Haley Hunter, Author at City of Acworth, GA

Proclamation in Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

At the Thursday, January 15 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation to Randolph Blalock, life-long resident of Acworth, for reflecting the leadership and character portrayed by Dr. King in his everyday life. The City of Acworth thanks Mr. Blalock for his participation and wisdom in building quality of life for the Acworth community. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed in the Acworth community on Monday, January 19 at the Martin Luther King, READ MORE

Haley Hunter2026-01-21T16:43:30-05:00January 15, 2026|

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Henry’s Louisiana Grill

On Friday, January 9, Mayor Allegood, the City Team, and the Acworth Business Association welcomed new owners and operators of Henry's Louisiana Grill Brian and Taylor Cowart to Historic Downtown Acworth. Congratulations to the Cowarts and to the entire Henry's family on this new and exciting beginning, and thank you for investing in the city. Henry's Louisiana Grill is located at 4835 N Main St, Acworth, Ga 30101.

Haley Hunter2026-01-09T14:13:24-05:00January 9, 2026|

Swearing in of Elected Officials

At the Friday, January 2, special-called meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Acworth's newly elected and re-elected representatives were sworn into office. Representing Post 4 is Alderwoman Kimberly Haase, representing Post 5 is newly re-elected Alderman Tim Houston, and Mayor Tommy Allegood was sworn in after his re-election as Mayor. The City of Acworth congratulates its new and re-elected representatives and looks forward to working together to continue creating and maintaining a great quality of life for the Acworth community.

Haley Hunter2026-01-05T11:15:24-05:00January 3, 2026|

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|

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