Bulky Crime Blotter Tops Week

The week started off with , hail and damaging winds and ended with a gloomy weekend. But the days in between saw sunny skies and high temperatures.

The anticipated was a hit Friday night with a parade, music, beads and lots of sales at the downtown businesses.

is will be joining the downtown area in April. Its last day of business was Saturday. The Coffeehouse will be re-opening its doors with a new look and a new brand.

Congratulations to as this week's Whiz Kid!

Our discussed the rights of a parent hacking into their children's Facebook accounts. You can still give your input on the topic.

The was bulky this week with . The Cherokee Sheriff's Office said crime increases as the temperatures rise. A after using her friend's license at a checkpoint. was hit twice with a shoplifter, but the Woodstock police charged a Woodstock man Saturday for the thefts. , former Cherokee School District spokesman, enrolled in Drug Court after four DUI arrests. 

The , found and then a new one was donated. The 18-year-old van that was used to transport animals around Cherokee County turned up in North Carolina, but an of hers to help out the Humane Society.

The and discussed the branding of the downtown  site as the "City Center", the new meeting hall as "The Chambers at City Center" and the  as "Magnolia Hall". Four volunteers were also recognized for their dedication and hard work they have done for the Special Olympics.

In sports, the fell to Milton in a last-minute comeback attempt in the state tournament Tuesday. Be looking for the fourth round playoff contest this week.

We started a new series listing the in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. You can catch this every Saturday.

For Fat Tuesday, if you are looking for tasty recipes, we've got some including red beans and rice, gumbo and jambalya for you.

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