Woodstock Fire Department Urges Caution as High Fire Danger Grips Cherokee County Through Thursday Evening
Low humidity and gusty winds create rapid fire spread risk across Cherokee County and north Georgia
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Tickets Moving Fast for Woodstock Arts' 'Mamma Mia!' Opening This May
The beloved ABBA-powered musical runs May 1, 24, with tickets already selling out fast
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Cherokee County Commissioners Recognize 10 Sheriff's Office Employees for Years of Service
Ten deputies and staff were recognized for service milestones ranging from five to 15 years with the county
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March 9 Council Recap: Downtown Playground, Goshen Lane Road Deal and Spring Contracts Win Unanimous Approval
Based on the official minutes; council votes 5-0 on all major action items, Mayor Pro Tem Ake absent from March 9 session
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Woodstock Sets Course on Trash Contract, Roundabout Design and Fire Expansion at March 16 Work Session
Based on the official minutes; council directed staff to bring solid waste bids back for a vote March 23; fire accreditation pursuit, downtown zoning overhaul and PUD framework also dominated discussion
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March 16 Council Update: Fire Training, Inspection Loads and Social Media Reach in the Agenda Packet
Based on the full agenda packet; departmental performance details added ahead of the March 16 wide-ranging work session
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Woodstock City Council March 9: Downtown Playground Expansion, New Road Deal and Key Zoning Votes on Tap
Based on the published agenda; council also set to honor 30-year city employee, consider fireworks and security contracts for 2026 event season
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Downtown Zoning, Road Safety and Trash Service on Tap as Woodstock City Council Meets March 16
Based on the published agenda; council will also hear department retreat presentations and discuss residential solid waste collection services
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Woodstock's IT Department Is Upgrading Traffic Cameras, Shoring Up Cybersecurity and Hiring, Here's What's in the March 23 Agenda Packet
Based on the full agenda packet; departmental report adds new details to a packed agenda that includes the trash contract vote, zoning amendments and merit pay
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Trash Hauler, Zoning Rules and Employee Pay Among Key Decisions Facing Woodstock City Council March 23
Based on the published agenda; seven-item consent agenda, five public hearings and a major solid waste contract award headline a busy session at City Center
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Woodstock Firefighter Jessica Hill Earns Senior Firefighter Promotion
Hill received her promotion certificate in April, joined by colleagues B. Dean and C. Helbley for the occasion
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Woodstock Fire Department Urges Residents to Avoid Outdoor Burning Tuesday as High Fire Danger Conditions Move In
Low humidity and gusty winds create elevated wildfire risk across North and Central Georgia, including Cherokee County
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Noonday Creek Trail Closes Wednesday Through Friday for Sewer Repair Near Downtown Woodstock
The closure affects the segment from GA-92 to the South on Main neighborhood
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Woodstock Police, Fire Departments Surprise Families With Annual 'You've Been Egged' Easter Tradition
Officers and firefighters delivered candy-filled eggs and surprise visits to families across the city as part of a beloved community tradition
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Martin Sexton Brings His Abbey Road Tribute Show to Downtown Woodstock on April 18
The acclaimed singer-guitarist's rock and blues tribute to the Beatles' iconic album comes to the Event Green at 7:30 p.m.
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Woodstock Police Bring Easter Magic to Front Yards With 'You've Been Egged' Tradition
The department's 'You've Been Egged' program sends officers to secretly fill yards with Easter eggs overnight
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Seven Cherokee County Students Earn Spots in Competitive Atlanta High School Art Exhibition
Artists from Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, and Sequoyah high schools will display work at the competitive statewide juried show April 10-12 in Piedmont Park
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Woodstock Fire Department Warns of Wildfire Risk as Georgia Drought Hits Worst Levels in Over a Decade
Rainfall totals from September 2025 through April 2026 are the lowest in over a century at Atlanta, with no significant relief expected as warmer months arrive
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Free and Open to All: CCSD Festival of the Arts Takes Over Downtown Woodstock April 17-19
Free three-day event spreads student artwork and live performances across multiple downtown venues
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Martin Sexton Brings 'The Abbey Road Show' to Downtown Woodstock on April 18
The acclaimed singer-guitarist performs a full Beatles tribute concert at the downtown Woodstock outdoor venue
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Woodstock Elementary Chorus Turns Fire Station 14 Into a Concert Hall
Students performed in the apparatus bay, where firefighters discovered the space has surprisingly excellent acoustics
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Woodstock Elementary Chorus Brings Its Annual Spring Concert to the Fire Station
The student choir's yearly visit to the fire station has become a cherished tradition connecting two pillars of the Woodstock community
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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Builds Bonds with Youngest Residents at 'Minis at the Mill' Event
The community outreach gathering gave toddlers and young children an up-close look at K9 units, drone technology, and SWAT equipment
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Cherokee County Schools Rank in Georgia's Top 20% for Financial Efficiency, Again
Only 36 of Georgia's 180 school districts matched or exceeded CCSD's rating, and just one metro-area system scored higher
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Cherokee County Students Bring Home State Titles at GHSA Literary Championships
Students from Sequoyah, Etowah, and Cherokee high schools brought home individual state championships and a region team title across writing, speaking, and performance categories
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Woodstock Arts Reveals 2026-2027 Season With New Theatre Theme, Expanded Education and Art Exhibitions
The announcement promises new theatre productions, education initiatives, and art exhibitions for the coming year
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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Spotlights Children's Haven, Putting a Local Lifeline in the Public Eye
The nonprofit serving abused and neglected children in Cherokee County appeared in a post on the sheriff's office social media
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Three Creekview High School Seniors Earn Georgia's Most Selective Student Honor
Aiden Johnson, Mignon Retief, and Virginia 'Gracie' Sater join an elite group of only 162 students statewide to receive the honor from the Georgia Department of Education
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Cherokee County Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Georgia Science & Engineering Fair
Four CCSD students from Sequoyah High, Cherokee High, and E.T. Booth Middle brought home awards ranging from Best in Category to specialty honors from the Navy and Georgia Aquarium
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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Looks Back at Sheriff Newt Adams and a County That's Changed Almost Beyond Recognition
Historic image from the old courthouse offers a glimpse into Cherokee County's law enforcement past
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