🌱 Sheriff Searching For Missing Two + Brown Bag Concert Next Week

Good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• Two brothers missing from the area.
• A new marketing manager at Visit Woodstock.
• The Brown Bag Concert Series is back!

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Michale Pena, Realtor at RB Realty

The Realtor will see you now

Imagine you had a realtor who was as attentive and caring to clients as, say, a great physician’s assistant was to patients in the operating room. The analogy might seem like a stretch, until you meet Michale Pena.

For much of her career, Michale has worked as a Surgical First Assistant to one of our area’s top orthopedic surgeons. It’s a demanding, high-stress job that requires the highest level of attentiveness, precision and service. Along the way, Michale, who has spent her whole life in the Woodstock area, started helping her medical colleagues solve another problem: figuring out where to live in our area’s tight housing market.

These days, Michale is a rising star at RB Realty, offering the same level of attention to detail, responsiveness and service she learned in the operating room to buyers and sellers in our area. Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what a recent client says:

“Michale was fantastic from start to finish. She took all the stress off of us. She is a true professional, and we highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in buying or selling a home.”

In this challenging market, whether buying or selling, work with a realtor with deep local ties, a demanding and satisfied client base and a surgeon’s attention to detail. Contact Michale Pena today, or call her at 678-848-4351.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Now, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 66.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO) is searching for two brothers missing out of the Acworth area. Jose and Juan Amilcar Munguia were last seen at their home at approximately 12 p.m. on Aug. 24. Juan was wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt, jeans and white shoes, though Jose's clothing is unknown. Both males are 5 feet tall and 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No age was given on the two missing, but a picture of both can be seen at the link. Please contact the CSO at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1 if you have any information. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Visit Woodstock has a new marketing manager, Ingrid Smith was promoted this week and will be taking on the organization's daily operations, including those pertaining to marketing, communications, advertising, branding operations and events. Smith began as a part-time tourism information coordinator with Visit Woodstock and has a solid career foundation in working with companies, nonprofits and communities on their mission and communications. (Visit Woodstock via Facebook)
3. Next week marks the beginning of the annual Brown Bag Concert Series! Happening now for 25 years, the acoustic performances sound from the Gazebo in the Park at City Center on Thursday afternoons in September. First up will be Chip Jones on Sept. 7, and performers listed for the series this year are Wyatt Espalin, Ezra Jacob and WILKES. Take your lunch in the park, just grab a bite from one of the amazing eateries downtown and relax — the music starts at noon. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
4. Today is Pie Bar's birthday, in Woodstock now for eight delicious years. They have some of the best pie you'll ever taste, in sweet and savory options, and you can get yours by the slice or by the whole pie. To add to the birthday fun today, there's a Book Exchange happening at the shop. Just bring along a book or two and exchange them for books in the Little Free Pie-Brary, and there may be additional book swaps happening if there are extra books. Pie Bar is open today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 8720 Main St. (Visit Woodstock)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, September 1

• Woodstock Arts Video Game Tournament - "Just Dance 2023 Edition": There is a nominal entry fee if you'd like to play, you can save your spot at the link. Spectators are free. The event will be on The Green downtown, at 113 Elm St., so be sure to bring a folding chair. The winner will get a $25 gift card for GameStop. (6 p.m.)
• Local Artist Showcase - Heather Stevens: Meet September's featured artist and enjoy live music and wine at the free opening reception in the Reeves House Education Studio, 734 Reeves St. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Head Back to Hogwarts Night: This special night at Reformation Brewery features specialty drinks and more. If you have a "Harry Potter" costume, be sure to wear it. The brewery is located at 105 Elm St. (6 - 11 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting Bingo Night: Enjoy a nice wine tasting and some bingo games tonight at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• "Airness": Catch a performance of the play at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Foster Greene (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Poor Taste Comedy with Headliner Dustin Sims (7 p.m.)
  • Kanstyx - A Tribute to the Music of Kansas & Styx (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Maxwell's Cigar Bar is hosting GTO Cigars Owner Oscar Rodriguez tonight, and he'll be on hand to help you choose your next favorite cigar from 6 to 8 p.m. After the visit, the Barry Richman Band will be performing from 8 to 11 p.m. The Cigar Bar is located at 150 Towne Lake Parkway. (Maxwell's Cigar Bar via Facebook)
• It's officially the end of summer in just a few days, and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta has a sale all weekend long to celebrate. Huge sales, live music and more awaits at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. The Highbeams will be playing tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m., and Nick Watson will be playing on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• Waste Management has announced that garbage and recycling routes will continue as usual next week in Woodstock. There will not be a delay due to the Labor Day holiday, so be sure to put your trash bins outside on the usual day. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
• The Sweet Read bookstore in downtown Woodstock would like everyone to know that they have lots of parking, and that the gravel lot has shaded spots. The book shop is at 8990 Main St. and the hours for today are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (The Sweet Read via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter? Contact me at Woodstock@Patch.com