Woodstock CAN

Local action, real accountability, right here in Woodstock

Woodstock CAN is the founding branch of NGA CAN, building progressive community power in Woodstock since 2024.

We organize around local government accountability, housing affordability, immigrant rights, and civic participation in one of Cherokee County's fastest-growing cities. We show up at city hall, we track what elected officials do with our tax dollars, and we make noise when it matters. Join NGA CAN and plug into the Woodstock branch, or as many branches as you want.

Upcoming Woodstock CAN Events

Multiple Dates
Progressive Pages: A Woodstock CAN Book Club
Wed, May 13
D’Floridian
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Multiple Dates
North Georgia CAN Weekly Meeting – Cherokee County, GA & Surrounding Area Residents
Wed, May 13
Zoom - link sent ~1 hour prior to start
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Multiple Dates
Bridge Brigade Thursdays at Hwy 92
Thu, May 14
Parking lot near Schlotzsky's
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Multiple Dates
Woodstock Saturdays: Signs & Protest
Sat, May 16
Public Sidewalks on Track Side of Main
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Multiple Dates
Take It to the Bridge: Weekly Visibility Action on Hwy 92 over I-575
Sat, May 16
Public sidewalks on Bridge over I-575
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Off Grid Comms with Meshtastic | Presented by Anthony Aragues (GA HD 21 Candidate)
Sun, May 17
D'Floridian
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Multiple Dates
Woodstock Signs & Protest: Stand for the Beloved Community
Mon, May 18
Public Sidewalks at Intersection
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Multiple Dates
Woodstock Signs & Protest: Hide & Seek with Cherokee County GOP
Thu, May 21
Cherokee County GOP office
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Multiple Dates
Canton Saturdays: Signs & Protest
Sat, May 23
Riverstone Parkway & Waleska Street
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TONIGHT: Public Hearing on "The Pitch" and Why You Need to Show Up

There is a major development proposal going before the Woodstock City Council tonight, and if the past few years have taught us anything about how this council operates, it is that the decisions they make in that chamber rarely reflect what residents actually want. The least we can do is make sure our voices are in the room. The hearing is at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, April 27, at Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. in downtown Woodstock. Be there. Here is what is on the t

They Cut My Mic. They Called the Police. I Finished the Statement Anyway.

On Monday night, I stood at the Woodstock City Council podium and talked about Cherokee County students being held in ICE detention. They cut my mic, called the police, and had me escorted out. I finished the statement anyway. Mayor Caldwell accused me of breaking the law and threatened me with a misdemeanor. The police let me go without incident. Tracy Collins smiled. Read the full story — including the complete statement and the Girl Scout who stayed to watch it happen.

YOUR CITY COUNCIL IS VOTING TONIGHT ON THINGS YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO NOTICE

Tonight's agenda is long, and most of it will pass quickly with little public debate. That's by design — the "consent agenda" bundles many items into a single vote. Several of those items involve significant public money, contracts with private firms, and decisions that affect Woodstock residents directly. This guide explains what's happening, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard. You do not need to be an expert to participate. You just need to show up.