WOODSTOCK, GA (January 13, 2026) – The City of Woodstock hosted a swearing-in ceremony during its regular City Council meeting on Monday, January 12, marking the formal start of service for the elected and appointed officials who will help guide the city through the next term.
Judge Robert Tidwell administered the oath of office to the Mayor and City Council Members Warren Johnson (Ward 1), Colin Ake (Ward 3), and Brian Wolfe (Ward 5).
The mayor and the City Council then voted to affirm several reappointments to advisory and planning bodies. Mayor Caldwell administered oaths to Lisa Morton, Spencer Nix, and Melissa Madigan for the Downtown Development Authority and Rob Hogan, Ali Najafi, and Chase Roth for the Planning Commission.
“To each of the council members who get to swear an oath tonight, congratulations to you and to each of the appointees who are here serving our city,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Offices of public trust are something we take seriously in this city.”
The meeting also included council business such as board appointments and reappointments including the Ethics Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Council Member Colin Ake was appointed new Mayor Pro Tempore, City Manager Jeff Moon was reappointed to the Cherokee County Development Authority, and Cherokee County Appointment David Moody was ratified as Land Bank Board Member.
For agendas, minutes and videos of City Council Meetings, visit the City’s Public Meeting Portal at woodstockga.gov/meetings.
About the City of Woodstock
Located 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock is a thriving community in Cherokee County known for its vibrant downtown, strong community partnerships, and commitment to investing in infrastructure that supports safe, efficient growth. Learn more at www.woodstockga.gov.
