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Patch: City of Woodstock Partners with Morris & Fellows on New City Center
"The Woodstock City Center project represents a generational opportunity to add retail, office, hotel and critically-important parking and infrastructure to one of the most popular downtown destinations in Georgia," said Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell.

Marietta Daily Journal: City of Woodstock and Morris & Fellows Release Phase One Concept Plans for New Woodstock City Center
“The Woodstock City Center project represents a generational opportunity to add retail, office, hotel and critically-important parking and infrastructure to one of the most popular downtown destinations in Georgia,” said Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell.

AJC: Woodstock wins $200K grant
Mayor Michael Caldwell said, “This most recent LCI grant from the ARC will allow us to convert the dream of a trail loop running our city’s waterways and around our city center into an actionable plan. I am grateful for the hard work of our staff and the support from the ARC, and I look forward to seeing this dream become reality here in Woodstock in the near future!”

Cherokee Tribune: Woodstock releases concept plans for City Center
"The Woodstock City Center project represents a generational opportunity to add retail, office, hotel, and critically-important parking and infrastructure to one of the most popular downtown destinations in Georgia," said Mayor Michael Caldwell.

Around Woodstock: Working the Plan
Between my time serving as mayor and the eight years I spent in Georgia’s House of Representatives, I’ve learned a critical differentiator in local government: Planning is everything.

AJC: Cherokee, Woodstock form boundary agreement
“This joint growth boundary agreement represents a historic milestone in the relationship between our city and county. We are working proactively together to plan for growth before it arrives, ensuring we build our community for the good of all of our citizens,” Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said in a statement. “I am proud of each of the parties for coming together to accomplish this generational win.”

Cherokee Tribune: Woodstock council OKs agreements for city road projects, reviews proposed new ward map
“We as a city are trying to ensure that this is as publicly accessible and available as early as possible. This was not a required hearing but one we wanted to make sure we provided as early as we could so that citizens could see them, review, and have opinions,” he said.

Around Woodstock: Woodstock’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan
We are actively working to ensure that the quality of life for each citizen remains exceptional, and building a best-in-class transportation system is among my top priorities. Our city's comprehensive transportation planning effort will serve as a critically important tool in accomplishing that goal.

Cherokee Tribune: Cherokee County, Woodstock form growth boundary agreement
“This joint growth boundary agreement represents a historic milestone in the relationship between our city and county. We are working proactively together to plan for growth before it arrives, ensuring we build our community for the good of all of our citizens,” Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said in a statement. “I am proud of each of the parties for coming together to accomplish this generational win.”

Family Life Woodstock: Woodstock’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan
We are actively working to ensure that the quality of life for each citizen remains exceptional, and building a best-in-class transportation system is among my top priorities. Our city's comprehensive transportation planning effort will serve as a critically important tool in accomplishing that goal.

Around Woodstock: State of the City Recap
As Woodstock's new mayor, one of my first official duties was to present the State of the City Address to our council and the public. My speech highlighted that our city is leading from a position of strength. The state of our city is strong and growing stronger.

Family Life Woodstock: State of the City Recap
As Woodstock's new mayor, one of my first official duties was to present the State of the City Address to our council and the public. My speech highlighted that our city is leading from a position of strength. The state of our city is strong and growing stronger.

Urbanize Atlanta: Booming Woodstock moves forward with new downtown phase
Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell says the 109 Main Street redevelopment will help solve both traffic and parking issues downtown, while “also incentivizing brand new private investment both at this site and throughout the city,” per a recent announcement.

Cherokee Tribune News Minute: Woodstock Mayor Named to Titan 100
Michael Caldwell, the mayor of Woodstock and managing partner of Black Airplane, was named to the 2022 Georgia Titan 100

Around Woodstock: Drinking From a Firehose
As we start this incredible journey together, I want you to know how grateful I am for your trusting me with this role.

Marietta Daily Journal: Woodstock, GA Signs Letter of Intent with Morris & Fellows for City Center Development
“Our council has taken an exciting first step towards completing a defining project for the center of our city,” said Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell.

The Ben Burnett Show: Michael Caldwell
The two talk about running for office, how to handle rental developments and whether Disney passes are worth the money.

AJC: Woodstock announces Summer Concert Series
Mayor Michael Caldwell said of this season in a statement, “Woodstock’s Concert series has become a must-do event for tens of thousands of families, and this year’s impressive lineup is sure to break records.”

Patch: Woodstock City Center Project Moves Forward
The City of Woodstock will fund a public parking deck, modifications to the existing road and pedestrian network and an event facility.

Family Life Woodstock: Drinking From a Firehose
In 2013, when I first began serving in the Georgia House of Representatives, I was often asked how things were going. "I feel like I am drinking from a firehose," was my consistent response. Today, as the 31st mayor of the City of Woodstock, that phrase feels more appropriate than ever.