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🌱 Patch AM: How did Pope’s hot softball team fare on its Woodstock trip?
And on the Woodstock Patch calendar - Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band

Good morning Woodstock! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Pope's hot softball team fare on its Woodstock trip?
- Why Woodstock just ranked among America's best fall getaways
- How Woodstock helped launch Dakota Fanning's Hollywood career
Also on today's calendar: Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Monday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep roundup: Pope rolls past Walton (macon.com) — Pope's softball team dominated Walton 10-1 behind EF Norton's complete-game pitching and big home runs, and then was scheduled to head to Woodstock for a Thursday matchup. Local fans in Woodstock could catch a strong visiting squad featuring multiple hitters with multi-hit performances and solid momentum from their latest non-region win.
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• MI Travel Destination Earns Top Spot For Best Fall Place In The Nation Again (patch.com) — Woodstock has been named one of the top fall destinations in the country by USA Today's 10Best list, putting the town alongside places like Mackinac Island and Gatlinburg. While Mackinac Island took first place, Woodstock's inclusion highlights its growing reputation for colorful foliage, seasonal charm, and small-town appeal that locals enjoy year after year.
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• Dakota Fanning Films and Shows (apple.com) — Woodstock gets a nice shout-out as the place where Dakota Fanning first stepped on stage, performing in small productions at the Towne Lake Arts Center near her childhood home. The profile then traces her rise from early TV roles to acclaimed film performances and major projects throughout her career.
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📸 Around Woodstock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock
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★ Featured events ★
- Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band →
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock
7:30 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Steven Lester - Confessions of an Artist →
Tranquility Fine Arts, 117 Mill St, Woodstock
6:00 pm - Confessions Of The Artist featuring Steven Lester →
Tranquility Fine Arts, 117 Mill St, Woodstock
6:00 pm - Service Sundays →
Reformation Brewery (Woodstock), 105 Elm St., Woodstock
8:00 am - Monday Specials →
Reformation Brewery (Woodstock), 105 Elm St., Woodstock
8:00 am - Game Night →
Reformation Brewery (Woodstock), 105 Elm St., Woodstock
5:30 pm - Marietta 40 Days for Life 365 Fall Vigil Kick off →
First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock
6:30 pm - D'Floridian →
D'Floridian, 6242 Old Hwy 5 Ste A3, Woodstock
7:00 pm - Woodstock, Georgia (Rotary Club) →
Rotary Club (Woodstock), 8979 Hwy. 92, Woodstock
7:30 am - Tuesday Drink Special →
Reformation Brewery (Woodstock), 105 Elm St., Woodstock
8:00 am - The Ghost Town Gathering: For Women ready to come back to Life →
Tbd
5:00 pm - 13th Annual Run, Walk or Roll →
11905 GA-92, Woodstock
7:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
📣 Woodstock Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our dog food was delivered to the wrong address and we were almost out!
Thankfully the person where it was delivered brought it to us. Thank you for doing that! Most people would not take the time to help us out, but this… (Nextdoor Hickory Flat) - ⚠️ cuteness overload doing dog yoga poses with my foster pup!!!!
We are on day 5 and every day he shows more character. He is officially up for adoption now through Hero Rescue group. (Nextdoor Farm Ridge - Farm Valley)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1328 in Woodstock. Apply here.
- Culver's posted a job opening for Porter in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- Cobb County middle school launches club to reward academic growth (11alive.com)
- RTI Game Predictions: Tennessee Football vs. Kennesaw State (rockytopinsider.com)
- Mary Kathleen Yarber, 89 (bbbtv12.com)
Canton
- 2 sentenced after 11-state Walmart theft scheme unravels in Georgia (fox5atlanta.com)
Marietta
- Cobb Schools Remove Book Depicting Child Rape, Incest (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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