🌱 Search Continues For Missing Woman + Arrest Made In November Crash

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• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is requesting help.
• An arrest has been made in a fatal November accident.
• Adoption fees are waived at the animal shelter.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with spotty showers. High: 64 Low: 57.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has put out an updated message on its Facebook page about the missing woman out of Cherokee County. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has stated they are following up on leads received, but they are still searching for Laura Ann Linde. The 65-year-old woman was last seen on Saturday and was supposed to meet up with friends for dinner, but she never made it to the restaurant. Linde is described as 4 feet, 11 inches and 95 pounds. No clothing description was provided. She was last heard from via text message at 6 p.m. on Saturday. She drives a grey Nissan Sentra with the tag SAJ4613. If you have any information, please contact the sheriff's office at 678-493-4080 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. An arrest has been made in a Thanksgiving Day crash that took the lives of a Creekview High School graduate and her father. The 24-year-old suspect, William Clark of Canton, has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane. Tests revealed he was not under the influence at the time, it is believed he fell asleep while driving, crossing the center line into the victims' lane. A GoFundMe was created after the accident, and to date it has raised over $40,000 for the family of Chris Mynes, 52, and Alivia Mynes, 18. (WSB-TV)
3. In celebration of love, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is waiving the adoption fee for all animals through this Friday. You can see the available pets here, and they'll all have their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip completed. You'll also get a sample bag of food and more with every adoption. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It's located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Jewelry 101 with bamabelle: for ages 12 and up, learn basic wire wrapping skills and create two pairs of earrings. Participants will go home with a six-piece jeweler tool set, jeweler's mat and a take-home project. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, singing, dancing, crafts and lots of fun at either the Woodstock Library, located at 7735 Main Street, or the Rose Creek Library, located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Reading Dogs with Teddy Puppies: for children of all ages. Sign up for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to the Reading Dog at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. The form to sign up is here, but a note on the form states you will need to reach out to them via Facebook if less than 24 hours prior to the event. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Joy of Breathing: learn the Joy of Breathing technique and enjoy a Pranayama class with Soul Dimension. The free class will take place via Zoom meeting. Please see the listing for more information. (noon - 1:15 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: enjoy live music every Wednesday, The Radio Show starts playing at 7:30 p.m. at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Discovering Pickleball: for all skill levels, all equipment will be provided. Learn to play the sport by the end of the session at the Dupree Park Pickleball Courts, 513 Neese Road. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: prizes for first, second and third place teams every Wednesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: the top three winners in tonight's Tekken 7 tournament will win prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • Nutrition 2023 - join the Nutrition & Weight Management Group to discuss recipe ideas, learn facts about nutrition and get weight management support every Wednesday at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Undiscovered Artist Showcase - A Monthly Spotlight on Rising Musicians (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Today is the last day to drop off your books for the Reeves House Book Swap! You can drop off your gently used books during normal business hours today, from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. The browsing and book pick-up portion of the event will be on Thursday and Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. (Reeves House via Facebook)
• The spring season is starting to come in strong to the downtown area! The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is this Saturday, with specials at tons of restaurants and bars, including Pure Taqueria. The restaurant is offering great deals from 2 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, and music is coming back to the rooftop on March 2 with Rich Gunderlock. The tunes will flow as long as there's no precipitation. Yay spring! (Pure Taqueria)
• It's a great week for parents to steal a moment for themselves, and this Friday is the perfect chance, with Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center. You can drop the kids off for a bit, and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register here. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Hot Wheels Skate Center has some super fun events coming up for families with children. Their March Stroll and Roll for kids ages 5 and under is coming up on March 3 at 10 a.m., and admission includes a dance party, time on the playground and a craft. Ride-along toys are allowed, but pedal bikes and motorized vehicles are not. The skate center's next Homeschool Skate will be on March 3 at noon, and admission includes either the playground or skating. Hot Wheels Skate Center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

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