then have fun making your own paper. - Reeves House Back Yard (10:30 a.m.)
• "Cry It Out" performances at the Woodstock Arts Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available online. (Multiple Showtimes)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Wednesday - Alex Cavanaugh (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday - "The Band Waleska - Southern Rock" (8 p.m.)
  • Friday - "New Sensation - The INXS Tribute" (7 p.m.)
  • Friday - "Kiss Army - Kiss Tribute" (10 p.m.)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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