🌱 Shooting At Car Dealership + Woodstock Locals In Sports News

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Nina, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

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

1. A shooting took place Wednesday afternoon at the Shottenkirk Hyundai car dealership on Liberty Boulevard in Canton. After being shot in the leg, the victim drove down the road where the police located him. The passenger in the car was uninjured and the driver was transported to the hospital. The shooter was captured and is now in the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center charged with two counts of aggravated assault. (WSB-TV)
2. Troy University has named its women's track and field 2022 signing class. Included is Woodstock native Makenna Calbert. The Etowah High School graduate is a distance runner that competed in the Georgia 7A State Championship meet for Etowah where her team was the runner-up and Calbert took 12th place in the 1600-meter run. (Troy Messenger)
3. Also a Woodstock native, Carson Allen has committed to Mississippi State football. Allen is out of Etowah High School as well and was named the No. 41 kicker by Kohl's Kicking Camps. He was also named to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution's Class 6A all-state preseason team. (Clarion Ledger)
4. Woodstock is in the running for Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's 12th annual Top Adventure Towns Contest. The contest will have three rounds, the first round is open for votes until August 22. The winning towns in each of four categories will be featured in the November issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. You can vote for Woodstock and your other favorite towns online, we are in the "medium" category. (Watauga Democrat)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) meets today and every Thursday for the YPOW AM networking event at The Circuit. (7:30 a.m.)
• "Lap-Sit Storytime" at the Hickory Flat Public Library is for 1- to 3-year-old children. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by a parent. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Cherokee County Library Board Meeting at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton is today and is open to the public for observation. (4 p.m.)
• "SchmoozaPalooza" will be at Woodstock City Church. Free food samples and local business networking. The free event is family-friendly. (4 p.m.)
• The theme for the "LEGO Lab" at the Woodstock Public Library is "things that GO!" Create moving creations, test your builds and then leave them at the library to display for all to see. For kids of all ages. (4:30 p.m.)
• mINgle with LGE Community Credit Union is a networking event taking place at 936 Towne Lake Pkwy. Mingle with our community while enjoying food, beverages and music. Please register. (5:30 p.m.)
• Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing will be held at the Cherokee County Admin Complex on Bluffs Parkway in Canton. (6 p.m.)
• "Tune Up Thursdays - Marty Manous" - live blues music on the ROOFTOP at Rootstock. (6 p.m.)
• "Italian Trattoria with Chef Kyle" at Leaning Ladder is a demonstration class, there is an $85 per person registration fee. (7 p.m.)
• "Pick & Pour - Pick your vessel, pour your candle!" Amanda of Cherokee Rose Candle Company will lead the class at Made Mercantile on Main Street. A dessert and drink will be provided. Please sign up online to register and pick your vessel. (7 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Sterling Barrett (noon)
  • Websters Wheel (5:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Steven Brooks Band - funk, rock and roll and heady vibes cover band (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rocky Springs: Our beloved dog Fang ran off recently. Please call me at 404-333-7398 If you see him. He is an older male mixed Chihuahua and English bull dog." (Nextdoor)
• A few upcoming events:
• On Saturday, head over to the Amphitheater downtown for "Black Jacket Symphony - Hotel California" where the Eagles album will be played live. Please check online for shuttle information. (7:30 p.m.)
• Saturday at The Gifted Ferret: "The Pre-Party, Woodstock Pre-Concert Celebration - Artisan Wine Tasting & Dancing" tonight. Head down to the shop on Eagle Drive for music, dancing, drinks and shopping before the concert. (5 p.m.)
• "Leisure Roamers" at the Cherokee Rec Center on Main Street on Saturday. Murphs Surf in Woodstock is holding an evening kayak. The rental includes a double kayak for your and your plus-one. If you don't have a partner, please let the coordinator know beforehand to be paired with another person. Please register online. (5 p.m.)
• "LEGO Lab" at the Rose Creek Public Library is an event this Saturday for all ages. (3 p.m.)

• Woodstock Arts:
  • Saturday: "Kids Corner: Artists in Space!" is an event for children to paint with watercolor to create galaxies. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online. (10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • "Friday Patio Music" - the free music starts at noon with Ben Bostick (noon)
  • "Saturday Patio Music" - the free music starts at 11 a.m. with Ben Kimbrell (11 a.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Friday: "Hall & Oates Tribute - Big Bam Boom" (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: "Sabbath - Black Sabbath Tribute - Presents the 50 Years of Black Sabbath" (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Bent to Fly - Rock Tribute Band" with special guest PUSHBACK (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "SkynFolks - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute (7 p.m.)
• Reformation Brewery Woodstock:
  • Friday: Karaoke night every Friday night (8 p.m.)
  • Sunday: "Makers Mash - shop local artists and makers!" (1 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder:
  • Sunday: "Zwilling Event - Knife Skills" is a hands-on class. (11:30 a.m.)
  • Sunday: "Zwilling Event - Culinary Showcase" is a demonstration class. (4:30 p.m.)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Mantra HHC-Metaphysical Shop and Holistic Hea — (Visit website)
• Paradise Smoothie Juice Bar — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Rock for Rescues Benefit Concert (August 13)
• Row For A Day! (August 20)
• Add your event

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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 and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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