Around Woodstock

Letter From the Editor

I’m thankful to have a job that allows me to work remotely. With cooler weather approaching, you’ll find me working from our backyard patio more often. It’s easier to manage the puppies outside, except when they keep trying to eat acorns and pine cones. No matter how many bones or toys we give them, nothing beats the nutty taste of potentially toxic treasures that have fallen in the backyard. GEEZ! And don’t get me started on eating the bark off the pine trees. You’d think we never feed them. That’s right, Glenn and I are the proud parents of Bertie Ruth and Ellie Mae, seven-month-old, Australian shepherd/blue heeler mix pups. We figured, as long as we live in Woodstock, we should have dogs. Is there a city ordinance about that? There must be, because it's almost impossible to find someone NOT walking a dog downtown. I’m thankful for the cooler weather, which makes it easier to enjoy the outdoors with our girls. I’m also looking forward to attending a few fall festivals and outdoor events, but we may have to leave the pups at home. Bertie tends to lose her lunch if we drive more than two miles. Hoping she outgrows that! Be sure to hop in your car, with or without your puppies, and explore the local activities celebrating this beautiful time of year. See Pages 2425 for a listing of local events.

It wouldn’t be October if we didn’t bring awareness to the valiant warriors facing breast cancer. One local mom encourages all women to stay diligent in keeping up with their regular examinations – cancer doesn’t stop for a pandemic. See Tami’s story on Page 20.

Local Jeepers didn’t wait until cooler weather to gather for an outdoor festival. Who can beat a weekend of trails, mud, food and raising money for area nonprofits? Words and pictures on Pages 16-17.

October also is national fire prevention month, so we’ve prepared a list of ways to keep your home safe from fire, found on Page 26. We’re thankful for our first responders, but we’d rather not have them make a house call. Unless it’s my 31-year-old firefighter son coming home for a visit, not driving a ladder truck. That’s acceptable!

Kindness Challenge of the Month

Thank an Essential Worker. Show your appreciation for your mail carrier and/or garbage pick-up employees, and first responders, with a note and a treat.

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Aroundabout Local Media. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundaboutMagazines.com.

The Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Woodstock dealership is open at 8811 Highway 92, in the former Big Lots location. 470-880-8014. www.cdjrofwoodstock.com.

Southern Sky Woodstock has opened an additional showroom at 249 Arnold Mill Road, across the street from the first location at 250 Arnold Mill Road. The additional 7,500 square feet offers more room to showcase their unique, high quality furniture and home decor http://southernskyoutlet.com.

What’s Coming

At press time, Public Woodstock planned to open by the end of September at the corner of Main and Mill streets. According to eatatpublic.com, it’s “one part fast casual restaurant to go, one part boutique farmers market meets modern day general store … the other half is a fully stocked, prepared foods market with dinner.”

At press time, the grand opening for Truett’s Chick-fil-A Woodstock was set for Oct. 7, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The renovation allows for increased capacity to serve guests inside and in the drive-thru, and will include many nostalgic elements, including the famous little red door. Follow the progress on Facebook.

At press time, the Stars and Strikes entertainment center, at 10010 Highway 92 in Woodstock, had planned to open Lumberjack Alley, a new axe-throwing attraction that features six targets where guests can hurl axes. Visit www.starsandstrikes.com to confirm.

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The Blue Ghost, 164 Towne Lake Parkway, is an arcade and bar featuring more than 40 retro arcade games, pinball machines and gaming consoles. 404-480-0723. www.theblueghostarcade.com.

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