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Also on today's calendar: The Ghost Town Gathering: For Women ready to come back to Life and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Volleyball Recap: Woodstock Falls to Lowndes (maxpreps.com) — Woodstock High's volleyball team has hit a tough stretch, dropping a 2-0 match to Lowndes for their sixth straight loss and falling to a 3-21 record. The recap also notes standout play from Kalli Ferguson and mentions Woodstock's follow-up 2-1 loss to Landmark Christian, giving local fans a clear picture of the team's current challenges.
2. 'Lives turned upside down because of a mosquito:' West Nile virus hits two families hard (wsbtv.com) — A Cherokee County man likely contracted West Nile virus while mowing his lawn in Woodstock, leaving him hospitalized for weeks and facing an uncertain recovery. His family and another in Cobb County are urging neighbors to use insect repellent and remove standing water, as state health officials expect more infections while mosquitoes remain active through October.
3. Westchester village named 'best place to visit in fall' by USA Today (lohud.com) — Woodstock is ranked near the top of USA Today's 10Best fall destinations list, coming right after Mackinac Island and Allegany County. The article mainly celebrates Sleepy Hollow's number 10 spot, but it also underscores Woodstock's strong national showing, reinforcing the town's growing reputation as a fall getaway worth visiting or showing off to friends.
4. Gatlinburg named a top fall destination in USA TODAY's 10Best awards (commercialappeal.com) — Woodstock has been named one of USA TODAY's top fall destinations, putting the town alongside places like Gatlinburg and Mackinac Island for autumn getaways. The recognition highlights Woodstock's appeal to leaf-peepers and fall travelers, potentially drawing more visitors and tourism dollars into local shops, restaurants, and attractions this season.
5. MI Travel Destination Earns Top Spot For Best Fall Place In The Nation Again (patch.com) — Woodstock has landed on USA Today's 10Best list of top U.S. fall destinations, putting the town alongside places like Mackinac Island and Sleepy Hollow. While the story focuses on Michigan's winner, it highlights Woodstock as a standout spot for autumn colors and seasonal travel, giving locals a little national bragging rights heading into fall.
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