🌱 Millage Rates Get Unanimous Approval + Two Concerts Left In Series

Hello there, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• Millage rates approved this week.
• Woodstock Summer Concert Series dates.
• Library celebrations ushering in the school year.

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Now, today's weather: Cloudy with a thunderstorm or two. High: 87 Low: 70.

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

1. It's official, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted to lower the BOC-controlled millage rate during its meeting on Tuesday. As its stated, with a mill worth one-thousandth of a dollar, the rate of tax assessed for each $1,000 of our property value was unanimously approved and set at 4.954 mills for Maintenance & Operations, 2.764 mills for the Fire District and 0.319 mills for the Parks Bond. Also at the meeting, the rates set by the Board of Education were made official, coming out to 16.45 mills for the School Board Maintenance and Operations and 1.5 mills for the School Board Bond. You can read more about the BOC meeting topics at the link. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
2. There are two more shows in this year's Woodstock Summer Concert Series, one this month and one next. Next week, on Aug. 12, the Van Halen tribute band Completely Unchained will be performing at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, joined by the Guardians of the Jukebox. The last show is scheduled for Sept. 9, when the Atlanta-borne rock band Drivin' n' Cryin' and Angie Lynn Carter hit the stage. Be sure to visit the official website at the link for seating, parking and shuttle information. (Woodstock Summer Concert Series)
3. The Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) is holding two great events for us on Monday, as we jump feet first into the new school year. At the R.T. Jones Memorial Library at 4:30 p.m., celebrate the close of the summer and the library system's Summer Discovery programming with an End-of-Summer Celebration. As promised, the kids will get to see the library's executive director get a pie in the face if the goal of 1 million reading minutes has been met. At the Rose Creek Library, it'll be a fun night with family, friends and neighbors as the library pulls out all the board games for the Board Game Bash. Snacks will be available, and the fun starts at 4:30 p.m. for that one as well. You can see the full calendar at the link. (SRLS Calendar of Events)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, August 4

• Wine Tasting Bingo Night: The Gifted Ferret is hosting a bingo night where you'll play multiple games and enjoy wine tasting during game breaks. The Gifted Ferret can be found at 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Satellite Blvd: Enjoy live music on the rooftop tonight at PURE Taqueria, weather permitting. The address is 405 Chambers St. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• WIT! Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe! Best for those aged 10 and up, it's improv night at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Surrender Hill: Head to Rootstock tonight for amazing food and music, 8558 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • WILKES (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Remember We Die (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Ticket to the Moon - The Electric Light Orchestra Experience (7:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There's some great music this weekend at Maxwell's Cigar Bar, The Shuffle Junkies will be performing from 8 to 11 p.m. tonight, and Frankie Robinson, Darryl Lee and Charlie Korch will be on stage tomorrow at 8 p.m. The address is 150 Towne Lake Parkway, the music will play from 8-11 p.m. (Maxwell's Cigar Bar via Facebook)
• You have the full weekend to study up for Monday's trivia night at The Blue Ghost Arcade. The theme on Monday is "Futurama," and as usual, you can play alone or with a team, and the admission includes unlimited gaming all night. You can find the arcade at 164 Towne Lake Parkway; the evening begins at 8 p.m. (The Blue Ghost Arcade via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "DANCE PARTY at Jekyll Brewing! Every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. Jekyll will be hosting the After Hours Dance Party with DJ Vision. @jekyllbrewing" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Make plans to visit Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars on Thursday Aug. 10 and join them for their celebration of their 10-year anniversary! A ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Did you know that we use only Positive Reinforcement training methods at Cherokee County Animal Shelter? All of the staff is also trained in Fear Free Pets handling methods, making CCAS a Fear Free shelter 🐶🐱🐾❤️" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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