🌱 Juvenile Missing From Area + Storms And Heat This Weekend

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• A youth went missing from Woodstock.
• Storms and extreme heat may stay around.
• Signs of heat stroke in animals to watch out for.

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Now, today's weather: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 95 Low: 70.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a runaway juvenile from the Woodstock area. The missing 13-year-old female, Jah'Mya Grant, was last seen getting into a dark passenger car near Wyngate Parkway, and she has an unspecified connection to the Savannah area. The missing youth is described as Black, about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 230 pounds. If you have any information on the case, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 770-928-0239 or 911. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. The heat doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon, and there may be storms leading up to the holiday next week. Not only will it be hot today and through the weekend, but there is also a "marginal risk" that we will have severe thunderstorms today and a "slight risk" that they'll come tomorrow. Stay cool, inside in the air conditioning and well hydrated, use your sunscreen and keep your eye on news outlets for storm- or heat-related alerts. (Cherokee County Emergency Management)
3. We discussed the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in humans yesterday, but what about animals? Symptoms of heat stroke in animals include heavy panting, excessive drooling and a racing heartbeat, while worsening symptoms can include vomiting, seizures, staggering and collapsing. Help keep your pets safe by restricting their activities in hot weather, keeping them in shaded and ventilated areas when not inside the home, keeping cool drinking water where they can get to it and by never leaving them in a vehicle. If you think your pet is experiencing heat stroke, contact your veterinarian immediately. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and in celebration, Cherokee Recreation & Parks has created a calendar packed full of daily happenings, activities and games designed to help get us up and outside. There are items for all ages, and there's even an interactive social media campaign with a grand prize up for grabs. Tomorrow, there's a free pop-up rock painting event at The WREC Pavilion at 2 p.m. Head over to paint some rocks with the family, the address is 7545 Main St., building 200. You can find the full calendar at the link. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
5. Units from Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) and Woodstock Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at the Walden Pond Apartments on Bells Ferry Road yesterday. When responders arrived around 5:45 a.m., fire was seen coming through the roof of building 300, and a search found nobody inside the building. The flames were extinguished, no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. (CCFES via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, June 30

• Morning INfluence - "The Big 10" City of Woodstock Projects: Hear about city projects from Woodstock's community development director and public works special project manager at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. The networking event is open to the public and includes breakfast, please RSVP at the link. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Flush & Fun with CCWSA: The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority will be on hand to speak about the path of waste and water. The event is for all ages and will include a story and activity at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (2 - 3 p.m.)
• Puzzle Palooza: It's an afternoon of puzzles with your friends, neighbors and family at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. There will be plenty of puzzles to choose from at the all-ages event, children must be accompanied by an adult. (3 - 6 p.m.)
• Jazz Night: International jazz saxophonist Peter Ponzol will be performing tonight in the Reeves House Garden, at 734 Reeves St. Seating at the free event is first come, first served, so plan to arrive early or bring along your own chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Bracelets, Beads & Bevvies with bamabelle: For ages 12 and up. Create three bracelets, all supplies will be provided along with light bites and drinks at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• "Ordinary Days": The musical tells the story of young adults looking for fulfillment, happiness, love and taxi cabs. The performance is best for ages 14 and up, due to adult themes and language, and will be held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 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.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Tyler Carson Band (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Dunn & Brooks - A Tribute to Brooks and Dunn (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• History Cherokee's Black History Committee and the R.T. Jones Memorial Library would love to hear your stories about Civil Rights and local churches in the '60s and '70s. If you have a story to tell, you can sign up for the "'My Story' Interviews with History Cherokee" event here, it will be going on today from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• There's a Fourth of July celebration going on at the Outlet Shoppes and it runs into next week. You can see the full schedule at the link, but today, it's "DJ Fridays" with DJ Dan. The party will go from 5 to 7 p.m. Tomorrow, from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be a DJ with a prize wheel, an ice cream social and face painting. The shops are at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (Visit Woodstock)
• How are your kids doing with the Mayor's Summer Fun Challenge? If you haven't signed them up yet, you still have time. You can register and download the map and challenge card at the link, and, as the kids' complete challenges, you'll just check them off. Completed cards can be turned in at the Woodstock Visitors Center by July 30 to win prizes, including stickers, water bottles and T-shirts. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
• If you like to collect books, The Sweet Read in Downtown Woodstock is a must. The shop has signed and first-edition books, they're marked with yellow and blue dots. Of course, they also have tons of brand-new books. You can find your next treasure at 8990 Main St. (The Sweet Read)
• In the mood for cigars and music? There's music this weekend at Maxwell's Cigar Bar, and tonight, it'll be Zion & The Mojo Kingz at 8 p.m. The band will be back again tomorrow from 8 to 11 p.m., Maxwell's Cigar Bar can be found at 150 Towne Lake Parkway. (Maxwell's Cigar Bar via Facebook)
• History Cherokee: "In just a few days, History Cherokee will be celebrating teachers all of July during our Teacher Appreciation Month. To recognize Cherokee County's past teachers who shaped our history, we wanted to share these photos of Mrs. Ralph Owen, Mrs. Frances Norman, & Mrs. Howell Brooke. Want to learn more about Teacher Appreciation Month? Visit https://historycherokee.org/teacher-day/" (History Cherokee via Facebook)

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