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🌱 Paving Project Updates + Local Man Sentenced + Wings This Weekend

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Good morning, everybody. Nina here with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

  • The 2023 Resurfacing Project starts in April.
  • A local man has been sentenced in a 2020 crime.
  • If you love wings, this weekend's festival is for you!

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

  1. Get ready drivers, rollers and runners. We're about to get 13.67 miles of nicely smoothed road surface in subdivisions around the county. The 2023 Resurfacing Project will utilize $763,000 in SPLOST funds and $2.4 million from a GDOT Local Maintenance Improvement Grant, and the work will be done in Orange Shoals, North Lake, Tamarack, Crabapple Springs, Westridge, Copper Creek, Emerald Forest, Towne Lake Hills North, BridgeMill and Kingston Square. Expect traffic in the 10 targeted subdivisions beginning April 3 as the roadwork moves through, the project is expected to finish up in the fall. Construction hours will be Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
  2. A Woodstock man was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years for criminal attempt to commit a felony (child molestation) and computer pornography. The recent court press release described a May 2020 investigation where Marvin Civil, 38, engaged in inappropriate online conversations with a person he thought was 14, eventually requesting she meet him in person. The "girl" was actually an undercover deputy, and Civil was located and taken into custody while waiting for the "girl" at a store along Highway 92. Civil's argument that he was trying to help the police catch child predators didn't sway the court, he will be serving five years in prison with the next 10 on probation with sex offender restrictions in place. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
  3. There's a Wing and Rock Fest happening this weekend at Etowah River Park. Saturday from noon - 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 6 p.m., head over to the park for chicken wings, live music, a vendor market, a wing eating contest and more. There will be over 20 food trucks with over 60 types/flavors of wings, and there is no admission fee. There may be as many as 20,000 people at this year's event, so head over and join the fun! The park is at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (Canton GA Events)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

  • YPOW AM: open to non-members, join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • City of Woodstock LifeSouth Community Blood Drive: you can sign up here for a donation spot for today's drive at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, but walk-ins are welcome. There are still plenty of spots available, and don't forget, blood donated through LifeSouth stays right here in our area. As a bonus to saving someone's life, all donors today will receive a t-shirt and gift card! (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries (FOL) Book Sale: tonight's preview sale is limited to FOL members, but you can join at the door. The sale is at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton, and includes books, DVD's, puzzles, games and books on CD. (3 - 6 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Art Lab: for ages 7 and up, celebrate Youth Art Month by learning about color theory and different styles of art projects. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Evening Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories from around the world, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Josh Jeffords: the artist will be playing live on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, weather permitting, located at 405 Chambers Street. (6 - 10 p.m.)
  • Lauren Willig in Conversation with Piper Huguley: You can order a hand-signed copy of Lauren Willig's book "Two Wars and a Wedding" online here and it can be mailed to you or picked up in person. The meet and greet itself is free and will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
  • Georgia Hands & Voices Fundraising Gala: a 3-course wine pairing dinner at Rootstock with live music and stories from people impacted by the work of Georgia Hands & Voices, an organization that supports families of children that are deaf or hard of hearing. The restaurant is located at 8558 Main Street. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
  • Team Trivia: every Thursday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: 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. (8 - 10 p.m.)
  • DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
  • Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
    • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
    • Nimble Fingers Sewing Club - for all skill levels, learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
    • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
    • Thursday: Duplicate Bridge - every Thursday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
  • MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
    • Second Helping (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
  • MadLife Stage & Studios
    • Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • There's a Parent's Night Out going on at the Cherokee Aquatic Center this Friday. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m., and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register here, registration closes at 5 p.m. this evening. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
  • The list of winners from the Shamrock Pub Crawl has been released. Congratulations to all the $50 gift card winners and the grand prize $100 gift card winner! Next up in the Downtown Woodstock Pub Crawl Series will be the Seis de Mayo Pub Crawl on May 6, keep an eye on the official web page, the participating restaurants have already been listed. Expect food and drink specials to be posted closer to the event. (Visit Woodstock via Facebook)
  • Take a look at what Cherokee Recreation & Parks has to offer, there are tons of classes, events and outings to take advantage of. As part of the Adults & Seniors art class offerings, there's a Make and Take Tea Cup Candle Making Class coming up on April 29, and their instructional class Food Gift Secrets is on April 15. You can see the full catalog at the link, there's truly something for everyone! (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
  • Downtown Woodstock: "Visit Made Mercantile this weekend for their first ever Spring Clean Sale! Think flea market meets maker's market. Made is filling up their worktable with discontinued products, samples, displays, supplies and raw materials that YOU can purchase on the super cheap!" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills: "If anyone needs good honest car repair or service please go see Mark and Mark at Christian Brothers on Eagle Drive! - They are both amazing and have wonderful reviews. Mark K for service and Mark as your tech!! Great team!" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Allatoona Shores: "BridgeMill Farmers Market season begins on Wednesday April 12, from 9am-1pm. The market is open from April-November. We were only able to have a few markets last season, and we had tremendous feedback. All of your favorite vendors will be returning from last season, along with some new ones." (Nextdoor)

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— Nina Lightcap

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