🌱 Sheriff Searching For Suspects + Monkeypox Vaccine Available

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 67.

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

1. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men involved in an assault at a county Waffle House. Pictures are posted online of the men and a truck caught on video. Please take a look to see if anyone looks familiar and if so, please contact the sheriff's office at 770-928-0235. (WSB-TV)
2. The North Georgia Health District has received limited doses of the Jynneos vaccine against monkeypox and is now offering the vaccine by appointment only. The vaccines are available to high-risk individuals, 18 and over. If you have been in contact with an identified case of monkeypox in the last 14 days, are HIV positive, have multiple male same-sex partners, or are on pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV, please read through the information available online and register for an appointment. There are two vaccination sites, one in Dalton and one in Woodstock at the Woodstock Health Center on Main Street. (Dalton Daily Citizen)
3. Several officers from the Woodstock PD were recognized with Life Saving Awards on Monday. During a meeting with the Mayor and City Council, officers Hinkle, Brown, Dixon, Bitzer and Gross were honored for their emergency medical assistance and life-saving efforts during calls in April, May and June of this year. The department has posted narratives of the calls on its Facebook page. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
4. As part of the ongoing Bells Ferry, Kellogg Creek, Victory Drive intersection improvement project, Victory Drive will be closed at the Kellogg Creek Road intersection starting September 12 and running through September 25. Traffic will be detoured through Woodstock Road and Kellogg Creek Road. Any questions can be directed to the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at 678-493-6077. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is holding a "Power Hour" networking event at the Chamber Board Room at 3605 Marietta Highway in Canton. The event will include a chance to share about your own business or organization. Please check the website for event information and to register online prior to the event. (10 a.m.)
• "Family Storytime" will be going on at both the Rose Creek Library and Woodstock Library this morning. The event is for children of all ages - enjoy stories, songs, dancing and more, children must be accompanied by an adult. (10:30 a.m.)
• "Toddler Sensory Snack and Play: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!" will be at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. For children 0 to 4 years old, the event does not include actual bugs but does include play, snacks, music and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (10:30 a.m.)
• A Ribbon Cutting for NuSpine Chiropractic will be taking place at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway this morning. (11 a.m.)
• "Trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment" takes place every Wednesday at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. (7 p.m.)
• "Summer Bakes" is a hands-on class at Leaning Ladder on Main Street. Please registeronline. (7 p.m.)
• "Wine Pairing Dinner, Exploring Spain & Portugal" is Rootstock's monthly pairing dinner in The Listening Room. You can purchase tickets online. (7 p.m.)
• "Hyper Street Fighter 2 Tournament" at Blue Ghost Arcade on Towne Lake Parkway is a 1v1 PS5 double-elimination tournament. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Will Tipton (noon)
  • G. Drews and The Truth (6 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Carter Horne Band, from NBC's 2019 season of "The Voice". Tickets are available online. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Transition Academy student Caleb Guy will be representing the U.S. in kayaking at the Special Olympics World Games next year in Berlin. Congratulations! (CCSD via Facebook)
• Revolution Church has been named a Cherokee High School 2022 School Partner of the Year. The church's efforts include donated items, food and time, volunteers, meals, clothes and more. The church also helps families in need during the holidays. (CCSD Press Release)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Join us at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. as Mirabel from Encanto reads a story, poses for photos and more! Presented by the FoxTale Book Shoppe and Woodstock Parks and Recreation. (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Take a look at all the available homes for sale this week in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow 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, she can probably be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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