Woodstock
In the extreme southern part of the county, Woodstock is about twelve miles south of Canton. It was this part of the county that was settled first, since it was easily accessible and not as mountainous as the northern most parts of the county. The famous Little River Academy was located in Woodstock and was one of the earliest "good schools" in the region. Little River Academy educated a large number of students before the Civil War. When the railroad came through Woodstock on its way to Canton, the town became more well founded and flourished. Woodstock has, in the past, been the scene of considerable activity in mineral developments. Located in the gold belt of Georgia, the old Kellogg mine and several other less notable mines were located in and around Woodstock. Today, Woodstock is home of one of the largest residential developments in the state, Towne Lake. Woodstock's train depot is now in the center of the downtown business district. Groundbreaking for a new City Hall was in October 1996. Proximity to Cobb and Fulton Counties has propelled Woodstock's growth even further.