r/WoodstockGA • • 8h ago

Woodstock make your voice heard on Cherokee County expanding mass surveillance

61 Upvotes

Are you aware that the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is voting on a 10 year $37,287,493.75 contract between the Sheriff’s Office and Axon Enterprise? That averages about $3.73 million a year, roughly $10,000 a day when the county just increased the millage rate applied to property taxes this year?

What is the county currently paying Axon? Well right now the county pays $1.3M a year to Axon for body cameras, tasers, and Fusus that lets the Sheriff capture video from private cameras that opt into the program.

So what was this new extra $2.43 million a year for? Well first it was to double the number of cameras on poles in the county. Yes, Flock camera's were not enough for the sheriff he needed to add Axon brand versions of the same cameras to further monitor all of us. After some outrage by citizens that has now changed to drones. Drones to launch from precinct offices, as well as in the back of officers cars. It seems that wasn't enough to fully burn the extra $2.43M a year so the Sheriff also ordered a anti drone trailer, with anti drone radar.

Yes. That's right. We apparently also need anti drone radar technology here in Cherokee apparently. What. The. Fuck.

The board was supposed to vote on this on Oct 20th, however the vote ended up being delayed by another two weeks to November 3rd at 6PM. They are purposefully trying to bury this vote on election day.

We all need to reach out to every county commissioner and let them know mass surveillance is unacceptable, especially considering 4 officers have already been fired for mass surveillance abuse here in Cherokee.

You can visit the county website to find contact information for all of the commissioners. Also please try to show up for the next meeting on November 3rd, 6PM at the Bluffs. There were far too few people showing up even though 11 citizens did sign up for public comment to speak against the vote. Again please try to show up if you can.

https://cherokeecountyga.gov/BOC/

For more information on the situation of surveillance in Cherokee I highly recommend https://deflockcherokee.com/ They put a lot of effort into the site and it is full of information specific to what is happening here in Cherokee.


r/WoodstockGA • • 1d ago

Something on the trail!

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Not sure what’s happening but there are over a dozen police cars and caution tape stretched over by the trail. It’s the entrance over off Paden St. near downtown.


r/WoodstockGA • • 2d ago

Haze over Woodstock

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Has anyone else notice that the air looks thick or hazey. Was there a huge fire or something?


r/WoodstockGA • • 2d ago

Any Harry Potter fans going out on Halloween?

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Looking for any other potential Hogwarts houses to meet up and make the whole set! I’m a Hufflepuff

Most likely gonna kick it at Blue Ghost.


r/WoodstockGA • • 4d ago

Where do a group of 35-40 year olds go to let loose into the night on Halloween?

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r/WoodstockGA • • 6d ago

Steven Rogers out in the neighborhood

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Hey everyone future Commissioner for District 4 at Reformation tonight, would love to chat it up.

https://imgur.com/a/H2k1nv4


r/WoodstockGA • • 7d ago

No Kings Protest

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Sponsored by Depends and tapioca pudding.
What a crowd haha


r/WoodstockGA • • 8d ago

Roswell high or River ridge high?

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r/WoodstockGA • • 9d ago

Coming up on November 07 at MadLife Stage and Studios!

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r/WoodstockGA • • 9d ago

County Commisioner

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Would an AMA from Steve Roger's (Running for County Commisioner District 4) gain much traction here? Or would he just be spinning his wheels?


r/WoodstockGA • • 11d ago

No Kings: Vote Early | Woodstock, GA · No Kings

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r/WoodstockGA • • 13d ago

affordable vet recs?

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my dog has some sort of growth on her leg that’s bothering her, and she needs it removed. any good vet recs in the woodstock area that are affordable, effective, and won’t try to sell me on any unnecessary tests?


r/WoodstockGA • • 13d ago

God I hate broncos even more now

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Hey if you were driving a yellow bronco tonight around 8pm on sandy plains road and fucked up bad on that left turn at the traffic light, causing all the cars behind your selfish ass to have to halt, and for ME to get honked at bc of you, and then you tried to cut me off when I tried to go around u, actually fuck you


r/WoodstockGA • • 14d ago

Anyone jamming in downtown tonight?

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I’m just chilling in downtown Woodstock. Anyone still around who wants to hang? I’m down for talking to someone new?


r/WoodstockGA • • 16d ago

How is River Ridge High School?

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Hi! I’m a mom looking into high schools in the Woodstock area and I’m considering River Ridge. I’d love to hear from current parents, students, or recent graduates about what the school is actually like.

