Woodstock Mayor and Council to Hold Retreat Jan. 30, 2026 at New Ground Farm

Woodstock's mayor and city council will gather Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, for an annual retreat, stepping away from City Hall to spend the day in a working session focused on presentations and discussions relevant to the city's direction.

The retreat is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at New Ground Farm, 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA 30115. A separate session listed on the agenda is noted for 2 p.m.

The published agenda is brief but broad in scope. The primary business of the day falls under a single item labeled 'Presentation and Discussion Items,' which is the standard format for a retreat-style meeting where elected officials and staff typically review strategic priorities, long-range planning goals, departmental updates and other policy-level topics outside the formal structure of a regular council meeting.

Because retreat agendas are often used to set the tone and priorities for the year ahead, the Jan. 30 session could have implications for future budget decisions, city services and community initiatives - though specific discussion topics were not detailed in the published agenda.

The agenda also includes a provision for an executive session covering personnel matters, litigation and real estate, if needed. Executive sessions are closed to the public under Georgia's Open Meetings Act when specific legal exemptions apply.

The retreat is not a regular voting meeting, and no public hearings or public comment periods are listed on the agenda. Residents with questions about the retreat may contact the City Clerk's office at 770-592-6000, ext. 1011, or visit the city's website at woodstockga.gov. Hearing assistance is available upon request.