Cherokee Scoop | January 16, 2024

Good Morning Cherokee County! ☀️

The CherokeeScoop team is back, and we’re kicking off this weekend with an exciting lineup of local news, events, and updates! From Woodstock’s 2025 event schedule to the grand opening of Ninja Woodstock, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss the remarkable achievements of our local schools, teachers, and firefighters—we’re celebrating big wins across Cherokee!

So grab your coffee, bundle up (we hear more cold weather is on its way ❄️), and dive into the latest scoop. There’s plenty to plan, celebrate, and look forward to this week!

Let’s get after it!

—The CherokeeScoop Team

THE GOOD NEWS 😃 :

Visit Woodstock 2025 Events!

Get ready to mark your calendars, because Visit Woodstock GA has just unveiled the 2025 event lineup, and it's packed with fun! 📆 From the second annual Valentine BINGO in February to the 13th Annual Taste of Woodstock, there's something for everyone. Whether you're into pub crawls, sip + shop evenings, or the ever-popular Scarecrow Invasion in October, Woodstock's got your social schedule covered.

Primary Care at Hickory Flat: Coming Soon!

Aylo Health is excited to open a new center in the Hickory Flat area, bringing convenient healthcare services to the community. To celebrate, they’re hosting an open house at the end of the month, where you can meet the team and discover all the services available. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how Aylo Health is enhancing healthcare access in your neighborhood!

Ninja Woodstock is now open!

Calling all parents with little thrill-seekers – Ninja Woodstock is now open, and it’s the ultimate destination for fun and fitness! Your kids will jump, swing, climb, crawl, and balance their way through the most action-packed ninja course ever, all while building strength, character, and confidence! 🥷 Get ready for a high-energy experience that’ll leave them smiling and stronger than ever! Check them out here.

ICYMI:

• Three teams from Cherokee County School District have achieved remarkable success at the regional FIRST LEGO League robotics competitions, advancing to the super regionals! Their impressive performance and ingenuity have earned them well-deserved recognition and set the stage for even greater achievements ahead. Check out the schools here.

• The Service League of Cherokee County is excited to reveal the four outstanding finalists for the 2025 Heritage of Hope Award, celebrating their remarkable contributions to our community! These inspiring individuals exemplify the spirit of hope and service, making a lasting impact on Cherokee County. 🤍 More information here.

• We’re excited to celebrate an Etowah High School teacher who has been named the top agricultural teacher in the nation, a testament to their exceptional dedication and impact! Our community takes great pride in educational achievements like this, which inspire and elevate the future of agriculture and learning in Cherokee County.

• Cherokee County is proud to announce the promotion of eleven dedicated firefighters, each recognized for their exceptional service and commitment to the community! These brave individuals are stepping into new roles, ready to continue protecting and serving with even greater impact and leadership. Here they are! 🧑‍🚒

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 🤩:

• Brunch this weekend at 1885 Grill in Acworth!

• Woodstock Arts production of Twelfth Night opens this weekend!

• Beginner Water Color Class in Woodstock! 🎨

EVENTS 🕺💃:

Thursday - 16 Jan

• Keller Williams Realty Partners Canton Business Center | Culture Committee Meeting | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Canton

• Canton City Hall | City Council Meeting | 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM | Canton

• Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room | Open Mic Night | 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rally Point Grille | $15 for 10 wings + beer or wine | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Woodstock

• JD's Bar-B-Que | Locals and Legends Weekly Car Show with CCC | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Woodstock

Friday - 17 Jan

• Woodstock Arts Theatre | Teen Spotlight: Twelfth Night the Musical | Jan 17 - 26 | Woodstock

• Plant Daddies | Plant Bingo | 6:30 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Beer Pong Tournament | 7:00 PM | Canton

Saturday - 18 Jan

• FoxTale Book Shoppe | Jenni L. Walsh with Kimberly Brock - Ace, Marvel, Spy | 1:00 PM | Woodstock

• The Factory Church | Drive Through Grocery Distribution | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Woodstock

• Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails | Trail Work Party — SORBA Woodstock | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Canton

• LEANING LADDER | British Bangers and Mash Evening with Personal | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rally Point Grille | Marine Corps League | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Woodstock

• Tribe Fitness - Canton GA | The CrossFit Open Prep Showdown | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Canton

• The Little Sober Bar | Kids DND Club | 3:00 PM | Canton

• Broken Anchor Winery | Poker Tournament | 6:00 PM | Acworth

• Broken Anchor Winery | Taylor Swift Tournament | 7:00 PM | Acworth

• American Legion Post 304 | Mini League Comic Convention | 11:00 AM | Acworth

Sunday - 19 Jan

• Rally Point Grille | Sunday Brunch! | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Woodstock

• Woodstock Arts Theatre | Twelfth Night | 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• LEANING LADDER | Croissants with Chef Michelle | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Woodstock

• Forever And A Day LLC | An Introduction to Sound Healing - A live and interactive experience | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Woodstock

• The Reeves House Visual Arts Center | Brunch Trivia: Throne of Glass | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Maker’s Mash | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Woodstock

• 1885 Grill- Acworth | Sunday Brunch (Acworth) | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Acworth

• Dragon’s Eye Games | Pokemon Tournament | 1:30 PM | Canton

• The Blue Ghost Arcade | Chess Club | 4:00 PM | Woodstock

LIVE MUSIC 🎶 :

Thursday - 16 Jan

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Patio Music — LIVE at the MadLife Grill Patio | Jan 14 - Jan 19 | Woodstock

Friday - 17 Jan

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Patio Music — LIVE at the MadLife Grill Patio | Jan 14 - Jan 19 | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Metallica Tribute Band | 7:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rally Point Grille | Live Music Friday | 6:00 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - 18 Jan

• Canton Icehouse | Sorrow 2 Seven | 9:00 PM | Canton

• Guston’s Grille | Shyanne Arena Rock Show | 9:00 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Theatre | To the Limit - The Ultimate Eagle's Experience | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Canton

• Riverstone Corner Bistro | Stephanie Berlanga Live | 7:00 PM | Canton

• J Michaels Prime | Drew Ashworth Live | 7:00 PM | Canton

Sunday - 19 Jan

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Live music Sundays | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Steve Baskin | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Levi Ransom | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Piano Man vs Rocket Man | 5:00 PM | Woodstock

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