Of the roughly 18,000 police departments across the United States, I confidently can tell you the Woodstock Police Department is among the very best. Our officers, under the leadership of our new chief, Robert Jones, and his predecessor, Calvin Moss, consistently serve our citizens well by centering their work around the department’s four core values: professionalism, … [Read more...]

River Ridge Cross-Country Head Coach  Keith Cooper River Ridge Cross Country continues to achieve success, despite losing runners to graduation, and this season will be no different. Last season’s Cherokee County School District Cross-Country Runner of the Year, Cayden Crismon, will be difficult to replace, but junior Kelly Miles looks ready to step into a leader’s role … [Read more...]

The most important duty of our City Council is the adoption of a fiscally responsible, balanced budget each year. On June 13, council passed, and I was proud to sign, the ordinance to provide for our Fiscal Year 2023 Budget — its execution took effect July 1 and will end June 30, 2023. I am very proud to report that our city continues to assess some of the lowest municipal … [Read more...]

The Little River originates along the western border of Cherokee County and winds its way through the southern half of the county. Along the way, Mills Creek and Rubes Creek empty into it. In the early 1840s, a small settlement that included a cotton mill and a grist mill was erected along the river’s banks, because early American settlers recognized the sheer volume and power … [Read more...]

As the mayor of Woodstock, and Woodstock’s former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, I have had the honor of serving our families in two elected roles that are (very intentionally) part-time. In my opinion, citizen-legislators and citizen-mayors make for better public servants. Keeping these roles part-time (and paying commensurately) ensures we truly are … [Read more...]