Woodstock is a pleasant blend of historic and modern, and it is home to a variety of businesses and people. Thanks to a vibrant downtown district, Woodstock is known for good food, good vibes and good fun. The area has become a hub for nightlife, recreation and arts and culture. The Woodstock Summer Concert Series brings thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown … [Read more...]

More than 3 million people visited the downtown Woodstock shopping district in 2021. That ranks our city among the most frequented downtowns in the southeastern United States, and it ranks the center of our city, yet again, as the No. 1 destination in Cherokee County. We have built a place where people from all around the nation want to be. Among the questions I hear as … [Read more...]

Lucinda Holloway and Jimmy McKinney are using their retirement to enrich the lives of others. Both are local philanthropists, in that they are devoting their time and resources to helping people. After all, philanthropists come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and levels of wealth. Though their financial resources pale in comparison with Bill and Melinda Gates, Jeff Bezos, … [Read more...]

As our city’s new mayor, one of my first official duties was to present the State of the City address to our council and the public. Our city’s business association, IN WDSTK, was kind enough to host the event at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, with about 150 attendees. The State of the City is intended to provide an overview on the condition of our community and to set a vision … [Read more...]

In August 2021, Woodstock was home to the Christian Worldview Film Festival (CWVFF). The conference usually is held in Tennessee or Texas in March. After a venue loss months earlier, Judd Brannon, director, producer, editor and 2021 CWVFF speaker, pitched the idea to bring the conference to First Baptist Church Woodstock (FBCW). After all, the church has a heart to invest in … [Read more...]