Woodstock Employee Gains Parks And Recreation Certification

Marybeth Stockdale, the city's special events coordinator, is among 5,000 people in the field who have reached this level of expertise.

Local Businessman To Run For Cherokee County Commission

Steve Divine, a Woodstock businessman, is seeking the District 4 seat held by incumbent Scott Gordon.

Woodstock Leaders Approve PLAE Headquarters

The new headquarters would require the demolition of Magnolia Hall and Magnolia Thomas Restaurant on Arnold Mill Road.

Tony Morgese Drops Out, Campaigns For Hobson

"I believe strongly that Sarah is the only candidate with a vision for how the Office of the Solicitor General should be run," he said.

Woodstock Seeks Details About Massive Mixed-Use Project

Woodstock Community Village would include a velodrome, dog park, mini golf, beach, lagoon, commercial and residential uses along Ga. 92.

Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project On The Horizon

The City Council at its Jan. 18 meeting awarded a $3.2 million contract to widen the road from Home Depot to Rabbit Hill Road.

Woodstock Celebrates Trail Extension, Senior Center Projects

The city will host groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Rubes Creek Trail extension and the new senior center addition.

Woodstock Visitors Center Closed For Renovations

Brochures and other informational items normally found at the shop can be picked up at the Chambers at City Center lobby.

Gas Leak Closes Neese Road In Woodstock

BREAKING: The road is closed between Edinburgh Lane and Grand Oaks Drive.

Commission Rejects Homes, Retail On Grimes Road

Oak Hall wants to build an age-restricted subdivision and retail use along Grimes Road and Ga. 140 in southeast Cherokee County.

Plans To Demolish Magnolia Thomas House Delayed

PLAE wants to demolish the restaurant to accommodate its new corporate headquarters on Arnold Mill Road in downtown Woodstock.

More Streets Added To List Banning Large Trucks

Cherokee County recently adopted revisions to its large truck ordinance, which adds 9 roads to its list.

Woodstock Celebrates Towne Lake Pass Trail Opening

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the trail dedicated former City Council member Tessa Basford was held Thursday, Jan. 4.

Woodstock Wins Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association announced that the City of Woodstock has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Project Would Demolish Magnolia Thomas House For PLAE HQ

The Woodstock Planning Commission will consider a request to replace the structures for PLAE's new corporate headquarters.

Towne Lake Pass Trail Ribbon Cutting Set For Jan 4

The Towne Lake Pass Trail will run from Woofstock Park to Towne Lake Hills South.

Lane Closure Planned For Towne Lake Parkway

The eastbound lane along Towne Lake Parkway leading to Main Street will be closed and all traffic will be diverted to Mill Street.

Noonday Creek Trail Extension Gets Regional Support

The Atlanta Regional Commission is recommending funding for engineering and construction plans to extend the trail into Cobb County.

Woodstock Residents Weigh In On New Trickum Road Park

More than 50 residents attended a public input meeting Monday to provide feedback on the city's newest park.

Woodstock Seeks Feedback On Trickum Road Park

The public input session will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Chambers at City Center.

Former Commissioner To Run For BOC Chair

Harry Johnston previously represented District 1 on the Cherokee County Commission from 2000 to 2014.

Residents Fight Proposed Commercial Rezoning In Neighborhood

Toonigh and Hickory Road residents are expressing opposition to plans that would rezone a home for commercial use for a 3-person company.

Woodstock Mayor Cruises To Victory In Re-Election Bid

Donnie Henriques has been re-elected to another four-year term as mayor. County voters also overwhelmingly approved the SPLOST renewal.

Woodstock 2017 Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Voters will go to the polls Nov. 7 to elect a mayor, city council members and consider renewing the SPLOST. Here's what you need to know.

Towne Lake Pass Trail Construction Ahead Of Schedule

The city of Woodstock hopes to open the trail connecting Towne Lake to downtown by the end of 2017.

Portion of I-575 Northbound To Close For Bridge Work

The interstate will close Monday, Oct. 30 in Woodstock just north of the Ridgewalk Parkway interchange for maintenance work.

Woodstock Acquires Land For New Park

The city now has a little more than 100 acres along Trickum Road near Little River that can be used for passive recreation purposes.

Woodstock Elections: Mueller Wants To Continue Sidewalk Projects

Bob Mueller, who represents Ward 3, is running for a sixth term on the Woodstock City Council.

Early Voting Starts Oct. 16 In Cherokee County

The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 7 election is Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Woodstock Starts Ridgewalk Parkway Interchange Improvement Project

The project would widen the right-turn lane at the intersection from the I-575 northbound exit ramp just west of the outlet mall.

Attorney To Run For Cherokee County Solicitor General

Sarah Hobson has launched her bid to succeed Jessica K. Moss, who will not seek re-election in 2018.

Qualifying Ends With Contested Races In Woodstock

Incumbent Mayor Donnie Henriques and City Council members Warren Johnson and Bob Mueller will all face challengers.

Former City Clerk Pleads Guilty To Felony Theft Charges

Jennifer "Aimee" Abernathy, a former employee of Waleska, was sentenced to 15 years, two of which she will have to serve in confinement.

Solar Eclipse 2017: Cherokee Health Department To Close Early

The North Georgia Health District said its county health departments will close at noon Aug. 21.

Qualifying Starts Aug. 21 For Woodstock Elections

The office of mayor and City Council Wards 1, 3 and 5 are all up for contention in the Nov. 7 election.

Woodstock Rolls Out New Logo, Tagline

While the city's train depot still plays a prominent role, the new logo includes the city's changing skyline and green trees.

GDOT Seeks Input On Industrial Connector Project in Holly Springs

A public information open house will be held Aug. 8 at the Holly Springs Depot.

Towne Lake Pass Trail On Schedule To Open In Early 2018

The trail will connect downtown Woodstock and Highway 92 to the Towne Lake Hills South area.

Golf Carts On Downtown Streets? Woodstock Leaders Review Proposal

The city is considering whether to adopt an ordinance that allow the use of motorized golf carts on certain streets.

Cherokee Planning Commission Rejects 154-Home Subdivision

The county's planning commission recommended denial of a plan to rezone land along East Cherokee Drive to accommodate the project.