🌱 First Baptist Church May Suspend Frmr. Pastor + Real Estate Roundup

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 81 Low: 69.

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

1. A Woodstock church may suspend a former pastor from his honorary role of pastor emeritus. The First Baptist Church of Woodstock told members last Friday it may suspend its former lead preacher, Johnny Hunt, from his honorary role after allegations of sexual assault were included in a recent independent report of the Southern Baptist Convention. According to the report, investigators found "credible" allegations (including witness statements) that Hunt had sexually assaulted the wife of another pastor in 2010. Hunt has denied the allegations and stated the incident was consensual. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. Looking for your dream home? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to give you the latest real estate listings in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. Check out the latest real estate round up at the link. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
3. The City of Woodstock has released concept plans for its new City Center Project located downtown. Plans for the project include a re-alignment of Chambers Street and removing a portion of East Main to improve access in and out of the existing commercial district. A six-level parking deck is also in the cards. See the full plan, including drawn plans at the link. (City of Woodstock Georgia)
4. "Orphie and the Book of Heroes" is opening today at 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Arts (formerly Elm Street Cultural Arts Village): Theater! This clever play places a twist on Greek mythology that is fun for the whole family! Get tickets at the link. The next showings will be this Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (Visit Woodstock GA)
5. The Woodstock Planning Commission has recommended its approval for a mixed-use Flatiron Building downtown. The commission unanimously approved an application for the project which will include 4,500 square feet of commercial space and 19 townhomes at the intersection of Rope Mill Rd. and Main Street. See the full plans at the link. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Marty Manous on the Rooftop - Rootstock Rooftop (6:00 PM)
• Bubbles And Bubbly with Dirty Unicorn - Made Mercantile (7:00 PM)
• Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co. - Made Mercantile (Jun. 10, 7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Eden Woodstock turns one this weekend! Celebrate an amazing first year with Eden next Monday, Jun. 13, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Eden will have freebies, ax throwing, a balloon artist, fresh flowers, and, of course, all your favorite plant-based Eden treats! (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter is celebrating #AdoptAShelterCatMonth with free adoptions on adult cats! All available pet information is located here: http://www.adoptapet.com/shelt... Adoption includes Spay/Neuter, heartworm/leukemia testing, and more! (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• It's concert week! Join Downtown Woodstock this Saturday, Jun. 11, at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater for Sister Hazel. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free to attend! (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.