🌱 Missing Woman May Be In Town + Locals Recognized By Boy Scouts

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally. In this issue, you'll find...

• Missing woman may be in Woodstock.
• The Boy Scouts recognizes local lieutenant.
• WDSTKtoberfest starts this weekend!

But first, today's weather: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 86 Low: 65.

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

1. Two weeks after her disappearance from Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett County Police Department is still searching for Alpharetta resident Maury-Ange Martinez. The woman left the Gwinnett Jail on Aug. 21 in the afternoon, and she is thought to currently be in the area of Woodstock or Marietta. The missing woman is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 100 pounds with brown hair and eyes. She also has several tattoos, one if which is a snake on her sternum and writing on both sides of her ribs. If you see Martinez, please call 9-1-1. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Boy Scouts of America - Atlanta Area Council recognized Lt. Michael Sims of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and 12 others for their work with area youth. Sims is currently the public information officer and public affairs specialist for the department, though he began his path as a 15-year-old in the Fire Explorer program. Among many other accolades received throughout his career, the award recipient is the current lead advisor for Explorer Post 469, Georgia advocate for Fire & Emergency Services Exploring, Fire & EMS chair for BSA Winterfest and Health & Safety committee member for the Atlanta Area Council. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
3. This Saturday is the beginning of WDSTKtoberfest at Reformation Brewery downtown, and there's fun and great deals to be had. There are great deals to be had, and our mayor will be kicking off the event with a ceremonial, 10:30 a.m. keg tapping at Reformation during the Farm. Fresh. Market. On Sept. 23, the 80s cover band Guardians of the Jukebox will celebrate the best decade ever with a Glow Night on the Event Green at 7:30 p.m., vendors will be opening up shop at 6 p.m. On Sept. 30, there's a pub crawl, and I'll update you here in the newsletter once the date gets closer and more details are released. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Wednesday, September 13

• Family Storytime: Head to the Woodstock or Rose Creek Library with your child for a story time with books, fingerplays and songs. The Woodstock Library is located at 7735 Main St., the Rose Creek Library address is 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Trivia Night: Join your friends and neighbors at Reformation Brewery tonight for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment. There are prizes for the top-three winners, the brewery address is 105 Elm St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Prohibition Cocktail Dinner: Enjoy a four-course pairing dinner with prohibition-era cocktails at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Grab a bite from the Bussin Jerk ATL food truck and play some music bingo tonight at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: All ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In the market for a new home? Take a look at these homes in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Taste of Woodstock is fast approaching!!! Taste is this Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-9 p.m. Try delicious bites of the best food in Woodstock at this event on the Woodstock Arts Event Green. Twenty-three amazing local restaurants." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Join Woodstock Parks and Recreation at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. for a story, photos and more with Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! Free to attend! Presented by the FoxTale Book Shoppe." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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— Nina Lightcap

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