Mayor Tommy presented the annual proclamation in recognition of Patriots' Day to Wayne Brown and Earl Cagle of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Captain John Collins Chapter.  April 19 marks the date in 1775 when the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts were marched upon by the British regulars in an effort to confiscate munitions of the local militia.  The SAR urge Acworth citizens to become more knowledgeable of the role that the Revolutionary War played in establishing the United States of READ MORE

Alderman Richardson presented a proclamation for recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness for the month of May 2023, to Dana Nunes who was accompanied by motorcyclists from various professions and retirees.  Motorcycle organizations across the country will be conducting a variety of activities to promote the importance of motorist awareness and safely sharing the road with motorcycles, and urge all motor vehicle operators to join in this effort in keeping our highways safe.

Members of the Acworth Young Aldermen consisting of students from North Cobb High School (President Selina Smith, Vice President Million Yohannes, Secretary Laila Odom, and Planners and Volunteers Valeria Alvarado, Peyton Kelley, and Trevor Smith) presented a brief synopsis of their accomplishments for the 2022-2023 school year that included involvement with various Acworth community events.

Mayor Allegood and Alderman Houston were excited to present seniors, Zia Tomlin from North Cobb High School and Zainab Choudhary from Allatoona High School, with this year's Mayor's Cup Award for their respective high schools. The City of Acworth is proud of their achievements and looks forward to all of the wonderful things they will accomplish in their lives!

This week, Mayor and the City Team held a ribbon cutting at Import Elegance Beauty & Academy on Main Street in the Mill District to celebrate their grand opening. Import Elegance Beauty & Academy offers lash and brow services by appointment. Acworth is excited to welcome them to the community and thanks Martha and her team for their investment in the city! Import Elegance & Beauty Academy is located at 4500 South Main Street, Suite 105 across from the Holbrook Acworth in the Mill District.

Mayor Allegood and the City Team held a ribbon cutting this week celebrating the new Cove at Lake Acworth neighborhood in downtown Acworth. These beautiful homes are adjacent to Lake Acworth and Cauble Park, and the city is excited to welcome its new residents to the community!  

On Tuesday, April 11, The Save Acworth History Foundation dedicated a plaque on Main Street to Chandler's Barber Shop which served the Acworth community for around 40 years from the 1940s through the 1980s. Thank you to the Chandler and Hunt families who were able to make it out to the dedication, and to the Save Acworth History Foundation for organizing this celebration of two Acworth families that created an important community business serving the city with haircuts, shoeshines, and even showers before indoor plumbing READ MORE

Sunday, April 2, 2023 has been proclaimed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in the City of Acworth as "Education and Sharing Day" in honor of 121 years since the birth of Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson. The Rebbe was one of the leading global advocates for the advancement of education during his time, stressing that education is the bedrock of humanity and the hallmark of a healthy society. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the city is Rabbi Zalman Charyton of Chabad Jewish READ MORE

Lacey Drug Company has served the residents of Acworth continuously since 1895 when it was founded by the Durham brothers. This week, the City of Acworth had the honor of celebrating this important piece of our community with the Save Acworth History Foundation as a plaque was unveiled on Main Street in honor of the business. Owners Larry Braden and Ben Flanagan were present with their employees as Mayor Allegood and the City Team came out to celebrate.

The Acworth Public Safety Cadets - Unit 4440 partnered with Acworth Power and Public Works to host the first quarter City Clean Up Challenge for 2023 on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Cadets and community volunteers focused on Cowan Connector and Cowan Road to Spring Meadow Drive. Cadets and Volunteers filled 25 bags (95-gallons each) with trash. In addition to the filled bags, several tires were removed along with other miscellaneous large items. This clean up also resulted in the discovery of a clogged storm READ MORE