🌱 Teens Wanted For Firing BB Gun + Health Clinic For CCSD Students

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the latest edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on today's local news and upcoming events. Here's what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 76.

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

1. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a group of teens seen driving recklessly on June 29 near Acworth on Applewood Court. When approached by concerned residents asking them to stop, the teens fired an airsoft or BB gun at the residents, injuring one. Still shots of the suspect vehicle were released on Monday, a grey Nissan sedan with a bicycle rack attached, and the sheriff's office is asking that anyone with information reach out to the department. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Cherokee County Health Department is offering back-to-school health clinics in Canton (1219 Univeter Road) and Woodstock (7545 North Main Street) on July 19, July 26 and August 2. The clinics will provide health screenings at $60 and immunizations at $21.90 each for underinsured and uninsured school-aged children in the county. The health clinics also accept insurance. (WSB-TV)
3. State Representative Charlice Byrd presented a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives to Cherokee County's E 9-1-1 Center for the agency's service to the community. The center dispatches calls for all public safety agencies in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County press release)
4. Businesses in Georgia are reminded to apply for working capital loans before the deadline on August 5. The disaster loan program is intended for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations affected by severe flooding that occurred on September 7-8, 2021. (Patch)
5. Janet Baggett of Creekview High School has been named a 2022 School Teacher of the Year. Janet has been an educator for 21 years and will be joining Etowah High School this coming year as an assistant principal. (Patch)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "James and the Giant Peach" is at the Woodstock Arts Theater today and until July 27. There are several performances left to enjoy this month. (10 a.m.)
• Woodstock Public Library is hosting an end-of-summer Luau today at JJ Biello Park in Woodstock. There will be performers, snacks and games. (11 a.m.)
• R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton is holding "Shark Trivia Night" this evening. The event is for ages 18 and over, and the questions about sharks will range from biology to sharks in entertainment. (6 p.m.)
• Reformation Brewery is hosting their Trivia Night tonight and every Wednesday. (7 p.m.)
• On the MadLife Grill patio stage today:
  • Benjamin Frank (noon)
  • Tyler Carson & Country (6 p.m.)
• At MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Brilliant Mistakes (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Woodstock is hiring! The Woodstock Police Department is hiring for certified and non-certified positions, and the Parks and Recreation department is hiring maintenance workers. Please see the details online and view the other government jobs available in our city. (City of Woodstock)
• The 7th annual Charity Golf Tournament is set for October 6 at the BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton. The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is looking for sponsors and players, please visit the event website for details and registration. (Woodstock Government via Facebook)
• Family Fun Night comes to downtown Woodstock on July 21 with "Harry Potter Night." The area will be filled with activities including a costume contest, a trivia contest, a free movie and more. Make sure to pick up a Family Fun Night bingo card from the visitor's center and check off bingo spaces as you explore downtown. (Visit Woodstock)
• The William G. Long Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road will be hosting a Red Cross Disaster Preparedness senior education session on July 29. Lunch will be provided, please register to 678-445-6518. (City of Woodstock)
• Are you in the market for a new home? Check out these homes in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

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