Woodstock Mayor, City Council Incumbents Win Re-Election

Though results in the 2025 election are not official until certified, they show Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell will retain his seat.

City Of Woodstock Breaks Ground On Chambers Street Extension

The project is part of Phase I of Woodstock City Center.

City Of Woodstock To Host Development Forum

The event is set for Feb. 10.

City Of Woodstock Creates Chief Information Officer Role

"My focus will be on leveraging technology to improve the delivery of city services," Katy Leggett said of her new role.

Woodstock Assistant City Manager Is GeorgiaForward Young Gamechanger

Coty Thigpen was selected as one of 45 professionals to serve in the GeorgiaForward 2023 Young Gamechangers program.

Woodstock Police Department Hosts Awards Banquet

Command Staff recognized department personnel for their outstanding achievements in 2022.

Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Dave Soumas has served the Woodstock Fire Department since 1988.

Mayor Caldwell To Present State Of The City Address

He will present the 2023 State of the City Address at two events in January.

Woodstock Primary Election 2022: Unofficial Results In

Unofficial primary election results are in after Woodstock voters cast their ballots in city, Cherokee County and state races.

Woodstock Election Guide 2022: Candidates, How To Vote

Woodstock will hold elections May 24 for County Commissioners, Board of Education, State Court Judge, and more.

Candidate Profile: Sean Jackson For Cherokee Board Of Ed. District 5

Sean Jackson is running for Cherokee County Board of Education District 5.

Candidate Profile: Katrina Singletary For Cherokee Commission D4

Katrina Singletary is running for Cherokee County Commission District 4.

Candidate Profile: Donnie Henriques For Cherokee Commission Chairman

Donnie Henriques is running for Cherokee County Commission Chairman.

Candidate Profile: Eric Richards For Cherokee Board Of Ed. District 5

Eric Richards is running for Cherokee County Board of Education District 5.

In-Person Advance Voting In Woodstock: Locations

In-person advance voting options in Cherokee County are available now through May 20 for the General Primary and non-Primary Election.

Qualifying Field Set In Woodstock For May 24 Primary

The qualifying period for the May 24 primaries ended Friday. Candidates filed for Cherokee County Commission, Board of Education and more.

Cherokee Officials Mull Qualifying Fee, Golf Carts, Redistricting

The Cherokee Commission recently met and discussed multiple topics including land surveying, golf carts in neighborhoods, and more.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Still Low: Latest Figures

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Swearing-In Ceremony Set For Jan. 10 In Woodstock

The City of Woodstock will hold a swearing in ceremony on January 10 at The Chambers at City Center.

​Woodstock Mayor Announces Intention To Run for Commission Chair​

Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques is currently serving his fourth consecutive term as mayor, which will end on Dec. 31.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: New Update

The Cherokee County unemployment rate stayed the same, according to the newest figures.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Woodstock Party Shooting Information Still Sought: Sheriff

Detectives with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office are contining to investigate a fatal shooting at a Woodstock house party earlier this month.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Rate Worsens In August: Feds

The Cherokee County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.

Back Rent On Rise In Cherokee County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Cherokee County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Municipal General Election Not Required For Woodstock In 2021

The City of Woodstock will not be holding the Municipal General Election scheduled for Nov. 2 due to no opposition.

Field Set For 2021 Woodstock City Council Races

Three candidates qualified for the Woodstock City Council Municipal Election for the mayor seat and three wards.

Woodstock-Towne Lake-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Community Development Agency Director Named For Cherokee County

Brantley Day was hired to fill the Community Development Agency Director position, following Geoff Morton’s promotion to county manager.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Cherokee County

Many in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Cherokee County Building Department Earns Honors

The Cherokee County Building Department and its department director were honored by the Building Officials Association of Georgia.

City Of Woodstock Earns Financial Excellence Award

The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Woodstock.

Unemployment Rate Increases In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cherokee County is lower than the Georgia average.

Cherokee County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Woodstock-Towne Lake area compares to Georgia and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cherokee County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Finalist Named For Cherokee County Manager; Board To Vote Tuesday

Deputy County Manager Geoff Morton has been named as the sole finalist on the short list to replace County Manager Jerry Cooper.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cherokee County.

Woodstock To Receive $10.41M From COVID-19 Relief Bill

Cherokee County is set to get $50.19 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. Here's a breakdown of how much the cities will get, too.