Six historic property owners in Cherokee County — including two in Woodstock — were recognized for their outstanding work in historic preservation recently, during the annual Historic Preservation Awards Banquet. Awards are given by History Cherokee to encourage and educate the community about the benefits of protecting the county’s unique history. Properties are judged by … [Read more...]

Classes at the Kish Center Explore Working With Clay We are excited to welcome the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics to downtown Woodstock! The Kish Center is the clay division of Woodstock Arts, which offers opportunities for the community to explore working with clay. Woodstock Arts, formerly known as Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, is bringing a vibrant art scene to … [Read more...]

Introducing Woodstock to the Area’s Youngest Weather(kid) Oliver Caldwell is 6 years old and crazy about all things weather. In August, his parents “finally” let him have his own social media channel, a parentally managed Instagram account where he shares daily hyperlocal weather forecasts from their home in downtown Woodstock. Each day, Ollie’s followers tune in for the … [Read more...]

Going back to school was always a real struggle for me. I liked to “accidentally” miss the bus. So, one day, dad threw me over his shoulders and marched me right up to the school steps in front of God and everyone. I was mortified. It also was the day I was getting my school picture taken, so it was a double whammy. But, I survived. And fortunately for you, so did my school … [Read more...]

River Ridge Cross-Country Head Coach Keith Hooper After a successful 2020 season, hopes are high that the team will have state qualifying runners once again. Although both teams lost many top runners (Ciara Miles, Gabriela Johnson, Grace Chandler, Rylan Hasket, Mason Steele and Nicolas Romero) to graduation, they will be led by senior runners Cayden Crismon, Caitlyn … [Read more...]