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As
we look back on 2004, there was a lot that happened in the Towne Lake
area! It was an election year and once again, the district maps were redrawn.
We gained one new House district, and now there are a total of four in
Cherokee County. We saw a lot of new and unique businesses open in the
area, and fortunately, didn't see a lot leave! We hope you enjoy this
look back in time because if you're like us, the memory is becoming a
precarious thing!
January:
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The Animal Hospital of Towne Lake moved to its new location on Parkbrooke
Drive.
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The Cherokee County School Board approved a modified calendar for the
school year. The new calendar will be phased in over the next two years.
The students saw the first changes this past November when their Thanksgiving
break was extended from three to five days.
February:
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Virginia and Harry Keith were named The TowneLaker's Tournament
of Roses winners. They had been married for 57 years then!
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The Woodstock Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council
to allow residential housing, bars, taverns and hotels in downtown Woodstock.
It also was recommended to approve the request to rezone the area behind
Morgan's Ace Hardware from R-3 Single-Family Residential to Central Business
District.
March:
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The First Annual Fur Ball was held in the historic Canton Theatre. More
than $5,000 were raised for the Cherokee County Humane Society and its
spay/neuter programs.
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J.P's Oyster Bar opened for business and offers Towne Lake oyster-lovers
a place to satisfy their cravings.
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The Woodstock Coffee House opened, offering customers a variety of coffee
drinks and light menu options.
- The TowneLaker announced
the winners from The Best of the Best contest.- Around Canton,
an Around Town Community Magazine franchise, debuted.
April:
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Bascomb Elementary School teacher Debra Jones was named The TowneLaker
Teacher of the Year.
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Woodstock native Jessica Snyder was named Miss Cherokee County.
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Club Industry, a nightclub especially for teens, opened in the former
Towne Lake Fitness location.
May:
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Wyngate resident, Cheryl Stoltz was named The TowneLaker's Mother
of the Year.
- Serene Bean coffee shop
and café opened for business and was welcomed by downtown Woodstock.
- The Butchers Block opened
and is Towne Lake's only full service butcher and gourmet shop.
- Quizno's sandwich shop
opened for business in the Shops at Eagle Point.
- 1904 House in downtown
Woodstock celebrated its 100th birthday.
- The TowneLaker magazine
celebrated its 8th birthday with a party for the community.
- The Cherokee County Humane
Society opened its thrift store on Bells Ferry Road.
- Gina Carr announced candidacy
for State House Representative District 20. Her opponents were Charlice
Byrd and Randy Minter.
- Club Industry closed its
doors.
June:
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Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, died at the age
of 93.
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Summerchase resident Jim Arnold was named The TowneLaker's Father
of the Year.
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The TowneLaker awarded its Annual Trailblazer awards to Woodstock
High School senior Margaret Reinhard and Etowah High School senior Matt
Holland.
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Towne Lake Business Association awarded its Entrepreneurial Scholarship
to Natalia and Ivett Kyriacou of Woodstock High School and Baker Romine
of Etowah High School.
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July:
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The election Primaries were held. Local winners included Chip Rogers for
State Senate, District 21, Bill Stephens for State Senate, District 27,
Karen Mahurin for Commission Post 3, Jim Hubbard for Commission Post 2
and Patty Baker for Cherokee County Clerk of the Courts. Gina Carr received
43% of the votes to Charlice Byrd's 31% for State House, District 20,
and Chuck Scheid received 39% to Mary Wilhite's 37% for State House, District
22, thereby creating runoffs in both races.
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Candidate Chuck Scheid's house caught fire. The fire was ruled as arson.
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The City of Woodstock celebrated the 4th of July with its annual parade
and road race. They held the events in the afternoon, however, rather
than the morning hours as was previously done.
August:
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Cherokee County Schools began a new year.- Papa's Pantry moved into a
new permanent location in Canton along with Family Solutions.
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Towne Lake Hills South resident Frank Sheridan was shot and killed by
Officer Patrick Neal after opening fire on the officer. Officer Neal was
attempting to serve a felony probation warrant. He sustained gun shot
wounds to the face and leg.
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The run off elections were held and Charlice Byrd won the seat for State
House, District 20 by 4 votes and Chuck Scheid won the seat for State
House, District 22.
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A Superior Court Judge overturned the runoff election results for the
House District 20 race (Carr vs. Byrd) due to irregularities at the polls
and called for a special election which was held in September.
September:
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Audrey Evans was named The TowneLaker's Grandparent of the Year.
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Woodstock High School defeated Etowah High School in football for the
first time in six years.- A special election was held to determine the
seat in State House, District 20. Charlice Byrd won the seat.
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The state of Georgia weathered two hurricanes, Francis and Ivan within
weeks of each other.
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The second Annual Taste of Towne Lake was held.- The 5th Annual Run for
Erin was held at Woodstock High School and raised more than $13,500 for
the National MPS Society.
October:
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Hot Dog Heaven opened in downtown Woodstock.
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The Annual Walk for Will to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation raised
more than $35,000.
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The local Breast Cancer Support Group participated in the Atlanta 2-day
fundraising walk.
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Around Woodstock, the second Around Town Community Magazine franchise,
debuted.
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Halloween fell on a Sunday causing mass confusion as to when the children
would trick or treat. Some participated on Saturday night while the majority
participated on Sunday night.
November:
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George W. Bush defeated John Kerry for President.
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Debi Radcliff was elected to fill the vacant position on the Cherokee
County School Board.
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Papa's Pantry founder Lynne Saunders was named The TowneLaker's
Pathfinder of the Year.
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Dr. Mike Litrel, a contributing writer for The TowneLaker and Sixes
Living Magazine, published his first book.
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Residents raised more than $6,000 in a community yard sale to benefit
Lynn Laney who requires a liver transplant.
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The Junior Service League of Woodstock raised approximately $33,000 in
its Annual Tour of Homes.
December:
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Dunkin Donuts/Togos/Baskin Robbins on Towne Lake Parkway closed its doors
for business.
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Clearing began for the widening of Eagle Drive.
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Santa was spotted throughout the Towne Lake area.
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