AYP Results, Lake Safety Tips Are In

1. There is only a 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon. The rest of the day will be mostly sunny with a high near 93 degrees. The heat index values as high as 100 degrees. This evening will be partly cloudy with a low of 74 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2. The Georgia Department of Education released the 2011 adequate yearly progress results. Two Woodstock schools did not make AYP. See how your school ranked at 9 a.m.

3. Continuing with Lake Safety tips, the Gerogia Department of Resources offers life jacket information for boaters and swimmers. Watch his video interview at 4 p.m. to learn more about how to avoid drowning and how to be fully prepared when you are swimming or taking the boat out on the lake. Don't forget to check out the Facebook page, Safe on the Lake.

4. Continue on the gold excursion with the  today at 10 a.m. as he trumps through Woodstock discovering mines. You can catch up on the before you learn more about Woodstock's hidden history.

5. We are still looking for more creative, local writers. We want to be a platform for your voice. If you have an opinion to share about local issues including sports, schools, faith, history, culture, arts, really just the life in this part of the world of 30188 and 30189, email lindsey.davidson@patch.com.