Monday, May 20, 2013
American Atheists plan to send the Georgia Department of Natural Resources enough popular atheist books to place one in every state park cabin.
American Atheists, an atheist organization based out of Cranford, NJ, say they plan to send books on atheism to Georgia state parks. In a recent press release the organization stated the following: American Atheists announced Friday that it will send the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) enough popular atheist books to place one in every state park cabin in the state. The atheist books will be placed alongside Gideon Bibles already in every state park cabin as directed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday. The Bibles were initially removed following a complaint from former American Atheist President Ed Buckner who found nine Bibles in a cabin he had rented last month. But on May 15 Gov. Deal ordered Bibles to be returned…
Applications are being accepted for Cherokee's Got Talent, which will return to downtown Woodstock in July.
Are you the most talented person in Cherokee County? If so, the Cherokee Association of Realtors and Elm Street Cultural Arts Village wants you to prove it in its upcoming Cherokee's Got Talent in July. Both organizations are accepting applications for the event, which will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday July 27 at Elm Street Arts' theatre in downtown Woodstock. Applications and registration can be done by clicking here. Proceeds will go towards Elm Street Arts' plans to renovate the Reeves Home into its new facility. They will also go towards Habitat For Humanity-North Central Georgia. They are also accepting sponsors and donations for the silent auction, which is billed as another way to support the community. "Cherokee's Got Talent is a …
This weekend's heavy rain moves out of Woodstock, making way for mostly sunny skies by the weekend.
After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Woodstock is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the Etowah River in East Cherokee remained above flood stage and was still rising Monday, with minor flooding continuing mostly east of Canton near the I-575 bridge. A chance of scattered strong showers and thunderstorms continues Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 87, according to the National Weather Service's Woodstock forecast. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Showers are likely Wednesday…
The federal government is proposing a drop to a .05 percent blood-alcohol level.
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to reduce deaths caused by drunken drivers, and one of its ideas is to change how states measure drunkenness. The board has proposed reducing the blood-alochol limit to .05 percent, down from the .08 percent states enforce now, according to Fox News. That limit could mean one drink for a lot of women, and two drinks for a lot of men. "Our goal is to get to zero deaths because each alcohol-impaired death is preventable," NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said in the Fox story. Among those who oppose the idea: Groups that sell alcohol. "Moving from 0.08 to 0.05 would criminalize perfectly responsible behavior," American Beverage Institute Managing Director Sarah Longwell said in a statement quoted …
A Clarke County judge rejected a request from William Heaton, who has been charged in the Emily Bowman hit-and-run accident, to remove his ankle monitor and move to Bartow County.
A Clarke County judge rejected a petition from the man accused of running over Emily Bowman in a hit-and-run accident to remove his ankle monitor and leave Oconee County. A judge last week denied William Wilson Heaton's request to remove the monitor and move to Bartow County with his grandfather, according to WSBTV. The news agency reported Heaton made the request so he could work in order to pay for his legal expenses. He must remain in Oconee County with his mother. Bowman, a former Kennesaw State University student and Woodstock High School graduate, was hospitalized in critical condition at Athens Regional Medical Center between Feb. 16 and March 8 when she was hit by a pick-up truck as she and a friend walked along Oak Street. They …
The $33.7 million budget will be reviewed by the City Council tonight and no millage rate increase is expected.
The Woodstock City Council will get a first look at the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, which is set to be slightly higher than its current budget. The proposed $33.7 million budget will be presented to the council tonight at 7 p.m. during its special called meeting at the Chambers at City Center. The budget is slightly higher than the current fiscal year budget of $33.6 million. Chief Financial Officer Robert Porche will present the budget based on the city leaving its millage, water and sewer rates unchanged. "It is always up for discussion and possible change," he added. The proposed general fund is $16.9 million, water and sewer fund at $10.4 million and the remaining special revenue and service funds — which includes impact fees, …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
The jail now provides video visitation to inmates at no cost to Cherokee County taxpayers.
Blogging on Patch is a super-easy way to let our community know what you’re up to. You can also post on behalf of an organization, school or community group.
With a Patch blog, it’s easy to keep your neighbors in the loop, share your opinion or start a discussion. Patch blogs are featured on the Woodsotck-Towne Lake Patch homepage . When you blog for us, the community can read about your views on issues that are important to you, what's happening with real estate in Cherokee County and around town, crime events in Woodstock and Towne Lake, county politics, or the cats and dogs that are available for adoption at the shelter. The topics are endless. What do you want to share with your community? After your blog is featured on Patch , you can let people know about your blog post using Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. And we’ll let Cherokee County know about your post by sending a link to our readers…
The Cherokee County School District's summer school sessions will start on June 3.
Pat Taylor
3:20 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
No one is forcing anyone to read either. I don't think that it's a big deal either way, however, this could get out of hand if everyone who wants to provide "free" literature is allowed to leave it in your motel/hotel drawer. Me thinks the drawers will fill up pretty fast. more ›