🌱 Officer Involved Shooting In Canton + School Bus Law Reminders

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the Monday edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on local news and upcoming events. There are a lot of great happenings around town this week, let's dive in...

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.

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

1. An officer involved shooting in Canton is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting occurred Saturday and was the result of an earlier domestic incident in Woodstock. Around 11 a.m., Woodstock resident Mark Allen, 67, attempted to enter a home occupied by an individual with a Temporary Protective Order in place against him. After his attempt to gain entry by shooting the front door was unsuccessful, he left the premises and was later found in the parking lot of the Canton Red Lobster on Riverstone Parkway. Mark Allen was armed with a gun when found in the parking lot and was shot by the responding officer. The suspect was transported to the hospital in critical condition. (Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Release)
2. With school starting up today, the Woodstock Police Department would like to remind us to brush up on the School Bus Laws here in Georgia. Did you know that "drivers traveling in the opposite direction of the bus on a multi-lane road that has a permanent barrier or grass/concrete median do not have to stop, but should still slow down and drive with caution"? (Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)
3. Leighton Graham, a firefighter out of Station 9 in Cherokee County, has been recognized as July's "Hero of the Month" by the Marietta-based real estate company, Local Realty. The monthly honor recognizes veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMT's, doctors, nurses, teachers and other citizens that serve or have served our community or country as a whole. Leighton has been a firefighter since 2021 and is currently enrolled in a paramedic program as well. (Marietta Daily Journal Online)
4. Woodstock senior Adonis Garcia has committed to the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Adonis transferred to Woodstock High School last year, where he ranked second on the team. During the 2021 season, he recorded 28 tackles and 5 pass break ups and averaged20.2 yards per kickoff return. Adonis is the fourth pledge out of Georgia for App State. (247Sports)
5. An upcoming episode of "Evil Lives Here" will tell the story of a terrifying attack on a local Canton woman that took place on New Year's Day, 2021. Her attacker bound and assaulted her, his identity hidden. Through the investigation, the true horror of the assault came to light. The episode will air on Investigation Discovery at 10 p.m. this coming Sunday. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Veterans Meetup" today and every first Monday at Reformation Brewery in downtown Woodstock. (6 p.m.)
• "DJ Bingo" today and every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market on Chambers Street (7 p.m.)
• "Star Wars Trivia" at Blue Ghost Arcade: Solo or team options, paid admission into the arcade includes entry into trivia. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out the five most recent properties for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Thank you, readers! We received a great suggestion last week to add an overview of the upcoming week's events to help plan ahead for activities. With so many great things going on here in Woodstock, it's hard to choose just a handful. So for now, every Monday, let's highlight a few upcoming events that may require some planning or advanced registration.
  • MadLife Stage & Studios:
    • Wednesday: "The Shetlands - Folk & Blues." Ages 13+. (7:30 p.m.)
    • Thursday: "Chest Fever - Tribute to 'The Band'." Ages 13+. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Blue Ghost Arcade:
    • Tuesday: "RPG Night!" every Tuesday. Paid admission includes entry into any of the 3 campaigns. New players are welcome. (8 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: "Mario Kart Tournament!" Bi-weekly tournament. (8 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: "Rocket League Tournament!" Nintendo Switch. (8 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Beer Market:
    • Wednesday: "DJ Trivia!" Every Wednesday. (7 p.m.)
  • Reformation Brewery Woodstock:
    • Tuesday: "Game Night" every Tuesday. (6 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: "Trivia Night" every Wednesday. (7 p.m.)
  • Leaning Ladder on Main Street:
    • Thursday: "Fresh and Vibrant Morocco with Chef Kyle" demonstration class. Tickets available online. (7 p.m.)
  • FoxTale Book Shoppe on Main Street:
    • Thursday: Carolyn Curry in-person event. You can preorder her new book "Sudden Death" online. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Arts:
    • Tuesday: On the front porch of the Reeves House, "Home Grown Artist Talk: Maxine Hess". Free event, but please register. (6:30 p.m.)
    • Friday: At the Education Studio inside the Reeves House, "Locals Night Featuring Jay Mars.” Opening Reception series for new local artists held today and every first Friday. (6 p.m.)
  • Cherokee County Government:
    • Tuesday: Planning Commission Public Hearing at the Administration Building in Canton (7 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: "Unwind Wednesdays" at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. Foot trucks, craft vendors, music and more. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Sequoyah Regional Library System:
    • Tuesday: "Bookin' It!" at the Woodstock Green downtown. Bring your stroller and your little one to walk and talk with other parents in the area. (10:30 a.m.)
    • Wednesday: "Family Storytime" at the Woodstock Public Library. Stories and songs for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent. (10:30 a.m.)
• Here's to starting Monday off with a smile:
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Eagle Watch: "Thank you so much to the man who paid for 20.00 worth of gas for me today at Cherokee Landing. He saw me counting change and paying for $4.21 worth of gas. When he came out of the store he came over and told me he had paid for me to get $20.00 more in gas. We have some really good neighbors around here. We all need to be this way with each other. Anyway sir, I really hope you see this, and again, God bless you!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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