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The Laken Riley Act requires federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain and deport illegal immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes including theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act Into Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 29, 2025

The soft opening of the new Downtown Woodstock parking deck arrived with little fanfare just five days before Christmas.

The Downtown Woodstock Parking Deck is Open

by B.T. ClarkDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

(The Center Square) – Jose Ibarra, a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and in America illegally since 2022 according to immigration officials, has been found guilty on all counts related to the murder of Laken Riley.

Crime

Justice For Laken Riley: Jose Ibarra Found Guilty

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

A judge in Athens heard testimony Monday from experts who used watch and phone data to place murder victim Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra -- the suspect in her death -- in the same location on the morning of Feb. 22. The data provided a detailed timeline of Riley’s final moments.

Crime

GPS Data Shows Where Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra Were The Day She Was Killed

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Opening statements are expected Today in the trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose death sparked a national immigration debate.

Crime

Trial of Man Accused of Killing Laken Riley Begins Today

by Crime ReportsNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Cherokee Recreation and Parks successfully hosted the Live Like Laken 5K, raising over $29,000 for the Laken Hope Foundation. The event attracted 731 participants, supporting women's safety, nursing scholarships, and children's healthcare improvements. Winners were Nathanael Spivey and Isabella Kennison, with times of 18:18 and 20:47 respectively.

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Raises Over $29,000 for Laken Riley’s Foundation

by Thom ChandlerOctober 29, 2024October 30, 2024

Woodstock drivers faced heavy traffic due to ongoing paving work on I-575 and Highway 92 this morning. Lane and ramp closures caused significant delays, particularly affecting southbound on-ramps and northbound lanes from Exit 16 to 19. These scheduled improvements aim to enhance the roadway while minimizing long-term commuting impacts.

Traffic & Transportation

Why Was There So Much Traffic in Woodstock This Morning?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2024

Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host the inaugural Live Like Laken 5K Run/Walk at Hobgood Park in Woodstock on October 26. The event, named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus, will support The Laken Hope Foundation, which funds organizations promoting women’s safety, nursing education, and children’s healthcare.

5K Named After Laken Riley Set to Raise Funds for Women’s Safety

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024

A fire broke out Monday evening at the sales office of Green Auto Brokers Inc., located at 5729 Bells Ferry Road in southern Cherokee County. Heavy smoke and flames were seen pouring from the back of the building just before 8 p.m., prompting an emergency response from local fire departments.

Fire

Photos: Fire Guts Woodstock Car Dealership

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

A Woodstock High School student has been recognized on a national level for her scientific research. Manasa Shankar, a junior at the school, has been published in the Journal of Student Research’s high school edition for her work titled “The Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress on the Development of Cancer and The Strategies That Can Be Used to Mitigate It.”

Georgia High School Junior Published in National Research Journal for Cancer Research

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Residents of Woodstock will soon see an enhancement to the city’s trail system as work progresses on the extension of the Noonday Creek Trail. This new section of the trail will stretch from the Woodstock Arts Green, pass underneath Highway 92, and connect to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County.

When Will The Woodstock and Cobb Trail Systems Connect?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

WOODSTOCK -- Woodstock plans to increase property taxes by 2.855%, prompting mandatory public hearings as required by state law.

Woodstock Proposes Property Tax Hike: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

The story of Woodstock begins in the early 1800s, when European settlers began to inhabit the region originally occupied by the Cherokee people.

How Did Woodstock in Cherokee County Get its Name? Here’s What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

🚦 The Gist: Expect traffic delays in downtown Woodstock from June 13 to September 20 due to the construction of a new parking deck. Trucks will be delivering precast components daily, impacting local traffic.

Traffic & Transportation

Everything You Need to Know About The Downtown Woodstock Parking Deck

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

😊 The Gist: The City of Woodstock's Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to attend a public input meeting on June 11, to help create a master plan for Dupree Park.

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Woodstock’s Dupree Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

📅 The Gist: Woodstock Municipal Court will provide a week-long amnesty for Failure to Appear Bench Warrants from April 22-26, 2024, during Georgia Cities Week.

Woodstock Municipal Court Offers Limited Amnesty in April

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024