🌱 Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert + Five Lauded For Police Assist

Hi all. Nina here with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Heat advisory and air quality alert for today.
• Citizens to be recognized for roles in police chase.
• Registration now open for Woodstock Arts fall session.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 71.

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

1. Another day, another heat advisory. As of this writing, our county, and much of North Georgia, is under a heat advisory until tonight at 8 p.m. With the heat index, we're looking at close to 105 degrees today, so it's suggested that we wear lightweight and loose clothing, drink plenty of fluids, stay inside in the air conditioning, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors. The heat advisory may change throughout the day, you can keep an eye on warnings at the link by entering your zip code in the search field. There is also an option to sign up for email, text or phone call alerts. (National Weather Service - Alerts)
2. With the extreme temperatures today, it makes sense that we've also got a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in place. Issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the alert is set when outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for certain groups. Prolonged outdoor activity should be limited in the afternoon and early evening for children, people sensitive to ozone and people with heart or lung disease. You can find more information on air quality and area-specific alerts on the AirNow website here, just enter your zip code. (Woodstock Fire Department via Facebook)
3. Five citizens that assisted in a police chase on Aug. 3 will be recognized for their hand in capturing the fleeing subject. After attempting a traffic stop on I-575, an officer followed a suspect into the Park at Towne Lake apartments, where two citizens pointed the officer in the direction of the fleeing subject. A third citizen continued the pursuit with the officer in the bed of his truck, and the fourth helper, an off-duty Cobb officer, picked up the officer and brought him back to his vehicle. The subject ran to a home and the homeowner tried to stop the subject on his front porch, where he was finally apprehended. All five people will be recognized on Aug. 28 at the Mayor & City Council meeting. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch and Woodstock PD via Facebook)
4. The second fall session of classes at Woodstock Arts begins in October, and registration is now open. The offerings include several classes in ceramics, crafts, drawing and painting and there are even classes for the actors in town. You can find the full catalog here. If you're still thinking about ways to keep the kids engaged during the school break in September, Woodstock Arts has a Fall Break Camp for ages 8 to 12, with a dual focus on visual arts and theater. You can read more and sign up here. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, August 25

• Parent's Night Out: Bring the kids over to the Cherokee Aquatic Center, at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton, for an evening of swimming, eating, making crafts, playing games and watching a movie. (5:15 - 10 p.m.)
• Bryce Leatherwood: The opener for the free concert is The Whiskey Rose Band, and the venue is the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. Please head to the event webpage for important shuttle, parking and event information. (7:30 p.m.)
• Magnolia Express: The band is performing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: Join Lights Up! Entertainment for a night of karaoke, admission includes unlimited gaming all night at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Joshua Fedoruk: The artist is performing live at Woodstock Beer Market tonight, at 240 Chambers St. (8 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Cody Bolden & The Road Hounds (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Electric Avenue - The 80s MTV Experience (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're headed to the Bryce Leatherwood concert tonight, The Board and Box Charcuterie on Main Street has a quick, 30-minute workshop at 6 p.m. tonight. You'll build a boot-shaped charcuterie board that'll be the envy of surrounding concertgoers, there are still a few spots available here. (Visit Woodstock)
• There are many choices in eateries in our downtown area, be sure to stop in before the concert tonight to grab munchies to enjoy during. Leaning Ladder has a delicious to-go concert meal for you, and wine is available for purchase as well. You can see the menu at the link, pick ups begin at 6 p.m. (Leaning Ladder)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks has an archery program coming up for children ages 8 to 12. The "Explore Archery" sessions will begin on Aug. 31 and will take place at The WREC in Woodstock each Thursday evening until Oct. 5. The program is geared towards beginners, and the kids will get to use both a recurve and compound bow. Registration can be found here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Fall Break Outdoor Camp at The WREC starts up on Sept. 18, and there's a lot planned for the kids! The camp is for children ages 9 to 13, and the drop-off and pick-up spot is the pavilion behind the rec center. The kids will love the activities, including indoor climbing, kayaking, hiking and archery, you can sign up here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nina Lightcap

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