Woodstock, GA
Music connected to Woodstock
About Woodstock
- • Country singer Kane Brown, known for his hit "Heaven," was born in Woodstock.
- • The Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, a hub for local artists, originated here.
- • The Marietta and North Georgia Railroad spurred growth, connecting Woodstock to Atlanta.
- • A local legend claims a hidden gold mine lies beneath the city's historic district.
- • The 1917 fire destroyed much of downtown, leading to significant rebuilding.
- • Named after Woodstock, England, it was incorporated in 1897.
- • With over 35,000 residents, it's larger than many nearby North Georgia towns.
- • At 984 feet above sea level, the air is noticeably fresher than Atlanta.
- • Many residents commute to Atlanta for work, contributing to the metro economy.
- • Woodstock feels like a cozy small town with big-city amenities.
- • The Atlanta Braves, 2021 World Series Champions, are the nearest pro sports team.
- • Dwight Gooden, a former MLB pitcher, attended high school near Woodstock.
