Woodstock Daily Update – December 5, 2025

Woodstock becomes metro Atlanta’s first Walmart drone delivery cityWoodstock has joined a small group of metro Atlanta communities where residents can get Walmart groceries and small household items delivered by drone from the Highway 92 Supercenter, thanks to a new partnership with Wing. The service promises ultra fast deliveries for eligible addresses while giving the city a front row seat in how drone logistics and traffic patterns evolve over the next few years.* Wing and Walmart have activated drone delivery from the Highway 92 Supercenter as part of a six store metro Atlanta rollout.* Eligible customers can order select items through the Wing app and receive them within minutes at a designated spot near their home.* Drones fly automated routes and lower packages on a tether, reducing some short car trips for last minute needs.* City messaging frames the launch as part of Woodstock’s interest in piloting innovative mobility and retail technologies.Sources:https://www.woodstockga.gov/news_detail_T15_R315.phphttps://wing.com/news/wing-walmart-metro-atlanta-drone-delivery-launchhttps://www.wabe.org/walmart-launches-drone-delivery-service-in-atlanta/Fire crews stop Woodberry Court blaze from spreading to neighborsA townhouse fire on Woodberry Court over the weekend could have turned into a much larger incident, but Woodstock and Cherokee County firefighters contained the flames to a single unit and reported no injuries. Residents had already evacuated by the time crews arrived, and the quick response prevented the fire from jumping to neighboring homes in the connected row.* Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on Woodberry Court Saturday night and quickly knocked down the flames.* All occupants escaped safely, and there were no injuries among residents or first responders.* The cause of the fire remains under investigation and damage estimates have not yet been released.* Officials are using the incident to remind townhome and apartment residents about smoke alarms, escape plans, and calling nine one one as soon as they see smoke or flames.Sources:https://woodstockcommunity.news/firefighters-extinguish-woodberry-court-townhouse-fire-no-injuries-reported/https://patch.com/georgia/woodstock/blaze-burns-woodstock-townhousehttps://www.facebook.com/wfdga/posts/for-immediate-releasewoodstock-fire-department-quickly-extinguishes-residential-/1262329412600173/Rabies safety reminder after Cherokee County raccoon bite caseAfter a Cherokee County man tried to rescue an injured raccoon and ended up being bitten on the face and hands, wildlife and public health officials are stepping up warnings about rabies and how to respond to animal bites. The raccoon later tested positive for rabies, and the man is undergoing treatment, underscoring why residents are urged not to handle wild animals and to seek immediate medical care after any bite or scratch.* A Cherokee County resident placed an injured raccoon inside his coat and held it against his chest during a drive to a wildlife facility.* The raccoon bit him multiple times and later tested positive for rabies, leading to post exposure treatment.* Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, so officials advise washing any bite or scratch thoroughly and seeking prompt medical care.* Residents are urged not to handle or transport wildlife themselves and to keep pet rabies vaccinations up to date.Sources:https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/04/rabid-animal-attacks-are-in-the-headlines-heres-what-you-should-know-stay-safehttps://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cherokee-county/raccoon-that-attacked-man-cherokee-county-confirmed-have-rabies/4LAPHYFGDBHKDJCH5XET7VNNAE/https://people.com/rabid-raccoon-bites-man-face-hands-injured-rescue-11860176Winter Wonderland Holiday Market brings Santa, puppies, and shopping downtownDowntown Woodstock turns into a Winter Wonderland this Saturday with a holiday market on the Woodstock Arts Event Green, featuring vendors, holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a puppy parade, and family friendly entertainment. The event offers a full day of seasonal fun while supporting Woodstock Arts and driving visitors to nearby shops and restaurants.* The Winter Wonderland Holiday Market runs Saturday, December sixth, from ten a.m. to five p.m. at one thirteen Elm Street on the Woodstock Arts Event Green.* Activities include local vendors, holiday shopping, photos with Santa, and a themed puppy parade.* The market is part of a broader downtown holiday calendar promoted by Woodstock Arts and Visit Woodstock GA.* Proceeds and sponsorships help fund arts programming and events throughout the year.Sources:https://woodstockarts.org/events/winter-wonderland-holiday-market/https://www.eventeny.com/events/woodstock-winter-wonderland-holiday-market-23781/https://visitwoodstockga.com/events/?imgoing-event=woodstock-winter-wonderland-holiday-market-6907681dd6cd702fe38bd9dbSpecial election for Georgia House District 23 set for December 9Voters in Georgia ...