Monday, May 20, 2013
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…
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
Roswell-based Sunshine on a Ranney Day will help build a special bedroom to accommodate the Woodstock woman who was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident.
Friday, May 17, 2013
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If everything goes to plan, the park will reopen after being closed for nearly two weeks after heavy downpours caused Little River to overflow its banks.
"Barring anything unexpected," Olde Rope Mill Park could reopen today at 4 p.m. That's according to Woodstock Parks and Recreation Director Preston Pooser, who informed city leaders of the probability this morning. Crews will continue cleaning the park today in order to meet the self-imposed timeline to re-open the park. The park has been closed for nearly two weeks since Little River overflowed its banks around noon Sunday May 5. The river's waters poured into areas of the park, leaving the pedestrian bridge inaccessible and the half-mile Trestle Rock Trail submerged. City crews had been out pressure washing parts of the park that were hit with the excess water, and that should wrap up later today. Don't miss any news from Woodstock-…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta's job fair next week will have a plethora of job openings available.
Next week's job fair for the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta will have no shortage of positions that need to be filled. Over 500 part-time and full-time openings are slated to be available, ranging from management, sales associates, housekeeping, stock and maintenance work, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Labor GDOL will team up with the outlet mall for the job fair, which will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday May 23 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. The retailers participating include: Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Carters/Oshkosh, Cole Haan, CorningWare Corelle, Dress Barn, Gold Toe, Haggar, Loft, Naartjie Kids, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, and Wilson’…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The water level at the Woodstock park continues to drop slowly, but some areas of the park remain underwater.
While water levels continue to drop, some areas of Olde Rope Mill Park remains underwater. The park is still closed to the public, but city crews are out pressure washing parts of the park that have made a reappearance after being underwater for days. Woodstock Parks and Recreation Director Preston Pooser said the deck overlooking Little River should be exposed by tomorrow, so the city can begin cleaning that area. However, the half-mile paved Trestle Rock Trail "south of the main park area, is still underwater," Pooser added. The river overflowed its banks around noon Sunday May 5, which forced the city to close the park after a weekend downpour left behind several inches of rain. The Taylor Randahl Memorial Mountain Bike Trails at …
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Bedoe's Bar & Grille 6115 Hickory Flat Highway Suite 101 & 102 Canton, GA 30115 View Last inspection: May 9, Score: 91, Grade: A Cameron Hall Assisted Living 240 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 View Last inspection: May 13, Score: 71, Grade: C KFC/Taco Bell 6113 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA 30115 View Last inspection: May 9, Score: 91, Grade: A McDonald's 1429 RiverStone Parkway Canton, GA 30114 View Last inspection: May 8, Score: 88, Grade: B McDonald's 2070 Cumming …
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