🌱 Woodstock's Georgia Cities Week + Three People Sought In Cherokee

Hello all. It's me, Nina, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Woodstock to participate in Georgia Cities Week.
• The sherifg is looking for several people this week.
• A local mother has been convicted of riot-related charges.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 84 Low: 51.

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

1. Georgia Cities Week starts on Sunday and cities across the state are celebrating the role they had in Georgia's history, economy and culture. Woodstock's celebratory events are kicking off this Saturday with the Greenstock Day Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, City Wide Yard Sale and Woodstock Police Department's hiring event. On Monday, April 24, there is a Touch-A-Truck event being held on East Main Street in Downtown Woodstock from 5 - 6:30 p.m. to help illustrate to the little ones how important our local government is. The next in the series is the Downtown Woodstock Walking Tour on April 27, where you'll see some of the unique and quirky things featured in the downtown area. You can see the full schedule of events at the link. (Woodstock GA News)
2. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has asked for the public's help in two of their recent cases. In case #SO23-004443, the Sheriff is trying to identify two people suspected of theft from a restaurant near the intersection of Highway 92 and Robin Road. The two were captured on surveillance traveling in a white box truck to and from the restaurant, though a date and time of the incident was not given in the Sheriff's post. Pictures of the individuals and the vehicle can be found here. Case #SO23-005360 involves a missing person. The Sheriff is trying to locate Lacey Ragsdale, 32, last seen at her Acworth home on April 17. She is 5-foot-five and 125-pounds, her picture can be found here. If you have any information about either case, please call 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. A Tennessee man and his Woodstock mother have been convicted on charges related to their parts in the Capitol riots. Eric Munchel was widely discussed for bringing zip-ties into the Senate gallery during the riots, and he and his mother, Lisa Eisenhart of Woodstock, were both pictured wearing tactical vests during the attack. Munchel also had a stun gun on him that day. The two will be sentenced on September 8, though of the more than 1,000 people charged in the riots, 600 have been found guilty. Of those, around 450 have been sentenced to stints in prison ranging from a week to 10 years. (Atlanta News First)
4. The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) has renewed Cherokee Recreation & Parks' designation as a Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider. To earn or renew the designation, organizations are required to take quite a few steps to ensure a "safe, quality playing environment for children," including several items each within the categories of written policies and procedures, volunteer screening, coach training, parent education and accountability. Cherokee Recreation & Parks first received the designation in 2020, and has been deemed in compliance every year since. (Cherokee GA Communications Division)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) Presents Fresh Start Mornings: give and receive feedback, learn and make connections with other local entrepreneurs. Networking starts at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:15 a.m. The meeting is free and open to the public at Reformation Brewery, 255 Reformation Brewery, Suite 500, in Canton. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Reading Dogs with Teddy Puppies: for children of all ages, but those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to the Reading Dog at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The kids will have fun with stories, games and songs at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, and the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (3 - 8 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (4:30 - 8:30 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.)
• Mother Earth Rocks: paint smooth river rocks with happy, encouraging and positive pictures or messages and hide them where others will find them. It's a free event, and it really brings a smile to people's faces. This event in the series will be held in the Gazebo in the Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Discovering Pickleball: for those 18 and up, learn the basics of the game. All equipment will be provided for the lesson at the Dupree Park Pickleball courts, 513 Neese Road. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (7 p.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.)
• Scale Wine Group, Tasting and Dinner: a 5-course dinner paired with wines from the Scale Wine Group's portfolio, including selections from Champagne Paul Launois, Maison de la Chapelle, Kanzler Vineyards and more. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Murder Mystery on the Dance Floor: do the hustle back in time to the disco age for a good murder mystery - can you dig it? Make sure to dress in your best disco threads, there will be awards handed out for the best dressed and the best actor. The event is for those 18 and up at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 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 and Wednesday 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
  • GREYWATER - 90's Rock & Alternative Cover Band (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Woodstock Fire & Rescue has reposted a Georgia Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Alert for today. For today, our area is rated a Code Orange, unhealthy for sensitive groups, and the air quality is likely to be unhealthy for children, those sensitive to ozone and those with heart or lung disease. Be sure to limit your outdoor activities, as need be, if you fall into one of the sensitive groups. You can check the air quality on the official U.S. Air Quality Index website here. (Woodstock Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
• If you're looking for someone to help keep your European car in tip-top shape, a new auto service and repair shop is coming to town. Flyin' Wrench is located at 9575 Main Street, and there's a ribbon cutting today at 11 a.m. in celebration of their Woodstock debut. Welcome to Woodstock, Flyin' Wrench! (IN WDSTK)
• An accident on Arnold Mill Road yesterday afternoon shut down traffic both ways while the clean up took place. The tractor-trailer overturned on the roadway at Berry Patch Farm Road, and there were minor injuries reported. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Summer camp registration is open at Cherokee Recreation & Parks! There are so many great options all year, and this summer, the specialty camps include LEGO Camp, Magic Camp, Water Adventure Camp, Youth Learn to Row Camp, Coding and Game Development, Adventure Express Camp, True Friends Summer Camp and Outdoor Adventure Camp. You can read more and register your children here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "NEW custom made wooden Woodstock maps available at Fashion Cupcake!!! @shopfashioncupcake #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "For those who run #streetdogdash5k Saturday April 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM It is a great course and an even better cause! Street Dog Dash 5K has included us in the fundraising efforts of their race. If you are a 🏃🏽‍♀️or know one 👟 please pass on this link: https://www.streetdogdash5k.or... " (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Who is ready for The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market?!?! The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market opens this Saturday, April 22nd!!! This year The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market will be celebrating the 15 yr anniversary of the market! In 2023 the market will be open every Saturday, April 22nd- Dec 30th..." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bells Ferry Towne Lake: "If anyone gets a call from someone identifying himself Detective Kelly Cook with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office calling about an important legal matter, do not give him any personal information, it is a scam. Both my wife and I received calls from him. We confirmed with the Sheriff's office that he is a scammer." (Nextdoor)

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