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  • The sheriff is looking for two men suspected in a robbery.
  • Woodstock is a whopping 125 years old!
  • Better access to high-speed internet is coming soon.

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

  1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding a robbery that took place in Woodstock. The robbery took place at the Food Depot on Bells Ferry Road on November 22, and the sheriff is looking for two people caught on surveillance in relation to the crime. You can see the pictures here. If you have any information, please contact Investigator C. Nelms at 678-493-4324 or 770-928-0239. The case number is SO22-016411. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
  2. The history of our wonderful city was in the spotlight over at WSB-TV in honor of our 125th birthday yesterday. The news outlet covered not just the Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights, but also pointed out a few dates that helped Woodstock evolve into the city we now know. We celebrated the birthday of our hometown last weekend, down on Main Street with everyone else, shoulder to shoulder with family, friends and neighbors. As I read the article, the image of last weekend's crowds in my mind superimposed over the emptier Main Street of yesteryear. Some of the same buildings still stand, the same train tracks still travel through, but back when Main Street was paved in 1912, the city held a mere 4,500 citizens inside its borders. Now 36,000 strong, we are all "Woodstockers," as the Mayor said, and this community is just as beautiful now as it ever was. (WSB-TV)
  3. Cherokee County will have expanded internet access soon, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and the software company Kinetic by Windstream. The expansion will bring high-speed connectivity to over 26,000 homes and businesses that sit within the more rural areas of northern Cherokee County. After the pandemic shed some light on the issue, while students were attending school online, Governor Kemp earmarked $408 million in federal relief funds to spend on bringing high-speed internet to those areas. The project is expected to be completed in mid-2023. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

  • Morning INfluence: head over to Woodstock Elementary School for this month's meeting, breakfast and a performance by the school's chorus at 230 Rope Mill Road. Non-members are welcome, but please RSVP here. (7:45 - 9 a.m.)
  • Book Sale: presented by Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries, head over to the Woodstock Library to stock up on some good reads. The library is located at 7735 Main Street. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
  • Free Coffee Fridays: drop by the Rose Creek Library for a free cup of coffee. You may use your own cup or one from the library, there is a limit of one cup per person. The library is located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
  • Pancakes and Plaid: for ages 18 and up, wear your favorite holiday plaid and enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Rose Creek Library. (10:45 - noon)
  • Festive Fridays at The Outlet Shoppes: head over to the outlets to enjoy some shopping, a live DJ, a light show, games for the kids and more at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Wine and Design with Uptown - Winter Succulent Garden: enjoy a nice adult beverage and a snack while you create a succulent garden. All materials will be provided for the craft session at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Surrender Hill: the band will be playing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 - 10 p.m.)
  • A Christmas Carol: bring the whole family over to watch the annual Woodstock Arts production at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Karaoke Night: tonight at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (8 - 10 p.m.)
  • DJ Karaoke: every Friday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.)
  • Senior Center Programs:
    • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
    • Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
    • Garden Club - at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
  • MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
    • Jim Gorman (5 - 8 p.m.)
    • Steve Baskin and the Fourteens (8 - 11 p.m.)
  • MadLife Stage & Studios:
    • The Wildflowers - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Who's up for a cup of joe with a local LEO? Coffee With A Cop is coming up on Tuesday, December 13, head down to Circle of Friends Coffee Shop from 10 - 11:30 a.m. for a casual meet and greet with officers from the Woodstock Police Department. You can have a nice chat, a brief Q&A session, or just a hi, if you don't have much to say. A nice smile, nod and wave from across the room would be just fine too, if that's your thing. The coffee shop is located inside the Circuit at Chattahoochee Tech, 1 Innovation Way. (Woodstock Police Department via Facebook)
  • Reminder: Santa Mail closes out Sunday. The kids can drop their letters off in the special mailbox in the Gazebo at The Park at City Center. Santa will send back a personalized letter if you include a return address.
  • Reminder: Santa's Calling You closes out Monday. Santa and his elves can give your child a call this year. The calls will be made on December 14, between 5 and 7 p.m. Please see the website for registration instructions.
  • Here, for your viewing pleasure, are five of the latest homes to hit the Woodstock-Towne Lake market. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
  • Or, if you're looking to add a furry, feathered, scaled or hairless pet to your home, check out these pets ready for adoption in the area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
  • Downtown Woodstock: "Looking for the perfect piece of jewelry for a gift for the holidays? Visit Holly Springs Jewelers in Downtown Woodstock to check out their wonderful selection! @holly.springs.jewelers #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
  • Downtown Woodstock: "Maker's Mash this Sunday, Dec 11th, 1pm-6pm, at Reformation Brewery in Downtown Woodstock. Great chance to shop for gifts for the holidays with the talented makers who will be at the brewery. @makers.mash @reformationbrewery" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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— Nina Lightcap

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