Timeline

1970

1970

Dixie Speedway opens.

1972

1972

Woodstock Public Library moves to the old bank building, southwest corner of Main and Church Streets.

1974

1974

Woodstock’s first traffic light is proposed.

1975

1975

Trailways bus system discontinues service to Woodstock.

1979

1979

City mail delivery begins.  Previously, city residents and businesses had post office boxes.

1980

Population: 2700

1982

1982

Interstate 575 opens at the Highway 92 exit.

1983

1983

Evelyn Whitmire Chambers becomes Woodstock’s first female mayor.

1984

1984

Walmart’s first Woodstock location opens on Highway 92 near its intersection with Main Street. The first full-time fire department is created, replacing volunteer service.

1988

1988

William Eugene Ogletree becomes Woodstock’s first elected African-American councilman.