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Good morning Woodstock! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How your softball player can shine at Woodstock's Elite 80 showcase
  • Discover the hidden mill ruins inside Woodstock's Olde Rope Mill Park

Also on today's calendar: Free Carnival & BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex--16th Annual Birthday Bash Sun Sept 13th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Champions Elite 80 Fall Showcase Brings Top Competition to Georgia (extrainningsoftball.com) — A major youth softball recruiting showcase is coming back to Woodstock from October 30 to November 1, bringing 14U–18U travel teams and college coaches from across the country. Local families with competitive players can register teams now, with organizers emphasizing strong competition, college exposure, and seeding based on submitted 2025–2026 team resumes.
   

• 10 Georgia Places Where Abandoned Mills, Factories, and Towns Left Something Behind (myfamilytravels.com) — One of the featured abandoned industrial sites is Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock, where low stone ruins sit beside busy mountain bike trails, fishing spots, and river access. The guide highlights how locals can explore the 200-plus-acre park's history markers, Taylor Randahl Memorial trails, and picnic decks overlooking the Little River at 690 Olde Rope Mill Road.
   

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  • Another elaborate scam!
    It was a 404 number....said he was Todd Salone....stating codes and conf numbers.... Caller said I won millions and a new truck from PCH in an Amazon… (Nextdoor Deer Run - Woodstock,)
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    Wonderful neighbors, who came to surprise Molly with a birthday cake? (Nextdoor Station 92)
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Ok Woodstock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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