🌱 Woodstock Man Missing + Open House At CCSD's C3 + Memorial Pavers

Hi there, 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. Today you'll learn about:

• A man was reported missing from Woodstock.
• Take a look at Cherokee College and Career Academy.
• Memorial brick pavers are available from Recreation & Parks.

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Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 50.

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

1. The Woodstock Police Department is asking for help in locating a man last seen leaving the senior living community Legacy Ridge at Woodstock on Professional Way around 3 p.m. yesterday. Bryan Morris has long grey hair and was wearing khaki pants, a blue or black polo shirt, a black jacket and brown boots. If you see him, please call 9-1-1. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) offers special programs called Pathways that teach students job skills and guide them towards their career goals. Students in high school that are enrolled in the Aviation or Cybersecurity Pathway have the option of attending elective classes at the Cherokee College and Career Academy (C3), buses are even available for children that need transportation. There is an open house at C3 on March 30 for prospective students and their parents to learn about the school and the Pathway courses available there. C3 is located at 8871 Knox Bridge Highway in Canton, and you can drop in any time between 5 - 7 p.m. for the open house. The flyer says that applications are still being accepted for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. (CCSD News)
3. Approximately one acre bordering JB Owens Park in Holly Springs may be the future site of a self defense training center. A request to rezone the land from residential to commercial was discussed at the Holly Springs City Council meeting on Monday. The applicant, Krav Maga Forge, has existing locations in Woodstock and Snellville, and the city council will be voting on the request during their March 20 meeting. The city council also voted to extend the moratorium on new applications related to zoning, development or construction at the Sixes Road and I-575 Interchange to allow time for the county, Woodstock and Holly Springs to complete their planning of the area. The moratorium now stands at 180 days. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. Cherokee Recreation & Parks posted a wonderful reminder that they offer memorial brick pavers that we can have engraved to honor a veteran. If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, there is a beautiful, star-shaped monument at Cherokee Veterans Park that honors those that have served our country in the military. The monument has sections in tribute to each branch of the military and a special area dedicated to prisoners of war and those who are missing in action. If you'd like to pay tribute to a veteran, there is an option to purchase a 4/8-inch brick paver that holds up to three lines of text or an 8-by-8 inch paver that holds six lines of text or three lines of text and a military seal. The funds raised through the sale of the brick pavers are used for the design, construction and maintenance of the monument. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, singing and lots of fun at the Woodstock Library, at 7735 Main Street, and the Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• IN WDSTK LunchIN': Growing a Business, from "Start-up" to "Stay-up" Featuring Lauren Bolden - head over to the Chattahoochee Tech Board Room at 1 Innovation Way for the quarterly event where you can learn from a small business expert on topics geared towards business leaders. The speaker today is Lauren Bolden, owner of Pie Bar. The event is open to non-members. (11:30 - 12:30 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: enjoy live music every Wednesday, The Radio Show starts playing at 7:30 p.m. at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Annabel Monaghan In-person Event: You can order a copy of the author's book "Nora Goes Off Script" online at the link. The meet and greet itself is free and will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (6:30 p.m.)
• Empowered Women, Empower Women: mingle with other "accomplished, successful and supportive" females in our community in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (7p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: prizes for first, second and third place teams every Wednesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: the top three winners in tonight's Mortal Kombat 11 tournament will win prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Songwriters in the Round - With Anna Shinholster, Pam Hobby, Spenser Scott Smith and Sydney Rose (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: Coffee With a Cop is going on tomorrow at Circle of Friends Coffee Shop, at 1 Innovation Way. Head over from 8:30 - 10 a.m. for an informal chat with officers from the Woodstock Police Department. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
• If you like TikTok, a local woman hit the news on Yahoo! with her cute video. The video has gone viral, showing a neighborhood cat joining in with Woodstock local Hilarie Barbaree and her two dogs on a walk. (Yahoo! UK)
• Whether you like a modern townhouse or a single-family contemporary, land in the woods or a condo in the city, there's something in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area for everyone. We have subdivisions galore, if that's your thing, but if you're a nature person like I am, there are lots of homes in Cherokee County with land. Try these homes on for size, you're bound to find the right fit. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The Rustic Market annual Spring Fling takes place this weekend, March 10th-12th. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments and some spring shopping! Visit the Rustic Market during this event to take advantage of a storewide discount." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "These early spring days are great but remember not to leave your pet in the car. It can get too hot in a very short time! 🥵🐾🚙☀️" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Townview Commons: "Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary: - Join us THIS weekend for GOAT YOGA & Animal Happy Hour to meet Our New Kids (🐐🐐) on the Block!! Who wants to snuggle with baby goats this weekend? 🙋🏻‍♀️ THIS Friday March 10th @ 5:30 ADULT Only Anim..." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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