🌱 Local Woman Missing + Volunteer Opportunity + I-285 Construction

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First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 87 Low: 62.

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

1. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing 24-year-old woman. Anya Love FangLi Bailey was last seen at her home in the Bridgemill subdivision on Thursday. It is thought that she left in the middle of the night on foot. She is about 4-foot-10, 95 pounds, with dark brown hair and eyes. Please call 911 if you know her location or have information for law enforcement. Follow the link to see a picture of the missing woman. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Cherokee Recreation and Parks is holding a Volunteer Trail Clean Up and Maintenance day on October 8. Some tools will be provided to the volunteers, please register so the department can plan accordingly. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Please reach out to Adam Fussell at cafussell@cherokeega.com to register or hear more details. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks via Facebook)
3. Construction of a new traffic pattern will be started next week on I-285 near the Roswell Road exit. Because of the construction, the Glenridge Drive/GA-400 exit will be moved to right before the Roswell Road overpass. The planned ramp will be longer and wider than the existing ramps and will help handle more traffic in preparation for a future project that will see I-285 blocked later this year. (WSB Radio)
4. An Ohio-based barbeque restaurant will be opening up in Woodstock on Highway 92. City Barbeque has existing locations in Decatur, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs. Along with the new Woodstock location, owners plan to open up a location in Snellville in the future. The restaurant will be near the intersection of Fitchburg Drive and will be about 3,800 square feet with both a drive-thru and a patio. (What Now Atlanta)
5. A Cherokee County man will be spending the next 12 years in prison for multiple crimes against a child. After Lomack Deamonte Pridgen is released from prison, he will spend the rest of his life on probation as a registered sex offender. Pridgen was known to the child and he plead guilty during the trial. (WSB-TV)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, September 17

• Farm. Fresh. Market. is on Market Street until noon. (8:30 a.m.)
• The Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale at Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. (9 a.m.)
• "AMPED in the Park with Pure Barre" the free event is for all fitness levels at the Amphitheater downtown. (9 a.m.)
• "Touch-A-Truck," check out emergency vehicles, and enjoy the food vendors and games. There will be a quiet time, for those with sensitive ears, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Head over to the website for more details on the shuttle services and the event at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. (9:30 a.m.)
• "Benefit for Cherokee County Veterans Association," bring your motorcycle and enjoy the show. Prizes will be awarded and vendors will be on site at 722 Stonecroft Lane, Woodstock. (10 a.m.)
• "Discovering Tennis for Kids!" The basic introduction to tennis is for ages 6-15, equipment and a snack are provided to the class at the Dupree Park Tennis Courts 1 and 2, 513 Neese Road. (10 a.m.)
• "Yoga On Tap," beginner yoga session. Please bring water and a mat. Paid entry includes a free pint or coffee after the class at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (10 a.m.)
• "Buy the Beer, Keep the Boot!" Until October 1, when you order a pint of Oktoberfest, you can get a Reformation Beer Boot to bring home from Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (1 p.m.)
• "LEGO Outer Space Design Challenge" is for children of all ages at Woodstock Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (3 p.m.)
• "Grape Harvest Wine & Food Fest" at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 p.m.)
• Stephanie Berlanga at Sunset Grille Lake Allatoona, 1001 Victoria Landing Drive. (6 p.m.)
• "The Lasting Laugh," with host Jessica It's All Good. The show for ages 12 and up will be held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Jim Stapley on the ROOFTOP at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Tanner Gray (11 a.m.)
  • Will Tipton (2 p.m.)
  • Chris Hamrick Duo (5 p.m.)
  • Steve Baskin and the Fourteens (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Dave Matthews Tribute Band (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Sunday, September 18

• "Crochet Club," head over to crochet and knit hats, scarves and plastic bag mats for the homeless with Hats and Hearts for the Homeless at Ark Family Church, 6835 Victory Drive. (1:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Al Urezzio (11 a.m.)
  • Greg Shaddix & Friends (3 p.m.)
  • High Beams Duo (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new pet, make sure to check out the adoption event at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 10 a.m. today. Please scan the QR code on the front door of the shelter to enter the "virtual line." Check the website for more information. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Coming up at Leaning Ladder: "Italian Trattoria - demonstration class" on September 22, "Croissant Class - hands-on class" on September 25, "Wine Tasting & Education, 5 Course Interactive Chef Tasting Menu" on September 27, and "Plant Power - demonstration class" on September 28. (Leaning Ladder)
• Downtown Woodstock: The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market is open today. Market hours are 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Market Street. It is open every Saturday through Dec 31. (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Arnold Mill Rd: "I'd like to learn the process of tanning hides, but it all sounds daunting. Anyone tan hides that wouldn't mind me dropping by, while you flesh and tan, so that I can observe. I want to see if it's something I think I could do." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox next week with another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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