🌱 Local Arrested After Death Of Child + A New Class And A New Brew

Hey, friends. It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including updates on...

• A Canton woman was arrested after the death of a child.
• A Red Cross training class is coming up soon.
• There's a new brewery in town.

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

1. A Canton woman has been arrested, suspected of concealing the death of another person and second-degree cruelty to children. At around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, an unnamed person walked into the Canton Police Department to report the death of a toddler. When police arrived at the home on Hearthstone Landing Drive, they located the deceased child and arrested a 40-year-old woman. At this time, the identity of the child and the relationship between the suspect and victim are unknown and the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about the incident, please contact the Canton PD at 770-720-4883. (WSB-TV Atlanta)
2. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter and the ASPCA want to remind pet owners about some of the dangers our furry ones can get into during the winter season. Pets can't decipher most poisons, especially those that taste sweet or savory, so it's up to us pet parents to keep these dangers out of reach. Antifreeze tastes great to animals, but it can cause kidney damage if ingested. Poinsettias are a danger as well, along with hand and foot warmers. Sidewalk salt is easy to forget about, but since our pets don't usually wear shoes, make sure to clean off their feet if they've been outside. Fire starter logs when eaten can cause an obstruction or perforation that can be life threatening. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. There's a Red Cross Lifeguard Training coming up later this month at the Cherokee Aquatic Center. The class will take place from December 28 - 30, and you will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuer certification. The class will take place both online and in person, the online portion must be completed prior to the in-person class. Attendees must be 15 years and up, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes with only legs, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from seven feet of water. You can read more about the class and register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Free Coffee Fridays: drop by the Rose Creek Library for a free cup of coffee. You may use your own cup or one from the library, there is a limit of one cup per person. The library is located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
• Festive Fridays at The Outlet Shoppes: head over to the outlets to enjoy some shopping, a live DJ, a light show, games for the kids and more at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Art On The Spot: local artists Jason Snape, Kaj Johnson and Skylar Strickland will create pieces of art in under three hours, the pieces will be raffled off at the end of the event at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Ugly Sweater Dope Kicks: head over to Payton Jean Marie for an evening of food and music, the shop is located at 9550 Main Street, Suite 100. (7 p.m.)
• Drew Thams: playing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 - 10 p.m.)
• A Christmas Carol: bring the whole family over to watch the annual Woodstock Arts production at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Private Christmas Discounted Shopping & Wine Tasting: tickets include a discount of 20% off your total shopping bill, a wine tasting now and another in January at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Karaoke: every Friday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Ben Bostick (noon - 3 p.m.)
  • Will Burke (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Them Mixon Boys (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Chi-Town Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago (7 p.m.)
  • Carpool - #1 Cars Tribute Band (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Jekyll Brewing is finally opening in the downtown area. The new location at 8634 Main Street is the company's third in Georgia, the other two are in Alpharetta. The grand opening is today at 5 p.m., head on down to grab a beer and some food. (Jekyll Brewing via Facebook)
• If you missed the Team Ezra fundraiser at the Canton and Woodstock locations of Your Pie yesterday, don't worry, you can help through this Sunday. A percentage of all sales and 100% of all donations through Sunday will go to help the King family. The restaurants are open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily, and you can find them at 285 Ridgewalk Parkway, Suite 100 in Woodstock or 2247 Cumming Highway, Suite 120 in Canton. (Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)
• Reminder: North Pole Postal Express ends on Saturday. Santa will return your child's letter if you include a return address. Also, their Sparkling Nights of Lights light show will run from 8 p.m. to midnight daily until December 31. The show can be viewed from the parking lot of the shop, just park, tune your car radio to 92.5 FM and relax to the sounds of the holidays and the sparkling, synchronized lights. The Gifted Ferret is located at 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (The Gifted Ferret)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The gift shop at the Woodstock Pharmacy is full of great gift items for Christmas! @woodstock_pharmacy #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Join The Blue Ghost Arcade on Monday, December 19 for Elf Trivia! The top three winners leave with prizes and you can play solo or with a team! Come get in the holiday spirit and maybe win a prize! See you at the arcade! Trivia starts at 8 p.m." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lakestone: "Looking for the sweet brown curly haired lady in the Forrest green Toyota four runner who helped me on canton road tonight . - My right car tire blew out and she stopped to check on me and waited with me until my husband arrived. May God bless you abundantly with health, happiness and good fortune." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cherokee Forest: "50+ Singles group in Cherokee County. - We have a good base of some wonderful people. If you work go home to an empty house. Need to make friends. Great environment. Our page is on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/14740800964455..." (Nextdoor)

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