Sasha Stogniy, a former valedictorian from Woodstock High School, has been granted a full scholarship to attend the Yale School of Medicine. After receiving offers from other medical schools, Stogniy chose Yale to pursue her dream of becoming a medical doctor. She and her family moved to Woodstock from Ukraine in 2005, seeking advanced medical care for her kidney condition. The care she received from her physicians inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Stogniy graduated from the University of Georgia with honors in biochemistry and Russian literature. She has worked at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists for the past year and is grateful for the support she has received.
Guilt by Association, a new men's fashion retailer in downtown Woodstock, recently had its official grand opening after a soft opening two weeks ago. The store offers clothing options such as shirts, pants, and hats from brand names such as Onward Reserve, The Normal Brand, Meripex Apparel, Rye 51, and Wander North Georgia, as well as other national and local brands. The store also has a designated women's clothing section. The owners aim to create a place for men to hang out, relax, and shop, with chairs, a couch, a large TV, and future events such as bourbon tasting and cigar rolling. The store is located at 460 Chambers St. Suite B in downtown Woodstock.
Amehre Morrison, former River Ridge running back and current Southeast Missouri State University player, has announced that he is entering the transfer portal. Morrison, who has four years of eligibility remaining, thanked the SEMO staff for the opportunities he was given in a Twitter post. The Redhawks finished the 2022 season with a 9-3 record. Morrison was named Cherokee County Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 after leading the best offense in program history. He committed to SEMO in December 2021 after a senior season riddled with injuries.
The Chick-fil-A Moo've It 5K, hosted by the six Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County, will take place on August 12 at Etowah River Park. The event aims to raise funds for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Cherokee County Special Olympics. The registration fee for the 5K event is $25, and runners that register early will receive a free Chick-fil-A meal with every "early bird" race entry signed up by May 31. The event will feature a family-friendly 5K race, a one-mile "calf run," and a new "nugget roll" for toddlers, as well as music, face painting, and other activities for all ages.
A River Ridge High School student named Ashley McMath won first place in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia's 11th Congressional District. The contest also saw Cherokee County students winning second and third place. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced the results and praised the artistic talent in the district. This year, the competition was held in-person at The Downtown Gallery in Cartersville and featured 32 artworks from eight different schools. An independent panel of judges determined the winner.
The Woodstock City Council has unanimously approved an annexation and rezoning application from Northside Hospital to build a new medical office building at Ragsdale Road and Highway 92. The 37,500 square foot facility will be built on three vacant parcels, two of which were already in the city limits and zoned for office space and institutional use. The company is planning to hire 60-70 employees at this location. The site plan includes two entrances on Ragsdale Road and a full access entrance to the north, subject to a variance, and an increase in parking spaces from 138 to 176 with six electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, the council approved a conditional use permit for a tattoo shop and piercing business and a private preschool.
Allie Millington, a Woodstock-based author, poet, artist, florist, and educator, is set to release her middle-grade novel, "Olivetti," on March 26, 2024. The book is the first of a two-book deal with Macmillan. "Olivetti" tells the story of a family's typewriter that comes to life to reunite them after a traumatic event. Millington, who discovered textile art during the pandemic lockdown, runs a textile art business, Little Woven Home, and co-founded Floralette Co., a floral design studio. She also works with Marietta Mentoring for Leadership at Marietta Middle School to support youth. For more information, visit her website or Instagram page.
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