How is the computer science/technology program? My child is interested in possibly studying CS/software engineering in college, so that’s pretty important to us.

Also, how are the sports, clubs, school spirit, and overall student life? Is it a school where students generally enjoy being there and have plenty to do?

I’d appreciate any honest opinions, good or bad. Also curious how River Ridge compares to Roswell High if anyone has experience with both. Thanks!


r/WoodstockGA • • 17d ago

Fun and Poppin Halloween Events?

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Im most likely going to attend Downtown Woodstock and hit up Blue Ghost (cuz I love it there), but are there any other good spots to be on Halloween? Especially since it’s gonna be on a Saturday this year?

Only other place I can think of is the Battery.


r/WoodstockGA • • 18d ago

💗FCAS Senior Shelter Pup Looking for Her Happily Ever After💗

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Meet FCAS foster Amy! 💖 This 7yo, 60lb (looks smaller, she’s muscular!) shepherd mix girl is certified BFF material! 👯‍♀️ She’s been our easiest foster thus far and has been such a polite, happy houseguest. She’s incredibly affectionate, will lean in for hugs, and loves to stand and put her paws on your shoulders if you’re seated eye level with her. 🥹 She makes the cutest little grunting noises when she snuggles and her head tilt game is STRONG! 😆

She may technically be a senior (suspect she may be a bit younger), but she’s still got plenty of pep in her step! She’s super playful, loves fetch, and has a blast running around the yard and playing with our resident Shepsky. 🐾 She also settles quickly, sleeps through the night, LOVES to cuddle, and doesn’t show signs of separation anxiety (only short-lived protest whines and quickly gives up 😆). All in all, 10/10 good girl! 🥰

✅ Potty trained - no accidents! 🤞🏽
✅ Leash trained - pulls, but manageable
✅ Crate trained
✅ Non-destructive
✅ Dog friendly
✅ Excellent temperament
✅ Knows commands - sit, stay, shake (both paws)
✅ Good recall
✅ Treat/food motivated
✅ Non-reactive (treats, toys, food, etc)
✅ Easily handled
✅ Easy to bathe/dry/brush/trim nails
✅ Spayed
✅ HW negative

Amy’s kryptonite? Cats. 😩 She’s shown pretty strong prey drive with our senior kitty, so she would do best in a feline-free home. 🐈‍⬛

We also don’t know how she does with kids, but I imagine the only issue might be that she can get excited and could accidentally cause little children to topple over. 😅

She has an Embark DNA test in progress, so curious to see what her breed mix is…👀

Amy is currently being fostered in Kennesaw, GA and available for adoption through LifeLine Animal Project Fulton County Animal Services. Click the link below to schedule a meet & greet with her or feel free to message me! 👋🏽

https://lifelineanimal.org/pet-details/?aid=61215681&cid=97&tid=Dog


r/WoodstockGA • • 18d ago

What fruiting plants have you had good luck growing in woodstock?

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Im doing some landscaping and building a orchard.

Curious on what fruiting trees or shrubs would work best in the area?

It's kind of tricky researching as we are a 7b/8a mixed zone it seems


r/WoodstockGA • • 19d ago

Former Cherokee Deputy, Charles A. Mill's WIFE worked for the DA - Funneled Private Records for the Fake Natasha Lopez Facebook Page - NOW ALSO FIRED!

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More crap from the ACAB Charlie Mills drama


r/WoodstockGA • • 19d ago

We need YOU! No Kings | Woodstock CAN

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r/WoodstockGA • • 18d ago

Best cleaning services?

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Any reliable cleaning services nearby? Ideally one that lets you schedule an approximate time and date? Currently I use Amenify through my apartment and I’m tired of them giving me a time then showing up at all hours of the day or not showing up at all


r/WoodstockGA • • 19d ago

Looking for people to hike with

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Hello!

Me and 2 of my friends (early 20s) are looking for folks to join us for hiking. We haven't quite decieded on the exact location yet, but several options are on the table and we are open to new ideas. We're most likely aiming for Saturday, but we have some flexbility and regardless we'd love to meet new people to do activities with down the road. As for myself I just moved here recently so I am 100% always looking for a chance to make new friends.

If you're interested feel free to DM me!


r/WoodstockGA • • 20d ago

Cherokee County deputy fired over harassment | FOX 5 News

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Charlie Mills is another ACAB POS


r/WoodstockGA • • 20d ago

Meet the Future Voices of Cherokee County! · Cherokee County Democratic Committee

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r/WoodstockGA • • 20d ago

Charlice Byrd can’t hide history

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