🌱 Junior Officer King Out Of ICU + 35 CCSD Staff Members Recognized

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm or two. High: 78 Low: 67.

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

1. Ezra King, the son of Woodstock Police Officer Travis King, has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit after surgery on Wednesday to remove a brain tumor. Now in the neurological floor and stable, Ezra was moved partly to protect him from catching a respiratory illness from the other patients in the ICU. Originally diagnosed with brain cancer at 18 months, he has undergone chemotherapy and had to relearned motor skills throughout his life. The five-year-old was recently sworn in as a Junior Officer at the Woodstock PD. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Microsoft recognized 35 Cherokee County School District teachers and staff as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE). Microsoft created the designation to honor those deemed the best at understanding how technology can improve learning. CCSD Instructional Technology Specialist Merry Hofmeister was also named a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, a designation given to only 33 educators in the country. It is the second year Hofmeister has received the designation. Out of 830 educators, support staff and school district leaders around the country recognized by Microsoft for the 2022-2023 class, the Cherokee County School District employs 35. (CCSD Press Release)
3. The September edition of CCSD Connections was sent out this week, with a focus on college and career preparation. In the Superintendent's Message, several dates of importance include PSAT and SAT testing on October 12 and the 2022 Georgia Probe College Fair at Cherokee High School on October 24. Of note, pre-registration for the SAT is due by September 13. For those considering Career Pathways, it is suggested that families begin familiarizing and reading about the program and the requirements in the beginning of the child's eighth grade year. (CCSD Press Release)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Man of No Consequence at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street (All Day)
• Patriot Day Ceremony at the Public Safety Memorial at Rotary Park, Canton (8:30 a.m.)
• "Neri Capital Partners Ribbon Cutting" at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton (1 p.m.)
• "Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament on the Green!" Registration is on a first come first served basis, limited spots are available for the event on the Green, 111 Elm Street. (6 p.m.)
• "Magic The Gathering Draft Tournament!" at the Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway (7 p.m.)
• Satellite Boulevard DJ on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street (7 p.m.)
• "Five Keys to Turning the World Upside Down! Turning Church Members into Disciple Makers" at Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92 (7 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street (8 p.m.)
• Hughes Taylor Band in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • "Garden Club" at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road (8 a.m.)
  • "Walking Club" at the Dupree Park Running Track, 513 Neese Road (8 a.m.)
  • "Fit Over 50" at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road (9:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Greg Shaddix (noon)
  • Swamp Tooth (5 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Bryce Leatherwood Band (7 p.m.)
  • "Shoot to Thrill: The Ultimate All Girl AC/DC Experience" (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies! Reach out via email to recruiter@cherokeega.com, or you can call/text 470-533-9552 for more information. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Adult Athletics Men's Basketball Winter League starts on October 17. You can email ldlangston@cherokeega.com or call 770-924-7768 for more information. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a new pet addition to your family, here are the latest pets available for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• And if you're looking for a new home, I've noticed the house prices dipping slightly in recent weeks. It may be a good time to check out five new properties for sale in our area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Reminder: Taste of Woodstock is coming up on September 15. You can pre-purchase tickets at the Visitors Center at Historic Dean's Store, and you can view the event website for more details and a list of participating restaurants. (Taste of Woodstock)
• Reminder: Art on the Green is coming up on October 15 and 16. If you'd like to sign up for a vendor spot, you can apply online. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "9/11 day of Remembrance ceremony will take place at the Park at City Center in Downtown Woodstock this Sunday at 7pm. #woodstockga #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Are you skilled enough to gain the ultimate bragging rights and a $50 GameStop gift card in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament? Join Woodstock Arts today on the Woodstock Arts Event Green." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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