🌱 Student Caught With Gun + New Street Signs + New Restaurant Coming

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 84 Low: 69.

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

1. A Woodstock High School student is being charged after bringing a loaded gun and drugs to a football game on their campus. Three students and an adult were stopped and searched at the game, and district police found a loaded gun, a magazine and marijuana in one of the student's bags. All students are facing school disciplinary action, and the student that held the gun and drugs is facing criminal charges, including possession of a weapon on campus. (11 Alive)
2. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services held a street sign unveiling ceremony this week during their first live fire training exercise. The signs honor Justin and Amber Hicks, who were killed in their home last year. Justin Hicks was a firefighter for the county since 2015. The street names include Justin Walk, Hicks Circle, Amber Walk and Jacob Avenue. The buildings at the training facility will also honor the family by using numbers on the buildings that hold significance to the Hicks, including their birthdays and wedding anniversary. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency)
3. Village Burger is adding a new location in Woodstock. The restaurant will be located at 9550 Main Street and will open in early 2023. Village Burger offers a full menu with burgers, of course, wings, sandwiches, hot dogs and more. The first location in Dunwoody opened in 2010, and on a personal note, it was our family's go-to for a nice weekend meal and treat when we lived in Sandy Springs. The Woodstock location will be their 6th around the metro area. Welcome, Village Burger! (What Now Atlanta)
4. Woodstock Parks and Rec is holding a 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday at the 9/11 Memorial in The Park at City Center. The memorial to honor the police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel lost in the attack features two subway tracks recovered from under the collapsed World Trade Center. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. and a limited supply of 9/11 Remembrance lapel pins will be handed out. (Woodstock Parks and Rec)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) meets today for the YPOW AM networking event. The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock (7:30 a.m.)
• Board of Tax Assessors regular meeting. There is time for public comments, and you can see the agenda online. Conference Room, 2782 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, Canton (9 a.m.)
• "Big Screen Books: Where the Crawdads Sing," a book and movie discussion. Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway (10:30 a.m.)
• "Lap-Sit Storytime," for ages 1-3. Songs, books, rhymes and fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton (10:30 a.m.)
• "Medicare Info Session," an educational presentation and Q&A session for seniors, those approaching 65 years old, caregivers and all others with Medicare. Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street (11 a.m.)
• "Picnic in the Park" for Chamber of Commerce members at JJ Biello Park, 250 Brooke Boulevard (11 a.m.)
• "Nimble Fingers Sewing Group," a Senior Center program at WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road (11:30 a.m.)
• The Brown Bag Concert Series: Mark Miller at The Gazebo at Park at City Center (noon)
• "Goat Yoga on the Farm" at Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary, 208 Deer Run, Canton (1 p.m.)
• "Boy Band Night" at Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE (5 p.m.)
• Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, you can see the agenda online at Cherokee Hall, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton (6 p.m.)
• "emPOWer @ Woodstock Arts Theatre," a Young Professionals IN WDSTK networking event. - Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street (6 p.m.)
• "Tune Up Thursdays: Marty Manous, Live Blues Music" at ROOFTOP at Rootstock (6 p.m.)
• "Super Smash Bros Tournament!" The entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage:
  • Dallas McGee & Dale Humphries (noon)
  • Will Tipton (5:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks: Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples" (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On September 13, Leaning Ladder is offering a "Summer Entertaining" demonstration class. On September 14, they are holding a "Massaman Curry" demonstration class. Classes tend to fill up very quickly, head over to their website if you'd like to attend. (Leaning Ladder)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Harry Potter Trivia at The Blue Ghost Arcade on Monday, Sept 12. Trivia begins at 8 p.m. and you can play solo or with a group to compete for prizes! Trivia presented by Lights Up Entertainment. @theblueghostarcade." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "We are so excited for Scotty McCreery to take the stage in the final show of the 2022 Woodstock Summer Concert Series this Saturday night! Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater and is free to attend." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Some events coming up this weekend that require registration or tickets in advance:
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Friday: "Garden Club" (8 a.m.)
  • Friday: "Walking Club" (8 a.m.)
  • Friday: "Fit Over 50" (9:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Rec:
  • Saturday: "Essential Gardening - Fermenting Basics" - WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road (10 a.m.)
• Rootstock:
  • Friday: Hughes Taylor Band (8 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Pre Concert - Concert, With Trey Odum and Kaitlyn Croker!" (5 p.m.)
  • Sunday: "Ben Jammin Live on the Rooftop" (noon)
• Made Mercantile:
  • Saturday: "Maker Bar," make a custom gift or craft. (3 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret:
  • Saturday: "The Pre Party, Woodstock Pre-Concert Celebration" (5 p.m.)
  • Sunday: "Wine Tasting BINGO" (3 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Friday: The Bryce Leatherwood Band (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: "Shoot to Thrill: The Ultimate All Girl AC/DC Experience" (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Synchronicity - Tribute to The Police" (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Jeremy's Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute" (10 p.m.)

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