Mayor Michael Caldwell and Santa will flip the switch to light the 30-foot Christmas tree and announce the float winners.

“Congratulations, that’s a big milestone,” Mayor Michael Caldwell told the council Monday. “Thank you Mr. Moon, thank you to all the staff who have put in the work on that. We are moving that project forward as promised, excited to see it come to fruition.”

“We have inherited a rich history, and we’re building a place that we will be as proud to pass onto our children. As we celebrate 125 years, here’s to the Woodstockers who came before us and to all those who will call our city home in the years to come.”

“My family and I remain forever thankful for each of you and for the honor of serving this incredible city. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!”

“I’m all-in on this city. Our family has placed all of its bets on this place,” says Caldwell.

“The Great American Experiment relies on your participation, and this year’s election cycle is important for so many reasons, the SPLOST decision being just one of them.”

“The Great American Experiment relies on your participation, and this year's election cycle is important for many reasons, the SPLOST decision being just one of them.”

Caldwell said before reading the proclamation, “…We are here today because the American resolve isn’t shaken because of the ideas of a few from anywhere around the world. The American commitment to freedom rests here.”

Mayor of Woodstock Michael Caldwell: “Few in world history have ever embodied a life of service better than Queen Elizabeth II. @CaldwellKatie and I join in praying for her family and the people of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations.” (via Twitter.)

This 17.39% single increase in starting pay is compounded on top of previous increases authorized with the new budget year that started in July, bringing the total police pay to nearly a 27% increase, year-to-date, since I was sworn in as your mayor. The City Council is investing in the men and women who keep our city safe, and we actively are competing for the very best officers in Georgia.

We are prioritizing a fiscally conservative approach to our city’s budget, while also ensuring we invest in the people and systems that make Woodstock one of the best places to live in America.

To honor him on his 100th birthday on July 10, Russell Carl Vaudrey Day was observed on July 11 by Woodstock city officials. Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell awarded the proclamation to Vaudrey, a World War II veteran.

We are prioritizing a fiscally conservative approach to our city's budget while also ensuring we invest in the people and systems that make Woodstock one of the best places to live in America.

“I think that shows a good working relationship getting established in all parties at that table, but this represents not just an investment where the population splits today, but where we see it going,” Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said.

Mayor Michael Caldwell said, “I am excited to see our city’s skyline transform, and for the exciting benefits this will bring for every Woodstock resident and visitor.”

With programs like these, and many other initiatives we've built together, we're sure to leave an even stronger Woodstock for our next generation to inherit.

With programs like these, and many other initiatives we've built together, we're sure to leave an even stronger Woodstock for our next generation to inherit.

"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.