Woodstock becomes metro Atlanta’s first Walmart drone delivery city
Woodstock has joined a small group of metro Atlanta communities where residents can get Walmart groceries and small household items delivered by drone from the Highway 92 Supercenter, thanks to a new partnership with Wing. The service promises ultra fast deliveries for eligible addresses while giving the city a front row seat in how drone logistics and traffic patterns evolve over the next few years.
* Wing and Walmart have activated drone delivery from the Highway 92 Supercenter as part of a six store metro Atlanta rollout.
* Eligible customers can order select items through the Wing app and receive them within minutes at a designated spot near their home.
* Drones fly automated routes and lower packages on a tether, reducing some short car trips for last minute needs.
* City messaging frames the launch as part of Woodstock’s interest in piloting innovative mobility and retail technologies.
Sources:https://www.woodstockga.gov/news_detail_T15_R315.phphttps://wing.com/news/wing-walmart-metro-atlanta-drone-delivery-launchhttps://www.wabe.org/walmart-launches-drone-delivery-service-in-atlanta/
Fire crews stop Woodberry Court blaze from spreading to neighbors
A townhouse fire on Woodberry Court over the weekend could have turned into a much larger incident, but Woodstock and Cherokee County firefighters contained the flames to a single unit and reported no injuries. Residents had already evacuated by the time crews arrived, and the quick response prevented the fire from jumping to neighboring homes in the connected row.
* Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on Woodberry Court Saturday night and quickly knocked down the flames.
* All occupants escaped safely, and there were no injuries among residents or first responders.
* The cause of the fire remains under investigation and damage estimates have not yet been released.
* Officials are using the incident to remind townhome and apartment residents about smoke alarms, escape plans, and calling nine one one as soon as they see smoke or flames.
Sources:https://woodstockcommunity.news/firefighters-extinguish-woodberry-court-townhouse-fire-no-injuries-reported/https://patch.com/georgia/woodstock/blaze-burns-woodstock-townhousehttps://www.facebook.com/wfdga/posts/for-immediate-releasewoodstock-fire-department-quickly-extinguishes-residential-/1262329412600173/
Rabies safety reminder after Cherokee County raccoon bite case
After a Cherokee County man tried to rescue an injured raccoon and ended up being bitten on the face and hands, wildlife and public health officials are stepping up warnings about rabies and how to respond to animal bites. The raccoon later tested positive for rabies, and the man is undergoing treatment, underscoring why residents are urged not to handle wild animals and to seek immediate medical care after any bite or scratch.
* A Cherokee County resident placed an injured raccoon inside his coat and held it against his chest during a drive to a wildlife facility.
* The raccoon bit him multiple times and later tested positive for rabies, leading to post exposure treatment.
* Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, so officials advise washing any bite or scratch thoroughly and seeking prompt medical care.
* Residents are urged not to handle or transport wildlife themselves and to keep pet rabies vaccinations up to date.
Sources:https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/04/rabid-animal-attacks-are-in-the-headlines-heres-what-you-should-know-stay-safehttps://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cherokee-county/raccoon-that-attacked-man-cherokee-county-confirmed-have-rabies/4LAPHYFGDBHKDJCH5XET7VNNAE/https://people.com/rabid-raccoon-bites-man-face-hands-injured-rescue-11860176
Winter Wonderland Holiday Market brings Santa, puppies, and shopping downtown
Downtown Woodstock turns into a Winter Wonderland this Saturday with a holiday market on the Woodstock Arts Event Green, featuring vendors, holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a puppy parade, and family friendly entertainment. The event offers a full day of seasonal fun while supporting Woodstock Arts and driving visitors to nearby shops and restaurants.
* The Winter Wonderland Holiday Market runs Saturday, December sixth, from ten a.m. to five p.m. at one thirteen Elm Street on the Woodstock Arts Event Green.
* Activities include local vendors, holiday shopping, photos with Santa, and a themed puppy parade.
* The market is part of a broader downtown holiday calendar promoted by Woodstock Arts and Visit Woodstock GA.
* Proceeds and sponsorships help fund arts programming and events throughout the year.
Sources:https://woodstockarts.org/events/winter-wonderland-holiday-market/https://www.eventeny.com/events/woodstock-winter-wonderland-holiday-market-23781/https://visitwoodstockga.com/events/?imgoing-event=woodstock-winter-wonderland-holiday-market-6907681dd6cd702fe38bd9db
Special election for Georgia House District 23 set for December 9
Voters in Georgia House District twenty three will head to the polls on Tuesday, December ninth, to fill a vacant state House seat that covers Canton and nearby unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. While the district does not include all Woodstock neighborhoods, some listeners may live inside its boundaries and will see the race on their ballot.
* The special election was called after the death of Representative Mandi Ballinger, who previously held the seat.
* Five Republicans and one Democrat are running, with campaign themes centered on growth, traffic, and housing affordability.
* Cherokee County Elections has posted details on precincts, advance voting, and election day logistics.
* Residents can check whether they live in House District twenty three and confirm their polling place through state and county election websites.
Sources:https://sos.ga.gov/news/call-special-election-state-house-district-23https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/12/special-election-for-state-house-seat-in-cherokee-county-set-for-dec-9/
https://cherokeegavotes.com/
https://cherokeechamber.com/special-election-set-for-dec-9-to-fill-the-house-district-23-vacancy/
Etowah and local teams tip off early season basketball games
High school basketball season is moving into full swing across Cherokee County, with Etowah and other local teams playing a mix of home and away games that give families plenty of chances to cheer from the bleachers. A Friday night home matchup for Etowah and additional games for freshman and lower level teams highlight a busy early December schedule.
* Etowah’s boys varsity squad has a home game against Cambridge on Friday, December fifth, as part of its twenty twenty five to twenty twenty six campaign.
* Freshman boys and other Etowah teams also have games scheduled, including a home contest against Woodstock.
* Schedules for Woodstock, River Ridge, and other county programs show multiple games on deck in the coming week.
* Fans are encouraged to confirm game times and any last minute changes through official school athletics sites before heading out.
Sources:https://www.etowaheagles.org/schedule?year=2025-2026https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ga/woodstock/organization/19001/etowah-high-school/team/281470/boys-varsity-basketballhttps://www.etowaheagles.org/sports/boys-basketball/schedule?team=boys-basketball-5226266&year=2025-2026
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