🌱 Woodstock Data Hub + Early Voting Numbers + Weekend Events

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today's briefing includes:

• 🍂 Fall fun for families.
• 🏞️ The river needs you!
• 🖼️ Paper Cut exhibit exits.

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Pleasant with sunshine. High: 74 Low: 44.
• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 48.

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

1. A fire broke out early Friday morning at a residence on Evans Street in Woodstock. The fire quickly gutted the two-story home, but the three family members inside were able to escape before the crews from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services arrived. The Red Cross is providing assistance to the residents, two of whom were taken to the hospital to be evaluated Friday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. While you're downtown this weekend, don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow Invasion scarecrow. You can cast your vote at the Woodstock Visitors Center on Main Street during normal business hours. The visitors center is open today from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. but closed on Sunday. Each vote is $1, which benefits InSeason Woodstock, the IN WDSTK design committee responsible for downtown beautification projects. If you'd like to participate in a scavenger hunt, you can grab a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt sheet from the visitors center or print it out from the Facebook page. Each Friday, Downtown Woodstock is releasing the top-10 scarecrow standings on its Facebook page. You can click here to see the full list. The top 5, starting at the top, are Primrose School of Sixes Road & Bells Ferry, Diesel David Inc, Lights Up! Entertainment, Pie Bar and Salon and Spa Venessa. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
3. If you're a fan of data like I am, you'll love the Woodstock Data Hub. There are all sorts of great tools on the website, like a zoning and property viewer, maps of downtown parking, new businesses and now, a major projects map. The interactive map shows active residential and commercial construction, approved future construction and properties involved in a public hearing case. You can find the Woodstock Data Hub here and the Major Projects map here. (City of Woodstock Mapping Services Data Hub)
4. The Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News is reporting that 9,483 people in our county voted during the first four days of early voting. The number is almost double that of the first four days of 2018 early voting. The first four days of the 2018 early voting period saw 4,892 votes. Added to the total, 1,918 absentee ballots were deemed valid this week, bringing the grand total to 11,401 votes cast. Way to go, Cherokee County! Even more exciting, Woodstock's voting location on Main Street was named the most popular, with 4,009 early voters heading out this week. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today and Sunday in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Beer Release: YR 9 Anniversary and My Milkshake Brings All the Fruit to the Yard. At Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• Farm. Fresh. Market. is a great place to find lots of locally grown products, all in one spot. The market is open every Saturday on Market Street in Downtown Woodstock. (8:30 - noon)
• Woodstock Lions Sip and Paint: for ages 12 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. Headed up by local artist Scott McIntyre, there are three session times to choose from - 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. at The Arbor at Bridgemill, 700 Freedom Boulevard, Canton. (Various Times)
• Annual Little River Clean-up: breakfast and lunch, trash bags and gloves will be provided to the clean-up at Olde Rope Mill Park, 690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Snuggly Blanket Workshop: create your own blanket, the class fee includes all materials to the workshop at the Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Cadence Fair: Maker's Mash on the Green from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., live music, arts and crafts, food, beer and more at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (10 a.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Monster Makers with Ms. Lara: for ages 3 and up, create a monster craft, children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here for the crafting session at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• The Great Pumpkin Fest: DJ, vendors, food, hayrides, axe throwing, archery, bounce houses and more. Costume contest at noon, free shuttles running to and from the parking lots at Macedonia Baptist Church and Macedonia Elementary School. The festival grounds are at Cherokee Veterans Park. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Holiday Job Fair: over 100 retailers will be set up to discuss their open seasonal positions at The Outlet Shoppes, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (noon - 5 p.m.)
• Artisan Wine Tasting & Kevin's Big 60 Birthday Party: at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Content Crawlin' with Moments with B: admission includes one drink during the guided TikTok/Reel creation class. Meet at Made Mercantile, at 8636 Main Street, and the group will head to Truck & Tap. Guests will leave with a posted Reel or TikTok and one 4x6 print. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Todd Harris: live on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• The Rocky Horror Show - Saturday Double Feature: audience participation props are available to purchase with your ticket at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.)
• Few Miles South - Listening Room Jam Session: at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Three Left Standing: playing live at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Classic Goth Night: for all ages. Classic goth, industrial and new wave music, dancing and games. There is also a full bar at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (10 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • The Shetlands (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Levi Ransom (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Cody Bolden Trio (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • CHESS (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Interstellar Echoes - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Sunday

• Holiday Job Fair: over 100 retailers will be set up to discuss their open seasonal positions at The Outlet Shoppes, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (noon - 5 p.m.)
• Content Crawlin' with Moments with B: admission includes one drink during the guided TikTok/Reel creation class. Meet at Made Mercantile, at 8636 Main Street, and the group will head to Truck & Tap. Guests will leave with a posted Reel or TikTok and one 4x6 print. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Halloween Costume Party: games, music, prizes and more. The costume contest will be from 3 - 5 p.m. at Pelican's Snoballs, 8099 Main Street. (2 - 6 p.m.)
• The Rocky Horror Show: at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (3 p.m.)
• The Healthy Kids Running Series: Sunday is the first day of the series. Registration can be found here, and the Woodstock-specific web page is here. The race is at Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road. (4:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Greg & Dallas (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Sonya Shell (3 - 6 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the "Paper Cuts" exhibition at the Reeves House Gallery. You can take in the amazing art for free at 734 Reeves Street until the exhibit closes on Sunday. The next exhibition will be "small town: small works,” opening on October 27. The gallery opens at 8 a.m. Monday - Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. (Woodstock Arts)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding their regular Saturday adoption event this morning. All available animals can be seen online here. A QR code at the front door of the shelter will become active starting at 10 a.m. today, please scan the QR code to enter the "virtual line." The shelter adopts on a first come, first served basis, so animals can't be put on hold. The adoption fee includes spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchipping. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Would you like to see a list of all the area pumpkin patches? It's the perfect time to carve pumpkins with friends and family! You can see the list of patches here. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
• Reminder: Cherokee Recreation & Parks is hosting two hiking excursions this month that require registration in advance. The Halloween Hiking Scavenger Hunt is on October 26 at Lewis Park. Wear a costume and some sensible hiking shoes and grab your flashlight for the dusk-to-nightfall hike. The Garland Mountain Day Hike is a morning, 4-mile hike for all ages along the Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails. The hike starts at 10 a.m. on October 29. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks)

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— Nina Lightcap

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