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🌱 Patch AM: Why Woodstock is emerging as a top retirement haven in Georgia
Spotted on the Woodstock calendar: Lights Up! Entertainment Music Bingo
Coffee in hand, Woodstock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Woodstock is emerging as a top retirement haven in Georgia
Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!.
Find out what's happening in Woodstock-Towne Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Woodstock-Towne Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 55, low: 40.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Best Places to Retire in Georgia for Lower Cost of Living, Affordable Housing, and Tax Perks (travelandleisure.com) — If you’re considering retiring in Woodstock, this statewide roundup backs you up, highlighting the city’s walkable downtown, parks, and growing amenities as a strong fit for seniors. It notes active retirees cruising on e-bikes and golf carts, a wide range of housing options, and relatively affordable home prices compared with many other states. The piece also mentions new downtown parking and a planned hotel. 
📸 Around Woodstock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock
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★ Featured events ★
- Lights Up! Entertainment Music Bingo
Truck & Tap Woodstock, 8640 E Main St, Woodstock
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
Classic Staging LLC , 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW , Marietta
9:30 am
Friday January 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Municipal Court in Session
Marietta, GA Calendar , 240 Lemon Street , Marietta
9:00 am - Noon Year's Eve at Avalon
The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection , 9000 Avalon Blvd , Alpharetta
10:00 am - New Year’s Family Open Studio
Booth Western Art Museum , 501 N Museum Dr , Cartersville
10:00 am - Gentle Yoga
Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
10:00 am - Urban Air's New Year's Eve Event (Kennesaw, GA)
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park , 2500 Cobb Pl Ln NW #200 , Kennesaw
10:00 am - Noon Years Eve Party — Recess in Roswell
Recess In Roswell , 11510 Woodstock Rd , Roswell
11:00 am - NYE Family Star Party Llama!
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
1:00 pm - Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash - Alpharetta
Main Event Alpharetta , 10700 Davis Dr , Alpharetta
2:00 pm - Guardians of the Jukebox
MadLife Stage & Studios , 8722 Main St , Woodstock
3:00 pm - GPB Presents Big New Years Eve Celebration! — Glover Park Brewery
Glover Park Brewery , 65 Atlanta St SE , Marietta
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The temperatures in the past week have been really nice, which afforded me to be able to walk in t-shirt and shorts at times.
But now, winter is arriving and we'll go back to the heavy duty walking gear. But anyway, I saw this along Putnam Ford and thought I would show it… (Nextdoor Townelake) - My normal shuttle ride to the airport is no longer in business.
Does anyone have any reliable and reasonably priced rides pickup at home to Hartsfield and back? I’m leaving soon and now need to find someone to… (Nextdoor Eagle Watch)
- Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Outside Services Attendant in Woodstock. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04125) in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- Kennesaw State graduate's emotional graduation moment goes viral (wsbtv.com)
- Former Kennesaw State coach, Georgia Tech staffer staying with Yellow Jackets (macon.com)
- Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather (hawaiinewsnow.com)
Canton
- Augusta resident wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket. Here's where (savannahnow.com)
Ok Woodstock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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