🌱 Woman Missing From County + Three Area Runaways + Fatality On I-575

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A woman has gone missing out of Cherokee County.
• The sheriff is looking for three more runaways.
• A local man was involved in a fatal accident yesterday.

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

1. An adult has gone missing out of Cherokee County. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is searching for Laura Ann Linde, a 65-year-old woman who was last seen on Saturday. Linde was supposed to meet up with friends for dinner but never made it there. She is described as 4 feet, 11 inches and 95 pounds. No clothing description was provided. She was last heard from via text message at 6 p.m. on Saturday. She drives a grey Nissan Sentra with the tag SAJ4613. If you have any information, please contact the sheriff's office at 678-493-4080 or 9-1-1. (Atlanta News First)
2. Three more teens have run away in Cherokee County. The Sheriff's Office is searching for three females that went missing from Sam Nelson Road in Canton at around 9 p.m. on Sunday night. Destiny White, 17, was last seen wearing all black carrying several bags and is described as 5 feet, 9 inches and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Alyssa Smith, 16, was last seen wearing a green "Rick and Morty" sweatshirt, red Elmo slides and a maroon bonnet and is described as 5 feet, 2 inches and 150 pounds with dark purple hair and blue eyes. Trinity Waters, 14, was last seen wearing all black and is described as 5 feet, 5 inches and 110 pounds with red hair and hazel eyes. Please contact the sheriff's office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1 if you have any information. This has to stop, Cherokee's kids. We all love you, please stay safe and where you belong, and reach out for help if you need it. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. An accident in Holly Springs took the life of a Woodstock man yesterday. The tragedy occurred when the car driven by 37-year-old Craig Brown hit and went under a tow truck near the Holly Street Bridge. The tow truck was loading a disabled vehicle in the emergency lane when the car hit. I-575 was shut down for hours, but did reopen around 4 p.m. The accident is under investigation, the tow truck driver was injured but released from the hospital after receiving treatment for minor injuries. (11 Alive)
4. Homeowners of Cherokee County, here's a reminder that the deadline to file for real property exemptions for the current tax year is April 1. There are a few types of exemptions that homeowners in the county can take advantage of this year. The standard homestead exemption is for all homeowners. There's a senior school tax exemption for those over 62. There are exemptions for those that are disabled and more. You can find a full listing of real property exemptions and necessary documentation here. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
5. A home on Yorkshire Court in Woodstock was heavily damaged in a fire on Sunday. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) was called out to the home around 7 p.m. and arrived to visible flames and smoke coming from the roof. The damage sustained was mainly to the chimney, bathroom and attic. There were no residents in the home at the time. The fire is currently under investigation. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
6. More than 100 area senior students met with local companies this month at Chattahoochee Tech for a Mmanufacturing lunch and learn session. The event brought together students and local companies, including Cobb EMC, Georgia Power, Pilgrim's Pride Corp. and Roytec Industries, among many others, to network and learn about jobs in the area and related manufacturing program offerings at Chattahoochee Tech. The event included a tour of the school's Center for Advanced Manufacturing and explored the Precision Machining and Manufacturing and Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology programs. (Chattahoochee Tech)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Valentine's Day Family Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Read stories, play games and create Valentine's crafts at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Sensory Hour: for children 4 and under. You can register here for the Valentine's Day-themed play group at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. Please note, the library requires that you reach out directly through their Facebook page if you're registering for an event happening within 24 hours or less. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Valentine's Day for Two: enjoy a special Valentine's menu for two at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. No reservations needed. (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Valentine's Day Chocolate Truffle Wine Pairing: at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.)
• Valentine's Day Murder Mystery Party: it's a murder mystery at The Blue Ghost Arcade. The limited seating is full, but there's a waitlist you can join here. Awards for best costume and acting, the arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: fun, family-friendly music bingo that pays out cash every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• RPG Night: Mason and Noah will lead the evening, and the admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Woodcarving Club - every Tuesday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Celebrate Valentine's Day with The Purple Madness - Prince Tribute (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you took part in the Guns & Hoses 5K, pictures from the race are now available. You can find your pictures in several ways - by bib number, time of your finish or time of the picture. You can also see all the pictures if you'd like. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Are you growing a bit weary of the same old, same old and want a change in your career? Take a peek at these local job openings in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area and see if something suits you just perfectly. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "February is #DogTraining Month!! We believe in using #Positivereinforcement #ScienceBased training for ALL PETS. #KindnessMatters ❤🐾🐱🐶" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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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!

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