🌱 Local Girl Still Missing + Veterans At The WPD + SPLOST Gets A Yes

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• ⚠️ A Cherokee County girl is still missing.
• 🚓 Veterans that serve our community.
• 🛑 Hames Rd. is temporarily closing.

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Now, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 68 Low: 53.

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

1. Sulma Raquel Temaj Tojil, a 14-year-old girl that disappeared from Cherokee County on November 8, is still missing. Tojil was last seen around Old Shoal Creek Road, at approximately 12:15 a.m. on November 8. The missing girl is about 5-foot-1, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, you can see her picture here. Her clothing and the direction she was traveling remains unknown, though she may have been wearing a black sweater. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office asks that anyone with information about Tojil or her location contact the department at 9-1-1 or 770-928-0239. You can reference case SO22-015624. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. This Veterans Day, the Woodstock Police Department is honoring veterans that now serve our community as officers with touching posts on their Facebook page. More will likely be posted today, but so far, here are some of the heroes we are extremely thankful to have on our side: Art Ogg, United States Navy veteran and current WPD Auxiliary Unit member, served our country from 1960 - 1965. Matt Carroll, United States Army veteran and current WPD detective, received the bronze star during his military service. John Haile, United States Marine Corps veteran and current WPD patrol officer, served our country for 10 years. Thank you for your service! (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
3. Get ready for construction traffic - Hames Road is going to be closed to all traffic from November 28 to March 31. During the construction, traffic on Hames Road will be detoured via Highway 92, Trickum Road and Jamerson Road. The construction will be completed in phases, with phases 1 and 2 addressing the stretch of Hames Road from Highway 92, south of the RaceTrac entrance, to the intersection of South Jett Road. Phase 3 will affect Hames Road from the South Jett Road intersection to 245 Hames Road. Phase 4 will affect 245 Hames Road to West Oaks Drive, and Phase 5 will conclude the project with the stretch of road from West Oaks Drive to Jamerson Road. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
4. While all eyes are already on the December Runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, there was a very important decision made here in Cherokee County this week. Barring any last-minute issues or inclusions, about 90.4% of our county voted to approve the continuation of the SPLOST program. The program helps pay for things we need in our community, like public safety equipment, recreation and parks, road improvements and more. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
5. Woodstock Arts announced that registration for its January 2023 class session is now open. There's a great variety, from Acrylic and Oil Painting to Parent & Child Clay Collaboration and lots in between. Classes meet weekly and are taught by trained instructors with a goal "to grow our student's creativity by encouraging artistic aspirations through a fresh and proficient learning environment." There's surely something for everyone, you can see the entire class listing here. (Woodstock Arts via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Dr. Don Pecan, a pecan doppelbock with roasted pecans - head to Reformation Brewery for this small batch, brewery-only release at 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• Festive Fridays at The Outlet Shoppes: every Friday during the holiday season, a live DJ, a light show and games for the kids at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Veterans Day Ceremony: to honor and celebrate America's veterans. The event includes a coffee and donut social after the ceremony, which is now being held at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Veterans Day Wine Tasting BINGO: tonight at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Charlotte's Web: presented by the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Zech Dallas: playing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Rock Band Night: Rock Band play starts at 8, but admission includes unlimited gaming until 2 a.m. at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
• Karaoke Night: tonight at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (8 - 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.)
  • Garden Club - work with the city community garden to develop and implement plans for planting and maintenance around the Senior Center, the club meets at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Malcolm Little (noon - 3 p.m.)
  • Clay Duke (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Grand Paradise - A Tribute to the Music of Styx (7 p.m.)
  • Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If I had won the lottery this week, I'd absolutely be looking at one of these five new homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• There are some of the most adorable animals in Georgia waiting for someplace to call home. There are some great places to look, but Petfinder is a source that can put them all together in one list for you. Check out the pets available for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Please take a moment to be prepared. For bad weather or otherwise #getthemchipped #wechipcherokee4free #anytimeweareopen" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bells Ferry Towne Lake: "Hello Neighbors, My name is Nick Wilson and I am a 20 year old college student at Kennesaw State University. I am a full time student and looking to make some extra cash outside of school. I am willing to help anyone with yard work, pet sitting, cleanup, or any other miscellaneous tasks you have...Give me a call or text me at (404) 421-5163." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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