🌱 Concert Chair Placement Starts Now + Extreme Heat Likely To Persist

Hello, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• It's time to claim your concert spot.
• NWS hot-weather warnings this week.
• Waste Management pickups to start early.

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But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and hot. High: 96 Low: 73.

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

1. It's Thursday morning, and that means it's time to put out your chairs for the Bryce Leatherwood concert tomorrow. Lawn, beach and bag chairs can be set up starting at 6 a.m. this morning, but you can't use tarps, blankets, plastic, towels, tables or things that cover or are staked into the ground. Aisles, stairs and walls must be left open, and pets are not allowed, unless it's a service animal. Take a look at the link for information on parking and shuttles to and from the Amphitheater, the opening band, The Whiskey Rose Band, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
2. The National Weather Service is advising that temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the rest of the week, with several days nearing the 100-degree mark. While everyone is at risk for heat-related emergencies, people that are pregnant, the elderly, newborns, children and those with chronic illnesses have a harder time regulating body temperatures and should stay inside and out of the heat. Remember neighbors, don't leave pets or people inside a closed vehicle, use air conditioners and stay in the shade, drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and wear loose-fitting, lightly colored clothing. (U.S. National Weather Service via Facebook)
3. The City of Woodstock has put the word out on its Facebook page that due to the extremely high temperatures this week, Waste Management collections will be starting earlier in the day. Be sure to get those bins out early, the trucks will start moving at 6 a.m. today and tomorrow. The post says that the neighborhoods affected will be Woodstock Downtown and Oakhurst today and Brookshire, Woodstock Knoll and Meridian at Ridgewalk tomorrow. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
4. As a reminder, the application window for the Citizens' Public Safety Academy is now open. The academy is run by the Woodstock Police and Fire departments, and it starts on Sept. 14, meeting on Thursday evenings. You can pick up an application at the Woodstock Police Department or online here, and you'll deliver your application to the Woodstock Police Department in person. You must be 19 years or older, have no felonies or criminal misdemeanors on your record and live, work or have an expressed interest in Woodstock. The deadline to apply is Sept. 12. (Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Thursday, August 24

• YPOW AM: Join the Young Professionals of Woodstock for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Drew Ashworth: The award-winning blues guitarist will be playing on the rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• High West Whiskey Tasting - Blind Pours: A special guest from the High West distillery will be on hand as you enjoy four blind pours at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• "Airness": Catch a performance of the play at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Layne Denton: Enjoy the music tonight while you grab a bite from the Jamwich food truck, 8640 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Tournament: A double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners. The entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. Registration starts at 7 p.m. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Second Helping (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Crawford & Power - Southern Country, with Special Guest, Tyler Carson Band (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Tonight is the "Sustainably Sourced Coffee from Latin America Tie-In Talk" at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center. You'll hear from Tim Whitson, former head roaster and current director of coffee at Firelight Coffee, about the relationships held with Latin American coffee suppliers and farmers and coffees found in the region. The event is free and will be held in the Visual Arts Center, located at 734 Reeves St., at 6:30 p.m. (Woodstock Arts)
• Everyone loves music and bingo, and on Thursday nights, The Daily Draft combines the two for their fan favorite, Music Bingo night. Lights Up! Entertainment runs the on-demand games, and it's a fun twist to an old favorite. The Daily Draft is located at 8594 Main St. (Visit Woodstock)
• Reformation is bringing the world of "Harry Potter" back to town on Sept. 1, and your invitation awaits. There'll be a "Potions Menu," with special cocktails and beer and more, be sure to wear your "Harry Potter" best, costumes are not only OK, but they're also applauded. (Reformation Brewery)
• Did you know that adult cats are free to adopt at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter? Adoptions come with the spay or neuter, initial vaccines, microchip, deworming, flea and tick treatment and FIV and FeLV testing done, you can see available cats here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Believe it or not, the school district's fall break is almost here. If you're looking for things to do and ways to keep the kids busy, Cherokee Recreation & Parks has a camp for that. The Fall Break Outdoor Camp runs from Sept. 18 to 22, meeting each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The WREC in Woodstock. You can read more and sign up here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

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