Woodstock Play Studio Offers Fun for Kids Ages 5 and Under

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Publish Date: September 14th

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1. Woodstock Play Studio Offers Fun for Kids Ages 5 and Under
2. Rise and Dine Family Restaurant Opens in Southwest Cherokee
3. Woodstock Optimists Raise Over $14K for Homeless Veterans

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STORY 1: Woodstock Play Studio Offers Fun For Kids Ages 5 and Under

Little Leaf Play Studio, founded by Hector and Karen Quintanilla, offers a fun, family-friendly space for kids 5 and under in Woodstock. Since its soft opening on August 8, the studio has quickly become a local favorite, with plans for a grand opening in October. Located at 12186 Highway 92, Suite 106, the studio provides a play area with options for single and sibling passes, and even party rentals. Hector, an industrial designer, crafted the studio’s play structures, while Karen, a former preschool teacher, brings her extensive experience with children. The studio will soon feature a coffee bar in partnership with Woodstock Coffee Company. Operating hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. It’s closed on Tuesdays and Saturday afternoons. For more info, visit www.littleleafplaystudio.com.

STORY 2: Rise and Dine Family Restaurant Opens in Southwest Cherokee

Rise & Dine Family Restaurant, recently opened by Alex Espinosa on August 26, offers a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with a focus on fresh, homemade meals. Located at 5345 Bells Ferry Road in Acworth, the restaurant is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The menu features a variety of dishes, including a daily special for $12.99 that includes meat, two sides, bread, and dessert. Highlights include breakfast staples and unique options like fried Spam. Espinosa, with 25 years of restaurant experience, aims to provide a welcoming spot for families and friends. The restaurant seats 60-70 and has a small outdoor area. For more info, visit their website or social media pages.

STORY 3: Woodstock Optimists Raise Over $14K for Homeless Veterans

The Woodstock Midday Optimist Club has raised $14,287 through a raffle to support the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program. The funds will be presented to the program’s Director, Jim Lindenmayer, in November. Established in 2014, the program aids veterans with food, housing, clothing, and more. Lindenmayer is also working on developing a veterans' campus with housing, food services, and job training at a 13,000 square-foot building on Faye Drive near Canton. The program is based at American Legion Post 45 in Canton. For more details, visit www.cherokeehomelessvets.com.

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STORY 4: Creekview Choral Group Selected to Perform at Statewide Events

Creekview High School’s Camerata Treble choral group has been selected to perform at two major statewide events. Under the direction of Scott L. Martin, the group will perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s In-Service Conference in Athens on January 31, 2024, and at the Georgia American Choral Directors Association Fall Conference in October at Kennesaw State University. Fewer than a dozen groups statewide are chosen for the GMEA evening concerts. The group includes 35 members, and both events will feature music educators from across Georgia. Dean Rusk Middle School’s Chorus will also perform at the ACDA event.

STORY 5: Fulton judge tosses three counts in Trump’s election interference case

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has dismissed three counts in District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The dismissed counts involved accusations of filing false documents in federal court, which Judge Scott McAfee ruled the state does not have jurisdiction to prosecute. The remaining charges, related to a scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, remain intact. This ruling leaves five of the original 13 counts against Trump. The case has been on hold since June due to concerns about Willis’ impartiality, which were addressed after the special prosecutor she hired resigned in April.

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STORY 6: Cherokee County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Four Cherokee County School District high school seniors—Maja Brooker, Kevin Duncan, and Alfred Tang from River Ridge High School, and Robert Raymer from Sequoyah High School—have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. This honor, given to less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, is based on exceptional PSAT scores. These students will be recognized at the Cherokee County School Board meeting on October 17. To advance, they must complete an application detailing their achievements and pass additional requirements. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation will select 15,000 finalists to compete for 7,500 scholarships worth around $30 million.

STORY 7: West, De la Cruz tossed from Georgia presidential ballot

Two Fulton County judges have disqualified independent Cornel West and socialist Claudia De la Cruz from Georgia’s presidential ballot due to improperly filed nominating petitions. Despite the disqualification, their names will still appear on the November 5 ballot because of timing issues. This decision reduces the list of qualified candidates in Georgia to four: Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, Libertarian Chase Oliver, and Green Party’s Jill Stein. The Democratic Party of Georgia had appealed the earlier decision by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, concerned that West and De la Cruz could affect votes for Harris.

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