Mr. Caldwell, who became mayor two and a half years ago after four terms in the Georgia House of Representatives, sees the Taiwan conference as a way to showcase American (and Georgian) leadership on the transformative global trends like artificial intelligence and data privacy, all while bringing lessons back home.

Mr. Caldwell showcased a broad knowledge of technology, saying AI will upend both industry and government, mainly by changing what customers and citizens expect. - “We are about to watch complete transformation of both the public and private sectors, and I’m intent on making sure that Georgia is helping write the playbook around it, because the leaders who get in early today to start talking about how we do this are going to have outsized influence on the next generations’ use cases.”

Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell will host a new Mayor’s Youth Leadership Academy in 2024 taking place June 10-14. The weeklong program will provide rising high school juniors and seniors with a deeper understanding of the role of local government while developing leadership skills.

Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell will host a new Mayor’s Youth Leadership Academy in 2024 taking place June 10-14. The week-long program will provide rising high school juniors and seniors with a deeper understanding of the role of local government while developing valuable leadership skills.

Announced by Mayor Michael Caldwell, the academy will span five days from June 10 to the 14, aiming to cultivate a strong understanding of local government functioning and leadership skills among the participants.

“The city of Woodstock is committed to improving its citizens’ quality of life through smart technology programs. From transportation systems to innovative infrastructure technology, the city has been boldly pursuing the initiatives of its Smart Master Plan since 2020.”

“Woodstock is honored to be among this diverse list of communities, and we are proud to represent the State of Georgia with fellow honoree Warner Robins,” Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said.

At the Smart Cities Summit & Expo, Mayors LaRhonda Patrick of Warner Robins and Michael Caldwell of Woodstock, accompanied by representatives from the Partnership and local media, had the opportunity to showcase their projects and opinions on a global stage.

Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell, alongside other members of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s second Local Leadership Housing Action Committee, recently announced a series of steps they will take to address housing affordability challenges in their jurisdictions.

In a heartfelt moment of the proceedings, Caldwell addressed Ogletree directly, "On behalf of Council and the nearly 40,000 people who call this city home now, thank you," acknowledging that Woodstock owes much of its development to the dedication and vision of leaders like him.

“On behalf of council and the nearly 40,000 people who call this city home now, thank you,” Caldwell said to Ogletree. “When you were serving as council member, the city was 4,500 people. It’s almost 10 times that size now. It’s because of the incredible leadership that you and your colleagues serving beside you showed that this place is what it is today.”

“We believe that there should be a point at which an individual has paid their fair share in property taxes,” Caldwell told the Tribune Thursday.

“I am proud to report that our city today remains financially secure, economically robust, artistically vibrant, and the sought-after home of go-getters and dreamers throughout the region,” he said. “The state of our city is optimistic, vibrant, and strong.”

I stand before you today to report on the State of our City. I am proud to report that our city today remains financially secure, economically robust, artistically vibrant, and the sought-after home of go-getters and dreamers throughout the region.

The state of our City is optimistic, vibrant, and strong.

Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell presented his 2024 State of the City Address to a sold-out crowd at the Woodstock Arts Theater on the morning of Friday, January 26, 2024.

Atlanta Regional Commission Board Chairman Andre Dickens made officer and committee appointments for 2024 Jan. 10, including Caldwell as vice chair.

“City Clerk is a vitally important role and the City Clerk keeps the story of the city,” Mayor Michael Caldwell said. “Thank you, Robyn, for serving our city so well and for serving in this new role for all of us.”

ARC Officers:

Vice Chair – Michael Caldwell (Mayor, City of Woodstock)
Secretary –Alfred John (Chair, Forsyth County Commission)
Treasurer – Nicole Hendrickson (Chair, Gwinnett County Commission)

Mayor Michael Caldwell issued a proclamation stating that a plaza to be constructed in downtown Woodstock will be named in Rob’s honor.

Mayor Michael Caldwell said. "Winter got this project done six weeks ahead of the contracted date of completion and that means a lot to the surrounding businesses as you can imagine."