🌱 Patch AM: Why one Woodstock HOA says residents still aren’t really in charge

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In today's newsletter:

• Why one Woodstock HOA says residents still aren't really in charge
• Why Woodstock's amphitheater ranks among metro Atlanta's best outdoor venues

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who's really in control? Woodstock homeowners challenge unusual HOA agreement (11alive.com) — Homeowners in Woodstock's Village at Towne Lake say a long-term contract keeps their HOA's property management company and the original developer in control of budgets and enforcement through 2040, despite a resident-led board. Some residents question rising fees, limited transparency, and restrictions on criticism, while state-level HOA complaint mediation is coming but may not fully address their concerns.
   

• The Best Outdoor Music Venues Near Atlanta (atlantamom.com) — If you love outdoor concerts, Woodstock's Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater gets special praise for its big lawn, multiple seating areas, and popular summer concert series. The piece also notes how easily you can pair shows there with dinner or drinks in downtown Woodstock, alongside other recommended OTP music spots.
   

📸 Around Woodstock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity →
  1180 Bridgemill Ave, Canton
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• All 4 Kids Consignment Event →
  His Hands Church, 550 Molly Ln, Woodstock
  9:00 am
Friday August 21
• On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute →
  MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St, Woodstock
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Paint for a Purpose →
  St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 490 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock
  1:00 pm
• Confessions of an Artist with Marlan Yoder →
  Tranquility Fine Arts, 117 Mill St, Woodstock
  6:00 pm
• Marlan Yoder - Confessions Of An Artist →
  Tranquility Fine Arts, 117 Mill St, Woodstock
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• New Store Coming to Holly Sprngs →
  The Butchers Block, 1025 Rose Creek Dr, Woodstock
  9:00 am
• Art Bingo →
  Tranquility Fine Arts, 117 Mill St, Woodstock
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale →
  Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Basketball 4-1's
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  6:30 am
• FCS Board Meeting
  Independence South Learning Center
  4:30 pm
• SOFTBALL @ CARROLLTON (JV/V)
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball v Pope
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I found this little guy on my porch.
  He looks hurt. Does anyone have any experience with rabbits or know where I can take it to be rehabilitated? I cannot stand to see it suffer. (Nextdoor Fox Creek)

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit # 1328 in Woodstock. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

• Landmark Breaks Ground on off-campus Kennesaw Student Housing, contributes 10K to Cobb Collaborative (cobbcountycourier.com)
• FIN FIT "Fearless Fundraising your Small Business" (macon.com)
• Aug. 28 deadline approaching for Citizen of the Year Award nominations (macon.com)

Canton

• Paddlers tackle Chattahoochee during Sandy Springs showdown (appenmedia.com)

Marietta

• Suspect In Burglary Of Late NASCAR Driver's Home Arrested In GA (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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