Haley Hunter, Author at City of Acworth, GA

Celebrating Acworth Cadet Wins at Cobb Cadet Challenge Competition

Acworth Public Safety Cadets competed in the Cobb Cadet Challenge at the Cobb County Safety Village, taking home 6 individual trophies. Team 1 earned 1st place Suspicious Person, 1st place Domestic Dispute, 1st place Unknown Trouble, and 3rd Place Overall. Team 2 earned 2nd place Suspicious Person and 2nd Place Overall. The City is incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and professionalism throughout the day, and for representing Acworth with pride, confidence, and dedication.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T16:41:26-05:00December 9, 2025|

City of Acworth Named Atlanta’s 2nd Healthiest Employer

The City of Acworth is excited to announce that it has been ranked Atlanta's 2nd Healthiest Employer-Medium Company by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! At the Thursday, December 4, regular city council meeting, Human Resources Director Dana Alvin recognized the city's wellness committee for its advocacy for opportunities and educational resources to encourage healthy habits and preventative screenings for the City Team.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:24:41-05:00December 9, 2025|

Recognition of Connie Smith for 25 Years of Service

At the Thursday, December 4 regular City Council meeting, City Manager James Albright recognized Connie Smith for faithfully serving the City of Acworth for 25 years. In Connie's role as a City of Acworth Finance Department Accountant, she has supported the City in numerous ways including project accounting, bank reconciliation, vendor management, payroll, and other accounting responsibilities.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:22:22-05:00December 8, 2025|

Ribbon Cutting in Celebration of Gather & Bloom

Mayor Allegood and the City Team were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Gather & Bloom with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, December 5. Gather & Bloom is a floral boutique featuring custom floral arrangements, locally made gifts, and workshops, and is located at 4873 N Main St, Acworth, GA 30101.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:19:46-05:00December 5, 2025|

Acworth’s Stormwater Stewardship
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Acworth’s Stormwater Stewardship

Meet the City of Acworth Stormwater team! Part of the Acworth Power and Public Works department, this team is dedicated to maintaining safe waterways. On top of ensuring our lakes and streams are clean, the team works tirelessly throughout the year to educate the public. From visiting with local students to consistently sharing transparent and informative social media posts, the team goes above and beyond to keep the community updated on the essential work they do to maintain quality of life for our community. READ MORE

Haley Hunter2025-11-20T11:20:49-05:00November 19, 2025|

Proclamation Recognizing Nancy Smith Maxwell Award Recipients Carolyn and Jimmy Durham

On Thursday, November 13, Mayor Allegood and the City team joined the Save Acworth History Foundation at Depot Park to honor long-time Acworth residents Carolyn and Jimmy Durham with the 2025 Nancy Smith Maxwell Award. The Nancy Smith Maxwell Award, named after a the much-loved member of the Acworth community, was instituted in 2020 to be presented each year to honor someone who has made an outstanding contribution towards preserving the rich history and heritage of the Acworth community. The City thanks Carolyn & Jimmy READ MORE

Haley Hunter2025-11-18T14:23:53-05:00November 18, 2025|

Oath of Office Administered to Officer Emma Carey

At the Monday, November 10 special called council meeting, Chief Cheatham acknowledged and swore in Emma Carey as an Acworth Police Officer and congratulated her on obtaining her P.O.S.T. certification and graduating from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Chief Cheatham also swore in Amanda Matthews as a Public Safety Liaison (PSL). Ms. Matthews' comes from Cobb County Animal Control and her new role as a PSL will involve transporting inmates for the Acworth Police Department.

Haley Hunter2025-11-14T08:18:38-05:00November 14, 2025|

Tackling Hunger with the Acworth Turkey Chase
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Tackling Hunger with the Acworth Turkey Chase

Once a year on a chilly November morning, the community comes together for The Acworth Turkey Chase, an exciting annual tradition in Historic Downtown Acworth that attracts serious runners, casual walkers, and the most festive turkey attire for a great cause! More than just a fun way to spend a Saturday, this 5K fun run and 2K walk serves a significant role in the local fight against hunger. We spoke with the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department's Athletics Coordinator, Edwin Lacher, who READ MORE

Haley Hunter2025-10-30T15:45:52-04:00October 30, 2025|

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Rete & Co

Alderman Richardson and the City Team were excited to celebrate the grand opening of RETE & Co with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, October 24. Congratulations to Ginger Bubolo, her husband Dr. Bubolo, and the rest of the Rete & Co team! Rete & Co is a modern coworking space that offers private offices, conference rooms, and more, providing collaborative gathering spaces for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Acworth community. They are located at 4900 Ivey Road, Unit 815 at Mars Hill Rd/Cobb Pkwy.

Haley Hunter2025-10-24T14:19:25-04:00October 24, 2025|

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating NorthStar Church

On Thursday, October 16, Mayor Allegood and the City team hosted a ribbon cutting at NorthStar Church - Kennesaw, GA in celebration of their brand-new facilities, including a spacious lobby for enhanced accessibility and guest experience, updated auditorium space, and expanded kids' areas. The city is grateful to the entire NorthStar team for their investment in the city and for their dedication, support, and service to the Acworth community for the past 25+ years. NorthStar Church is located at 3413 Blue Springs Rd, Kennesaw, Ga, READ MORE

Haley Hunter2025-10-17T11:23:39-04:00October 17, 2025|

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