🌱 Voting Tips And Resources + Vehicle Hits And Damages Fire Station

Hello, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• 🗳️ Election Day voting information.
• 💥 A fire station is damaged in collision.
• ❄️ Woodstock's holiday season is almost here!

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What’s really happening in the local real estate market?

If you listen to some, you might think the current real estate market is in free fall.

The picture is more complex. Compared to last year, in the second week of October:

• Pending sales are down 43%
• Closings are down 22%
• Prices are up 10%, and up 14% year-to-date on tight inventory, as homeowners stay put

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 49.

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

1. It's Election Day! Here are some tips on getting to the polls and casting your vote. Georgia.gov has a great voting resource with a step-by-step list on voting procedures, it is a very good resource. When you head out to the polls, make sure to bring your photo ID with you, that's how poll workers will verify your registration. If you don't know your polling location, you can find it by checking the Secretary of State's website, My Voter Page. Once you enter the information requested, you'll see details about your voter registration, including an indicator of your active status, a sample ballot and a link to print your precinct card. There are also links on the page to display information about your voting location, voter participation history, information about your districts and elected officials and more. (The State of Georgia Website)
2. A fire station in Woodstock will be closed for repairs after a car crashed into the building on Sunday afternoon. The station on River Park Boulevard was left without power, as the car also hit the station's backup generator and a transformer in the accident. Firefighters were inside the building at the time, but none were injured. The man driving was removed from the vehicle and treated by the firefighters until an ambulance arrived to bring him to the hospital, and a fire outside the car was extinguished by the crew. Those assigned to Fire Station 24 will be relocated to other area stations while repairs are underway. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
3. Woodstock Parks and Recreation is holding a rock painting get together on December 5 at 6 p.m. I've taken part in the Pollinator and Día de los Muertos rock painting events, they were both so fun! The upcoming "'Tis the Season ROCKS!" session will focus on the holidays, and participants will paint rocks to celebrate, honor and remember all winter-season holidays. Once the rocks are painted, you can hide them around town for others to find. Please register online for this free event being held at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
4. Downtown Woodstock will be the place for holiday shopping next week during the Holiday Sip + Shop on Thursday, November 17. You can shop downtown from 5 - 9 p.m. and enjoy special deals, light snacks and beverages from participating shops. The link to purchase tickets is here, and there will be a tote bag and directory of participants to pick up when you arrive at the Woodstock Visitors Center, at 8588 Main Street. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
5. The Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights is coming up on December 3, and there's still time left to apply to take part as a goods vendor, food vendor or parade participant. The deadline to sign up is November 21, and as of right now, there are several open spots for each category. Click the links to see more information and to submit your application. The Parade of Lights will start at 5:30 p.m. on December 3 at Woodstock Elementary School. The parade will travel down Rope Mill Road to Main Street, and from there it will travel south on Main Street to Sam's Club. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• It Is A Digital Learning Day Today For All CCSD Students - it's Election Day!
• Coffee With A Cop: meet up with officers from the Woodstock Police Department for coffee and an informal meet and greet at Black Rifle Coffee Company, 10971 Highway 92. (9 - 10:30 a.m.)
• Family Storytime with the Farm Bureau: for children of all ages. Read stories, play games and make crafts. Today's storytime will include a tractor visit. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Sensory Hour: for children ages 0 - 4. Touch, look, smell and hear at various sensory stations. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Tractor Visit from the Farm Bureau: check out real tractors at the mini-festival. Tractor-themed games, activities and facts from the Farm Bureau at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, Canton. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• STEAM Night at the Library: attempt science, engineering or mathematical challenges, play with robots and make some art. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to the STEAM family fun night at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5 - 6:30 p.m.)
• NaNoWriMo Write-In: for those taking part in National Novel Writing Month and attempting to write a 50,000 word novel by November 30, you can relax and get some of your writing done this evening at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. There will be snacks, drinks and music. Writers of all ages are welcome, and future NaNoWriMo write-ins are scheduled at the library for November 15 and 29. (5 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Game Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: the $5 game pass is good for unlimited games at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo with DJ CaseyD: every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: all ages welcome. Prizes for first, second and third place every Tuesday at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Book Lover's Club - every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
  • Painter's Club - receive professional instruction and share ideas every Tuesday. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you'd like to attend the Discovering Disc Golf class on November 13 or the Discovering Pickleball class on November 16, registration is still open. You can click the links to see more information or to register. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
• For those in our community with a Senior Center membership, the WGLSC Monthly After Hours Night is taking place on Thursday, November 17. Registration closes this Thursday, and the "S'mores - Fire & Friendship" event is filling up quickly. You can register online here. It'll be a great night of roasting marshmallows, telling stories, laughing and mingling around the fire. S'mores and a light snack will be provided. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
• Let's help a local firefighter! The Battle For Brutus Fundraiser for Cherokee County Fire Lieutenant Dave Burnaugh is currently going on by way of an online shirt and sweatshirt sale. Burnaugh is fighting cancer, and money raised through the fundraiser will help with his medical bills and day-to-day living expenses. All proceeds will go to the firefighter and his family. There is also an option to donate money, you can do that here. (Battle For Brutus)
• Have you been thinking about a new career path? Take a look at these jobs in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Now is your chance to see a production of Charlotte's Web in Downtown Woodstock! Woodstock Arts presents Charlotte's Web adapted by Joseph Robinnette. Nov 11th-20th. For more info and to purchase tickets visit https://woodstockarts.org/even..." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Oaks: "If anyone’s missing their black lab, I saw one running around without a collar on Hames Road next to the RaceTrac just now. Looks like a younger dog" (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Nina Lightcap

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