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🌱 Patch AM: New Deputy Police Chief Named In Woodstock
Be sure to catch On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute on the Woodstock Patch calendar

Hello again Woodstock! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Veteran law enforcement leader chosen as Woodstock's new deputy chief
- Why Woodstock's amphitheater tops the list of OTP music venues
Also on today's calendar: Paint for a Purpose and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 67.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Deputy Police Chief Named In Woodstock (patch.com) — Woodstock residents are getting a new deputy police chief as the city appoints veteran law enforcement leader Todd Hood to the role. With more than 25 years of experience, including work in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, the Marine Corps and specialized leadership programs, Hood is expected to strengthen connections between Woodstock Police and the community through a focus on service, accountability and strong relationships.
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• The Best Outdoor Music Venues Near Atlanta (atlantamom.com) — Woodstock's Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater gets top billing as one of the best outdoor concert spots outside Atlanta, with its big lawn, multiple seating areas, and easy access to downtown restaurants and bars. The guide also rounds up other OTP venues, giving local music fans plenty of ideas for road-trip-worthy shows.
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📸 Around Woodstock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock
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★ Featured events ★
- On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute →
MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St, Woodstock
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Master Gardeners Summer/Fall Plant Sale →
Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton
9:00 am - 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity →
1180 Bridgemill Ave, Canton
8:00 am
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
📣 Woodstock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Basketball 4-1's
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 am - Infantry Demonstrations
Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
11:00 am - Kennesaw Concert Series →
Kennesaw Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw
7:00 pm - Artillery Demonstrations
Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Woodstock PatchAM possible:
- Extra Space Storage — (888) 407-3840
- Governor's Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
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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) - Question for the small business owners out there.
Do you ever purposely give a really high quote with the intention to price yourself out of a job? Be honest. (Nextdoor Townview Commons)
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodstock. Apply here.
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner- Use our Car- Team of 2 in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- InternViews: Dyllon Glaze (uga.edu)
- Owls Picked Tied for Third, Burrage Named Preseason All-CUSA (ksuowls.com)
- Passengers jump in to rescue bus driver from violent attack (wsbtv.com)
Canton
- Building North of Atlanta: Contractor Capacity in Cherokee County (ccr-mag.com)
Alpharetta
- New Construction For A Coffee Shop To Be Considered In Alpharetta (patch.com)
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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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