🌱 WHS Earns National Charity Award + County COVID-19 Case Numbers

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

1. Woodstock High School has earned national recognition for its charitable spirit. The school was named the recipient of the Spirit of St. Jude Award from Varsity Brands for its support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As part of its prize, Woodstock High will receive a $3,000 award, which the school announced would be donated back to St. Jude. (Press Release Desk )
2. The Georgia Department of Public Health has released the latest COVID-19 case numbers for Cherokee County. The number of total cases reported in the county on Wednesday, Jun. 22, was 47,437, an increase of 310 from the previous week. County hospitalizations also increased by six, with a reported total of 2,456. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
3. Freedom Middle School has earned the renewal of its national digital citizenship certification through 2023. This designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching students to use technology responsibly and to think critically. Principal Whitney Nolan credits the school's media specialist Amanda Struchtemeyer for helping Freedom achieve the re-certification. (Cherokee County School District)
4. Looking for something fun to do in Cherokee County today? Downtown Canton is hosting Garden in the Park, an inaugural event that highlights the city's handmade art, food, music, flowers, plants, and recycling. Stop by Cannon Park between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to participate. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
5. Cherokee High School student Rose Garcia has been named a Cherokee County School District 2022 Volunteer of the Year. This title is awarded to students who make a positive difference in the Cherokee County schools through their volunteer efforts. Congratulations, Rose! (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Woodstock Farm Fresh Market At Market Street (8:30 AM)
• Artisan Wine Tasting & Dancing At The Gifted Ferret (5:00 PM)
• Board Games Night At Woodstock Community Church (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Take a walking tour to explore the artsy side of Downtown Woodstock next Thursday, Jun. 30. Tours will leave from the Woodstock Visitors Center at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• The Woodstock Public Library shared pictures from the Under the Sea Rock Painting Program this week! Check them out at the link. (Woodstock Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is offering free pet microchips for Cherokee residents next Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are encouraged. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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— 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.