WOODSTOCK, GA (August 14, 2025)– The City of Woodstock is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Sigmund as its new Community Development Director, effective September 8, 2025. Sigmund brings 18 years of responsible municipal land use planning experience, including a decade in supervisory roles, to her new position.

Most recently, Sigmund has served as Assistant Planning Director for the Town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, where she managed staff, oversaw strategic planning initiatives, and led high-profile projects such as the 2040 Community Vision Land Use Plan and a form-based zoning rewrite. She also served as Acting Planning Director when needed, working closely with town leadership and elected officials.

Prior to her work in Fuquay-Varina, Sigmund held leadership roles with the Town of Holly Springs, NC, and spent ten years advancing through planning positions with the City of Peoria, Arizona. Her experience spans current and long-range planning, site development review, historic preservation, zoning administration, and technology integration in planning operations.

Sigmund holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Science in International, Resource, and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member and a Certified Zoning Official (CZO) with the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials.

“We are thrilled to welcome Melissa to the City of Woodstock,” said City Manager Jeff Moon. “Her proven leadership, technical expertise, and collaborative approach will be instrumental in guiding responsible growth while preserving our community’s character and quality of life.”

As Community Development Director, Sigmund will oversee the City’s planning, zoning, building inspections, and code enforcement functions, working to ensure that Woodstock’s development aligns with community goals and long-term vision.

About the City of Woodstock
Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock is a vibrant city known for its thriving downtown, abundant parks and trails, and strong sense of community. With a growing population and a commitment to smart, sustainable development, Woodstock continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in Georgia.

Media Contact:
Stacy Brown
Marketing and Communications Manager
City of Woodstock
678-217-2386
sbrown@woodstockga.gov