🌱 Public Hearing On Budget + Large Mixed-Use Development Proposed

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First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 77 Low: 70.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 83 Low: 70.

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

1. On September 20 at 6 p.m., the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will be holding a public hearing to consider the proposed $361.4 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The budget can be found online in full, but some items of note — $138.2 million is proposed for the general fund, $45.5 million for fire, $15.8 million for emergency medical services and $6.9 million for E-911. The budget is based on the current Cherokee County millage rates that were passed in July. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. A proposal for a mixed-use development was put before the Holly Springs City Council by WSE Development, LLC, on Thursday. The development plans include 270 apartments, 24 townhomes, 5,000 square feet of restaurant space, 17,500 square feet of retail space and 2,500 square feet of space for a drive-through bank on Holly Springs Parkway. The site is near the intersection of Sixes Road and Holly Springs Parkway. The planning commission and city staff are recommending approval of the proposal, but no residents have weighed in on the plan. A vote on the proposal will be held on September 26 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 3235 Holly Springs Parkway. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is holding a free, virtual workshop on resume writing and interview skills. Subject matter experts will be available to help job seekers improve their job searches and sharpen their skills. The event, "Work Readiness Wednesday," will be held on September 14 at 10 a.m. and is a great tie-in to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development Career Expo coming up later this month. Please enroll online or contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 for more details. (Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Press Release)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, September 10

• Farm. Fresh. Market. On Market Street until noon. (8:30 a.m.)
• "Community Market," enjoy some food and shop for crafts, trinkets, gently-used items and more at Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Road. (9 a.m.)
• "Yoga at the Library," is a free hour-long yoga session for ages 17 and up at the Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main Street. All levels are welcome, please bring your own mat. (11 a.m.)
• "Ann Hite in-person, Haints on Black Mountain" at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street, Suite 138. (1 p.m.)
• "Maker Bar," create a custom gift or project at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street (3 p.m.)
• "Pre Concert - Concert, with Trey Odum and Kaitlyn Croker," in the Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (5 p.m.)
• "The Pre Party, Woodstock Pre-Concert Celebration" at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 p.m.)
• Scotty McCreery is performing at the last concert of the 2022 Woodstock Summer Concert Series at the Amphitheater downtown. Head over early, chairs tend to be placed to reserve spots hours to a day before the concerts. (7:30 p.m.)
• "Meditate in Woodstock with a Buddhist Monk," is a free meditation class at the Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center, 518 Stell Road. (7:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Tabby Kirby (11 a.m.)
  • Casen Watson (2 p.m.)
  • Dawn Loves Nash (5 p.m.)
  • Sam Gyllenhaal Trio (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Synchronicity - Tribute to The Police" (7 p.m.)
  • "Jeremy's Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute" (10 p.m.)

Sunday, September 11

• "Ben Jammin Live on the Rooftop" at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street (noon)
• "Makers Mash," check out and shop local artists and makers at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (1 p.m.)
• "Wine Tasting BINGO" at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (3 p.m.)
• 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in The Park at City Center. (7 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Greg Shaddix & Friends (11 a.m.)
  • Layne Denton (3 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (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. As of Friday, there are also two female rabbits and one female pig available for adoption. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)
• Taste of Woodstock is Thursday, September 15. You can pre-purchase tickets at the Woodstock Visitors Center at Historic Dean's Store. (Visit Woodstock via Facebook)
• The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council is coming up on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. The agenda can be found online, there is time scheduled during the meeting for public comment. The meeting will be held at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street. (Woodstock Meeting Web Portal)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hickory Flat: "Hi Everyone! My name is Abraham, and I am an IICRC-Certified Water and Mold Technician. I am offering Free Water Damage and Mold Inspections. During the inspection, I'll share helpful tips. For a free inspection, please call or text me at 678-748-9651." (Nextdoor)
• On a personal note...We've received lots of feedback on the newsletter through the thumbs up and comment feeds. Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're enjoying it, and I hope to see you around town.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all next week for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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