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Makerspace Opens on Main Street The Woodstock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has opened a new, retail-maker co-workspace and retail shop at 8636 Main St. in Woodstock. Made Mercantile is a 4,000-square-foot space that includes a retail store and production space, and is associated with an economic development program that offers a place for businesses to develop concepts, test and grow products to scale to market. “We have found throughout our business community that the small-scale retail makers are seeking a community collaboration space similar to professional co-workspaces you see in the community today,” DDA Executive Director Brian Stockton said. “We believe this new program and space will be synergistic with the space at The Circuit and the upcoming artist spaces that will be available at the Reeves House. This will be a space where the shoppers will have the ability to shop, meet and interact with the people who are designing and making the products being sold.” Seven companies are in residence, and four spaces are available. Memberships range from $400 per month to $750 per month. Current members are Beau Paper Co., The Woodstock Flower Company, Dirty Beauty Skincare, Punk and Pea jewelry, Blue Elixir Press, Garden and Goods custom furnishings, and Little Woven Home Co. embroidered gifts. At press time, shop hours were 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, but holiday hours may be announced for this month. Shoppers can ask for a tour of the artisans’ workspaces. For more information, visit www.mademercantile.com.
A look at the retail portion of Made Mercantile.
Current member makers include, from left: Marc Barbier and Anna Barbier of The Woodstock Flower Company; Allie Millington and Sara Singleton of Little Woven Home Co.; Madison Beaulieu of Beau Paper Co.; Dustin Beaulieu of Blue Elixir Press; Theresa Schmidt of Punk and Pea, and Samantha Dickey of Dirty Beauty Skincare.
Car Donations Extended to Single Mom Veterans
Preparing for 2020 Wreaths Across America
Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP) and Canton American Legion Post 45 are partnering with the AutoGift organization to expand their veteran vehicle donation program to include single mothers who are veterans and have young children. This partnership extends the portion of CCHVP that helps veterans who don't have access to public transportation. Since its inception in 2018, more than 20 vehicles have been given to veterans. AutoGift works to help single mothers in need, who typically are victims of homelessness, domestic violence, PTSD, in recovery, or have children with medical needs. The program’s expansion will address a growing segment of the veteran population, and provides another way to help Cherokee County’s veterans, according to Jim Lindenmayer, CCHVP director. Get more information at www.autogift.org, or email Lindenmayer at jlindenmayer80@gmail.com.
Donations are being accepted to purchase wreaths for graves at the Georgia National Cemetery. The wreaths will be placed on Dec. 19. It’s part of a national effort to recognize those who have fought bravely in serving America. More than 20,000 military men and women are buried in Georgia’s National Cemetery on a hilltop near Canton. Approximately 500 volunteers from the Boy Scouts of America, churches, community organizations and families lay wreaths on the gravesites prior to the annual memorial service. Donations are tax-deductible, with a receipt provided by the Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council upon request. Checks should be made payable to Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council and mailed to GNCAC, P.O. Box 5476, Canton, GA 30114-9998. For more information, contact Tom Wilder, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and Cemetery Council member, at 770-973-1422, or tom@wilder-realty.com.
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AROUND WOODSTOCK | December 2020
