‘Love Where You Live’ Community Giveback supports Homeless Coalition
Cherokee County’s Love Where You Live initiative has named the Homeless Coalition of Cherokee County as this year’s Community Giveback recipient, directing campaign support to a nonprofit working directly with people experiencing homelessness across the county, including the Woodstock area.
* The campaign highlights local residents’ stories while channeling funds and attention to local nonprofits.
* County leaders also discussed plans for the 2026 campaign at a recent commission work session.
Sources:https://cherokeechamber.com/love-where-you-live-community-giveback-benefits-the-homeless-coalition-of-cherokee-county/https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Communications/
Electronics recycling event set for Dec. 13 in Canton
The Cherokee County Recycling Center, in partnership with ECO Trading, will host a special electronics recycling event on Saturday, December thirteenth, from nine in the morning to one in the afternoon at the county administration building in Canton, giving Woodstock residents a clear option for responsibly discarding old electronics ahead of the holidays.
* Many common household electronics will be accepted, with several items taken at no charge.
* The event is county sponsored and tied to ongoing waste reduction efforts.
Sources:https://cherokeechamber.com/cherokee-county-recycling-center-to-host-electronics-recycling-event-dec-13/https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Communications/media-all.phphttps://allevents.in/canton/electronics-recycling/200029216438330
History Cherokee’s 25th holiday ornament honors Holly Springs Depot
History Cherokee has released its twenty fifth annual holiday ornament, featuring the historic Holly Springs Depot, continuing a popular tradition of celebrating Cherokee County landmarks with collectible ornaments many Woodstock residents display each year.
* The ornament series showcases notable local architecture across Cherokee County.
* Ornament sales support History Cherokee’s museum and educational programs.
Sources:https://cherokeechamber.com/history-cherokee-unveils-25th-annual-holiday-ornament-featuring-holly-springs-depot/https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeCountyHistoryCenter/photos/-did-you-know-the-holly-springs-depot-was-part-of-the-marietta-north-georgia-rai/1252201176927188/
Cherokee County man convicted in violent strangling case
A Cherokee County jury has convicted Sergio Esquivel of aggravated assault in the family violence category and false imprisonment after prosecutors said he put a woman in a chokehold and would not let her leave during a twenty twenty four fight, highlighting ongoing efforts to prosecute domestic violence cases in the county.
* Esquivel was acquitted of related battery and kidnapping counts.
* The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has emphasized the case as part of its focus on family violence.
Winter sports week for Woodstock, Etowah, and River Ridge
Winter sports are in full swing across Woodstock area high schools, with the Cherokee County School District’s athletics page and school specific schedules showing basketball and wrestling events for Woodstock, Etowah, and River Ridge throughout the Thanksgiving week and into early December.
* Woodstock High School girls basketball is scheduled to play at Pickens on Monday, November twenty fourth, in the evening.
* Woodstock High also lists a girls wrestling tournament earlier that day.
* Etowah and River Ridge schedules show additional basketball games across late November and early December.
Sources:https://www.cherokeek12.net/divisions/school-operations/high-school-athletics/athletic-scheduleshttps://www.woodstockathletics.com/schedule?year=2025-2026https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/woodstock/woodstock-wolverines/basketball/girls/schedule/https://www.riverridgeathletics.org/sports/boys-basketball/schedule?team=boys-basketball-5226215&year=2025-2026
Holiday-week fun in Woodstock: trivia nights, cornhole, and more
Visit Woodstock GA’s events calendar features a full slate of options for the week of November twenty fourth, including Light’s Up entertainment trivia at Truck and Tap, Spring Cornhole ATL league nights at Reformation Brewery, live music at MadLife, gaming nights at The Blue Ghost Arcade, and seasonal offerings like Santa Mail and the Adair Park ice rink.
* Light’s Up trivia at Truck and Tap is scheduled for Monday evening.
* Spring Cornhole ATL events run multiple days this week.
* Additional listings include concerts, family friendly activities, and winter attractions.
Sources:
https://visitwoodstockga.com/https://visitwoodstockga.com/events/https://visitwoodstockga.com/groups-meetings/
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