🌱 Heat Advisory To Last All Weekend + Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

Hi there, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Heat advisory in place all weekend.
• Hazardous waste collection in November.
• Another scam has hit the Cherokee County area.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 98 Low: 73.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 93 Low: 72.

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

1. The heat persists, and we've been placed under another heat advisory for this weekend. The heat index will bring temperatures up to around 109 degrees in most of the state, including our area. The advisory will remain in effect until Sunday at 8 p.m. but keep an eye out for updates on the National Weather Service website here. Please postpone or limit outdoor activities, especially those more susceptible to heat-related illness. Drink your fluids and stay inside and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is considered a medical emergency. (Woodstock Fire Department via Facebook)
2. For the first time ever, the City of Woodstock is holding a household hazardous waste collection event. The event is for Woodstock residents only and will be held on Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Woodstock City Church by appointment only. This is your chance to get rid of your paint, chemicals and pesticides, Styrofoam and clean and dry plastic film, but no commercial or home-based business waste will be accepted. You can find a full listing of accepted waste and register here. (Woodstock News Post)
3. There's an extremely sad scam going on in our area, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO) warns, with the culprits preying on people at their lowest of times. The suspects will watch obituaries and then contact family members that have recently lost their loved one, telling them that they are with the funeral home and that the family members will need to send money by Venmo for them to go forward with the funeral. It is advised that if you receive a call like this, to hang up, contact the funeral home and file a police report. Nobody should be contacting you by phone, text or email demanding money by way of Venmo, gift cards, cryptocurrency or a bank deposit. (WSB-TV and CSO via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, August 26

• Farm. Fresh. Market.: Every Saturday morning through Dec. 30, Market Street transforms into an open-air market, full of local vendors offering locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• "Airness": Performances of the comedic play are held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Nefesh Mountain: The group is playing as part of the Lantern Series on the Event Green downtown. The musical sound is described as "Jewish bluegrass," you can check out the music here. (7:30 p.m.)
• Shadowplay: The Blue Ghost Arcade, at 164 Towne Lake Parkway, is heading back to my favorite era with a night of classic goth, industrial and new wave music. The arcade has a full bar, and admission includes unlimited gaming all night. (10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Posh Polloi (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Roger Wilson (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Serpent and Dove (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience (7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.)

Sunday, August 27

• Jazzy Sunday Brunch with Rich on Sax: Enjoy music and brunch at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Paint on the Patio: Head over to the Reeves House patio for a fun painting session. If you'd like, you can add bottomless Mimosas to your ticket when you register. The Reeves House is located at 734 Reeves St. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• "Airness": Performances of the comedic play are held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (2:30 p.m.)
• Maker Bar - Make + Take Your Own Bulldog Earrings: Drop in to make a craft with Sylvia from Sylvia Draws in 30 minutes or less at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. (3 - 7 p.m.)
• Chess Club: For all ages and skill levels, The Blue Ghost Arcade's Chess Club will meet every other Sunday. Chess boards are available to use, but if you have your own board, you can bring it in if you'd like. The arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• Beginner D&D Night: The Blue Ghost Arcade hosts the beginners' evening on the last Sunday of each month, you'll get help creating your character and learning the game. Admission includes unlimited gaming all night, the arcade is located at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Scott Baston (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Sonya Shell (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Greg and Spenser (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Big Band Jazz - Performing Motown and Soul Music (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 2023 Georgia Fire Service Conference took place in Augusta this week, bringing in firefighters from all over the state, including our very own Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES). A Firefighter Competition also takes place annually at the conference, and this year, attending members of CCFES placed second and third overall. (CCFES via Facebook)
• The county is hiring an application support analyst for their IT department. If you're chosen for the position, you'd design, install and upgrade database apps, craft data solutions and work with county agencies. If this is up your alley, you can read more about the position and apply here. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
• The "Fur-Ever Home or Bust" adoption event is happening today at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. If you've been thinking about adding a dog to your family, Two Tailz Rescue will be at the shopping center, located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• FoxTale Book Shoppe is hosting a workshop today featuring author Bernette Sherman in conversation with Broadleaf founder Zachary Steele. The "Write Now, Building a Believable World from the Ground Up" workshop starts at 1 p.m. at 105 E. Main St., there's no registration for this event. (Visit Woodstock)
• Monday nights at Truck & Tap are filled with great neighbors, friends, food and trivia. Hosted by Lights Up! Entertainment, Monday Night Trivia happens from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each week at 8640 Main St. (Truck & Tap)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The next tour in our Downtown Walking Tour Series will be on Thursday, Aug. 31. The tour will explore the Public Art of Downtown Woodstock Tickets for the tour are $5 person. Get your ticket for the tour at https://wdstkbrandstore.square.site" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all soon for another update!

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