🌱 November SPLOST Vote + CCSD Paid Internship Program

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the weekend edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on local news and upcoming events. There are a lot of great happenings around town this weekend, let's dive in...

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Now, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 72.
• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 72.

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

1. The Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the cities in Cherokee County to allow citizens to vote on the extension of the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in November. If passed, Cherokee County would remain one of only four counties in Georgia with a 6% sales tax rate. All other counties have a sales tax rate of 7% or higher. (Cherokee County Press Release)
2. The Cherokee County School District is now offering a paid internship program for school psychologists and speech language pathologists. Check out the online job listing to see the minimum requirements and the benefits offered. (CCSD via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding an adoption event today. Starting at 10 a.m., you can join the "virtual line" by scanning the QR code found on the front door of the shelter. Adoption fees will be waived for the back-to-school event and available animals can be found online. Adoptions include spay and neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, a microchip and more. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. Two monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the North Georgia Health District. Identifying the location of the cases further is prohibited by HIPAA regulations. The North Georgia Health District includes Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. Our district offers free monkeypox vaccinations by appointment only at the Cherokee County Health Department Woodstock Health Center on Main Street. You can register by calling 770-928-0133. (Daily Citizen)
5. Corner Street Taco Bar in Woodstock failed its restaurant inspection with a 65 and an unsatisfactory rating. The reasons stated in the report for the failure were utensils stored in dirty containers and beef, sour cream and queso kept at unsafe temperatures. Insects were also found in the ice, which was kept inside a dirty cooler. (CBS 46 News)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, August 6

• Farm. Fresh. Market. is open until noon every Saturday until December 31. (8:30 a.m.)
• "Yoga on Tap" at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. The beginner yoga session is $20, you can pay at the door. A free pint or coffee will be offered, bring a mat and some water. (10 a.m.)
• "Mother-Son Laser Tag" today at Stars and Strikes on Highway 92. Two games of laser tag, a round of bumper cars, arcade time and pizza. The event is for moms and their sons in kindergarten through 5th grade. $10 a person, please sign up online. (10 a.m.)
• "Rootin' Tootin' Root Beer Float Party" is happening at the Woodstock Public Library on Main Street. Enjoy root beef floats, crafts and fun activities. (noon)
• "Tea & Tarot" at Forever and a Day on Highway 92, today and every first Saturday of the month. (1 p.m.)
• "Classic Movie Matinee" at the Woodstock Public Library will show "His Girl Friday" (1940, Not Rated). Popcorn and refreshments will be provided, all ages are welcome. (2 p.m.)
• "Paella Party" demonstration class at Leaning Ladder on Main Street. (6:30 p.m.)
• "Suburban Angst to Rock," 90s alternative at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. (7 p.m.)
• Canon Tyler - live music in The Listening Room at Rootstock. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Jordan Denton (11 a.m.)
  • Will Tiption (2 p.m.)
  • Zach Goodfellow (5 p.m.)
  • Layne Denton Band (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute - night 2, show 3 (7 p.m.)
  • TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute - night 2, show 4 (9:55 p.m.)

Sunday, August 7

• Laurie Ann Jazzwine "Brunch" - live music in The Listening Room at Rootstock. (noon)
• "Sunday Supper" with Joanna Scott at Leaning Ladder is a hands-on class for the adults and kids in your family. Work together to create a meal and then eat together. Children 4+, please. (3:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Clay Duke (noon)
  • Al Urezzio (3 p.m.)
  • Greg Shaddix & Dallas McGee (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Woodstock: "Visit Made Mercantile to check out their great selection of locally made items! @mademercantilewdstk #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "The Rustic Market Anniversary Sale starts today and goes through Sunday August 7. Enjoy 25% off storewide at all locations, an end-of-the-summer sale, giveaways and more! *In-store only. Does not include online." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Allatoona Shores: "Looking for a part-time helper not afraid of heights. - Ladder work. Call Vinny at Critter Stoppers (770) 880-1851 Woodstock, Ga 30189" (Nextdoor)

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for this weekend. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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