City of Woodstock, Georgia
Niwana Ray, AICP, currently serves as Senior City Planner for the City of Woodstock, Georgia, a position held since July 2018, with previous experience as City Planner. From September 2008 to June 2018, Niwana worked at Pond & Company in various roles, including Operations Administrator, where responsibilities included executive support to the Chief Operating Officer and oversight of project administrative staff. Initial planning experience was gained as Planner I and Planning Technician, assisting municipal planning and development activities. Earlier career stages included serving as Sr. Administrative Assistant for the Transportation & Community Development Department, and as a Legal Administrative Assistant at RileyMclendon LLC, managing schedules and preparing documentation for municipal courts. Niwana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University, earned from 2001 to 2005.
City of Woodstock, Georgia
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Woodstock, Georgia is a vibrant and diverse community boasting a world-class trail system, great shopping and dining options, and neighborhoods perfect for the suburban family all just 30 miles north of Atlanta. Woodstock’s City limits include more than 12 square miles and over 30,000 residents. Downtown Woodstock is home to 20+ restaurants offering a wide range of foods, from farm-to-table, fresh seafood, Italian & Mexican cuisine, cupcakes & pies, burgers & hotdogs, and even a food truck themed restaurant. Stroll through charming downtown Woodstock and shop at over 30 local shops where options abound with stylish clothing boutiques, antiques, an independent bookstore, jewelry, art, and unique gift items. Entertainment is plentiful in Woodstock with Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, located in the Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock, hosting the annual Summer Concert Series and more. This state-of-the-art venue features multiple grass terraces and a large main lawn accommodating audiences of over 7,500. Entertainment for all ages can be found at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. With the best art and entertainment year-round, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village offers live plays, galleries and art exhibits, camps, workshops, concerts, and improv. The City of Woodstock Municipal Government provides first in class service to its citizens, visitors, guests, and stakeholders. Woodstock Police Department is a CALEA Law Enforcement Agency while Woodstock Fire boasts an Insurance Services Office rating of 1; the best rating possible. The City of Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department hosts festivals, holiday ceremonies, parades, and events year-round while. Additionally, the William G. Long Senior Center is host to a number of activities for seniors within our community. There’s always something for anyone to do in Woodstock. After all, Woodstock was named One of Money Magazine’s 2015 Top 50 Best Places to Live in the United States .