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The Woodstock Police Department’s public information officer, Brittany Page, reports that it was a “wonderful turnout” for the annual National Night Out, held at The Park at City Center. A big shout out to Mayor Donnie Henriques, left, and members of the Woodstock Parks and Recreation staff, who manned the grill all night. “A large crowd was in attendance for the annual National Night Out held in downtown Woodstock,” she said. “Local public safety agencies and community partners enjoyed an evening engaging with those that we proudly serve.”

Give a Kid a Chance — Cherokee wrapped up its 15th year with a drive-through event at Hillside United Methodist Church in Woodstock and Canton First Baptist Church. The event was limited to a drivethrough because of the pandemic. In Cherokee County, 2,000 new backpacks filled with supplies were given away free. In Pickens County, the group distributed 500. For more information, and to learn how to help, visit www.giveakidachance.org.

Bascomb Elementary students wait for their bus in Fairways subdivision.

Benjamin Carmical, third grade, International Charter School of Atlanta.

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E.T. Booth Middle seventh-graders Maddie and Inman Ragsdale with their dog Dooley.

Sophomores Ixchel and Madison, Etowah High. Declan (kindergarten) and Ellie (second grade) Roberson, Oak Grove Elementary, with their dad Matt, teacher at Sequoyah High. Olivia Kirkland, freshman, Etowah High. Below, Tristan Dobbs, sixth grade, E.T. Booth.