City of Woodstock Unveils New Logo Historic, vibrant, welcoming, progressive when asked to describe Woodstock, these are a few of the words that came to the minds of City leaders. These words were then used by Tom Cox Design Studios to re-create Woodstocks seal, tagline, and branding identity. Last updated in 1987, the former seal displayed the Train Depot, located in downtown Woodstock, surrounded by simple trees and train tracks. Thirty years later, the Train Depot continues to play a prominent role on the seal while adding Woodstocks progression to the skyline along with green trees symbolizing parks, trails, and the Citys commitment to sustainability. With the former tagline of Experience Woodstock. Her Heritage. Her Vision, City of Woodstock officials have now adopted Our Story Crafted by Your Dreams to better represent its commitment to the community. For the first time, a City logo and icon have also been adopted.
Woodstock Fire Promotions Woodstock Fire Chief Dave Soumas recently announced that four Woodstock Fire Department employees have earned promotions. Kristina Wigington is promoted to the rank of captain. Captain Wigington is a 16-year veteran with Woodstock Fire Department. In 2004, she obtained the rank of sergeant and later became a lieutenant in 2008. Captain Wigington holds numerous fire certifications to include NPQ Fire Officer I and II. She is an ACLS instructor for the Woodstock Fire Department, and she received her Level III Paramedic Instructor certification in 2013. Torre Walker was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Lieutenant Walker began his career with the Woodstock Fire Department in 1996. He obtained the rank of sergeant in 2009. Lieutenant Walker is also an EMT. Jarred Sellers was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Sellers began his career with Woodstock Fire Department in 2006. He also completed his paramedic certification in July of this year. Joey Byrd was also promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Byrd began his career with Woodstock Fire Department in 2010, and he is also a certified paramedic.
Cherokee County Farm Bureau Members a Finalist Family for GFB Young Farmer Acheivement Award Cherokee County Farm Bureau Director Ben Cagle and his wife Vicki were named a finalist family for the Georgia Farm Bureau 2017 Young Farmer Achievement Award.The Cagles, who both grew up on family farms, run an agritourism operation on their 250-acre farm in Ball Ground, where they also maintain a herd of around 110 cattle. In 2016, the farms first year of operation at the Ball Ground location, the Cagles hosted more than 31,000 visitors, allowing them to experience a fully functioning farm firsthand.
Coca Cola Company Makes Donation to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services received a nice surprise when Coca Cola donated water and Powerade to local firefighters.A transfer truck recently made the delivery to Cherokee County Fire Logistics. According to Leigh Ann Spitzmiller, Special Events Manager for Coca Cola, Cherokee County Fire was selected because Coca Cola United Bottling Company - North Metro is a new company located in Sandy Springs, and we wanted to support our local firefighters during the hot summer season. Our territory stretches from the tip of Buckhead to Dahlonega.Coca Cola donated 112 Cases of Dasani water and 10 cases of Powerade. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services appreciates Coca Cola for their support of its firefighters.
Grand Opening of Cherokee Veterans Park Residents can now enjoy 150 acres of state-of-the-art recreation, diverse walking trails and engage in a multitude of activities and sports as Cherokee Veterans Park is now officially open to the public. Located on Cumming Highway in northeast Cherokee, the park is one of the largest active parks in the county, with more than 75 acres for active use and green space available in phase one.Veterans Park consists of two natural-grass athletic fields, an artificial-turf athletic field, two tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a playground and skate park, two paved walking/biking paths (totaling almost two miles), and concession/restroom buildings as well as all the associated interior park roads and parking with a maintenance facility, according to Recreation and Parks Agency Director Bryan Reynolds.Possible future additions include a baseball/softball complex, additional tennis and pickleball courts, a large community pavilion and a recreation center along with added parking for each feature. Construction on additional phases depend on if or when additional funding becomes available, said Reynolds.With Veterans Park now open, local veterans have formed a steering committee to help plan a memorial recognizing U.S. veterans within the park. After residents reached out to county commissioners with concerns that a memorial was not in the scope for phase one in the parks plan, the board unanimously approved $15,000 earlier this year to go toward the memorial.
Woodstock City Clerk Rhonda Pezzello is City Clerk of the Year Recently, the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association awarded Woodstocks City Clerk, Rhonda Pezzello, as City Clerk of the Year at the Georgia Municipal Associations annual convention. Rhonda Pezzello became the city clerk for City of Woodstock in 1991. During her 26 years with the City, Rhonda has proven herself to be instrumental in the day-to-day operations of the City where citizens, staff and elected officials would describe her as the backbone of the City. Rhonda not only serves as chair of several committees within the City of Woodstock, but she has also served on committees with the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association. This award is well-deserved, says Woodstocks City Manager, Jeffrey Moon. Her service and dedication to Woodstock is exemplary, and we are proud of her, Moon adds.
Check Out the New Dupree Park Improvements! The Dupree Park project was constructed by City of Woodstock Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff. Because of their hard work and dedication, the project was completed on time and under budget. An electrofishing (lake audit) of Dupree Park lake was recently conducted. Crews working with Aquatic Environmental Services determine the health of the fish population of this lake. During electrofishing, all fish are released unharmed. The results of the study can be viewed at WoodstockGa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6785. Parks and Recreation staff will stock the lake based on recommended findings. Dupree Park also features a large playground, restrooms, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, 1/3-mile fitness trail, a nine-hole disk golf course and two park pavilions. For more information on Dupree Park as well as other parks in the City of Woodstock, please visit WoodstockParksAndRec.com.
Pie Bar Featured in Taste of the Souths Taste 50 List From where-to-eat to events-to-attend, Taste of the South identifies fifty delicious things about the south and Pie Bar is one of them! You can read about them in the July/August 2017 issue. In addition to delicious dessert pies, Pie Bar is now serving quiche on Sundays: Bacon, Broccoli and Tomato; and Spinach, Red Pepper and Feta.
9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations On July 22nd, Act Together Ministries will host its 9th Annual Tools 4 School event at His Hands Church in Woodstock. This event provides haircuts, new school supplies, medical and dental screenings to local foster children and children from low-income homes. School supply donations are needed; items needed include backpacks, calculators, rulers, pencils, colored pencils, pencil boxes/pouches, crayons, folders (esp. 3-prong), binders, spiral notebooks, paper (loose-leaf), markers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, glue bottles, glue sticks, dividers, scissors, highlighters, index cards and composition notebooks. If you would like to help, please visit AcTogetherMinistries.org for a list of drop-off locations or to make a financial donation. Hair stylists, doctors, nurses, dentists and dental hygienists are also needed to volunteer at the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) members and residents of Cobb and Cherokee County recently attended the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter first chapter meeting. To meet the demand for growth and membership, Cherokee County resident Loriann White was appointed regent and tasked to organize the formation of the new chapter. The chapter organized with thirteen members. The DAR was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.White was awarded Outstanding Chapter Regent for her leadership as regent of the Hightower Trail Chapter in Cherokee County during the 119th Georgia State Conference. She joined DAR in October 2010, became regent in May 2012 and served the chapter for four years. White serves the state society as the DAR Project Patriot State Chair. She also received a citation from the DAR Service for Veterans State Committee for her work with local veterans and county cemeteries.