🌱 Officer Saves Fawn From Hole + Board Of Commissioners' Approvals

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Now, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 73.

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

1. A fawn fell into a construction site hole Thursday in the Carmichael Farms subdivision. Officials believe the deer had been in the hole for a couple of days. Cherokee County Deputy Addison Bass went in to save the deer, which ran into the woods as soon as it was lifted to safety. (WSB-TV)
2. Highlights from the Board of Commissioners meeting on August 2 have been posted on the Cherokee County website. The board unanimously approved the purchase of 30 new Ford Police Interceptors, 16 ballistic shields and the addition of two new clerk positions in the juvenile court system. Other approvals include the closing of Union Hill Road at Canton Creek until January 23 for construction and several rezoning requests. (Cherokee County Press Release)
3. Cherokee County School Superintendent Dr. Brian V. Hightower met with the Cherokee County Council PTA executive board this week. The superintendent spoke about school operation updates and new initiatives, answered questions from the board and heard PTA feedback. Also on the agenda was the Parent University, a program offered each year to parents that covers topics like student success and wellness. (CCSD via Facebook)
4. A postal worker out of Cherokee County was sentenced after running over a Woodstock woman with her mail truck in 2020. Jaynie Underwood plead guilty and received three years of probation for the offenses. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Original Story: Fox 5 Atlanta)
5. There was a great turnout for National Night Out! Woodstock families enjoyed food and fun while checking out public safety vehicles and our local safety agencies. We learned about crime and drug prevention, local anti-crime efforts and how to keep our partnership with law enforcement strong. (Woodstock Government via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Back-to-School Board Games and Social!" at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Games, ice cream and more. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. (4 p.m.)
• "Skate Night" at Hot Wheels Skate Center in Woodstock. The Mill Creek Middle School Spirit Night is taking place until 9 p.m. (5 p.m.)
• At the Education Studio inside the Reeves House, "Locals Night Featuring Jay Mars." The Opening Reception series showcases new local artists every first Friday. (6 p.m.)
• "Designer Cupcakes with Chef Michelle" is a hands-on class at Leaning Ladder on Main Street (7 p.m.)
• "Magic the Gathering Draft Tournament!" tonight and every Friday at Blue Ghost Arcade. Paid admission includes entry into the tournament, and new players are welcome. (7 p.m.)
• Satellite Blvd DJ is at Pure Taqueria tonight on the roof. (7 p.m.)
• Canon Tyler - live music in The Listening Room at Rootstock on Main Street. (8 p.m.)
• "iThink Improv" at the Woodstock Arts theater (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Shane Byous (noon)
  • Steven Brooks Band (5 p.m.)
  • Them Mixon Boys (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute - night 1, show 1 (7 p.m.)
  • TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute - night 1, show 2 (9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Check out the five most recent Woodstock-Towne Lake area homes for sale! (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Maybe you're looking for a new pet? There are a lot of great animals in our area shelters. Check out the available pets online, there's one out there waiting to go home with you. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Woodstock Police Department is holding "Coffee With a Cop" on August 9 at the Circle of Friends Coffee Shop, inside The Circuit at Chattahoochee Tech. Head down to meet some officers, ask questions and talk to the department, the event starts at 10 a.m. (Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

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