On Wednesday, July 22, Mayor Allegood presented a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month and celebrating the many ways our parks and recreation programs contribute to the quality of life in our community! Parks and Recreation provides space for everyone to enjoy and connect with nature, space for popular sports, programming that promotes an active lifestyle, and so much more. The City is grateful to the entire Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department and all that they do every single day for READ MORE

On Sunday, July 19, Mayor Allegood was thrilled to present a proclamation to Joshua Joseph during his Back-to-School Drive at the Acworth Sports Complex in recognition of his many accomplishments on the football field and in the community. Joshua Joseph grew up in the Acworth Warrior Youth Football Program, going on to become one of the State's premiere student athletes at North Cobb High School where he earned recognition as Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-State, First Team All-County, and serving READ MORE

On Thursday, July 16, Mayor Allegood, Alderman North, Alderwoman Haase, Alderman Houston, and the City Team gathered together with the Acworth community in downtown's Parkside district to celebrate the successful restoration of the historic McCray Farmhouse!  The City is grateful to the entire project team for their thoughtful and intentional work to maintain the historic integrity of such a special Acworth building, allowing the preservation of its story so it can continue to bring the community together for years to come in new and lasting READ MORE

On Saturday, June 20 at the Concert on the Green: Juneteenth Celebration at Logan Farm Park, Mayor Allegood was honored to present a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth to Alderwoman Haase. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development because of their freedom, and the City of Acworth thanks everyone who came out to join us in reflection, recognition, acknowledgement and celebration at Saturday's concert!

At the Thursday, June 4 regular City Council meeting, Mayor Allegood was honored to present a proclamation to Mr. Claude Johnson in celebration of his 90th birthday on June 15, 2026! Affectionately known as the “Mayor of Logan Farm Park,” Mr. Johnson is a life-long resident of Acworth and an integral part of the community. After attending the Acworth Rosenwald School through the 7th grade, Mr. Johnson went on to organize and coach Acworth’s first African-American youth baseball team, providing transportation and covering team expenses READ MORE

At the Thursday, June 4 regular City Council Meeting, Alderman North presented the US Army Day proclamation to Acworth PD Officer Anthony Salone, and retired US Army Colonel and active local American Legion member Chuck Guta and his wife, Susan. US Army Day is recognized on Sunday, June 14. The City of Acworth invites you to join us as we honor our Army and other armed forces personnel who sacrifice their lives for the safety and well-being of others every day.