Woodstock is ramping up for a rollicking week of community spirit with Georgia Cities Week on the horizon. From April 21 through April 27, this small city with big charm is showcasing its services and contributions to a quality life. "Soaring to New Heights" is this year's rallying cry and the city's got a lineup that's expected to dazzle locals and visitors alike. Early birds can catch the City-Wide Yard Sale and Greenstock Day Recycling Event, slated for an April 20 start — a Saturday packed with bargains and eco-conscious fun.

Farmers and foodies are in for a treat as the Woodstock Farm Fresh Market throws open its doors for the season on the very same day, at the stroke of 8:30 a.m. on Market Street, downtown. According to release details the City of Woodstock, the market's known for homegrown freshness and local eats that keep the community coming back for more.

Monday, April 22, serves up a double scoop of civic love. From 5 pm to 6:30 pm, tots to teens can touch a truck — literally. The City of Woodstock's Touch-A-Truck event will showcase rigs from the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation. Later that evening, at 6 pm, the Chambers at City Center open for a town hall with local leaders and department heads gearing up for the Q&A extravaganza. And it's Mayor Caldwell who will play the part of art critic, announcing the “I Love Woodstock Because...” Art Contest winner, cherry-picked from Woodstock Elementary's creative batch.

For those with a past-due court date, Woodstock's Municipal Court is offering a courtroom version of a "Get Out of Jail Free" card. They're calling it Amnesty Week from April 22-26 — minus, of course, the original charge. All are welcome to clear up those pesky bench warrants with no extra penalties added, the city's judicial benevolence extended to residents as deputy City Manager Coty Thigpen stated, as per the City of Woodstock press release. 

Keeping with the week's events, the Woodstock Lions Club rolls out the red carpet with a breakfast honoring city employees on Thursday, April 25th. Two hours of morning thanks will be hosted in the Courtroom at the City Annex for these unsung heroes. If history's your bag, the same day offers a Downtown Woodstock Walking Tour. For a fiver, you can tread the paths and explore the area's transformation into a southeastern hotspot starting at 6 pm.

Film buffs and theater lovers, Friday is your day. Woodstock Arts' morning session teases the curtain back on the upcoming 2024-2025 season. But reserve your seat early — head over to inwdstk.org to sign up for the insider's look with the Arts' Executive Director, Christopher Brazelton and his team. Rounding out the week, there’s the 11th annual Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt; a citywide game of hide and seek running until April 27, with the particulars and a map to treasure hiding at visitwoodstockga.com/scavenger-hunt.

The entire affair is a tip of the hat to employees who "provide services that make this city a great place to be for both residents and visitors," Thigpen insisted, advocating for a community that pulls its weight for local businesses and social gatherings. Georgia Cities Week is a statewide celebration steered by the Georgia Municipal Association, supporting 538 member cities in honing their hometown pride, according to the City of Woodstock press release.