🌱 Ball Ground Home Destroyed In Fire + Remains Found In Canton

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Woodstock-Towne Lake, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community. Today's issue includes news about...

• Hydrant placement causes delay in fire containment.
• A third set of remains have been found in Canton.
• Woodstock Arts events for this holiday week.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 55 Low: 36.

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

1. A fire in Cherokee County took longer and was more difficult than usual to extinguish due to the location of the nearest fire hydrant. The home on Fletcher Drive in Ball Ground was fully engulfed in flames when crews from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff's Office arrived on Saturday evening, but when fire hydrants weren't close enough, firefighters had to shuttle water to the scene using several trucks. One resident was injured in the fire but was not taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (11 Alive and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services)
2. Remains found in Canton are the third found in the same area within months. The site of the discovery last week near the Etowah River is in the same vicinity of Reformation Parkway and Waleska Street where the body of a homicide victim was found in late June. In July, a drowning took the life of a man found in the river near Brown Street, north of Waleska Street. Though the three deaths appear unrelated, the most recent cause is undetermined at this time. (11 Alive)
3. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter and the ASPCA want to remind us of ways to keep our pets safe this holiday season. There are actually quite a few dangerous food items that aren't fit for our pets. Items in the list include chocolate, sugar-free candies, gum and baked goods containing xylitol, raisins and grapes, turkey and ham bones, alcoholic beverages, raw bread dough, onions and garlic. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: for ages 18 and up. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit the Red Cross website here and enter the code "RTJones" to make an appointment for the drive at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Charity Knife Sharpening Event: Tony from Y-Not Sharp will be available to sharpen your knives and shears. Bring two or more non-perishable food items and you'll receive 10% off the price of the service at Leaning Ladder, 105 E. Main Street. (11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
• World Cup Watch Party - USA vs Wales: bring a blanket, chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages to the Event Green downtown for a free watch party. There will be a bar set up with drinks for sale. (2 p.m.)
• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: test your musical knowledge and win prizes every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Christmas Specials Trivia: play for a prize, the trivia will include familiar holiday classics at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday at the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - today at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Gifted Ferret has a free light show to share with you during the holiday season. The Sparkling Nights of Lights light show will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, starting this Saturday and showing daily until December 31. The show can be viewed from the parking lot of the shop at 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. 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)
• Hobgood Park will be starting up the Holiday Lights of Hope season on Friday, and the display is open until December 23. The walk-through display has over 2 million lights, concessions, vendors and a visit with Santa. Proceeds benefit the Anna Crawford Children's Center. (Atlanta Parent)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Reformation Brewery is holding a Friendsgiving Woodstock event on Wednesday. Bring your friends with you to the brewery for some live music from Serpent & Dove and trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment. The band starts at 4 p.m., and trivia starts at 7. The brewery will be back from the holiday on Friday for their Breakfast & Black Friday Taproom Party, from 6 - 11 a.m. Beer for breakfast? Why not! Get your tickets here, and enjoy a selection of dark beer and pancakes topped with a specially made Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. The brewery is located at 105 Elm Street. (Reformation Brewery)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Wednesday: Angie Aparo - Thanksgiving Eve Show (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: ABBA Revisited - ABBA Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Epic Elton - A Tribute to Elton John (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: ABBA Revisited - ABBA Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: REO Survivor - A Tribute to REO Speedwagon & Survivor (10 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Wednesday: Turley Vineyards "Game Meat" Wine Pairing Dinner - a five-course game meat dinner in The Listening Room. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Jim Stapley, playing live in The Listening Room. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Hand Up - Stand Up Comedy Night in The Listening Room. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Tuesday: Wine Dinner with Chef Kyle & Bonterra Organic Estates - wine tasting and education, along with a five-course, interactive chef tasting menu. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Christmas Open House Artisan Wine Tasting - the official kick-off night for the Sparkling Nights of Lights light show, and the only opportunity to view the light show from inside the shop. (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Christmas Wine Therapy's Sip & Paint - enjoy some nice wine while you paint either a set of 4", oversized round glass ornaments, an oversized wine glass or a recycled frosted wine bottle lamp. (3 - 5 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Wine Tasting Bingo - all supplies will be provided. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio, Inside Edition - for all skill levels, enjoy a guided painting session as you create your own piece of art. There is an option to purchase bottomless mimosas, and all supplies will be provided for the painting session in the Education Studio at the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Yoga in the Garden -for all skill levels. Please bring a mat, water bottle and a notebook for a bit of reflection time at the end of class. The class is donation-based and will be held in the backyard garden of the Reeves House. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Tuesday: Painter's Club - receive professional instruction and share ideas every Tuesday. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Nina Lightcap

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