🌱 Woman Missing From Area + Highway 20 Update + History Center Passes

Hey, friends! It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Can you help locate a missing woman?
• Highway 20 widening project update.
• Passes coming to visit the History Center.

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Now, today's weather: Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 88 Low: 65.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a 20-year-old female last seen on Tuesday. Makenzie Rose was last seen around Sam Nelson Road and Reinhardt College Parkway at about 7:45 p.m. The clothing she was wearing is unknown, but Rose is described as 4 feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds with hazel eyes. If you have any information on the missing woman's location, please reach out to the sheriff at 770-928-0239 or 911. You can reference case SO23-008430. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. There's news on the Highway 20 widening project, with work on the stretch between I-575 and Scott Road likely to continue through the summer. This, the first of several segments, is planned to finish later this summer and will widen Highway 20 to six lanes, to include a 20-foot raised median and sidewalks. The next segment will address the section of road between Scott Road and Union Hill Road, including widening the road to six lanes and adding a median. That portion is slated to finish up in December 2024. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) announced that library card holders will be able to check out an "Experience Pass" to the Cherokee County History Center soon. The History Center has six galleries telling the story of Cherokee County through the years. The passes will cover admission for up to four people, and they'll be available starting on June 19. Other available passes offer free or discounted tickets to the aquarium, zoo, parks, the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the Macon, Breman and Carlos museums, and the Center for Puppetry Arts. If you're not a library member, you can sign up here. (History Cherokee via Facebook and SRLS)
4. It's never too early to cement Fourth of July plans, and just in time, Woodstock has released the July 4th Spectacular and Fireworks event information. The parade will travel along Main Street, starting at 10 a.m. at Woodstock Elementary and ending at Sam's Club. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Park at City Center. Fireworks start at dusk, they're launched from behind the Lowes Shopping on Highway 92, near I-575. The website has all the information you could hope for, including Freedom Run 5K, parking, schedule and activity details. (City of Woodstock)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, June 16

• Brew Night: Join the neighborhood get-together at Reformation Brewery tonight, you'll get to see the brewing process firsthand and enjoy our community, music and local brews. The brewery is located at 105 Elm St. (2 - 8 p.m.)
• Adam Boehmer, Juggler Extraordinaire: For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult to the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Pokémon Club: For ages 6-13, bring your Pokémon cards and your game to play, socialize with friends and have lots of fun at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You can register here. (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Art On The Spot: Local artists Sarah Wenn and Trinity Veras will create pieces of art in under three hours, the pieces will be raffled off at the end of the event at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves St. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• "Ordinary Days" - The musical tells the story of young adults looking for fulfillment, happiness, love and taxi cabs. The performance is best for ages 14 and up, due to adult themes and language, and will be held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• "Rock Band" Night: Play alone or with your crew, admission includes unlimited gaming all night. Sign up to play at the front counter when you arrive at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - midnight)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Mother Legacy (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Them Mixon Boys (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • The Wildflowers - Tom Petty Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There's a Memory Lab Open House at the Rose Creek Library today at 10:30 a.m. Head to the library for a short presentation on how you can preserve your family's memories forever and watch a demonstration of the new memory lab equipment at the library, located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• If you'd like to donate blood, there's an American Red Cross Blood Drive today at WellStar Cherokee Health Park - Holly Springs. You can register at the link; all donors will receive a $10 gift card. WellStar Cherokee Health Park is located at 1120 WellStar Way in Canton, the drive will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (American Red Cross)
• I know it's Father's Day this weekend, but nobody says you can't treat yourself to something nice. Aurum Designs will be at Alma Coffee on Saturday with permanent jewelry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., head over for some amazing coffee and a pretty, custom fit 14k gold bracelet, anklet or necklace. The coffee shop is at 3448 Holly Springs Parkway. (Alma Coffee via Facebook)
• While we're on the subject, I know lots of dads that enjoy a good cigar. Maxwell's Cigar Bar in Woodstock has some of the best, and there's live music on Friday and Saturdays. Bring dad over for a Father's Day treat to see the Barry Richman Band at 8 p.m. tonight or Canelita Sabrosa tomorrow. (Maxwell's Cigar Bar via Facebook)
• Don't forget to sign up for the next tour in the Woodstock Walking Tour Series, "Public Art," scheduled for the evening of June 22. The tour will bring participants around the downtown area to check out some new art and learn why art is important to our community. You can get your ticket here. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hickory Flat Hwy: "My cat has been missing since Tuesday morning 6/13. Her name is Toogaloo and she is a very chunky brown and orange tortoiseshell cat. She has a microchip and a blue velvet collar. Please call/text me if you see her. 770-366-3036" (Nextdoor)

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

— Nina Lightcap

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