🌱 CCSD Open House Dates Announced + Woodstock WWII Vet Turning 100

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 74.

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

1. As the 2022-23 school year approaches, Cherokee County School District will be holding open houses at each of its elementary, middle, and high schools ahead of the first day of classes. Students will be able to walk through their schools on Jul. 28 or 29 and get their class schedules and teacher assignments. Most of Woodstock's schools will have their open houses on Thursday, Jul. 28, but several will be held on Jul. 29. The full schedule, including designated times based on student last names or grade levels, can be found here. The school year begins across the district on Monday, Aug. 1. (Cherokee County School District)
2. What's happening at your local library this week? There's a little something for everyone going on at the Woodstock Public Library and the Rose Creek Public Library! Today is Maker Monday at Rose Creek, where crafters will gather to create jellyfish hangers at 10:30 a.m., and at 2:00 p.m., Woodstock will host a Family Game Night with Unite Homeschool. Tomorrow, Rose Creek will host a workshop on Surf the Web Internet Safety, and on Wednesday, both libraries will have a morning Family Storytime session. Thursday events include "Weird Ocean Foods" at Rose Creek and a drop-in STEM event at Woodstock. Finally, on Friday at noon, don't miss the Picadilly Puppets Presents: A "Shore Thing" Puppet Show at Woodstock. Get all the details on the library calendar! (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
3. A Woodstock WWII veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday this weekend. On Jul. 10, local resident Russell Vaudrey, a bomber pilot in the Army Air Corps, will reach this milestone birthday in the town where he has spent the last 32 years of his life. Vaudrey served from October 1942 to November 1945 and earned five Bronze Star Medals and one Silver Star Medal during that time. After his time in the military, he had a career in sales in California before retiring to Georgia. Family and friends have reportedly planned a party on Sunday to celebrate the occasion. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
4. Looking for a new job in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area? There are plenty of local employers who are hiring for full- and part-time positions right now, including some remote work opportunities. Available openings include jobs in customer service, hospital work, warehousing, sales, and more. Check out Patch's latest employment roundup for job details and to learn how to apply. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
5. Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp is gearing up for a rematch this November against 2018 opponent Stacey Abrams, and so far, Kemp appears to be trailing behind in fundraising. The official numbers are expected to be released later this week, but based on the last race, experts believe Abrams may be ahead of Kemp's estimated $22 million raised so far for his reelection bid. According to records, one of Kemp's donors is SDH Management Service, a two-year-old LLC connected to Woodstock-based homebuilding company Smith Douglas Homes that sent the PAC $150,000 in July 2021. (POLITICO)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Breast Ultrasound Screenings At 450 Parkway 575 (9:00 AM)
• Greg Shaddix At MadLife Patio Stage (12:00 PM)
• Family Game Night At Woodstock Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Have you tried these new metro Atlanta restaurants? The Georgia Sun has rounded up nearly 30 newly-opened eateries local residents should check out. (The Georgia Sun)
• How has Cherokee County's population changed since the pandemic? The Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News shared some insights on local demographics based on 2020 and 2021 Census data. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
• Need a little help with your computer skills? Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., stop by the Rose Creek Public Library to learn basic internet browsing techniques and about some of the library's technology resources. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Click here to access the registration form. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

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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.