🌱Sheriff Searches For Suspects + Woodstock Native Wins On ‘The Voice’

Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• The Sheriff's Office needs help finding three suspects.
• Local children received gifts via Shop with a Hero.
• Bryce Leatherwood is “The Voice” 2022 winner!

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 50 Low: 46.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is searching for three people suspected of shooting a BB gun at patrons of the Kroger on Hickory Flat Highway. The incident took place on November 7 just after 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the store. The suspects were riding in a black Chevrolet Camaro. You can see the suspects’ pictures here. Please call the Sheriff's Office at 470-281-7208 if you have information about the incident or suspects. (Fox 5 Atlanta and Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation held its annual Shop with a Hero event Saturday. Members of the Woodstock police and fire departments brought 159 children shopping for Christmas presents, the trip totaling around $23,000 in gifts. The program is partially funded by citizen donations and it is hosted each year by the Walmart on Highway 92. Since the program's creation over 20 years ago, more than 1,900 children have been helped. (Woodstock Police via Facebook)
3. Woodstock native Bryce Leatherwood won the competition show “The Voice” on Tuesday evening. The finale began on Monday evening with performances from the top contestants. Neighbors around Woodstock headed down to the Event Green downtown to watch the final performances on the big screen. As part of the prize package, Leatherwood was awarded with a recording contract. Congratulations, Bryce! (11 Alive)
4. A local woman and her adult son are facing several federal charges for their suspected parts in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capital. Lisa Eisenhart of Woodstock and her son, Eric Munchel of Nashville, were seen in photographs wearing bulletproof vests. Munchen was also equipped with zip ties and a stun gun. In the video allegedly recorded by Munchen, the two can be seen hiding weapons in a bag outside before their entry into the Capital. Assault rifles, a sniper rifle with a tripod, shotguns, pistols, ammunition and a drum-style magazine were located in a subsequent search of Munchen's home in Nashville. The two have been on home confinement since March 2021, with restrictions on their internet access and contact with others involved in the riot. If found guilty, they could each serve up to 20 years in prison. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Hanukkah Sameach! Storytime: Children must be accompanied by an adult to the special Winter Holiday Series storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Zoey the Reading Dog: Please register for a time slot to read to Zoey by calling 770-591-1491. The event will be held at the Rose Creek Library. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• The Polar Express is for all ages, though children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Head over to the library to read the book, play games and enjoy some treats. Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket, if you'd like, to the event at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: live music every Wednesday. “The Radio Show” starts playing at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Teen Holiday Cookie Decorating: for ages 12 and up, enjoy hot coco while decorating cookies. Please register here for the event tonight at the Rose Creek Library. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Santa Claus is Coming to J.D.'s: meet Santa and Alpine the Elf at J.D.'s Bar-B-Que, 6426 Bells Ferry Road, Suite 160. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Paint and Chat Christmas Event: sip, paint and chat at the Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery, 9194 Main Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: every Wednesday, prizes for first, second and third place teams each week at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Wednesday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• ASW Whiskey Barrel Release Dinner: a 5-course pairing dinner at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: the top three winners in the tournament win prizes. The game this week is Mortal Kombat 11 at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Fit Over 50 - have fun with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength exercises every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Mary Did You Know - An Evening of Christmas Music with Buddy Greene & Friends (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There's a very special game of trivia going on at The Daily Draft next week. Friday, December 22, the “A Christmas Story”-themed trivia night will be hosted by actor Yano Anaya, who played Grover Dill in the movie. There will be a meet and greet starting at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• Woodstock put together an excellent holiday event page over on the official Visit Woodstock website. You can check out the page here. There’s a bit of everything, from food offerings to events to holiday cocktails around town. (Visit Woodstock)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks has some really fun classes year-round. It also offer camps throughout the year, including a January 21 class to learn the basics of project sewing. In the A Notion to Sew Basics class, you'll get make an accessory bag and small practice project using a sewing machine, serger, needle and thread. The kids can get in on the fun at the Non-Stop Action Break Camp happening February 20-24 at both The Buzz in Canton and The WREC in Woodstock. The camp is for ages 5-12, click the link for more information. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Woodstock Arts also has classes throughout the year and a robust course catalog. Coming up in January, some of their offerings include Acrylic and Oil Painting, Lets Make Jewelry!, Kids Claypalooza, Fabulous Felting and many more. They've got something for all ages, interests and skill levels. You can see their catalog here. (Woodstock Arts)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Join Made Mercantile this Thursday, Dec 15, from 5pm-9pm for the annual Merry + Brite Shop Night! Enjoy sip + snacks, (@pie_bar anyone?!). Snag 10% off the whole shop and let makers help you wrap those gifts!! They even have activities for the kiddos! @mademercantilewdstk #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Available pets will be FREE to ADOPT this week!!❣️🎄🐾 Please watch this page everyday but especially FRIDAYs at 5:30pm to see the most new pets each week. Open for Adoption Tuesday through Saturday 10am -5pm" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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